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US President Trump: Britain has such enormous potential, but it all started with developing North Sea oil.

US President Trump: It’s ridiculous that Britain pays billions of dollars a year to Norway to buy oil, while Norway is only mining less valuable areas of the North Sea.

US President Trump: This is one of the highest quality oil resources on Earth, with hundreds of years of production capacity remaining, and many resources yet to be discovered. This will transform Britain from a poor, disaster-stricken country into one of the richest in the world.

Israeli Defense Minister: If Iran attacks us, we will strike their missile platforms.

July 19th - A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck south of Chupaca, Junín Region, Peru, on the evening of July 18th local time. The Peruvian National Emergency Command Center reported that the earthquake has caused 5 deaths and affected 200 people.

July 19th - Following Tesla's (TSLA.O) confirmation of stronger-than-expected demand in the German market this year, the company is planning to expand into new markets and simultaneously increase production at its Grünheide factory in Germany. "For fiscal year 2026, the company forecasts a significant increase in production compared to the previous year, and anticipates a corresponding increase in capacity utilization," Tesla's Brandenburg manufacturing company stated in its 2025 annual report. Tesla stated that the factory currently supplies products to more than 30 markets globally, and demand for its Model Y SUV is driving growth at the factory in Brandenburg, eastern Germany. According to the German Press Agency (DPA), Tesla plans to increase the Grünheide factory's weekly production to a maximum of 7,500 vehicles (approximately 375,000 vehicles per year) and simultaneously expand local battery production. The report also noted that this capacity expansion will create 3,500 new jobs at the factory.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: We will take all necessary actions in the coming weeks and months to lower energy prices.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: We are tracking the passage of large oil tankers through the Strait.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Regardless of whether Iran provides assistance, the U.S. will ensure oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz. The seven-day truncated average of oil flows through the strait is below 7 million barrels per day.

Boeing (BA.N) executives said the company is exploring several options for increasing 737 MAX production in the future.

On July 19, local time, the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces issued a statement saying that Jordan's air defense system successfully intercepted and shot down three of the four Iranian missiles launched at targets within Jordan. The remaining missile landed in a remote area in southern Jordan, far from residential areas. The statement indicated that there were no casualties or property damage. The Royal Jordanian Engineers have gone to the missile landing site to conduct response and on-site security work in accordance with relevant technical and safety procedures. The statement emphasized that the Jordanian Armed Forces will remain on high alert, continuously monitor Jordanian airspace, and resolutely respond to any actions that threaten Jordanian national security and the lives of its citizens.

The Jordanian military said three Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at the southern city of Aqaba were intercepted, while a fourth landed in an open area.

International Atomic Energy Agency: The International Atomic Energy Agency has contacted Iran regarding the public reports.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): The IAEA is investigating reports of a nighttime attack on a planned nuclear power plant construction site in Darhoven, Iran.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recently detected a missile launch by Iran towards Aqaba, Jordan, a city bordering Israel. This attack may have resulted in missile debris falling into Israel. Therefore, air raid sirens may be sounding in southern Israel.

On July 19th, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po announced in his blog that the Hong Kong SAR government will launch an optimized version of the "Digital Transformation Support Pilot Scheme" this year to support SMEs in adopting readily available artificial intelligence solutions. Hong Kong's AI strategy has moved from piecemeal implementation to a systematic deployment phase, aiming to empower various industries with AI. Chan stated that Hong Kong, as an international innovation and technology center, leverages its advantages under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework to serve as a hub for AI R&D and commercialization, as well as a strategic location for mainland AI companies expanding overseas, assisting in aligning cutting-edge technologies and business models with international standards and applications. He emphasized the SAR government's strong commitment to AI-related infrastructure and ecosystem development. The Sha Ling Data Park, already under construction, will provide approximately 180,000 PFlops of computing power by 2032, equivalent to 36 times Hong Kong's current total computing power; the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute is also about to commence operations; and the Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), wholly owned by the SAR government, allocated 56% of its investment in various projects last year to hard technologies, including AI.