US President Trump announced a nationwide address and plans to impose a 20% fee on cargo value for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as compensation for security operations. The US military declared it will resume naval blockade against Iran starting tomorrow, causing international oil prices to rise.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose fees on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz and resume blockade of Iranian vessels. The announcement triggered the largest daily increase in international oil prices since April. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transportation hub, and this policy could significantly impact global energy markets.
The Trump administration announced it will reinstate Iran sanctions and collect fees equivalent to 20% of cargo value from all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, positioning the US as a "guardian" of the strategic waterway for regional security. Iran's military responded firmly on Monday, rejecting any US involvement in strait management and warning of severe consequences for unauthorized US military operations in designated shipping lanes. Tensions between the two nations over the critical shipping route continue to escalate.
US Central Command announced it will resume the blockade of Iranian ports starting July 14 at 4 PM Eastern Time (July 15 at 4 AM Taiwan time). The action aims to restrict Iran's maritime trade activities. The US military will implement the policy through military deployment operations.
SK Hynix shares dropped 15.4% at Seoul's close on the 13th, marking the company's largest single-day decline in history. The decline dragged South Korea's Kospi index down nearly 9%, triggering a circuit breaker mechanism for the seventh time this year. The sharp decline significantly impacted the Korean stock market.
US President Donald Trump indicated potential military action against Iran's nuclear installations. Military experts assess that even America's most advanced weapons face significant technical challenges in penetrating Iran's deeply buried underground nuclear facilities. The statement raises international concerns about escalating Middle East tensions.
Akira Yashiita, executive director of an Indo-Pacific strategy think tank, was assaulted. Media reports suggest possible involvement of Hong Kong organized crime and foreign forces. Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui stated the government takes the case seriously, supports law enforcement's full investigation, and cooperates with like-minded nations to combat transnational crime.
U.S. President Trump stated on Monday that American forces would conduct military strikes against Iran that evening, with plans to continue operations the following day. In an interview with a conservative radio program, Trump indicated the U.S. has located Iranian military leadership positions but declined to discuss details publicly, emphasizing close monitoring of Iran. The announcement signals the U.S. is prepared to escalate military operations against Iran.
US President Trump announced a nationwide address and plans to impose a 20% fee on cargo value for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as compensation for security operations. The US military declared it will resume naval blockade against Iran starting tomorrow, causing international oil prices to rise.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose fees on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz and resume blockade of Iranian vessels. The announcement triggered the largest daily increase in international oil prices since April. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transportation hub, and this policy could significantly impact global energy markets.
President Trump has ordered the resumption of maritime blockade operations against Iran. The US Central Command announced on the 13th that American military forces will begin blocking maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports at 4 PM Eastern Time on the 14th, restricting Iran's shipping activities.
The Trump administration announced it will reinstate Iran sanctions and collect fees equivalent to 20% of cargo value from all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, positioning the US as a "guardian" of the strategic waterway for regional security. Iran's military responded firmly on Monday, rejecting any US involvement in strait management and warning of severe consequences for unauthorized US military operations in designated shipping lanes. Tensions between the two nations over the critical shipping route continue to escalate.
The United States announced the resumption of maritime blockade measures against Iran's coast, triggering market concerns about potential energy supply disruptions in the Middle East. International oil prices surged on the 13th, with Brent crude futures rising 9.59% to $83.30 per barrel and WTI crude climbing 9.42% to $78.14 per barrel, both reaching one-month highs in their largest single-day gains in months.
US Central Command announced it will resume the blockade of Iranian ports starting July 14 at 4 PM Eastern Time (July 15 at 4 AM Taiwan time). The action aims to restrict Iran's maritime trade activities. The US military will implement the policy through military deployment operations.
U.S. President Trump announced plans to impose a 20% protection fee on all goods transported through the Strait of Hormuz, with implementation to begin immediately. Experts warn this will significantly increase costs for critical global energy and trade routes, driving up prices for crude oil, fertilizers, mining materials, and copper, with far-reaching consequences for financial markets worldwide.
Authorities charged Rong-Qi International and other companies for selling "Monte Lore olive oil" labeled as 100% Italian pure olive oil while actually mixing 580ml of cheap canola oil into 600ml bottles, with genuine olive oil comprising less than 4% and substituted with Spanish olive oil. The companies made over 37.6 million NT$ by falsely labeling the blended oil. Prosecutors indicted two companies and four individuals under food safety laws, seeking sentences exceeding five years imprisonment.
