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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.

Indonesia temporarily halts search operation for 30 missing people after ferry sinks near Bali

Rescuers called off the search Thursday evening due to a 'visibility problem', said Nanang Sigit, the head of East Java rescue agency, adding that 29 people had been rescued so far.

Ferry carrying 65 sinks near Indonesia’s Bali: 4 dead, 30 missing

It sank 30 minutes after leaving East Java for Bali. The search is underway for missing passengers, but efforts are hampered by strong currents and winds.

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.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.