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The Unexpected Identity of the Baby in the Bathtub: A 19-Year-Old Connection Revealed Lionel Messi, the "God of Football," is seen with long hair, wearing a white outfit, as he washes a baby in a plastic bathtub. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:39 PM

Russia's Sea of Azov Blocked Like Strait of Hormuz, Halting Grain Exports As a result, Russia's grain export routes and military supply lines have been severed, leading analysts to suggest that the country is facing a logistical isolation crisis comparable to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:19 PM

Young People Ditching Smartphones? The Return of the Flip Phone In an era where staring at smartphones has become a daily routine, some are choosing to disconnect. SBS Jul 16, 2026 12:44 PM

Explosions Reported Across Iranian Inland; U.S. Appears to Have Expanded Airstrike Range According to Iranian media outlets, including the IRNA news agency, several explosions were heard for about an hour starting at 3:30 a.m. SBS Jul 16, 2026 11:30 AM

U.S. Military to Mandate Annual Testosterone Testing for Personnel Over 30 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth The U.S. Department of Defense has announced that it will conduct annual tests to measure testosterone levels for military personnel aged 30 and older. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:50 AM

Chinese Users Grieve as Regulations Force Breakups with AI Partners Chinese authorities have launched a regulatory crackdown aimed at curbing the growing emotional dependence on AI chatbots, which many users have come to treat as real friends or romantic partners. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:42 AM

China's CXMT Prepares for Massive IPO, Targeting Up to 15 Trillion Won CXMT announced in a regulatory filing on July 14 that it has set its offering price at 8.66 yuan per share. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:42 AM

"Didn't You Say Living People Can't Be on Coins?" The Twist in the $1 Coin Featuring Trump's Face Treasury Secretary on X. A golden $1 coin featuring the face of U.S. President Donald Trump will be issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:22 AM

"Find the Leaker of Trump's Air Force One Secrets": White House Sets Up 'War Room' President Donald Trump's new Air Force One aircraft. CNN reported on July 15 that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and FBI Director Kash Patel recently directed an investigation into the leak directly from the White House. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:15 AM

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Reportedly Preparing to Block Red Sea Entrance with Somali Militant Group A source told the outlet, "There are numerous indicators showing cooperation between the Houthis and al-Shabaab," adding, "The goal of this cooperation is to fully control and blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait when Iran makes the decision in the future." The source further added, "The Houthis are transferring drone technology to al-Shabaab on behalf of Iran, and through this, the Houthis are emerging as the dominant force in the region." This suggests they are quietly expanding their influence into the Horn of Africa, where Somalia is located, to seize control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. SBS Jul 16, 2026 10:01 AM