IBM reported second-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations. CEO Krishna attributed the shortfall to customers shifting spending toward artificial intelligence infrastructure, reducing software expenditures. The news triggered a 22% stock price decline in pre-market trading.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that June's Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.4% month-over-month, marking the largest monthly drop since April 2020 and significantly below market expectations of 0.1-0.2% decline. Driven by falling energy and gasoline prices, both headline and core inflation came in below forecasts, with year-over-year CPI dropping from 4.2% in May to 3.5%. This data eases inflation pressure and reduces market expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Zhonglian Oils' soybean salad oil produced in April this year was found to contain benzo[a]pyrene at 8.1 micrograms per kilogram, exceeding the legal standard of 2.0 micrograms by over four times. The company voluntarily reported the issue on June 30, and the Food and Drug Administration ordered production suspension and product recall on July 1. By July 14, five batches were confirmed to exceed standards, affecting over 440 downstream products and impacting more than 400 businesses nationwide.
According to the Financial Times, AI chipmaker Nvidia has established stricter compliance review procedures to prevent its products from reaching China. The company implemented a whitelist system with enhanced scrutiny for Asian customers, resulting in a significant reduction of over 50% in its Asia customer roster. This move reflects Nvidia's commitment to supply chain compliance amid U.S. export control regulations.
The United States has reinstated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and imposed a 20% transit fee, impacting global oil markets. Dubai Ports World is urgently constructing a new port in Fujairah as an alternative route. The measure affects Taiwan's imports of approximately 70% of Middle Eastern crude oil and one-third of natural gas supplies, raising energy security concerns.
Escalating US-Iran tensions have driven international oil prices significantly higher, while Federal Reserve officials adopt hawkish rhetoric suggesting rate hikes if inflation data exceeds expectations. Brent crude surged nearly 10% on Monday, with US Treasury yields rising accordingly. Traders now price in approximately 50% probability of a rate hike as early as this month, with geopolitical risks further reinforcing rate hike expectations.
Din Tai Fung discovered that 7 frozen products used contaminated oil from Chung Lien Oil & Fat. The oil was found to contain excessive levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a Class 1 carcinogen. Din Tai Fung has proactively notified retailers to remove and recall the affected products. Consumers who purchased specific batches can receive refunds by August 7 with proof of purchase.
Brent crude oil prices surged above $85 per barrel on the 14th, reaching a one-month high. US President Trump reimposed maritime blockades on Iranian vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded tolls from other cargo passing through. Gold prices fell below $4,000 per ounce amid rising oil prices and hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials.
SK Hynix shares dropped 15.4% at Seoul's close on the 13th, marking the company's largest single-day decline in history. The decline dragged South Korea's Kospi index down nearly 9%, triggering a circuit breaker mechanism for the seventh time this year. The sharp decline significantly impacted the Korean stock market.
On July 13, economists and technology industry leaders launched a joint statement titled "We Must Act Now—A Statement on AI's Transformation of the Economy," warning that AI could become significantly more powerful within the next decade. They urge policymakers to proactively address the economic risks and challenges posed by AI advancement.
China National Nuclear Corporation announced that Unit 3 of Hainan Changjiang Nuclear Power Phase 2 has achieved first criticality. The unit, contracted by CNNC Engineering, utilizes the independently developed Hualong One technology. Commercial operation is expected in 2027, further enhancing China's nuclear power generation capacity.
As artificial intelligence applications accelerate, central processing units (CPUs) are regaining prominence in the semiconductor industry. Nikkei Asia reports that the AI surge is driving architectural reorganization, elevating CPU importance in chip design and shifting the landscape where GPUs previously dominated AI computing.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned that enterprises using paid AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic may inadvertently feed proprietary business information into these systems, potentially allowing AI developers to access sensitive data and become competitors. The warning highlights growing Silicon Valley concerns about AI security and intellectual property protection.
Meta announced an expansion of its Hyperion A data center in Louisiana, adding 5 gigawatts of computing capacity to support artificial intelligence workloads. The expansion will be powered by natural gas, reflecting Meta's continued investment in AI infrastructure to meet growing computational demands.
Japan's cabinet approved revisions to its AI national strategy basic plan, addressing growing risks from advanced AI systems. The government will strengthen cybersecurity defenses and international cooperation while prioritizing sovereign AI development. This reflects Japan's commitment to managing AI-related risks while maintaining strategic independence in the rapidly evolving AI sector.
UMC and SILITH announced the completion of the first batch of silicon photonics wafer production delivery at UMC's Singapore fab, marking a significant production milestone in their collaboration. Silicon photonics technology is essential for high-speed optical communications and data centers. This production delivery demonstrates UMC's advanced wafer manufacturing capabilities and maturity in silicon photonics process technology.
Intel announced a 5 billion euro (5.7 billion dollar) investment to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity in Ireland. The move aims to increase production of artificial intelligence processors while supporting Europe's strategic goal of developing a stronger chip industry.
