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Turkey Restricts Navigation in Black Sea Amid Rising Attacks on Ships As commercial vessels increasingly come under attack in the Black Sea due to the intensifying conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish authorities have begun restricting the navigation of ships heading toward the Black Sea, Bloomberg reported on the 8th . SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:10 PM

Iran Says Close to Agreement on Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Demands Compensation for US MOU Violation Attending a press conference held by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Araghchi stated in separate remarks that "the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is conditional on meeting other requirements, including compensation from the United States for violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding ." Regarding the Traffic Separation Scheme previously applied to the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi said, "From Iran's perspective, the past TSS routes are no longer suitable for vessel navigation, and a new TSS needs to be considered." Araghchi explained that the militaries of Iran and Oman are negotiating to finalize a new temporary route, and until then, the existing routes will serve as the basis. SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:07 PM

"SK Hynix Considers Sale of Stake in Chongqing Packaging Plant" According to sources, SK Hynix is discussing various options regarding the Chongqing plant with advisors. SBS Aug 8, 2026 8:21 PM

Limits of Airstrikes and Ammo Depletion... "US Military Leadership Seeking Exit Strategy for Iran War" According to sources cited by CNN, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain recently conveyed to aides in the Donald Trump administration that the US military needs to find an exit strategy in the war with Iran. SBS Aug 8, 2026 5:45 PM

US to Make 19 Attack Submarines Larger and More Powerful Navy Virginia-class attack submarine The U.S. Department of Defense has decided to convert upcoming Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines into nuclear-powered guided-missile submarines , CNN reported. SBS Aug 8, 2026 5:43 PM

China Eliminates AI Lovers to Boost Birth Rates? Young People 'Up in Arms' Over Deleted Partners "I can't take it anymore, I miss you so much." This was a message posted on China's social media platform Weibo last July, accompanied by a screenshot of a conversation with an artificial intelligence partner. SBS Aug 8, 2026 5:34 PM

PBOC's Gold Reserves Increase by 20 Tons Last Month, Extending Buying Streak to 21 Months According to local media reports from Caixin and Bloomberg on the 8th, the PBOC announced that its gold reserves as of the end of July stood at 76.08 million ounces, an increase of 640,000 ounces (approximately 19.9 tons) from the previous month. SBS Aug 8, 2026 3:59 PM

"US Maritime Blockade Halts Iran's Crude Oil Exports… Unlikely to Weaken Negotiation Power" According to the report and other sources, operations at Kharg Island have been suspended since July 31. SBS Aug 8, 2026 3:27 PM

Another Round of Sri Lankan Prison Riots Leaves 3 Dead, Over 20 Injured (Photo: AP, Yonhap News) Following prison riots that left over 20 dead last month in the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka, two more prison riots have erupted, resulting in 3 inmate deaths and over 20 injuries. SBS Aug 8, 2026 2:06 PM

Atletico's New Face Lee Kang-in Treats Team to Korean Dinner Lee Kang-in, who joined the Spanish professional football powerhouse Atletico Madrid and is ahead of his first preseason match in Korea, has completed his initiation with a Korean food dinner gathering. SBS Aug 8, 2026 1:42 PM