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FBI Investigates Suspicious Letters Containing 'Unidentified' White Powder and Threats Sent to U.S. Lawmakers Capitol The FBI has launched an investigation after suspicious mail containing unidentified substances was sent to the congressional offices of U.S. SBS Oct 16, 2026 10:25 AM

Chinese Authorities Launch Joint Investigation into Brake Defect Allegations in 200 Million-Won Huawei Electric Vehicle According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency and Reuters, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has initiated an investigation into the issue of broken brake pedal brackets on the Maextro V800, a luxury electric vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and JAC Motors. SBS Oct 16, 2026 10:24 AM

Trump's 'Energy Truce' Collapses as Zelenskyy Resumes Strikes on Russian Refineries President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their summit in February 2025 Ukraine resumed airstrikes on Russian oil refineries on the 15th local time, defying pressure from the Donald Trump administration. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:30 AM

AI and Semiconductor Stocks Lose $1 Trillion in Market Value Over Four Days According to U.S. broadcaster CNBC on the 15th , the combined market capitalization of the top 20 global AI and semiconductor companies evaporated by more than $1 trillion (approx. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:19 AM

"Anthropic Growth Slowing? Expectations for Corporate Value Lowered" According to Reuters, Anthropic stated at a pre-IPO investor presentation held at its headquarters in San Francisco, U.S., on the 14th that its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion (approx. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:16 AM

5 Dead, Including Children, in Broad Daylight School Shooting at Oregon Elementary School A shooting during class hours at an elementary school in the western U.S. state of Oregon has left at least five people dead. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:14 AM

Saudi Arabia: Houthi Rebels Launched 20 Attacks on Riyadh Airport in October, Killing 17 Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition and the Saudi Ministry of Defense, made the announcement during a press conference that day, adding, "The Houthi rebels have also attempted attacks targeting dozens of airports, oil facilities, and ports within Saudi Arabia." The coalition added that attacks by the Houthi rebels on Abha Airport, located in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the Yemeni border, left 3 people dead and 28 injured. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:05 AM

"Either Far Left or Far Right": Why Exhausted Youths Are Splitting into Political Extremes ⚡ Quick Summary Young voters in Berlin, Germany, and New York, United States, are overwhelmingly backing radical socialist parties and candidates, fueled by heavy housing cost burdens and deep distrust in the capitalist system. SBS Oct 16, 2026 9:04 AM

New York Stock Markets Rebound Despite Sharpest Jump in Producer Prices in 4 Years and 6 Months U.S. producer prices surged by the largest margin in 4 years and 6 months. Starting weak due to concerns over potential interest rate hikes, New York stock markets managed a rebound near the close of the session. SBS Oct 16, 2026 8:55 AM

Houthis Launch Missile Attack on Yemen's Presidential Palace... Summit Postponed Clashes continue between Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia, which intervened in the Yemeni civil war. SBS Oct 16, 2026 8:31 AM