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"Chinese and Japanese Foreign Chiefs Had a Brief Conversation in Manila"… First Since Bilateral Relations Strained According to the report, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with reporters in Manila, the Philippines, where the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Foreign Ministers' Meeting is being held, and stated that he had a brief conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding bilateral relations. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:59 PM

Over 1,000 Jews Hold Public Prayers at Jerusalem Holy Site Under Police Protection, Sparking Controversy The public prayers, which broke the "status quo" principle of the holy site, took place under the protection of Israeli police. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:42 PM

Rubio: 'Iran Is Paying the Price for Breaking Deals… Houthi Rebels Are Being Fooled by Iran' Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a press conference during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the 22nd . SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:38 PM

Samsung Unveils New Foldable Phone Lineup in Bid Against Apple Samsung Electronics has unveiled its new lineup of foldable smartphones, introducing a brand-new model for the first time. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:26 PM

U.S. Strikes Iran for 12th Consecutive Day; Iran Claims Hit on U.S. THAAD System Central Command. As the United States carries out airstrikes against Iran for the 12th consecutive day, Iran claims it has attacked and destroyed U.S. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:15 PM

Politician Murdered While Eating: Motive Remains a Complete Mystery A politician was brutally murdered by an intruder who suddenly broke in while having lunch in the living room of their home. SBS Jul 23, 2026 6:03 PM

Surging Subscriptions: China's New AI Model 'Kimi K3' Sold Out It learns 3D video to create games where it explores virtual worlds using its own coding skills, and even builds immersive 3D fighting games. SBS Jul 23, 2026 5:55 PM

Greece to Purchase €3.5 Billion Israeli Air Defense System 5.9 trillion won), Reuters reported on the 23rd , citing local sources. According to foreign media, the Governmental Council for National Security of Greece is expected to grant final approval for the air defense system plan, which includes an Israeli multi-layered air defense network. SBS Jul 23, 2026 5:52 PM

Swiss Politician Who Blamed Immigrants for Sex Crimes Indicted for Sexually Abusing Foreign Teenager According to local media outlets such as the German weekly Der Spiegel on the 22nd , prosecutors in Aargau, Switzerland, recently indicted Patrick Frey, 57, a former member of the Aargau cantonal parliament, on charges including child sex crimes, and requested the court to sentence him to life imprisonment. SBS Jul 23, 2026 5:46 PM

Oil Tanker Attacked in Red Sea Near Saudi Arabia; Houthi Rebels Claim Responsibility Amid soaring tensions in the Middle East following armed conflicts between the United States and Iran, an oil tanker has been attacked in the Red Sea, another major shipping route in the region. SBS Jul 23, 2026 5:21 PM