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North Korean Vice Minister Kim Son-gyong Arrives in New York to Address UN General Assembly on Sept. 28 23 to attend the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. North Korean Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Son-gyong arrived in New York on September 23 to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. SBS Sep 24, 2026 1:26 PM

Pregnant Doll Sparks Mixed Reactions With Realistic Birth Simulation Are children's toys going too far these days? A toy that replicates the process of giving birth has sparked controversy. SBS Sep 24, 2026 1:06 PM

"Is 200 Papers in 9 Months Possible?"... U.S. Professor's Use of AI Shocks Academia The Washington Post has reported that the U.S. academic community is in shock after it was revealed that a university professor in the United States has written over 200 papers in about nine months this year. SBS Sep 24, 2026 11:21 AM

Welcoming Xi, Trump Calls Him 'Great Leader' in 'Great Moment' President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to the United States, on the 23rd and remarked that Xi is a "great leader," according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency. SBS Sep 24, 2026 11:19 AM

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Announces 2-Month Extension of US-China Trade Truce to January 10 Next Year In an interview with Fox News that day, Secretary Bessent spoke about the outcome of his talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, stating, "We agreed to extend the so-called Busan Agreement, the economic agreement between the US and China that was scheduled to end on November 10." The "Busan Agreement" refers to the terms agreed upon by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Busan in October of last year. SBS Sep 24, 2026 11:16 AM

Trump Waits at Airport for an Hour, Extends 'Imperial' Protocol to Xi President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally visited Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of the 23rd to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan. SBS Sep 24, 2026 10:46 AM

Trump Welcomes Xi with 'Imperial Protocol,' Calling Him 'Great Leader' U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping with the highest level of courtesy when the two leaders reunited in the United States after four months. SBS Sep 24, 2026 10:33 AM

Zelenskyy Says North Korean POWs Captured in War Sent to South Korea President Zelenskyy made the remarks during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, asking, "Why should North Koreans sacrifice their lives in a war with Ukraine?" He added, "One of the North Korean prisoners attempted suicide after being captured and was shocked by the fact that fate did not let him die." President Zelenskyy emphasized, "Kim Jong Un is using them like currency and getting something in return," adding, "Countries across Asia must have already noticed North Korea's improved ballistic missiles and greatly advanced drone capabilities." The two North Korean POWs were captured alive by the Ukrainian military in January 2025. SBS Sep 24, 2026 9:34 AM

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce by Two Months Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng shake hands. SBS Sep 24, 2026 9:05 AM

Didn't Buy Greenland but Still Won? The Real Gains Trump Actually Secured ⚡ Key Takeaways The United States did not acquire Greenland. Instead, it secured an expanded military presence, broad access rights, and a long-term security framework designed to block military and sensitive investments by non-allied nations. SBS Sep 24, 2026 9:02 AM