Disaster Response: Indonesia’s Flores quake toll climbed to 53 dead and 135 injured as rescue teams battled landslides, cut roads, and nearly 1,000 aftershocks; thousands spent the night outdoors while authorities cleared access to previously isolated villages and kept evacuation sites active. Government & Economy: President Prabowo used Independence Day remarks to push a new state export firm to monitor key commodity shipments and tackle price gaps, while stressing it won’t take over export control. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign ministers including Indonesia condemned Israel’s rejection of a Gaza roadmap tied to Trump’s peace plan, warning it could derail efforts toward a lasting settlement and Palestinian statehood. Tech & Business: NVIDIA and Indosat, with UGM in Yogyakarta, opened Indonesia’s first university AI research center, signaling a push to grow local AI talent and research. Trade & Industry: Indonesia’s dairy imports rose to 1.76 million MT-LME in the first half of 2026, with skim milk powder leading, as demand for milk products keeps climbing.