Dog Whistles, Ride-Share Confusion, and City Hall's Best Dressed: The VICE Morning Bulletin

Jakarta Just Regained Control of Its Water Network. Now What?
The Supreme Court wrested control of the capital's water from the hands of two private companies accused of decades of mismanagement. Today, only 40 percent of the city has access to piped-in water. But can the city do a better job? —VICE

Anies Reported to Police for Line About Pribumi Taking the Country Back In Speech
Anies Baswedan's first speech as the governor of Jakarta included a lengthy section about native Indonesians (pribumi) becoming the "masters of our own nation"—a line many see as a dog whistle to the country's hardline Islamists.

Observers now worry that the speech was a sign of things to come, and a dangerously sectarian 2019 presidential race. Anies, meanwhile, faces a possible summons by the police after a group reported him for using divisive language. There's currently a presidential instruction on the books barring the use of the word pribumi in political speeches. —Coconuts/CNN Indonesia

West Java Bans Ride-Share Apps Then Reverses Decision a Week Later
You would be forgiven for not knowing if you should pull out your phone or raise your hand to hail a ride in West Java. The provincial government banned the use of ride-sharing apps while lawmakers worked on new regulations on their use one week ago. And then the Bandung mayor unbanned them in his city with an Instagram post. —Coconuts

Who Was Jakarta's Best-Dressed Governor?
We take a step back from the politics and answer the real question on everyone's mind: who had the best style? Was it Sutiyoso's crisp black suits? Jokowi's checkered shirts? Or Anies Baswedan's rolled-sleeves look?—VICE

Iraqi Army Takes Command in Kurdish Kirkuk
Iraqi government forces moved into the city province unopposed by Kurdish Peshmerga fighters Monday, taking hold of government headquarters, an airport, an oil field, and a military base. The military push follows the Kurdish Regional Government's decision to hold an unsanctioned referendum on independence last month.—Al Jazeera

Taliban Attack Leaves At Least 41 Dead in Afghanistan
Dozens of people were killed when gunmen and a suicide bomber attacked a police training camp in Afghanistan, slaying the local chief of police, officers, and students. More than 100 civilians were reportedly wounded in the attack in Gardez, and security personnel killed at least five militants as they regained control of the facility. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.—BBC News

Spain Jails Two Catalan Leaders
The Spanish High Court has ruled that the leaders of the Catalan National Assembly and Omnium separatist protest groups should be detained and denied bail. Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Cuixart will now be investigated on charges of "sedition." Spain has brandished the prospect of imposing direct rule on Catalonia if the regional government does not drop plans to declare independence within 48 hours.—Reuters

Investigative Journalist Killed by Car Bomb in Malta
Daphne Caruana Galizia—a noted investigative reporter who worked on the "Panama Papers" probe into offshore financial corruption—was killed by a bomb that detonated in her car Monday afternoon. Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat said it was a "barbaric attack on a person and on the freedom of expression in our country."—VICE News

#MeToo Campaign Swells on Social Media
Thousands of people expressed solidarity on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Monday after actress Alyssa Milano asked people who had been sexually harassed or assaulted to reply "me too." Some shared personal experiences along with the hashtag.—VICE News

Kathleen Kennedy Calls for Hollywood Abuse Commission
The Lucasfilm president wants a special panel to develop "new, industry-wide protections against sexual harassment and abuse." Referring to the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Kennedy said: "Predators must come to feel they can't count on power or wealth or fame to shield them."—The Hollywood Reporter

The Obamas Choose Portrait Artists
Barack Obama has picked Kehinde Wiley to produce his official image for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, while Michelle has commissioned Amy Sherald. They are the first black artists commissioned for the honor.—Rolling Stone

Calvin Harris Gives to Las Vegas Shooting Victims
The DJ announced that the proceeds from his recent show at OMNIA in Las Vegas would be going to an official fund for injured survivors and victims' families. Harris urged his Instagram followers to "be the most life loving version of yourself you can be."—Billboard

Rihanna Gets Barbados Street Named After Her
The singer is expected to attend a naming ceremony in her hometown of St. Michael at the end of next month, when Westbury New Road becomes Rihanna Drive. The honor is set to coincide with Barbados' Independence Day.—Noisey

Kendrick Lamar Still 'Baffled' by Trump
The artist has described the change from the Obama to the Trump presidency as "a complete mindfuck" and said: "We all are baffled." Lamar added: "The key differences [between Obama and Trump] are morals, dignity, principles, common sense."—i-D