U.S. and Jordan Sign Trade Agreement With Supply-Chain Rules
The U.S. and Jordan signed a trade agreement linking market access with customs, forced-labor, export-control and anti-evasion commitments, but it is not yet in force.
International
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Brazil denies visas to planned U.S. election delegation
Brazil denied visas to two U.S. officials whose planned Brasília visit raised a dispute over election scrutiny, voting-system confidence and foreign involvement.
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China-Philippines clashes test ASEAN’s South China Sea diplomacy
July confrontations near Scarborough and Second Thomas shoals tested ASEAN’s warnings on maritime safety as negotiations with China target a 2026 code of conduct.
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India Faces New 10% U.S. Tariff as Trade Talks Continue
World India – A new additional U.S. tariff on eligible Indian goods took effect July 24, while exemptions, textiles and trade talks remain unresolved.
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South Korea Raises Rates as Chip Growth Meets Inflation Risks
South Korea lifted its benchmark rate to 2.75% as semiconductor-led growth strengthens, while inflation, housing prices and household debt pressure policymakers.
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Gaza Hunger Has Eased, but Aid Access Remains Too Fragile for Recovery
Gaza’s hunger indicators have improved, but aid bottlenecks, funding gaps and damaged food, health and water systems leave the gains vulnerable to reversal.
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Moldova Swears In Tofan Government as EU Reform Tests Begin
Moldova’s new government takes office after a 53-vote confidence decision, with EU accession, judicial reform, security and economic recovery ahead.
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EU and UK Impose Parallel Sanctions Over Russian Cyber Campaign
The EU and UK announced parallel sanctions on July 13, 2026, against Russian-linked cyber actors accused of targeting European governments and critical infrastructure.
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Nicaragua Signals Further Limits on Elections After Ortega Declaration
Daniel Ortega rejected elections that could return Nicaragua’s opposition to power as lawmakers began preparing constitutional and electoral changes.
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Russia and Ukraine Trade Drone Strikes as Romania Monitors Airspace
Overnight drone strikes reportedly killed and injured civilians in Ukraine and Russia, while Romania said a drone briefly entered its airspace.
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Typhoon Noul Weakens in Southern China as Flood Response Continues
Typhoon Noul weakened after landfall, but Guangdong continued flood monitoring and emergency logistics as heavy rain risks remained across southern China.
