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Elon Musk plans stock-based compensation to Tesla's high-performers
Tesla last year skipped merit-based stock awards to employees
 "Elon Musk plans stock-based compensation to Tesla's high-performers")
After 2-yr delay, Taiwan to receive anti-tank missiles from US by year-end
The timeline update came during a legislative session in response to queries from ruling Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Wang Ting-yu about the delivery schedule
 "After 2-yr delay, Taiwan to receive anti-tank missiles from US by year-end")
Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as more cases stir Thailand
Thaksin, an influential political figure despite being ousted from power 18 years ago, reported himself to prosecutors on Tuesday morning and was indicted
 "Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as more cases stir Thailand")
Taiwan issues warning over Chinese influence in political party recruitment
The statement was prompted by social media posts made by Taiwanese singer R-chord on June 14 and actress Alexis Ho on June 15
 "Taiwan issues warning over Chinese influence in political party recruitment")
S Korean soldiers fire warning shots after N Korean troops' intrusion
The South also fired warning shots on June 11 after another group of North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the MDL
 "S Korean soldiers fire warning shots after N Korean troops' intrusion")
Boeing's CEO to face questions about plane safety from US senators
CEO David Calhoun is scheduled to appear before the Senate investigations subcommittee, which is chaired by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn, a Boeing critic
 "Boeing's CEO to face questions about plane safety from US senators")
Politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on internet
Memes can be an edgier, faster way to get a political point across than a block of text or a lengthy video. But online misfires have hurt candidates and created major controversies
 "Politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on internet")
US suspends inspections of avocados in Mexico over security concerns
The pause in inspections won't block shipments of Mexican avocados to the United States
 "US suspends inspections of avocados in Mexico over security concerns")
US should sever ties with China, restart nuclear tests: Trump's ex-NSA
There's no guarantee Trump would adhere to the policy proposals on China that O'Brien has laid out
 "US should sever ties with China, restart nuclear tests: Trump's ex-NSA")
Three including suspected shooter dead near daycare centre in Toronto
The shooting prompted a lockdown of both the daycare facility and the Catholic all-boys elementary school, and parents rushed to the area to pick up their children
 "Three including suspected shooter dead near daycare centre in Toronto")
Iran's presidential candidates debate economic policies ahead of voting
The candidates were to discuss their proposals and plans for Iran's spiralling economy, struggling under sanctions from the United States and other Western nations
 "Iran's presidential candidates debate economic policies ahead of voting")
US-India share unique bond of friendship: White House amid Sullivan's visit
Sullivan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Monday
 "US-India share unique bond of friendship: White House amid Sullivan's visit")
Putin vows trade, security deals with North Korea beyond reach of West
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues
 "Putin vows trade, security deals with North Korea beyond reach of West")
Asian stocks push higher; Australian dollar firm ahead of RBA rate decision
The main market focus in Asian hours on Tuesday was on the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) policy decision, where expectations are for the central bank to stand pat on rates
 "Asian stocks push higher; Australian dollar firm ahead of RBA rate decision")
Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor
Building reactors, especially plants using new technologies, comes with high costs and high risk, according to Briana Kobor, head of energy market innovation at Alphabet Inc.'s Google
 "Google, Microsoft want nuclear power but doesn't see role as investor")
J&J talc users want cancer checks for women even if it cost billions
The suit is the latest salvo in the ongoing legal battle between J&J and former talc users, who allege the world's largest maker of health-care products hid the cancer risks of its iconic baby powder
 "J&J talc users want cancer checks for women even if it cost billions")
Nikhil Gupta to face justice in US court in Pannun case: Attorney general
Gupta was produced before a federal court in New York on Monday, where he pleaded not guilty, according to his attorney, Jeffrey Chabrowe
 "Nikhil Gupta to face justice in US court in Pannun case: Attorney general")
Pannun case: Democratic senators in US want strong diplomatic response
US federal prosecutors allege that Gupta had been working according to the directions of an unnamed Indian government official
European Union leaders break off talks over top job nominees without result
The 27 leaders were weighing the fallout from the recent European elections and how to take those results into account as they nominate candidates for the top posts
 "European Union leaders break off talks over top job nominees without result")
Biden's new policy to give deportation protection to spouses of US citizens
The policy will allow roughly 490,000 spouses of US citizens an opportunity to apply for a parole in place programme, which would shield them from deportations and offer them work permits
 "Biden's new policy to give deportation protection to spouses of US citizens")