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Iran Warns U.S. to Expect Blockade of Oil and Gas Export Routes; Could Bab el-Mandeb Strait Be Next? As the United States resumes a maritime blockade against Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close all export routes that benefit the U.S. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:49 PM

Ukrainian Sea Drone Strikes and Sinks Russian Patrol Boat Near Putin's Villa The Ukrainian Navy stated via social media, including Facebook, that a domestically produced Sargan-3000 sea drone struck the patrol boat Emerald, which was docked in the Russian Black Sea resort city of Gelendzhik, resulting in casualties among the crew. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:28 PM

"Surge in Stock Supply Threatens U.S. Bull Market" vs. "Not a Cause for Concern" A diagnosis has emerged that a flood of large-scale stock issuances, driven by new listings and other factors, is threatening the bull market that has persisted for three years and nine months. SBS Jul 15, 2026 4:25 PM

U.S. Publishers and Authors Sue Google Over AI Training with Books publishers and bestselling authors regarding the training of its artificial intelligence models. SBS Jul 15, 2026 2:05 PM

Two Deaths in One Week Following Shootings Lead to Suspension of Vehicle Stops Following two fatal shootings during immigration enforcement operations within a single week, U.S. SBS Jul 15, 2026 12:42 PM

Trump Hints at 'Major' Announcement Regarding Voting Machines in Upcoming Address U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to revisit allegations of election fraud from the 2020 presidential election during his address to the nation, scheduled for the morning of July 17 . SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:31 AM

U.S. Resumes Hormuz Blockade and Launches Additional Airstrikes; Iran Retaliates with Drones Central Command Tensions in the Middle East have escalated further as the U.S. military launched extensive additional airstrikes against Iran on July 14 , just before resuming a maritime blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 15, 2026 11:27 AM

Trump Pays $6 Million in Damages to Sexual Abuse Victim After Vowing to Fight On U.S. President Donald Trump has paid approximately 8.4 billion won in damages to fashion columnist E. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:59 AM

Iran Targets 'Oil Lifeline' Shuttle Tankers; Sinokor Merchant Marine Among Victims In the early hours of July 14, Iran attacked three supertankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:33 AM

Trump Warns of Strikes on Iranian Power Plants if No Deal by Next Week President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that if an agreement regarding the end of hostilities is not reached with Iran by next week, he will order strikes on the country's power plants and bridges. SBS Jul 15, 2026 10:21 AM