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"Introduction of Attack Drones"... Outline of Japan's National Security Document Revision to Enhance Counterstrike Capabilities The three major security documents are Japan's National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program. SBS Aug 8, 2026 1:33 PM

Over 100 Deaths, Military Deployed... The Real Reason Behind the Ceuta Crisis European news is currently dominated by stories about Ceuta. Last week, shocking footage spread across South Korea as well, showing crowds breaking down border checkpoints and flooding in endlessly. SBS Aug 8, 2026 1:11 PM

Top U.S. Military Leader Overseeing European Operations Dismissed in Ongoing Shake-Up Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Amid a sweeping shake-up of the U.S. military leadership by the Donald Trump administration, a high-ranking general overseeing U.S. SBS Aug 8, 2026 12:48 PM

"To Live Long"... 3 Secrets to Longevity of 119-Year-Old 'Chasing Oldest Record' The protagonist is Jose Flores, who resides in Costa Rica. Born on July 11, 1907, he lost his parents at a young age and has spent his entire life doing physical labor in rural areas. SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:45 AM

Japan Strongly Protests South Korean Research Vessel's Activities Near Dokdo Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on the 7th that it confirmed the South Korean research vessel Tamhae 3 lowering a wire-like object into the water within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone west of Takeshima (Japan's name for Dokdo). SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:38 AM

New Colombian President Takes Office as Right-Wing Leaders Gather in Latin America During the inauguration ceremony held at the USC Arena in the southwestern city of Cali, President de la Espriella took the presidential oath, declaring, "I will faithfully defend the Constitution and the laws." With this inauguration, President de la Espriella will lead Colombia until August 2030. SBS Aug 8, 2026 10:03 AM

OpenAI Delays Launch of Next-Gen AI 'Astra' Over Cyberattack Risks OpenAI announced on the 7th local time that internal evaluations conducted recently showed that its next-generation model, "Astra," has made significant progress in coding and cybersecurity, likely reaching the highest safety classification level of "Critical." The "Critical" rating indicates that an AI model has the capability to identify and exploit undisclosed vulnerabilities across multiple highly secured core systems without human intervention, or independently formulate and execute cyberattack strategies against heavily defended targets given only a final objective. SBS Aug 8, 2026 9:36 AM

OpenAI Offers Unlimited Access to Latest Model for Free ChatGPT Users to Secure Market Dominance OpenAI is providing unlimited access to its latest artificial intelligence model to free ChatGPT users. SBS Aug 8, 2026 9:24 AM

US Defense Official Cites Concerns Over Tactical Nukes in Regional Wars, Stresses Need for Reasonable Options This remark aligns with recent US media reports indicating that the Department of Defense is discussing a new nuclear strategy emphasizing low-yield tactical nuclear weapons. SBS Aug 8, 2026 9:15 AM

US Invests $3 Billion in Critical Minerals; Trump Vows 'Never Rely on China Again' President Donald Trump speaks at a meeting on the U.S. mining industry held at the Department of State in Washington. SBS Aug 8, 2026 9:10 AM