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U.S.-Iran Military Clash and Re-imposed Blockade in Strait of Hormuz Raise Fears of Renewed War The U.S. military has conducted nighttime airstrikes on Iran for three consecutive days, while Iran has launched counterattacks against U.S. SBS Jul 14, 2026 5:01 PM

Trapped in an Endless War: Trump Faces Backlash Over Toll Demands and Threats to Strike Underground Facilities The New York Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump has become trapped in an endless war after the ceasefire with Iran collapsed less than a month after the signing of a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities. SBS Jul 14, 2026 5:00 PM

North Korean Street Sweeper Salary at 3.13 Million Won? "They Work Like Robots, But Too Expensive" A report has emerged stating that a plan to hire North Korean workers as street cleaners in Russia was abandoned due to high labor costs, leading to the hiring of workers from Africa instead. SBS Jul 14, 2026 4:06 PM

From Elite Graduate to Mexican Drug Kingpin: Alumni Shocked by "Brother Wang's" Downfall The story of a Chinese man in his 30s who went from a promising life after graduating from one of China's top universities to becoming a major drug kingpin in Mexico, only to be arrested and extradited to the U.S., has recently gained attention. SBS Jul 14, 2026 3:45 PM

Concerns Over Radioactive Leakage from Soviet Nuclear Submarine That Sank in Nordic Waters 37 Years Ago The Komsomolets sank in the Norwegian Sea in April 1989 following a fire on board. SBS Jul 14, 2026 3:43 PM

Caught on Camera: Tourist Thrown 2.4 Meters Into the Air by Bison in Yellowstone A terrifying incident occurred at Yellowstone National Park, where a massive male bison charged at a tourist and launched him into the air. SBS Jul 14, 2026 3:22 PM

Referee Removed from World Cup Officiating Pool Following Sexual Assault Investigation Dies Rob Dieperink, a Dutch football referee who was removed from the World Cup officiating pool after being investigated by police for sexual assault, has died at the age of 38. SBS Jul 14, 2026 3:15 PM

China's No. 4 Official Wang Huning to Visit North Korea July 15–17, Signaling Closer Ties Following North Korean Premier Pak Tae-song's visit to China, a Chinese party and government delegation led by Wang Huning, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the fourth-ranking official in the Chinese Communist Party, will visit North Korea from July 15 to 17. SBS Jul 14, 2026 2:04 PM

"After Drones, It's Ground Robots": Ukraine Is Changing the Future of Warfare The New York Times reported on July 13 that the Ukrainian military is operating ground robot units composed of tracked and wheeled Unmanned Ground Vehicles , carrying out thousands of missions every month. SBS Jul 14, 2026 1:41 PM

IMO Firmly Opposes Trump's Proposed 'Strait Toll' for Hormuz President Donald Trump's proposal to charge tolls for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 14, 2026 1:26 PM