Lee Jae-myung Visits Lula's Union Office in Brazil 이재명 대통령이 28일(현지시간) 루이스 이나시우 룰라 다 시우바 브라질 대통령의 노동운동 근거지인 상파울루 금속노동조합을 찾았다. 노동자 출신이라는 공통점을 지닌 두 정상의 인연을 되새기고 룰라 대통령의 정치적 여정을 직접 살펴보기 위한 일정으로 풀이된다. 이 대통령은 이날 오후 상파울루 금속노동조합 건물에 도착해 웰링턴 다마스세누 노조위원장의 영접을 받았다. 건물 외벽에는 노조의 정식 명칭인 ‘ABC 금속노동조합(Sindicato dos Metalúrgicos do ABC)’이 빨간색 글씨로 적혀 있었다. &lsq July 29, 2026

Residents Fearful After 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Kumamoto, Japan A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, prompting residents to recall the traumatic events of a decade ago.According to Kyodo News and Yonhap News, the quake shook Uki City and Hikawamachi on July 28, leading residents who experienced a similar disaster in 2016 to express their fear, stating, "I couldn't stand up," and "It was terrifying."A female staff member at a nursing home in Hikawamachi described the chaos, saying, "Even holding onto the desk, I couldn't keep my body steady. Bot July 29, 2026

7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Causes Mall Collapse, 2 Dead A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Kyushu, Japan, leading to an explosion and collapse at a large shopping mall that resulted in two fatalities. The incident also caused a chimney to collapse at a paper factory, leaving nine employees unaccounted for.According to NHK and Kyodo News, the earthquake occurred at 4:27 PM on July 28 near Uki City. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded shaking at the highest level of 7 on the seismic intensity scale in Uki and Hikawamachi.Abou July 29, 2026

Apple Launches Device Leasing Program in the U.S. Starting at $11.99 per Month Apple has launched a device leasing program in the United States, allowing customers to rent iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches for a monthly fee. On July 28, Apple announced the introduction of the 'Apple Upgrade' program in partnership with payment provider Klarna. Customers can lease iPhones and Apple Watches for 12 or 24 months, while iPads and Macs can be rented for 24 or 36 months. Monthly rental fees start at $11.99 for Apple Watches and iPads, $17.99 for iPhones, and $24.99 for Macs July 29, 2026

Dow Jumps 1% Amid Strong Earnings, Nasdaq Falls on Semiconductor Declines The three major U.S. stock indices closed mixed on July 28, as traditional industrial stocks like Coca-Cola and Boeing lifted the Dow, while semiconductor stocks fell sharply amid ongoing concerns over AI investments.The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 537.24 points, or 1.03%, at 52,747.32. The S&P 500 rose 15.60 points, or 0.21%, to close at 7,428.78. In contrast, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dropped 55.17 points, or 0.22%, ending at 24,876.91.Market trends showed a clear shift of f July 29, 2026

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Vessel in Red Sea The Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed to have fired a ballistic missile at a Saudi vessel operating in the Red Sea, forcing it to turn back. The actual impact and damage from the alleged attack have not been confirmed.Yahya Saree, a spokesperson for the Houthis, announced on July 28 that they targeted the Saudi vessel 'NCC Ghazal' with a ballistic missile.Saree asserted that the vessel violated the Houthi's declared ban on Saudi-related ships and ignored prior warnings. He stated July 29, 2026

Netanyahu and Zelensky Meet in Washington After Three Years, No Formal Talks Held Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in Washington for the first time in nearly three years, engaging in a brief conversation. The Times of Israel reported that the two leaders shook hands and spoke before the memorial service for the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on July 28. This marked their first face-to-face meeting since September 2023. Both leaders attended the memorial service after holding private discussions with former President Do July 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Targeting Oil Facilities for Second Day Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting its oil facilities for the second consecutive day. The kingdom claimed the drones were launched from Iraq and attributed the attacks to local militias supported by Iran.Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, announced on social media platform X on July 28 that "the air defense system intercepted several drones aimed at oil facilities in the eastern region."Al-Maliki asserted, "This attack also originated from Iraqi terr July 29, 2026

Netanyahu Calls Meeting with Trump One of the Best, Reaffirms Goal to Prevent Iran's Nuclear Armament Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as "one of the best meetings ever." The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.In a video released after their meeting at the White House on July 28, Netanyahu stated, "We had a great meeting with President Trump," adding that they exchanged views on various issues in a spirit of full cooperation and mutual support.He continued, "We coordinated on m July 29, 2026

Trump Meets Zelensky and Netanyahu to Discuss Ukraine Defense and Iran Nuclear Issues President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on July 28. The discussions with Zelensky focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defense and peace negotiations with Russia, while the meeting with Netanyahu addressed issues related to Iran. Both meetings were held privately at the White House, differing from Trump's usual practice of taking questions from the press before meetings with foreign leaders. During his meeting with Ze July 29, 2026