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US Media Reports US Military Conducting Strikes on Iran; Attacks Appear to Resume After Six Days Axios wrote on its X account, "A US official told me that the US military is conducting airstrikes in Iran." If this report is accurate, it marks the resumption of US airstrikes against Iran after six days, following the previous strikes on the 23rd. SBS Jul 30, 2026 2:35 PM

China's Commerce Ministry Blasts US Advanced Robot Import Ban as 'Market Distortion,' Vows Firm Response Federal Communications Commission's inclusion of new advanced robot models and power converters under import bans "outwardly claims to be non-discriminatory, but in reality, it is a measure to discriminate against and suppress Chinese companies and products." The spokesperson continued, "Despite China's repeated representations, the United States continues to issue restrictive measures and expand them. SBS Jul 30, 2026 2:04 PM

U.S. Military Resumes Airstrikes Against Iran After Six Days warship sails in the Arabian Sea. The U.S. military resumed airstrikes against Iran on the 29th local time, six days after operations were halted. SBS Jul 30, 2026 1:54 PM

Prolonged Supply Chain Instability Expected in Semiconductors and Autos Following Kumamoto Earthquake According to Japanese media reports on the 30th, TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker , stated yesterday that it will take some time to resume operations at its Fab 1 located in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture. SBS Jul 30, 2026 1:50 PM

Japanese Government Reports 28 Deaths from Kumamoto Earthquake... Emergency Repairs Underway at Major Ports The Japanese government announced that the number of deaths related to the strong earthquake that struck Kumamoto has reached 28 as authorities investigate the casualties. SBS Jul 30, 2026 1:44 PM

'One Piece' Creator Rallies Behind Hometown of Kumamoto Following Earthquake, Echoing Support from 10 Years Ago What is drawing particular attention is that the creator of Japan's popular manga series "One Piece" has stepped forward to offer assistance. SBS Jul 30, 2026 12:45 PM

Trump Vows to "Hit Iran Very Hard" as U.S. Resumes Strikes After Six Days Iran has shattered a five-day lull in the conflict by attacking a U.S. military base in Jordan. SBS Jul 30, 2026 12:18 PM

Kumamoto Earthquakes Death Toll Rises to 28; Magnitude 5.8 Aftershock Strikes at Night The death toll from the earthquakes in Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, has risen to 28. SBS Jul 30, 2026 12:10 PM

Did Mass-Dead Elephants in Kenya Consume Tomatoes Laced with Cyanide? Cyanide is a collective term for compounds containing a cyano group formed by a triple bond between carbon and nitrogen , such as potassium cyanide , sodium cyanide , calcium cyanide , and hydrogen cyanide . SBS Jul 30, 2026 11:47 AM

"Protecting Ships Navigating the Red Sea"… Saudi Arabia Pushes to Establish International Coalition Citing sources, Reuters reported on the 29th local time that the Saudi government is discussing the creation of an international coalition with dozens of countries to protect vessels sailing through the Red Sea. SBS Jul 30, 2026 10:26 AM