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OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Employees Send Letter to U.S. Government Urging AI Slowdown Employees from leading artificial intelligence companies competing at the forefront of AI models have urged the U.S. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:45 AM

Netanyahu and Zelensky Meet Face-to-Face in Washington After 3 Years Senator Lindsey Graham. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face in Washington, D.C., for the first time in three years, the Israeli daily The Times of Israel reported on the 28th, local time. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:44 AM

Global Oil Prices Plummet for Third Day on Optimism Over US-Iran Talks; WTI Falls to $79 On this day, the September settlement for Brent crude futures on the ICE Futures exchange plunged 4.8% from the previous session to close at $84.09 a barrel. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:43 AM

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Criticized as a "Chaotic Casino"... Will Financial Authorities Cap Leverage Investments at 20%? Additional regulations are expected to be introduced regarding single-stock leverage products tied to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which have been accused of fueling stock market crashes. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:42 AM

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Today's Major News 1. Kumamoto Strong Earthquake Overnight Rescue Efforts.."2 Dead in Collapsed Shopping Mall" Following a magnitude 7.1 strong earthquake that struck the Kumamoto region of Japan yesterday afternoon , casualties continue to rise. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:40 AM

Seoul to Transform Jamsil Complex into Landmark MICE and Dome Stadium Hub The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced today that it has signed a concession agreement for the Jamsil Sports and MICE Complex private investment project with Seoul Smart MICE Park , the preferred bidder for the project. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:39 AM

Netanyahu Calls Meeting With President Trump 'One of the Best Ever' In a video message recorded after finishing his meeting with President Trump at the White House and before attending a memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "I just concluded a wonderful meeting with President Donald. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:38 AM

Property Taxes on High-End Homes in Gangnam Hit Record Highs This Year... Effective Tax Rates Expected to Rise Further Amid this trend, projections suggest that if a "triple hike"—involving adjustments to comprehensive real estate holding tax rates, the fair market value ratio, and the public price realization rate—is implemented going forward, the tax burden on owners of high-end homes could grow exponentially. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:37 AM

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Seoul Experiences Week-Long Tropical Nights as Daytime Temperatures Approach 40°C We have brought you news of relentless heat day after day this week. Accordingly, you will need to take good care of your health to avoid exhaustion from the heat. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:35 AM

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Marine Pedestrian Bridge Collapses a Year After Reinforcement, Briefly Trapping 17 A bridge connecting a beach to a rocky reef has collapsed in Guryongpo, Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province. SBS Jul 29, 2026 6:33 AM