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Smartphone Proliferation a Key Factor in Plummeting Birth Rates, U.S. Study Finds A study by economists suggesting that the proliferation of smartphones is one of the drivers behind the sharp decline in birth rates in the United States is drawing significant attention. SBS Jun 15, 2026 4:56 AM

Japan Deploys 'Bear-Chasing Drones' Amid Rising Bear Attacks Japan, currently struggling with frequent bear sightings, has begun deploying drones, alongside robots and artificial intelligence , to prevent bear-related damage. SBS Jun 15, 2026 4:56 AM

Germany Routs Curacao 7-1; Curacao Scores Historic First World Cup Goal Germany, aiming to restore its pride as a "world powerhouse," cruised to a 7-1 victory over Curacao, a small Caribbean island nation making its first-ever World Cup appearance, with six different players finding the back of the net. SBS Jun 15, 2026 4:46 AM

Fire Breaks Out on Rooftop of 3-Story Building in Seongsu-dong, Seoul; 3 Hospitalized yesterday and was extinguished in about 50 minutes. As a result of the fire, three people inside the building were rescued by fire authorities and transported to a hospital, while 10 others, including those inside the building, evacuated. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:32 AM

Swiss Voters Reject Proposal to Cap Population at 10 Million Foreign media outlets, including Bloomberg, reported that the proposal—which aimed to control the total national population to ensure it does not exceed 10 million by 2050—was defeated in a referendum held on Sunday, June 14 , with 45% in favor and 55% against. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:18 AM

Iranian President Says Supreme National Security Council Supports Dialogue with U.S. According to AFP, the remarks by President Pezeshkian, who is classified as a "moderate," come after hardliners recently criticized the negotiating team regarding ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:14 AM

Trump Says He Was "Angry" Over Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon, Delaying Peace Deal Signing President Donald Trump U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Israel's airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on June 14 , and called for restraint from all parties, including Israel. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:12 AM

Lebanon Conflict a New Variable? Trump Calls for Restraint as He Prepares to Sign Deal President Donald Trump As an agreement between the United States and Iran regarding the end of hostilities and denuclearization appears imminent, armed conflict surrounding Lebanon has emerged as a new variable. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:08 AM

Somaliland President Makes First State Visit to Israel, Its Only Diplomatic Partner The president of Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia 35 years ago but remains an unrecognized state, has made a state visit to Israel, the first country to recognize it as a sovereign nation late last year. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:06 AM

Zelenskyy and Putin Call Trump on His 80th Birthday to Discuss War President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on June 14 to mark his 80th birthday. SBS Jun 15, 2026 3:01 AM