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US Bill Targets Officials of Foreign Governments Discriminating Against American Companies, Citing Coupang Case A bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives targeting foreign government officials who discriminatorily regulate American companies, with South Korea's Coupang cited as a case in point. SBS Jul 28, 2026 1:23 PM

"Shootout at Famous Festival": 19-Year-Old Suspect Found Dead Identified The shooting incident at a weekend street festival in Seattle has been confirmed to be the work of three suspects, including teenagers. SBS Jul 28, 2026 12:30 PM

Floods Kill 109 in Pakistan Over the Past Month Heavy monsoon rains and subsequent floods in Pakistan have killed more than 100 people over the past month, authorities reported. SBS Jul 28, 2026 11:51 AM

Apple Surpasses Nvidia to Reclaim Global Market Cap No. 1 After 15 Months Apple has reclaimed the number one spot in global market capitalization, surpassing Nvidia for the first time in 15 months. SBS Jul 28, 2026 11:30 AM

Sweltering Heatwaves Sweep Japan, Boosting Popularity of Freeze-to-Use Cosmetics and Cooling Diapers According to the Asahi Shimbun on the 28th, cosmetics maker Shiseido has launched "Sorbet Serum," an essence designed to be frozen in the freezer. SBS Jul 28, 2026 10:36 AM

Scorching Heat Followed by Worst Wildfires... Is Europe Cursed? "European brutality" has continued in recent times. It is already heartbreaking that the hottest heatwave in history caused over 10,000 excess deaths (compared to an average June), but now, massive wildfires have forced over 330,000 people to evacuate , and the largest expanse of land has been lost to fires since World War II. SBS Jul 28, 2026 10:15 AM

Somalian Pirates Resurge Taking Advantage of Iran War The Somalian pirates hijacked two Iranian fishing vessels on the 7th. Last week, six hijacked vessels, including an oil tanker, were detained off the coast of Puntland, Somalia, and two of them were released on the 25th. SBS Jul 28, 2026 10:12 AM

Nvidia Shares Plummet 5% Amid Reignited "Circular Trading" Concerns Nvidia closed down 4.99% at $196.51 on the 27th, local time. This marks the steepest daily drop since June 5. SBS Jul 28, 2026 10:07 AM

Massive Wildfires Batter France, Threatening Nuclear and Defense Facilities Near Bordeaux Massive wildfires sweeping across southwestern France have approached defense hubs, including nuclear facilities, putting authorities on high alert to block the flames. SBS Jul 28, 2026 10:04 AM

15-Year-Old Arrested for Shooting at Seattle Street Festival... 'At Least Three Suspects' The shooting incident at a weekend street festival in Seattle, U.S., has been found to involve three or more perpetrators, rather than the two initially reported. SBS Jul 28, 2026 9:54 AM