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Ukraine to Soon Deploy AI Interceptor Drones to Counter Russian Jet-Powered Shaheds Ukraine is expected to soon deploy new interceptor drones into active service to neutralize Russia's faster jet-powered Shahed drones. SBS Jul 21, 2026 6:47 PM

Russian Warships Disappear from Mediterranean: "Impact of Ukraine War and Syrian Regime Change" According to the Russian military observer group, an open-source intelligence monitor, it is estimated that the last of Russia's warships departed the Mediterranean earlier this month. SBS Jul 21, 2026 6:45 PM

'India's Gen Z' Cockroach Party Vows to Continue Peaceful Protests Despite Police Crackdown The Indian Gen Z group 'Cockroach Jan Party' , which is campaigning for the resignation of the Minister of Education over a medical school entrance exam leak scandal, is increasing pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government by continuing its protests despite a harsh police crackdown. SBS Jul 21, 2026 6:21 PM

Lebanese Government Troops Deployed to 'Pilot Zone' in Southern Lebanon Following Israeli Withdrawal According to Lebanese security officials and military sources, the Lebanese Armed Forces deployed troops to the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in the southern Nabatieh region on this day, following the withdrawal of Israeli forces. SBS Jul 21, 2026 5:47 PM

Iran Releases Two Detained French Diplomats; France Reports 'Physical Abuse' Minister Barrot wrote on the social media platform X that "on Sunday evening , two members of the French embassy staff were subjected to extremely serious acts of intimidation by Iranian security forces, in clear violation of diplomatic immunity." He criticized the incident, stating, "They were detained and interrogated for several hours without any justification, and one of them was even subjected to physical abuse." He added that the detained diplomats have been released, are currently under protection at the embassy, and are scheduled to return to France soon. SBS Jul 21, 2026 5:40 PM

"Ending Austerity for Growth": Japan Targets 10 Quadrillion Yen GDP Through Active Fiscal Policy The Japanese government finalized this plan, known as the Basic Policies for Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform, or the "Honebuto Policy," at a cabinet meeting today . SBS Jul 21, 2026 5:40 PM

Moody's: Indonesia Faces Continued Risk of Credit Rating Downgrade In an interview with Bloomberg on July 21, Martin Petch, a vice president at Moody's sovereign risk group, assessed that "while there have been positive developments, the balance of risks has shifted to 'somewhat negative' since the outlook for Indonesia's credit rating was downgraded last February." He pointed out that "fiscal pressures have intensified, particularly following the Iran war, and a significant increase in government subsidies for the private sector is weighing on the budget for this year and next." Previously, in February and March, both Moody's and Fitch downgraded their outlooks for Indonesia's sovereign credit rating from "stable" to "negative," citing growing concerns over fiscal policy and a decline in the credibility of policy decision-making following the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto. SBS Jul 21, 2026 5:27 PM

U.S. Strikes Iran for 10th Day; Tehran Declares 'Total War' Amid Backchannel Talks airstrikes The United States continued its airstrikes against Iran for the 10th consecutive day on July 20 , while Iran has escalated its offensive by declaring a state of total war. SBS Jul 21, 2026 5:00 PM

"Iran Hiding Centrifuges in Mountain Tunnels," Israel Informs U.S. Israeli intelligence has determined that Iran moved thousands of uranium enrichment centrifuges into deep underground mountain tunnels last autumn, the Wall Street Journal reported on July 20 . SBS Jul 21, 2026 4:52 PM

Dimon: 'Personally, I Would Not Buy Long-Term U.S. Treasurys or Index Funds' Treasury bonds at current prices, warning that the market is underestimating the risks facing the global economy. SBS Jul 21, 2026 4:50 PM