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U.S. Stocks Open Higher on Bargain Hunting for Semiconductor Shares stock indices opened higher as bargain hunting flowed into the market, led by semiconductor stocks. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:11 PM

Shadow of War Reaches Romanian Waters; Russia Launches Indiscriminate Retaliatory Strikes on Homes and Infrastructure The conflict now appears to be expanding toward waters near neighboring Romania. SBS Jul 21, 2026 11:10 PM

Italian 'George Floyd' Case: Moroccan Man Dies During Police Arrest As the incident coincides with public opposition to the Meloni government's anti-immigration policies, there are concerns that it could escalate into an Italian version of the George Floyd case. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:53 PM

Turkey's Main Opposition Party Splits as Ousted Leader Announces New Party With an early election expected next year that could determine the potential extension of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's term, attention is focused on how the fragmentation of the major opposition force will impact the political landscape. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:18 PM

Trump's 10% Global Tariff Set to Expire; 'Section 301' Tariffs Imminent Supreme Court ruling that declared reciprocal tariffs unlawful. As the Trump administration is expected to soon introduce Section 301 tariffs to replace the global tariffs, the primary focus is whether the 15% cap established through the trade agreement between South Korea and the U.S. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:18 PM

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Warn Ships Using Saudi Ports Will Be Targeted In an email sent to numerous global shipping companies the previous day, the Houthi rebels stated, "We prohibit the loading and unloading of cargo from ships at all Saudi ports." The Houthis further warned that "such activities will expose the violating vessels to sanctions and, furthermore, they could become targets anywhere within the operational range of the Yemeni armed forces." The email, sent under the name of the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center affiliated with the Houthis and based in Sanaa, Yemen, also included a statement that they "strongly advise exercising due diligence and best efforts in all transactions." The HOCC is the organization primarily used by the Houthis to send warnings to the shipping industry while they were attacking commercial vessels during the war in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:17 PM

Chinese AI 'Kimi K3' Sparks Frenzy; New Subscriptions Halted Due to Surge in Users The artificial intelligence model Kimi K3, released by China last weekend, has created a global sensation. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:07 PM

"Retaliate Multi-fold," "Total War"... A 10-Day Truce as an Emergency Prescription? The armed conflict between the United States and Iran has entered its tenth day. SBS Jul 21, 2026 10:06 PM

Another New Owner at 10 Downing Street? The Hidden Power Behind the Scenes, the 'Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office' On July 20 , Andy Burnham, leader of the UK's Labour Party, was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. SBS Jul 21, 2026 7:09 PM

Japan's PM Takaichi Claims "0 to 3 Hours of Sleep": "Working Hard" vs. "Avoiding Parliament" On the night of July 20, Prime Minister Takaichi posted on X that "sleeping for 0 to 3 hours has become routine since taking office," describing her daily life of reading documents until dawn and squeezing in household chores. SBS Jul 21, 2026 7:00 PM