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WHAT'S NEXT?: Donald Trump's surprise win in the Presidential election mean the world and America can expect prolonged uncertainty as new domestic policies are put in place, different international relationships formed and attitudes change towards current friends and rivals.

• [New] Iran is capable, at a minimum, of carrying out attacks with temporary disruptive effects against critical infrastructure in the United States. Security Affairs
• [New] Iran has cyber capabilities to carry out attacks against US infrastructure, and it is also warned that Iran can conduct operations in the United States. Security Affairs
• [New] The very nature of warfare is changing rapidly, and the United States and its allies must quickly decide how they will adapt their forces to include artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons. Hoover Institution
• [New] Long-term rate stability will depend on ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S., China, and the EU, and whether tariffs are permanently rolled back. BeeOnTrade
• [New] Following the US military's overnight bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, cyber experts and security agencies are warning that retaliation may come in the form of digital warfare. Moneycontrol
• [New] NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic has launched its 2026 Challenge Call, seeking groundbreaking dual-use technologies across 10 priority areas - from energy resilience and autonomous systems to maritime operations and secure communications. Oceans Advance
• [New] China will remove tariffs imposed in response to US actions, reducing tariffs on US imported goods to 10%. Global Cold Chain Alliance
• [New] The US central bank could start easing monetary policy as soon as next month, signaling flexibility amid global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical risks. FXStreet
• [New] Although not unique to Iranian cyber criminals, as a result of the US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, one of the biggest cyber threats may come in the form of distributed denial-of-service attacks. The National
• [New] Following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the Department of Homeland Security has warned of retaliation in the form of cyber attacks. The National
• [New] European banks, Asian manufacturers, and other key economic players could face Iranian cyber attacks, disrupting global commerce even if U.S. systems remain secure. GovFacts
• [New] While U.S. tariffs could hurt hardware-linked revenue, Trend Micro's transition toward SaaS-driven, AI-native offerings may help it tap into high-margin, subscription-based income. News, Events, Advertising Options
• [New] The United States is preparing to address any possible problems China could cause for nations with close links to the United States, such as Taiwan and Japan, as a result of the growing international confrontation with China over its aggressiveness in the South China Sea. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The United States continues to be a dominant force in the military industry, constantly improving its capabilities to address new security threats, despite obstacles including growing competition from superpowers and worries about defence budget. Yahoo Finance
• [New] AI use in the NHS should align with existing NHS Net Zero commitmentswhere possible, communications teams should choose low-energy AI applications, avoid overuse, and promote digital sustainabilityenvironmental impacts of AI should be monitored alongside ethical risks, particularly as usage scales. NHS Confederation
• [New] Iran could target other energy infrastructure in the Middle East or strike US assets, which could then lead to further escalation, including if Israel or US were to target Iran's oil export facilities. Proactiveinvestors UK
• [New] The economic incentives, including for the US and China, to try to prevent a sustained and very large disruption of the Strait of Hormuz would be strong. Proactiveinvestors UK
• [New] 95% of businesses already use or plan to adopt AI by 2025, as highlighted in the ON 24 State of AI in B2B Marketing in 2024 report. Debutinfotech
• [New] Renting computing power from faraway data centers is common but can lead to challenges, including high costs, slower connection speeds, compliance with different laws, and vulnerability to the whims of American and Chinese companies. The New York Times
• [New] Advanced Time Infrastructure: Five Regional Reference Standard Laboratories in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Faridabad, and Guwahati will maintain atomic clocks and provide millisecond to microsecond accuracy using Network Time Protocol and Precision Time Protocol. IBPS Guide
• [New] Asian shares traded mixed on Monday as investors anxiously waited to see if Iran would retaliate against U.S. attacks on its nuclear sites, with resulting risks to global activity and inflation. EconoTimes
• The Trump Organization unveiled its new wireless phone service, Trump Mobile, which will offer cellphones made in the United States with unlimited service plans for $47.45 per month. Wake Up Right | Newsletter
• The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, with three cases diagnosed in the United States, has generated tremendous public fear and anxiety in the United States and other countries. migrationpolicy.org

Last updated: 25 June 2025