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U.S. and European Research Institutions Join Japan-Led 'Physical AI' Development Project According to the report, the project will involve research teams from the University of Cambridge in the U.K., Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S., and Japanese institutions including the Institute of Science Tokyo, Osaka University, Waseda University, and Keio University. SBS Jul 14, 2026 1:25 PM

Japan Prepares for Era of 10,000 Autonomous Vehicles, Upgrading Nationwide Communication Infrastructure Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is scheduled to announce a plan today, July 14, to expand the communication foundation required for driverless autonomous driving nationwide. SBS Jul 14, 2026 1:18 PM

Another Shooting During Vehicle Stop; Man in His 20s Killed [Today is Monday, July 13. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has killed someone on the street.] Late last night , a shooting involving an ICE agent occurred in Maine, U.S., leaving one man dead. SBS Jul 14, 2026 12:43 PM

Trump Officially Notifies Congress of Military Action, Raising Concerns Over Resumed War President Donald Trump speaks at a media conference during the NATO summit in Ankara. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:18 AM

Two Oil Tankers Struck by Iranian Missiles in Strait of Hormuz; One Dead The UAE Ministry of Defense stated, "The state-owned oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters." The ministry added, "One Indian crew member of the Mombasa was killed, and eight others (six Indians and two Ukrainians) were injured." It further noted that four of the injured are in critical condition and that both vessels caught fire as a result of the attack. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:07 AM

Beyond Drones: Ukraine Ushers in the Era of Robotic Ground Forces Ground robots are being evaluated as evolving into a new type of military asset in modern warfare, moving beyond supporting roles such as transporting supplies and ammunition or evacuating the wounded to performing defensive missions and even capturing prisoners of war. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:02 AM

Indian Police Officer Suspended for Letting 6-Year-Old Granddaughter Drive to Set Guinness Record According to Indian media outlets including the Hindustan Times on July 14, Pujari Tirupati, an inspector at a police station in Hyderabad, the capital of the southern state of Telangana, allowed his granddaughter to drive on a city road on July 12. SBS Jul 14, 2026 11:02 AM

Trump Calls MOU a 'Test,' Signals Next Target in Iran U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled intense upcoming attacks against Iran, once again shifting his stance by stating that the previous memorandum of understanding to end the war was merely a test. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:52 AM

U.S. Deploys Maritime Drones in Combat for First Time: A Shift in Naval Warfare? A small boat cuts rapidly through the water, followed by an explosion and a massive fireball. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:37 AM

Trump's Double Standard: "Hormuz Tolls Are Off-Limits for Iran, but Allowed for the U.S." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attending the NATO summit. SBS Jul 14, 2026 10:30 AM