Trump tariffs of 10% to 12.5% hit imports from 60 trade partners
Why it matters: The levies cover about 99% of U.S. imports, raising the risk of higher consumer prices as inflation stays elevated.
BBC News (US & Canada), PBS NewsHour +3
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US cyclospora outbreak tops 8,100 cases as lettuce probe widens
What's new: The CDC warned consumers not to eat recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
US, Ukraine advance drone pact with plan for US factory
What's new: Kyiv expects Ukrainian-made long-range drone technology to feed Pentagon procurement under a joint production push.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic nears a standstill
Why it matters: Oil topped $100 a barrel, US gasoline rose above $4 a gallon, and the Houthis opened a second shipping threat in the Red Sea.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
US sets 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 trade partners Friday
Why it matters: The new duties cover 99.4% of US trade and replace a temporary global 10% tariff expiring at 12:01 a.m. ET.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
US imposes 12.5% tariff on one-third of Singapore exports
About one-third of Singapore's domestic exports to the US are affected, though pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and energy are exempted.
Channel News Asia, The Business Times (Singapore) +2
Kemlu: 535,897 Indonesians in Middle East remain safe
Kemlu has helped 3,038 Indonesians return home since the conflict began in late February through evacuation and self-repatriation.
Series: United States · Iran War Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 23ICC member states oust prosecutor Karim Khan in 82-43 vote
Why it matters: The removal opens a race for a new prosecutor as the court faces a US campaign to weaken it.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +6
US, Britain prepare London conference to secure Strait of Hormuz
The meeting next week is aimed at building a maritime coalition, but support still hinges on easing the Gulf conflict.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
US intel sees Iran’s new leader as more open to a nuclear bomb
Why it matters: the assessment could bolster President Donald Trump’s case for escalating the US military campaign against Iran.
US measles cases reach 2,318, topping 2025 record with months left
Why it matters: The CDC count is the highest since 1991, with cases in 43 states and Washington, D.C.
BBC News (US & Canada), The New York Times +6
US, Iran trade new strikes as oil tops $100 and Trump weighs escalation
What's new: Iran targeted US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as Washington carried out a 13th straight night of strikes.
China Rejects 12.5% New U.S. Tariff on Forced-Labor Imports
The levy adds to existing duties on Chinese goods, while Beijing has not announced any retaliation.
Antara News, Republika
US tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 partners draw global pushback
What's new: The duties replaced a temporary tariff the Supreme Court had undercut, giving Trump a more durable legal basis.
US reaches broad nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia, stoking alarm
Why it matters: Israeli officials fear the deal could speed a regional arms race if Riyadh gains a civilian nuclear program.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +10
Trump weighs larger Iran strike after 13 nights of U.S. attacks
Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
The New York Times, NPR
Carney weighs response as US moves toward 50% Canada tariffs
What's next: The tariffs are due to take effect Aug. 19 as Ottawa keeps trade talks alive and holds back an immediate retaliation.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
Houthi Red Sea attacks push Yemen toward renewed war
Why it matters: A threat to Bab el-Mandeb, alongside disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, could squeeze oil exports and global trade routes.
Canada opens Gordie Howe bridge without US amid tariff clash
What's new: Traffic is due to start Monday, but a dispute over toll revenue and Trump's 50% tariff threat overshadowed the launch.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +2
Malaysia keeps ban on entry for Israeli citizens
At least eight U.S. lawmakers have protested the policy and urged Washington to review cooperation with Kuala Lumpur.
Antara News, Republika +2
Erick Thohir raises youth jobs and mental health at UN
Kemenpora seeks UN input and international networks to build youth programs that better target character building and skills.
Republika, Antara News +1
US imposes 12.5% tariff on select Singapore goods from Friday
What's next: Singapore says about one-third of its domestic exports to the US could be affected by the new duties.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +3
Trump to use frozen Iranian assets to cover Hormuz attacks
Abbas Araghchi warned the seizure could set a dangerous precedent and trigger retaliation.
Series: United States · Iran War Funding Push · 4 chapters since Jul 21Indonesia pushes stronger ASEAN-U.S. partnership in Manila
The U.S. is preparing US$2,5 billion in investment for security, infrastructure, technology, energy and transnational crime efforts.
Trump threatens Iran, Houthis after Red Sea tanker strikes
Why it matters: The attacks pushed Brent crude above $100 and deepened risks to shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Trump threatens Iranian bridges, power plants as strikes hit night 12
Why it matters: Tehran warned it could hit regional energy infrastructure tied to US interests if Washington carries out the threat.
CNBC, The Straits Times
Brent tops $100 as tanker attacks rattle stocks and bond yields
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are pushing US gas above $4 a gallon and raising fresh inflation risks for central banks.
