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United States
The United States plans to impose new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, shifting from temporary worldwide levies to a trade-law framework tied to enforcement of forced-labor restrictions.
China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said relations with the Philippines have reached a crossroads, urging Manila to make what Beijing described as rational choices after a new confrontation near Ren'ai Jiao.
Asia
Japan imported about 1.53 million barrels of Russian oil in May and June at an average price near $103 per barrel, underscoring how limited Sakhalin-linked shipments remain part of Tokyo's energy balance despite sanctions pressure.
India
India's foreign minister used a meeting with Wang Yi in Manila to place trade balance, market access and supply chain predictability at the center of a cautious effort to normalize ties with China.
Russia
European Union governments reached a political agreement on a new sanctions package against Russia, extending the oil price cap for 12 months and adding restrictions aimed at banks, crypto platforms, oil trading channels and supply networks linked to Moscow's war effort.
Middle East
Fincantieri will operate the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces' Training and Simulation Centre under a three-year agreement, extending its presence in the Gulf country from shipbuilding into long-term naval training and knowledge transfer.
Asia
Indonesia is considering a plan to turn Kertajati International Airport in West Java into a national defense industry hub, while restoring Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport as the region's main commercial gateway.
Oceania
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said ASEAN-Australia cooperation must keep adjusting to a changing strategic environment, arguing that regional peace depends on sustained choices, commitment and collaboration.
United States
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington hopes to reach separate interim trade arrangements with Mexico and Canada by the end of 2026, while more difficult changes to the North American trade pact are expected to require further work next year.
Africa
Germany's foreign minister said Berlin would continue supporting Nigeria's security efforts while seeking broader economic ties, framing instability in the Sahel as a growing risk for West Africa's coastal states.
Brazil
Embraer and Anduril have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Farnborough Airshow to integrate the Barracuda-500M cruise missile into the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, giving it a new offensive strike capability while retaining its core airlift functions.
Europe
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is prepared for all scenarios amid European militarization, while reiterating that Russia does not seek to attack anyone. Speaking after an ASEAN summit in Manila, Lavrov emphasized Russia's material readiness for any developments.
