Mojtaba Khamenei backs Hizbullah, demands Israel halt Lebanon strikes
The appeal came after Hizbullah sent a loyalty letter, as Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks continue.
Antara News, CNN Indonesia +1
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TASPEN adds official channels from WhatsApp to call center
Participants are urged to use official channels to avoid scams using TASPEN's name.
NYC mayor says city lacks power to arrest Netanyahu on ICC warrant
Why it matters: Zohran Mamdani said only the federal government could act, despite calling the Israeli leader unwelcome in New York.
The New York Times, BBC News (World) +4
Elon Musk targets AI film 'The Odyssey' for late 2026
Musk claims Grok Imagine can make a historically accurate feature film, despite Homer’s story being mythic fiction.
Republika, Antara News +1
SPK Urges Police to Investigate Doxing of UGM Lecturer Nabiyla
The threat via WhatsApp included NIK, address, family data and device location after a post criticizing ASN transfers at Kementerian PU.
Tempo, Antara News +2
2 U.S. troops killed in Iranian missile strike on Jordan base
NEW: CENTCOM also reports 1 troop remains missing, while 4 others were treated and have since been released.
Series: Iran · US Iran Conflict · 11 chapters since Jul 7US hit most Brazilian goods with 25% tariffs starting July 22
What's next: A separate US forced-labor probe could add another 12.5% duty on Brazilian imports as soon as next week.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
Biden sets Nov. 17, 2026 release for White House memoir
What's new: Biden also said treatment for his bone-spread prostate cancer is going “really well” after starting radiation therapy.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
Musk, Altman trade insults after Apple sues OpenAI
What's new: The clash followed Apple's trade-secrets case against OpenAI and fresh AI model launches from xAI and OpenAI.
US judge approves Musk’s $1.5 million SEC settlement over Twitter stake
What’s new: The judge flagged “red flags” and questioned why regulators dropped a bid to recover gains the SEC pegged at $150 million.
Bloomberg, The Hill
France's Mbappe blasts Paraguay senator after racist World Cup posts
What's next: The French Football Federation plans to pursue criminal charges, and Paraguay's government rejected the senator's remarks.
France seeks charges after senator's racist posts target Mbappe
What's next: The French football federation moved to refer the case to prosecutors after Paraguay's World Cup loss to France.
Bloomberg, Fox News
Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk to TV debate after lawsuit threat
What's new: The clash centers on Khanna's claim that DOGE's USAID cuts could contribute to 4.5 million child deaths.
CNBC, Fox News
Musk targets $1 trillion in SpaceX revenue by 2030
What's new: The forecast far exceeds Wall Street estimates of roughly $330 billion to $470 billion for 2030.
New allegations hit Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner
What's new: A woman posted claims about a 2021 relationship, adding to scrutiny days after Platner won the Democratic nomination.
Singapore BTS ticket scams cost victims at least $68,200 in 10 days
What's new: Police logged at least 62 cases since June 1 and warned resale tickets bought outside authorized sellers may be invalid.
Singapore blocks 14 anti-India posts on YouTube, Facebook, X
Police used OCHA to cut access in Singapore, while initial tracing points to platforms based in China.
Channel News Asia, CNN Indonesia +1
Iran hits back at Aoun after Lebanon ‘bargaining chip’ claim
Iran’s top diplomat mocked the allegation on X and urged Beirut to focus on the “real enemy.”
Republika, Antara News +2
Singapore police link 14 BTS ticket scams to losses of S$11,000
What's new: Most victims were approached on X, and police asked Carousell to remove resale listings as all four shows sold out.
The Straits Times, Channel News Asia
Singapore blocks 14 anti-Indian posts linked to China-based platform
Why it matters: Authorities treated the Chinese-language posts as a threat to racial harmony and ordered YouTube, Facebook and X to disable local access.