Indonesia exempts 4 countries from new DHE SDA rules
The exemption covers the U.S., China, Canada and Australia due to bilateral trade agreements with Indonesia.
Antara News, Republika +1
Trump presses House GOP to back SAVE Act in $95B budget push
What's next: Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to move the measure through reconciliation, bypassing the need for Democratic votes in the Senate.
The New York Times, The Hill +1
Trump threatens heavy US strike near Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
Why it matters: The warning points to possible escalation around Natanz as Tehran threatens to hit US and allied interests across the Middle East.
PBS NewsHour, CNBC +4
Trump hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs over trade disputes
Why it matters: The levies start in 30 days, cover some goods once shielded by USMCA, and could widen a new U.S.-Canada trade war.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +3
US continues strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran threatens oil blockade
The warning widened to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it could shut West Asian oil exports if its infrastructure comes under attack.
The New York Times, CNN Indonesia +2
Ortega moves to end Nicaragua elections, locking in one-family rule
Why it matters: The move would shut off any legal route for the opposition ahead of Ortega's term ending in 2027.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +4
NYC mayor drops vow to have Netanyahu arrested in New York
What's next: Benjamin Netanyahu is expected in September for the U.N. General Assembly, and Zohran Mamdani urged the federal government to act on the ICC warrant.
Series: Benjamin Netanyahu · New York Icc Arrest Dispute · 3 chapters since Jul 21US gas tops $4 a gallon again as Iran war drives diesel above $5
Why it matters: Higher diesel costs are spreading beyond drivers, raising freight and airline surcharges and threatening broader inflation.
Canada scraps US bridge ceremony after Trump’s 50% tariff threat
What's next: The C$4.7 billion Gordie Howe bridge is still set to open July 27, with Canada holding its own event on July 24.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
US and Mexico restart USMCA talks as Trump hits Canada with tariffs
Why it matters: The July 1 nonrenewal starts a 10-year countdown for the pact unless all three countries agree on changes.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
US bombs Sirik Port, Iran retaliates in Kuwait, Bahrain
The clashes widened to bases and Gulf territory, while one missile was also reported to hit the Komala headquarters in Erbil, Iraq.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
U.S. prepares 10%-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 nations
The new plan would replace a temporary 10% levy expiring July 24 after courts struck down the legal basis for Trump's earlier tariffs.
Antara News, The Straits Times +1
Trump sets 100% tariff on generic drug imports from August 2028
What's next: The duty would rise to 200% in August 2029, a move that could hit India's drug exports to the US.
Bloomberg, The Hill
Trump hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs, with 30-day delay
Why it matters: The levies would reach products once shielded by USMCA, while energy, potash, fish and critical minerals stay exempt.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
Oil slips below $88 as Hormuz attacks keep traders on edge
Why it matters: Near-stalled tanker traffic and Red Sea threats put millions of barrels a day of supply at risk.
US hits Iran for 11th night as Trump threatens nuclear-site strike
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
Bloomberg, Fox News
Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on some Canada imports
The duties take effect Aug. 19 and cover nearly US$20 billion in imports, but energy, potash, fish and critical minerals are exempt.
BBC News (World), Antara News +2
US puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as strikes hit day 10
Why it matters: The Pentagon warned it may cut training and other operations without a fast funding boost from Congress.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Trump sets 100% tariff on generic drug imports starting in 2028
Why it matters: India supplies nearly half of generic medicines used in the U.S., and the levy rises to 200% in 2029.
The Straits Times, CNBC
Trump backs Infantino for UN chief as FIFA faces fresh criticism
What's new: The UN post opens Jan. 1, 2027, but any candidate must clear the 15-member Security Council and the General Assembly.
BBC Sport, The Guardian (Football) +1
Brent tops $92 as Iran war lifts US gas back to $4 a gallon
Why it matters: tanker reroutings in the Red Sea and blocked Hormuz traffic are tightening fuel supplies from US pumps to Asian crude shipments.
U.S., Iran trade 11th day of strikes as Hormuz fight deepens
Why it matters: The fighting has pushed Brent above $92 a barrel, disrupted Gulf shipping and raised the risk of a wider regional war.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour
Trump moves to restore direct US airline flights to Lebanon
Why it matters: The step follows White House talks with President Joseph Aoun and signals broader US backing for Lebanon as Washington tries to curb Hezbollah's influence.
Bloomberg, Fox News +1
Trump threatens Canada tariffs as wildfire smoke chokes US cities
What's new: Trump said he raised the issue with Mark Carney as air alerts spread from the Midwest to the Northeast.
BBC News (World), BBC News (US & Canada) +4
Istana urges Minister Dody Hanggodo to improve public communication
Istana added concerns over Dody's speaking style to cabinet review after a disputed official letter tied to a US trip.
