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US Says North Korean Cybercrime is Global Problem... North Korea Rejects Claims State Department official responded to an inquiry regarding the statement made by North Korea's Workers' Party of Korea Department Vice Director Kim Yo-jong, stating, "The issue of North Korean cybercrime is a global problem affecting businesses, countries, and jurisdictions worldwide, including the United States." The official pointed out, "In recent years, North Korea has increasingly relied on cybercrime to evade international sanctions and fund its illegal weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs," adding, "Cryptocurrency theft and money laundering are a critical part of this strategy." The official further emphasized, "The United States is working closely with like-minded countries to deter and condemn disruptive and destabilizing activities in cyberspace," and noted, "To mitigate North Korea's cyber threats, it is crucial for governments, network security personnel, and the general public to maintain vigilance and cooperate together." The U.S. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:50 AM

First Lady Melania Trump Invites Russian and Ukrainian Representatives to the White House President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Following her mediation of a localized truce between Russia and Ukraine, First Lady Melania Trump, the spouse of U.S. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:49 AM

Snowflake Unveils Enterprise AI Agents for 24/7 Autonomous Tasks During its annual developer conference, Snowflake Expedition 2026, held virtually today , Snowflake announced that it has upgraded its existing AI product lineups, Cowork and Koko, into autonomous agents. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:26 AM

EU to Hold Security Meeting with US, Ukraine Today with UK, NATO in Attendance and Ukraine today (local time, November 4). According to Reuters and other outlets, Paula Pinho, a spokesperson for the European Commission, made the announcement to reporters in Brussels, Belgium, on the same day. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:22 AM

Sweden Faces Another Failed Prime Minister Vote; Incumbent Kristersson Expected to Try Again for Successive Term With two parliamentary votes to appoint a new prime minister having been rejected, incumbent Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to attempt to secure a successive term. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:19 AM

Israeli Opposition Holds First Meeting to Oust Netanyahu, but Divided Over Alliance with Arab Parties According to local media on November 3 , opposition leaders including Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party; Naftali Bennett of BeYahad; Yair Lapid; Avigdor Lieberman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party; and Yair Golan of the Democrats gathered for the first time since the election in Herzliya, where Eisenkot resides. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:14 AM

Pope Ahead of Seoul Visit: "Looking Forward to Meeting You... Bring Your Questions and Wounds" ▲ Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV expressed anticipation for the World Youth Day to b… SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:13 AM

Foreign Media: French Rural Sentiment Slips Into Far-Right, The Economist Reports The Gironde department centered around Bordeaux, a representative French wine-producing region, is suffering from a triple whammy of extreme summer heatwaves, high energy costs, and a sharp drop in global wine consumption. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:11 AM

UN Mission to Begin Withdrawal from Western Sahara After 35 Years While the Moroccan government, which has claimed autonomy for the Western Sahara region under Moroccan sovereignty, has welcomed this, concerns are also raised that the conflict could reignite depending on the responses of the Polisario Front, which advocates for independence, and the Algerian government, which supports them. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:10 AM

From the Brink of Ouster to Top Hitter: Hilliard Named Daily MVP in First Korean Series Appearance Starting as the cleanup hitter and center fielder in Game 1 of the 2026 professional baseball Korean Series against the Samsung Lions held at Suwon kt wiz park on November 3, Hilliard led his team to an 8-7 victory with a stellar performance going 3-for-4 with one walk, two RBIs, and two runs scored. SBS Nov 4, 2026 12:09 AM