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Anthropic Meets With Investors Ahead of Major IPO, Targeting October Listing Investment banks managing the listing, including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group, and JPMorgan Chase, are arranging meetings between Anthropic executives and investors, Bloomberg and CNBC reported on July 15 , citing sources. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:35 AM

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf Says "No Reason to Uphold Ceasefire Agreement," Vows to Defend Strait of Hormuz In a statement to the nation on July 15 , Speaker Qalibaf condemned the situation, stating, "We are engaged in a fundamental and existential war with the United States, and the enemy's goal goes beyond overthrowing the Islamic system of Iran; they aim to divide our beloved homeland." Regarding whether to maintain the ceasefire agreement, he emphasized, "An MOU has meaning only when its provisions are valid and implemented. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:22 AM

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: "I Have Repeatedly Told Trump I Will Maintain Independence" Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated on July 15 that President Donald Trump has never attempted to intervene in monetary policy, and that even if such an attempt were made, he would uphold the central bank's independence. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:13 AM

"I Am Trump's Lawyer" Slip of the Tongue: Attorney General Nominee Grilled as a 'Yes Man' No, I was his lawyer." Todd Blanche, the U.S. Attorney General nominee, gave this response during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on July 15 when asked about his relationship with President Donald Trump. SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:12 AM

Iranian Foreign Ministry: No Plans for Negotiations with U.S., Halting Compliance with MOU ▲ Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amid… SBS Jul 16, 2026 4:09 AM

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Jeju and Honam Regions Brace for More Monsoon Rain; Heatwave to Ease Today, July 15, which marks Chobok (the first of the three dog days of summer), the sweltering heat in the central regions has subsided following heavy overnight downpours, while the Yeongnam region continues to experience extreme heat. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:39 AM

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KCTU Holds First General Strike Since 'Yellow Envelope Law' Implementation, Demands Direct Negotiations with Prime Contractors The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions held its first general strike rally since the implementation of the so-called Yellow Envelope Law, emphasizing the need to secure the right to negotiate with prime contractors. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:33 AM

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"Explanation of Forced Labor Still Insufficient"... UNESCO Recommends 'Improvements' to Japan It has already been two years since the Sado Mine in Japan, a site of forced labor for Koreans, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:33 AM

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Are South Korea-U.S. Relations Tangled? Ambassador to the U.S. Makes 'Unusual' Return Kang Kyung-wha, the South Korean Ambassador to the United States, has made an unusual temporary return to Seoul while serving in her post. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:28 AM

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Father of 3-Year-Old Daughter Among Latest Fatalities in U.S. Immigration Crackdowns In the United States, three more people have died over the past week during immigration enforcement operations. SBS Jul 16, 2026 1:25 AM