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US Sanctions Hamas Fundraisers in France for Raising Funds Through Front Charities Department of the Treasury building in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced on the 2nd local time that it has added two individuals, two entities, and one Hamas operative who have been supporting Hamas financially from France to its sanctions list. SBS Oct 3, 2026 3:05 AM

Putin Inspects Military Drills a Day After Issuing Nuclear Threat to NATO TASS and RIA Novosti news agencies reported on October 2, local time, that Russian President Vladimir Putin directly observed joint military exercises involving Russian and allied forces. SBS Oct 3, 2026 3:04 AM

US OMB Director Vows to Reward Companies Investing in US, Citing Frequent Shipbuilding Talks With South Korea Speaking at a conversation hosted by the Hudson Institute, a US think tank, Director Vought noted the need to receive investment and transfer know-how from foreign companies to revitalize the US shipbuilding industry, stating, "We will work with Japan and South Korea." "We want to learn from them. SBS Oct 3, 2026 3:03 AM

New York Governor Criticizes Cornell Sexual Assault Probe, Says Victim Not Even Interviewed Hochul explained that "troubling details" have newly emerged regarding the investigative authorities' initial handling of the case. SBS Oct 3, 2026 1:18 AM

Spanish Parliament Rejects Tenant Protection Bill, Raising Possibility of Early General Election Following the recent forced eviction of an 87-year-old woman that sparked massive protests, and with the bills failing due to opposition from the political opposition, observations are rising that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez may take a gamble on calling an early general election. SBS Oct 3, 2026 1:16 AM

G7 to Release 100 Million Barrels of Diesel and Crude Oil Over 4 Months to Stabilize Energy Markets Citing Reuters and other sources, the G7 held a meeting presided over by French President Emmanuel Macron on the afternoon of the 2nd local time and issued a joint statement, announcing, "To stabilize global energy markets, we have agreed to jointly release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil through the International Energy Agency ." They stated in the joint statement, "We will immediately implement the commitment to jointly release 100 million barrels through the IEA and carry it out over a four-month period," adding, "This plan includes G7 members and partners prioritizing the release of significant amounts of diesel within the initial 20 days." In addition, the G7 agreed during the meeting not to ban diesel exports among member countries. SBS Oct 3, 2026 1:14 AM

Global Food Prices Rise for Third Consecutive Month, Reaching Highest Level Since November 2022 The Food and Agriculture Organization analyzed that upward pressure is being exerted on food prices due to logistical disruptions caused by the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Iran, combined with weather factors such as heatwaves, droughts, and El Niño. SBS Oct 3, 2026 1:08 AM

Trump Says Europe Agrees to Release Strategic Diesel Reserves: 'Starting Immediately' President Donald Trump announced on the 2nd, local time, that Europe has agreed to immediately release its strategic diesel reserves. SBS Oct 3, 2026 12:55 AM

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Judo's Suarez? Absurd Disqualification for Biting Yesterday, a bizarre scene unfolded in women's judo that made people doubt their eyes. SBS Oct 3, 2026 12:14 AM

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Kim Joo-hyung Leaps to Sole Lead… Raising Hopes for Two Golds! At the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, South Korean male golfer Kim Joo-hyung has jumped to the sole lead in the third round, heightening expectations for a double crown in both the individual and team events. SBS Oct 3, 2026 12:13 AM