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Indonesia to scrap tariffs on 99% of US goods in major trade deal

Trump hailed the deal Thursday as a 'huge win' for US automakers, tech, workers & farmers, as threatened tariffs on Indonesian goods drop to 19% from 32%.

World news of the day: 16 July, 2025

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from around the world.

Indonesian authorities bust baby trafficking ring; 5 of 6 infants were to be sold in Singapore

The 12 suspects arrested in the trafficking syndicate played roles ranging from recruiting and caregiving to couriering babies to clients, according to the Police department.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 hits Indonesia’s Tanimbar islands

Indonesia straddles the Pacific Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active zone. There were no immediate reports of damage.

PV Sindhu advances to second round, Sen bows out of Indonesia Open

Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in an absorbing one-hour and 19-minute clash in the women’s singles.

Indonesian parliament passes contentious amendments to military law, people call it return of ‘New Order’

Rights groups have criticised the increased military involvement because they fear it may lead to abuses of power, human rights violations, and impunity from consequences for actions.

As Indonesian president flies in for Republic Day, key pacts on defence, trade, security on agenda

Both sides could sign an agreement for maintenance of Sukhoi fighter jets and training of Indonesian pilots.

Indian armed forces & Indonesian contingent march side by side. Glimpses from Republic Day rehearsal

A 160-member marching contingent & 190-member band contingent from Indonesia will take part in the parade at Kartavya Path. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to be chief guest.

Indonesian President Subianto to attend Republic Day parade as chief guest, ‘not to visit’ Pakistan

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

India gets its way, Indonesian president Prabowo ‘not to visit’ Pakistan after Republic Day parade

Newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto likely to be announced as chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade soon. Reports had emerged of a visit to Pakistan immediately after.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.