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Iranian Economy Minister: "Two-Year Economic Plan Formulated to Counter U.S. Sanctions... Fully Prepared" sanctions against Iran, "The government has established a two-year economic plan, and all matters are included in this plan." In an interview with state television that day, he strongly criticized the United States for attempting to deny the very existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran through military action, emphasizing that "the government has long prepared plans to counter U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 5:06 AM

South Korea, US Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks, Emphasizing Close Coordination Amid Concerns Over North Korea Nuclear Policy Secretary of State Marco Rubio South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun spoke by phone with U.S. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:30 AM

Russia Deploys Autonomous 'Killer' AI Drones in Ukraine, NVIDIA Chips Confirmed The New York Times reported on the 24th , citing the Ukrainian military and drone and digital forensics experts, that following the disassembly of a drone that struck a propane tank facility at a gas station in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, last month, it was confirmed that the drone was operated entirely by AI. SBS Aug 25, 2026 4:14 AM

Trump Admin Pushes Ahead with $140,000 Professional Visa Fee Despite Court Setbacks President Donald Trump The Donald Trump administration in the United States is moving to institutionalize a fee exceeding 100,000 dollars for applicants of the H-1B visa, widely known as the specialty occupation visa. SBS Aug 25, 2026 3:26 AM

US Targets Third Countries Trading with Iran with 'Secondary Sanctions', Launching 'Operation Economic Outcast' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces economic sanctions on Iran The Donald Trump administration announced a new package of sanctions against Iran on the 24th , which includes imposing secondary sanctions on other countries that engage in specific trade with Iran. SBS Aug 25, 2026 3:24 AM

China Shaken by Cabbages Treated with Carcinogen… Were They Exported to Korea? It has been revealed that cabbages in a region of China were distributed after being soaked in formaldehyde, a Group 1 carcinogen, supposedly to maintain freshness. SBS Aug 25, 2026 12:53 AM

Wildfire Consumes Area 20 Times Size of Yeouido in Just One Day... Evacuation Orders Issued for 90,000 A massive wildfire has broken out in Reno, Nevada, an area often called the "Second Silicon Valley" where many tech startups from California have relocated. SBS Aug 25, 2026 12:41 AM