The United States has struck new trade deals with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, just days before the Trump administration’s self-imposed August 1 tariff deadline.
China has opened its doors wider than ever before. As of July 2025, citizens from 74 countries can now enter China without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods that swept across Central Texas has climbed to at least 120, with 173 people still missing as of July 10
Trump announced an extension of the deadline for imposing new reciprocal tariffs to August 1, while warning that duties of up to 40% will be levied on selected countries if trade agreements are not reached by then.
US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded a $2.8 billion contract to Boeing to develop and deliver the first two satellites for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications (ESS) program
United States, Japan, India, and Australia have jointly launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, aiming to secure and diversify supply chains for materials essential to advanced technologies.