Meta announced an additional $40 billion investment in its Hyperion data center in Louisiana, USA. The facility will become Meta's largest data center, supporting AI computing operations. Industry analysts estimate the total project investment could reach $25 billion, reflecting Meta's significant commitment to artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
Global smartphone shipments declined 11% year-over-year in Q2, reaching the lowest level since 2013, according to Counterpoint Research. Memory chip shortages caused by suppliers prioritizing AI data center demand have forced smartphone manufacturers to raise prices due to increased component costs, further dampening consumer demand. Entry-level and mid-range devices are most affected.
SentinelOne's threat research team discovered that threat actors allegedly linked to China and India separately conducted cyber espionage attacks against multiple Pakistani law enforcement agencies between February 2024 and April 2026. Both hacking groups targeted the Balochistan Police Department, with malicious code injected into complaint systems.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Cisco IOS to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) list this week. The medium-risk flaw, disclosed 18 years ago, is now actively exploited. CISA simultaneously listed vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe ColdFusion, Langflow, and multiple Joomla plugins, most rated critical severity and recently patched.
Security firm Group-IB discovered a new variant of the Android remote access trojan RedHook, which emerged in July 2025. Attackers abuse Android Debug Bridge's wireless debugging feature to grant the malware shell-level privileges. The trojan can install or remove applications, modify security settings, and grant itself sensitive permissions, with its attack scope expanding.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE-2008-4128 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list on July 13, requiring federal agencies to patch within three days. The vulnerability, disclosed nearly two decades ago, remains largely unpatched. This rare action coincides with a joint statement from 13 countries warning of state-sponsored attacks exploiting router vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
The OpenJS Foundation released its Q2 2026 security progress report, highlighting automation of Node.js security update processes and AI-assisted scanning tools managing increased vulnerability reports. The foundation's CVE Numbering Authority issued 49 CVEs in the first half of 2026, up from 3 in the second half of 2025, reflecting enhanced threat detection capabilities.
Open-source web application firewall ModSecurity has released a security advisory addressing two vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to bypass firewall rules, affecting versions prior to 3.0.15. Maintained by OWASP, ModSecurity is widely deployed on Apache and Nginx web servers to block SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other common web attacks. Users are advised to upgrade promptly to the patched version 3.0.16 to maintain website protection capabilities.
South Korea's largest mobile payment platform Kakao Pay is under investigation for illegally transferring user personal information in 2024. The Personal Information Protection Commission imposed a fine of 5.968 billion Korean won in January this year. Local police launched an investigation starting July 6, expanding the case.
ASSET Research Group disclosed a GhostCommit proof-of-concept attack demonstrating how attackers can embed prompt injection commands within PNG images to bypass AI code review tools that only check text differences. When malicious content is merged into repositories, AI development agents with image understanding capabilities may read the images and follow embedded instructions to access environment variable files and exfiltrate sensitive data by converting file contents into integer sequences.
Microsoft warned this week that hacking group ShinyHunters has shifted tactics from malware and brute force attacks to exploiting OAuth authentication mechanisms targeting legitimate SaaS applications like Salesforce, marking a significant evolution in their attack methodology.
Security firm Jamf has disclosed a new macOS malware called CrashStealer that impersonates the built-in Crash Reporter tool to trick users into executing malicious code and entering system passwords, thereby stealing sensitive data. Researchers began tracking the malware in May when it appeared to be in development, but observed active attacks using the malware by early July.
Taiwan's sports ministry announced the 482-athlete roster for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games across 34 sports. Notable athletes include badminton players Wang Qi-lin and Chou Tien-chen, table tennis player Lin Yun-ju, weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun, boxer Lin Yu-ting, and judoka Yang Yung-wei. The baseball team includes overseas-based players like Cheng Tsung-che, Hsu Jo-hsi, and Ku Lin-jui, though their participation requires coordination between the baseball association and their teams.
The first day of Taiwan's university entrance subject tests took place, with high school teachers widely acknowledging that physics was the most difficult in four years. Cram school instructors noted that hybrid and essay questions significantly increased calculation volume, creating time pressure for test-takers. The estimated top score is around 50 points, down 2 points from last year. The third unit on electromagnetic phenomena and quantum mechanics accounts for 37 points, the highest proportion.
US President Trump announced a nationwide address and plans to impose a 20% fee on cargo value for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz as compensation for security operations. The US military declared it will resume naval blockade against Iran starting tomorrow, causing international oil prices to rise.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose fees on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz and resume blockade of Iranian vessels. The announcement triggered the largest daily increase in international oil prices since April. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global energy transportation hub, and this policy could significantly impact global energy markets.
