Australia confronts China over ‘destabilising’ Pacific missile test at Asean meet Beijing tells Canberra to give up ‘double standards’ and not allow prejudice to undermine ties The Independent UK · Jul 22
The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist The State Department on July 16, 2026, hosted what officials billed as a ministerial on the resurgence of left-wing political terrorism. The Conversation · Jul 22
Prospects Of a Ceasefire Between The U.S. And Iran Remain Dim. Oil Continues To Soar Oil prices continue to rise as prospects of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remain dim. International Business Times · Jul 22
Trump Faces Scrutiny Over $13B in Venezuelan Oil Cash as Only $300M Is Publicly Traced to Caracas The US control over Venezuelan oil revenue has led to calls for an audit, amid concerns about transparency and legal justification, as Venezuela struggles with economic and humanitarian crises. International Business Times UK · Jul 22
Iran Reportedly Sent The U.S. a Ceasefire Proposal. Marco Rubio Says Tehran Is 'Not Serious' About Talks Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. continues to be committed to pursuing diplomatic ways to end the war in Iran, but claimed Tehran is "not serious about talks." International Business Times · Jul 22
Jim Cramer Warns Oil’s ‘Endless Climb’ Can’t Be Ignored As Brent Hits $95 Amid Stalled Iran Talks Global crude prices surged over 4% on Wednesday, with Brent topping $95 per barrel following an 11th consecutive night of U.S. strikes against Iran. Benzinga · Jul 22
Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up or Down Today? The S&P 500 rallied on Tuesday as strong corporate earnings and a rebound in semiconductor stocks lifted equities. However, Polymarket traders are betting the benchmark index will open lower on Wednesday as rising oil prices and renewed inflation concerns cloud the outlook. Benzinga · Jul 22
'Iran not serious about talks': Rubio says US open to negotiations, accuses Tehran of not committed to diplomacy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Washington remains open to talks with Iran. He accused Tehran of not taking diplomacy seriously amid ongoing conflict. Regional mediators proposed a ten-day ceasefire to Iran for renewed negotiations. Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened Red Sea oil shipments, disrupting tanker routes. US service members… The Times of India · Jul 22
Jaishankar reiterates commitment to free Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting India's External Affairs Minister reaffirmed commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad foreign ministers met in Manila to review regional developments. They discussed security, economic resilience, and emerging technologies with ASEAN. The ministers expressed unwavering support for ASEAN's unity and central role. This meeting occurred amid growing strategic… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Iran-US war latest: Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Tehran warns Trump of ‘eye for an eye’ response Attacks on ships crossing the Red Sea would likely cause further economic chaos The Independent UK · Jul 22
Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join Asean meeting MANILA — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday on the sidelines of a regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), where the two top diplomats are expected to discuss a possible September summit between their leaders. Bangkok Post · Jul 22
Marco Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meeting U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed a potential September summit between their leaders amid global tensions. Rubio stressed U.S. commitment to maritime rights in the South China Sea. China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea waters. Diplomatic… The Economic Times · Jul 22
Trump announces direct US flights to Lebanon, reversing Reagan-era rule The announcement followed a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House The Independent UK · Jul 21
Tate Brothers Appeal to Trump for Help as They Fight UK Extradition Over Rape, Trafficking Allegations Andrew and Tristan Tate face extradition to the UK on serious charges, including rape and trafficking. Their lawyers argue political motivation, appealing to the Trump administration for intervention. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Trump’s State Department cites ‘blacklists’ and McCarthyism in memo labeling leftists ‘front groups’ for communist Cuba New report approvingly cites Red Scare-era tactics to crack down on dissent from leftists including elected officials and the DSA
The Times of India · Jul 21 'Afraid he would not stop': New UK charges detail rape allegations against Tate brothers Newly unsealed court documents have revealed detailed allegations against social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, choking and sex trafficking, as the brothers remain in US custody while fighting extradition to the United Kingdom.
France 24 · Jul 21 US estimates cost of war in Iran at $37.5 billion as it renews strikes on Tehran The United States renewed its strikes on Iran, where an air raid alert was triggered Wednesday in Tehran, after US President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with the war, the cost of which is skyrocketing for Washington. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth estimated on Tuesday that the…
The Times of India · Jul 21 Middle East crisis, South China Sea tensions dominate Asean top diplomats meetings Southeast Asian foreign ministers have expressed "serious concern" over renewed US-Iran hostilities, calling for an immediate cessation of attacks across all fronts in the Middle East and warning that the escalating conflict threatens global energy supplies, trade, and food security.
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 Lebanese president to meet Trump amid pressure to disarm Hezbollah WASHINGTON - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was preparing to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as Beirut’s military moved into an area of the south under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 US strikes Iran for 10th consecutive night as Tehran strikes tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Iran has attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship
France 24 · Jul 21 Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss long-term calm. Rare direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are currently being mediated by Washington. Lebanon hopes for Israeli troop withdrawal and military support to assert control. The U.S. State Department announced operations in three villages have begun. Washington…
The Conversation · Jul 21 Why engagement with Myanmar’s junta is risky without proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi Every year, the foreign ministers of the 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) get together to talk regional business.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes The United States and Iran are engaged in daily bombings over the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump's strategy of escalating airstrikes faces limitations in influencing Tehran. Diplomacy remains an option, but Iran has refused to yield control of the shipping corridor. Intensifying attacks have collapsed a ceasefire deal and increased…
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 Asean's top diplomats meeting in shadow of US-Iran conflict MANILA - The conflict between the US and Iran casts a long shadow over a diplomatic gathering here beginning on Tuesday, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end Myanmar's civil war.