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Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Visits US; Seen as Preliminary Coordination for Xi Jinping's Visit According to the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, Vice Minister Ma met with U.S. SBS Jul 24, 2026 1:22 PM

Journalist Found Dead in Mexico, CCTV Captures Motorcycle Pair Mexican journalist Francisco Leyva was found dead in the southern state of Oaxaca on the 22nd, local time. SBS Jul 24, 2026 12:57 PM

Trump Warns of "Massive Attack" Imminent; Iran Vows "Heavier Price" U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Iran, stating that a massive attack is imminent. SBS Jul 24, 2026 12:20 PM

US Imposes 'Forced Labor Tariffs' on 60 Countries... South Korea Set at 12.5% The United States has announced the imposition of forced labor tariffs on 60 countries. SBS Jul 24, 2026 12:15 PM

US Announces 'Forced Labor Tariffs' on 60 Countries... South Korea Set at 12.5% The United States has announced that it will impose forced labor tariffs on 60 countries. SBS Jul 24, 2026 10:43 AM

An Ice Kingdom Even in Midsummer: Harbin Dreams of Becoming Year-Round Tourism City "Make sure to bring scarves and gloves as well." On the 20th, when midsummer heat was raging in Harbin, northeastern China's Heilongjiang Province. SBS Jul 24, 2026 10:36 AM

Japanese Defense Minister Repeats Call for "No Taboos" in Security Talks, Stirring Debate Over Three Non-Nuclear Principles According to the Asahi Shimbun and other outlets today, Defense Minister Koizumi made the remarks to reporters on July 22 in Belgium following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, saying regarding nuclear issues, "If we do not discuss things without placing any taboos, no country can secure its own national security alone anymore." Prior to his visit to Belgium, Koizumi visited France, where he also remarked, "France is looking to change its nuclear policy and demonstrate new movements." This statement effectively reiterates remarks Koizumi made recently during an appearance on an internet broadcast program. SBS Jul 24, 2026 10:29 AM

Visiting South Korean Lawmakers Emphasize 15% Cap on New U.S. Tariffs, Say U.S. Remained Cautious From left are lawmakers Bae Hyun-jin, Cha Ji-ho, Cho Jeong-hun, and Shin Jeong-hoon. SBS Jul 24, 2026 10:28 AM

Forced Labor Used as Pretext: Trump Pushes Ahead with New Tariffs Despite Supreme Court Brake President Donald Trump While the tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration on 60 economic entities on the 23rd are justified under the pretext of forced labor, general assessments suggest their actual purpose is to replace the reciprocal tariffs previously ruled unlawful. SBS Jul 24, 2026 10:28 AM

Trump: All Damaged Ships to Be Compensated with Frozen Iranian Funds President Donald Trump stated on the 23rd that any ships attacked from now on will be compensated for damages using frozen Iranian funds. SBS Jul 24, 2026 9:50 AM