US Central Command announced it will resume the blockade of Iranian ports starting July 14 at 4 PM Eastern Time (July 15 at 4 AM Taiwan time). The action aims to restrict Iran's maritime trade activities. The US military will implement the policy through military deployment operations.
President Trump has ordered the resumption of maritime blockade operations against Iran. The US Central Command announced on the 13th that American military forces will begin blocking maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports at 4 PM Eastern Time on the 14th, restricting Iran's shipping activities.
SK Hynix shares dropped 15.4% at Seoul's close on the 13th, marking the company's largest single-day decline in history. The decline dragged South Korea's Kospi index down nearly 9%, triggering a circuit breaker mechanism for the seventh time this year. The sharp decline significantly impacted the Korean stock market.
U.S. President Trump stated on Monday that American forces would conduct military strikes against Iran that evening, with plans to continue operations the following day. In an interview with a conservative radio program, Trump indicated the U.S. has located Iranian military leadership positions but declined to discuss details publicly, emphasizing close monitoring of Iran. The announcement signals the U.S. is prepared to escalate military operations against Iran.
The Trump administration announced it will reinstate Iran sanctions and collect fees equivalent to 20% of cargo value from all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, positioning the US as a "guardian" of the strategic waterway for regional security. Iran's military responded firmly on Monday, rejecting any US involvement in strait management and warning of severe consequences for unauthorized US military operations in designated shipping lanes. Tensions between the two nations over the critical shipping route continue to escalate.
The United States announced the resumption of maritime blockade measures against Iran's coast, triggering market concerns about potential energy supply disruptions in the Middle East. International oil prices surged on the 13th, with Brent crude futures rising 9.59% to $83.30 per barrel and WTI crude climbing 9.42% to $78.14 per barrel, both reaching one-month highs in their largest single-day gains in months.
U.S. President Trump announced plans to impose a 20% protection fee on all goods transported through the Strait of Hormuz, with implementation to begin immediately. Experts warn this will significantly increase costs for critical global energy and trade routes, driving up prices for crude oil, fertilizers, mining materials, and copper, with far-reaching consequences for financial markets worldwide.
Akira Yashiita, executive director of an Indo-Pacific strategy think tank, was assaulted. Media reports suggest possible involvement of Hong Kong organized crime and foreign forces. Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui stated the government takes the case seriously, supports law enforcement's full investigation, and cooperates with like-minded nations to combat transnational crime.
Din Tai Fung discovered that 7 frozen products used contaminated oil from Chung Lien Oil & Fat. The oil was found to contain excessive levels of benzo(a)pyrene, a Class 1 carcinogen. Din Tai Fung has proactively notified retailers to remove and recall the affected products. Consumers who purchased specific batches can receive refunds by August 7 with proof of purchase.
US President Donald Trump indicated potential military action against Iran's nuclear installations. Military experts assess that even America's most advanced weapons face significant technical challenges in penetrating Iran's deeply buried underground nuclear facilities. The statement raises international concerns about escalating Middle East tensions.
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added CVE-2008-4128 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list on July 13, requiring federal agencies to patch within three days. The vulnerability, disclosed nearly two decades ago, remains largely unpatched. This rare action coincides with a joint statement from 13 countries warning of state-sponsored attacks exploiting router vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
The United States has reinstated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and imposed a 20% transit fee, impacting global oil markets. Dubai Ports World is urgently constructing a new port in Fujairah as an alternative route. The measure affects Taiwan's imports of approximately 70% of Middle Eastern crude oil and one-third of natural gas supplies, raising energy security concerns.
Zhonglian Oils' soybean salad oil produced in April this year was found to contain benzo[a]pyrene at 8.1 micrograms per kilogram, exceeding the legal standard of 2.0 micrograms by over four times. The company voluntarily reported the issue on June 30, and the Food and Drug Administration ordered production suspension and product recall on July 1. By July 14, five batches were confirmed to exceed standards, affecting over 440 downstream products and impacting more than 400 businesses nationwide.
Japan experienced widespread extreme heat today, with 170 observation points nationwide recording temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, marking the highest level since 2026. The heat wave has expanded to eastern Japan, with 52 people hospitalized for heat-related illness in Tokyo, including 3 severe cases.
A serious slope collapse occurred on Miaoli County Road 62 near Dahu Township late yesterday evening at approximately 10 PM, causing falling rocks to strike a convenience store delivery truck. The vehicle sustained severe structural damage. The 46-year-old driver managed to escape and was transported to hospital for treatment. The incident highlights safety concerns regarding mountain road infrastructure and the need for enhanced slope monitoring and maintenance.