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Trump Approves Foreign Shipbuilders Investing in US to Build Up to Two Vessels in Home Countries President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump ordered on the 13th that foreign shipbuilders investing in the United States be permitted to construct up to two vessels in their home countries. SBS Aug 14, 2026 8:56 AM

Trump Approves Up to 2 Ships to Be Built at Foreign Shipyards with US Investments ▲ U.S. President Donald Trump Trump Approves Up to 2 Ships to Be Built at Foreig… SBS Aug 14, 2026 8:37 AM

'Killer Weapons' as Souvenirs? Outrage Over Bizarre Merchandise Human torpedoes turned into merchandise. Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, is facing backlash for selling souvenirs shaped after human torpedoes used during the Pacific War. SBS Aug 14, 2026 8:07 AM

Solar-Powered Ambulance Becomes a Mobile Clinic An ambulance that runs entirely on solar power and provides medical treatment in remote areas lacking both electricity and hospitals is drawing attention. SBS Aug 14, 2026 7:55 AM

Total Solar Eclipse for First Time in 121 Years Thrills Europe A total solar eclipse, where the moon completely blocks the sun, has been observed in Europe for the first time in 121 years, drawing millions of tourists. SBS Aug 14, 2026 7:43 AM

Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Drones and Parts Targeting China... 15% for South Korea President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on the 13th local time imposing tariffs of up to 100% on drones and drone parts. SBS Aug 14, 2026 7:31 AM

Victor Cha: N. Korea's Kim Jong-un Could Push for Summit with Trump After U.S. Midterms and North Korean leaders met in June 2019. A prominent U.S. expert on North Korea has suggested that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could pursue a summit with U.S. SBS Aug 14, 2026 6:58 AM

Colombia's Golden Time Slips Away After Powerful Quake... Morgues Overwhelmed The death toll from the strong earthquake in Colombia has surpassed 270, while unofficial reports put the number of missing at over 4,000. SBS Aug 14, 2026 6:33 AM

Weapons Depletion and Carrier Rotation... Alarm Bells Ring Over Expanding Frontlines Reports indicate that the U.S. military has lost a quarter of its core drone assets in the war with Iran. SBS Aug 14, 2026 6:28 AM

Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 273 Amid Prolonged Search and Aid Controversy Foreign media outlets, including AP, AFP, and Reuters, reported on the 13th that Colombian authorities announced that the earthquake has left at least 273 people dead, some 3,800 injured, and 377 missing. SBS Aug 14, 2026 6:15 AM