Series: Indonesian Public Works Ministry · Doxing Controversy · 2 chapters since Jul 18U.S. hit Iran for 10th night as Tehran struck Bahrain, Kuwait
Why it matters: attacks on Gulf infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising risks for global oil supplies and consumer fuel prices.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
US condemns China-Philippines clash at Second Thomas Shoal
Washington said one Filipino sailor was injured and warned Beijing's pattern of provocation threatens regional stability.
Antara News, Republika +1
Oil shock revives inflation fears as US-Iran fighting strains supply
Why it matters: BlackRock sees the conflict adding about 0.8 percentage points to global headline inflation, with Europe and parts of Asia most exposed.
2 tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz as Iran blames U.S. mines
Shipping traffic fell and global oil prices climbed above US$90 a barrel amid threats of an Iranian response.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Asian LNG hits 4-month high as Hormuz traffic slows amid US-Iran clash
Why it matters: Spot LNG reached about $20.2 per mmBtu, roughly double prewar levels, while supertanker crossings and Gulf oil transfers fell.
Sinaloa cartel co-founder El Mayo Zambada gets life in US prison
What's new: The 76-year-old avoided the death penalty in a 2025 plea deal, but his conviction required a mandatory life term.
Bloomberg, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
US hits Iran for 9th night as 3rd service member dies in conflict
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
Oil jumps 4.6% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and both crude benchmarks gained about 16% for the week as tanker traffic faced new risks.
Oil surges 16% for week as US-Iran attacks threaten Gulf shipping
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49 as tanker traffic through Hormuz slowed and a Red Sea disruption risk grew.
Oil climbs more than 1% as Hormuz risks offset fresh US-Iran talks
What's new: Brent settled at $89.22 and U.S. crude at $83.23 after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply.
Pentagon orders annual testosterone tests for troops 30 and older
Why it matters: Doctors told Reuters broad screening could lead to unnecessary hormone treatment, including infertility risks.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +3
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz oil traffic
Why it matters: About one-fifth of global oil trade normally moves through the strait, and tanker traffic has already thinned.
Gold holds near $4,000 as US-Iran clashes push Brent above $90
Why it matters: Higher oil prices are reviving inflation fears and keeping at least one Fed rate hike this year in play.
Oil jumps 4.6% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and both crude benchmarks posted weekly gains of about 16% as tanker risks mounted.
US gas prices climb back to $4 a gallon as Iran war lifts oil
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are returning ahead of the midterms, with Brent crude above $90 and diesel at $5.11 a gallon.
Bloomberg, The Hill
Rupiah weakens to Rp17.977 per U.S. dollar on Monday morning
Markets are now awaiting Bank Indonesia's July 22 policy meeting, with the benchmark rate expected to rise to 6 percent.
Oil holds near $85 as US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz flows
What's new: Brent climbed nearly 12% for the week as tanker traffic through the strait fell by about 4.6 million barrels a day.
Oil jumps 4.5% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent ended at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49 after both benchmarks surged about 16% for the week.
Brent tops $85 as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz and Red Sea flows
What's new: Brent and WTI are both up about 12% this week as traders weigh risks to two key oil export routes.
Iran claims missile strike destroyed 2 U.S. jets at Jordan base
IRGC also claimed strikes on a U.S. Navy fuel dock in Kuwait and fighter deployment sites in Bahrain in Nasr 2.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Oil jumps 4.5% as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz and Red Sea flows
Why it matters: Brent closed at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49, with both benchmarks up about 16% for the week.
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran attacks choke Hormuz oil traffic
What's new: only four vessels transited the strait Sunday, down from eight a day earlier, as dual blockades threatened tighter inventories.
US candidates reshape websites to influence chatbot answers
Why it matters: A new answer-engine-optimization business is emerging as campaigns try to steer how ChatGPT and Gemini describe them to voters.
Oil jumps nearly 12% for week as US-Iran attacks choke Hormuz
Why it matters: Brent traded above $85 and oil flows through the strait have fallen by 4.6 million barrels a day, raising supply risks.
Iran hits Kuwait and Bahrain after 7th night of US strikes
Why it matters: Fighting has again choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil to about $85 a barrel.
BBC News (US & Canada), Bloomberg +7
Justice Department opens 1996 secret court for 1st deportation case
What's new: A federal judge ordered more evidence by Wednesday after questioning the government's claimed terrorism link.
Declassified files undercut Trump's claims of election-system risks
What's new: the intelligence reports said vote-tally systems would be hard to manipulate at scale and audits would likely catch broad tampering.
US sends dozens more refueling planes to Israel as Iran war risk grows
What's new: Israeli officials said the aircraft buildup could again squeeze operations at Ben Gurion Airport and nearby bases.