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Only Putin's Decision Left... Internal Chaos in Russia Amid Rumors of Imminent Mass Mobilization The U.S. daily The Wall Street Journal reported on the 23rd, local time, that Russian military authorities visited Kaliningrad, an exclave sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, last month to inspect preparation plans and procedures in anticipation of mobilizing local residents. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:23 AM

UK Prime Minister Visits Ukraine Today to Support Local Production of Long-Range Missiles In a statement issued ahead of the visit, Prime Minister Burnham said, "As Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day, the Ukrainian people should have not a shred of doubt." "Britain stands with you today, and for as long as it takes," he added. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:17 AM

Alibaba Launches 14 Trillion Won Stock Offering, Plans Full Investment in AI 14.1 trillion won) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to Reuters and other reports. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:11 AM

Japan to Mandate Driver Distraction Warning Systems in Vehicles Starting 2031 The Japanese government will mandate the installation of in-vehicle monitoring and warning systems starting in 2031 to prevent accidents caused by smartphone use or drowsy driving while behind the wheel. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:10 AM

US Treasury Chief Warns of "Economic D-Day" for Iran, Likens Operation to D-Day Landings Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned in a British newspaper op-ed that countries failing to cooperate with the operation to economically isolate Iran will become a "global pariah." British daily the Financial Times published an op-ed by Secretary Bessent on the 23rd titled "An Economic D-Day is Coming for Iran." In the article, Secretary Bessent stated that the economic D-Day will be "the largest single financial offensive ever mobilized against a hostile nation." He warned against complicity with such nations, pointing out that "the self-deception of frightened nations, who still believe that accommodating acts of aggression can secure a sustainable peace," has become the final refuge of the Iranian regime. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:08 AM

Takaichi Cabinet's Approval Ratings Hit Successive Lows Despite 'Food Consumption Tax Cut' Card According to a poll conducted by the Yomiuri Shimbun from August 21 to 23 among 1,031 people aged 18 and older and released on August 24, the approval rating for the Takaichi Cabinet stood at 56%, down 1 percentage point from 57% in the previous month's survey. SBS Aug 24, 2026 11:00 AM

"Let's Meet!" "Let's See What He's Up To?"... An Impatient Trump's "October Surprise"? Will they actually meet? For now, U.S. President Donald Trump's words are as follows. SBS Aug 24, 2026 9:47 AM

Trump Should Meet South Korean President Before Kim Jong-un, Says Close Aide U.S. President Donald Trump should meet with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung before sitting down with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and must work in close cooperation with South Korea, a close aide to President Trump has suggested. SBS Aug 24, 2026 9:28 AM

'Pro-Trump' Fox News Also Pessimistic on N. Korea Dialogue... "Nuclear Poker Game Path Has Grown Narrower" President Donald Trump Fox News, a media outlet known as pro-Trump, has offered a pessimistic outlook regarding U.S. SBS Aug 24, 2026 9:20 AM

Pink Buses Designed for Female Passengers Only Hit Roads in Bangladesh Special buses have drawn attention in Bangladesh by helping female passengers use public transportation more safely. SBS Aug 24, 2026 9:09 AM