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The United States has seized around $600 million worth of Iranian crude oil, according to AFP reporting. Three Iran-linked tankers carrying roughly six million barrels are being quietly transferred to American custody. Two of the ships were seized in April and the third in June, as US authorities step up enforcement of sanctions on Iranian oil exports.

The Republic of Ireland football squad has voted to go ahead with their World Cup qualifying match against Israel, despite unease among players over the conflict in Gaza. The decision, reported by AFP and Yahoo Sports, resolves uncertainty over whether the team would fulfil the fixture, with discussion focusing on the tension between players' moral concerns and their professional commitments.

The defendant in the robbery case at the home of a South Korean actress has sent a letter from detention to a television broadcaster, saying he wants to provide information. The development draws attention to what new details he may reveal about the case, which has drawn wide coverage in South Korea as a prominent celebrity was targeted.

A defendant held in custody over the robbery at a South Korean actress's home has sent a letter to a television broadcaster saying he wants to provide information about the case. The unusual move from detention has drawn attention in South Korean celebrity news, with reports relayed by AFP's Japanese-language service.

A Korean actor starring in a Netflix historical drama has apologized after viewers pointed out his noticeably plump, modern-looking lips clashed with the show's period setting. He acknowledged the criticism, calling it an inappropriate choice, as debate continues in South Korea and Japan over historical authenticity and appearance in period productions.