Import Controls: Indonesia’s Permendag No. 11/2026 expands licensing for key ag inputs (soybean meal, feed wheat, broken rice for feed, mung beans, peanuts), adding extra ministry steps that are slowing approvals and squeezing supply while producers also face weaker demand from its MBG meal program. Food Access & Safety Nets: In Delhi, Atal Canteens keep serving ultra-low-cost meals (₹5) even as demand rises; in Philly, a culturally tailored food drive for Chinese immigrants responds to SNAP cuts; and in Texas, Angelina County’s food insecurity is climbing as pantry budgets get hit by higher grocery costs. Local Food Systems: Quebec farmers push consumers to buy local amid trade and cost pressures, while Montreal’s rooftop farms open to the public to encourage local purchasing. Policy & Trade Politics: At BRICS, leaders including Prabowo and Tinubu argue for Global South unity and reforms that can better secure food and energy supplies, while AI governance discussions at WTC Georgetown warn developing economies to build safeguards fast. Agriculture & Climate: Kenya’s drought may force large white-maize imports; and scientists report August as Earth’s hottest month, raising stakes for food and fuel shocks. Industry & Retail: McDonald’s is running a National Cheeseburger Day promo (free Double Cheeseburger with app purchase), and Turkey updates its food codex for tighter meat rules.