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US Pressures France and Germany: 'Release Diesel or Face Export Ban' administration under Donald Trump has pressured France and Germany to release stockpiled diesel, warning that it could ban exports of U.S. SBS Oct 1, 2026 11:59 PM

Trump Announces South Korean Investment in Alaska LNG Before Agreement Finalized US President Donald Trump abruptly announced a series of investment projects that South Korea is set to make in the United States. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:36 PM

"I Almost Met God"... Passengers Who Made a Miracle The passenger plane bound for Israel that nearly crashed over Saudi Arabia yesterday was saved thanks to the quick thinking and resourcefulness of the pilot and passengers. SBS Oct 1, 2026 10:32 PM

"North Korean Commander Deployed to Russia Listed as 'Threat' by Ukrainian NGO" A North Korean military official, known to have commanded North Korean troops deployed to Russia amidst its war with Ukraine, has been placed on a "national security threat" list independently compiled by a Ukrainian non-governmental organization. SBS Oct 1, 2026 7:20 PM

Spanish King to Visit Ceuta Following Border Crossing Crisis for First Time in 19 Years The Spanish royal household announced on the 1st local time that King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta on the 13th, followed by Melilla, another nearby overseas territory, the next day. SBS Oct 1, 2026 7:19 PM

"UK Prime Minister Got It Wrong"... Iran Dismisses Claims of Involvement in Air Force Base Terror Plot In an interview with the BBC the previous day, Prime Minister Burnham stated regarding an incident that occurred over the weekend near the RAF Fairford base in southwestern England, which is jointly used by the U.S. SBS Oct 1, 2026 7:07 PM

"Please Don't Quit": Japan Races to Secure Students Before Graduation Amid persistent low birth rates and a severe labor shortage in Japan, 8 to 9 out of 10 university students expected to graduate next spring have already secured jobs, data showed. SBS Oct 1, 2026 6:50 PM

Huawei's New Smartphone Again Features In-House Designed Chip... "A Test of Progress" export controls on advanced semiconductors against China. Reuters, the South China Morning Post , and other media outlets reported that Huawei equipped the Mate 90 series smartphones with a "Tau chip" based on "Tau's Law," adding that the Mate 90 Pro Max Premium Edition delivers about 31% higher performance compared to the previous generation. SBS Oct 1, 2026 6:21 PM

Japan Substantially Raises Residency Fees: Permanent Residence Permit Now 200,000 Yen Starting Today Fees for changing residency status or renewing the period of stay have also been significantly raised. SBS Oct 1, 2026 6:14 PM

Surviving Two Lethal Injection Attempts: The Execution Day of a Shocking Murderer from 31 Years Ago She did not die even after being administered lethal injection drugs twice. Thirty-one years ago, Christa Gail Pike, then 18 years old, lured a peer to a woods, brutally murdered her, and even mutilated the body. SBS Oct 1, 2026 6:12 PM