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US Intelligence Evaluates Iran's Strategic Priority Shift from Nuclear to Hormuz President Donald Trump The U.S. military intelligence reportedly assesses that Iran has placed its strategic priority on controlling the Strait of Hormuz rather than its nuclear program. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:45 AM

Major Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Western Libya Following Drone Attacks A massive fire broke out at an oil refinery in western Libya following a series of drone attacks, according to reports. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:44 AM

New Iran Security Chief: "Hormuz Strait Will Not Open Unless War Ends and Frozen Funds Are Released" During a meeting with the Chinese ambassador to Iran, Secretary-General Rezaei criticized, saying, "The United States is the source of instability in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman," adding that "it has endangered the entire region by forcing an illegal war on Iran." He went on to strongly pressure the U.S. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:44 AM

Are Red Sea Routes, the 'Hormuz Bypass', Also Facing Closure? Houthi Rebels Intensify Vessel Attacks The Ministry of Transportation of the internationally recognized Yemeni government stated on the 11th that the Houthi rebels fired three ballistic missiles at the Tihama, a small cargo ship owned by an Egyptian company passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:43 AM

Death Toll From Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Exceeds 250... Desperate Rescue Efforts Underway for 3,000 Missing The Washington Post , AP, and AFP reported on the 10th on the desperate rescue efforts entering their second day, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake caused buildings to collapse and cut off water and communication in major Colombian cities. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:43 AM

Houthi Media Claims Attack on Saudi Military Supplies Vessel in Red Sea The agency reported that the vessel targeted by the Houthis was transporting military supplies and released related photos. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:42 AM

OpenAI Faces Chain of Executive Departures Ahead of IPO, Follows Chief Ethics Officer Brad Lightcap, former Chief Operating Officer of OpenAI, announced via social media platform X on the 11th that he is leaving the company to start a new business venture. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:42 AM

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Morning Chill Gives Way to Daytime Heat; Rain Expected Along East Coast The morning air feels even cooler than yesterday . Currently, the temperature in Seoul is 21.5°C , which is about 3 degrees lower than yesterday morning, while Gyeryong in South Chungcheong Province records 17.7°C , dropping by around 5 degrees compared to yesterday. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:40 AM

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"Russia Attacks Ukraine with North Korean Missiles… North Korean Troops Prolong War" Ukraine has claimed that North Korean missiles were used in Russia's attacks. It also warned that Russia is expected to launch a large-scale offensive backed by North Korean troop support once its general elections in September conclude. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:39 AM

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1-Meter-Long Lizard Spotted in Apartment Complex, Search Ongoing A large lizard measuring nearly 1 meter in length has appeared at an apartment complex in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. SBS Aug 12, 2026 6:38 AM