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Trump calls Biden's 'open border' policy treason, blames inner circle
On Truth Social, Trump claimed Biden's aides exploited his cognitive decline to push open border policies, calling it 'treason at the highest level'
 "Trump calls Biden's 'open border' policy treason, blames inner circle")
Asian stocks edge up as US trade deals, Mideast tensions curb risk appetite
The MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan crept up 0.5 per cent, while Japan's Nikkei was down 0.18 per cent
 "Asian stocks edge up as US trade deals, Mideast tensions curb risk appetite")
Chicago suburb-area town planning to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home
Dolton, a town near Chicago, plans to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home via eminent domain and work with the Archdiocese to preserve it as a historic site, officials said in a letter Tuesday
 "Chicago suburb-area town planning to seize Pope Leo XIV's childhood home")
Trump unveils $175 bn Golden Dome missile defence with space weapons
President Trump has announced a $175 bn multi-layered missile defence programme named Golden Dome, with space-based interceptors aimed at advanced threats from rivals
 "Trump unveils $175 bn Golden Dome missile defence with space weapons")
Taiwan sees 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight vessels in its territory
According to Taiwan's MND, 15 out of the 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)
 "Taiwan sees 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight vessels in its territory")
WhatsApp had no plans to compete with Facebook: Co-founder Brian Acton
Meta's acquisition of WhatsApp is a key part of the case, with FTC lawyers arguing that Meta viewed the messaging app as a legitimate social networking competitor
 "WhatsApp had no plans to compete with Facebook: Co-founder Brian Acton")
Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy amid Gaza aid, South Africa questions
Rubio told the Appropriations Committee that the Trump administration is encouraging but not threatening Israel to resume humanitarian aid shipments into Gaza
 "Rubio defends Trump's foreign policy amid Gaza aid, South Africa questions")
Zelenskyy thanks Britain after UK announces new sanctions on Russia
Zelenskyy, during a call with the UK PM, emphasised the need for a coordinated international response, urging the US also to take stronger action against Russia
 "Zelenskyy thanks Britain after UK announces new sanctions on Russia")
Trump keeps increasing claim of Mideast countries' investment amount in US
The figure has gone from $2 trillion last week to potentially $7 trillion as of Tuesday, according to statements by Trump and the White House
Japan's agriculture minister resigns after inappropriate remark on rice
Eto came under fire earlier this week after saying that he never had to buy rice thanks to his supporters' gifts
 "Japan's agriculture minister resigns after inappropriate remark on rice")
US may consider new sanctions on Russia if peace talks stall: Marco Rubio
Rubio said that such a delay from Russia would show Moscow's real intent to negotiate on the matter
 "US may consider new sanctions on Russia if peace talks stall: Marco Rubio")
Biden's 'last known' prostate cancer screening was in 2014, says his office
Biden's cancer announcement on Sunday drew sympathy, but critics, including Trump, suggested it was covered up during his presidency due to the severity revealed at the time
 "Biden's 'last known' prostate cancer screening was in 2014, says his office")
Hegseth orders review of Afghanistan withdrawal, Kabul airport bombing
Multiple reviews of the withdrawal have been conducted by the Pentagon, US Central Command, State Department and Congress, involving interviews and analysis of various footage and data
 "Hegseth orders review of Afghanistan withdrawal, Kabul airport bombing")
UN urges immediate aid distribution as supply trucks enter Gaza after weeks
The blockade, which began on March 2, followed Israel's on-ground military operations "Gideon's Chariots" in the region launched on May 17, aimed at "conquering" Gaza
 "UN urges immediate aid distribution as supply trucks enter Gaza after weeks")
Israeli strikes kill 85 in Gaza as more aid allowed into territory
Under pressure, Israel agreed this week to allow a minimal amount of aid into the Palestinian territory after preventing the entry of food, medicine and fuel
 "Israeli strikes kill 85 in Gaza as more aid allowed into territory")
EU to lift sanctions on Syria but retain curbs on former Assad regime
The sanctions are conditional and could be resumed if the new government of Ahmad al-Sharaa doesn't keep the peace
 "EU to lift sanctions on Syria but retain curbs on former Assad regime")
Tehran won't seek anyone's permission to enrich uranium: Ayatollah Khamenei
IRNA also reported that Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister, said that Tehran had received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks with Washington
 "Tehran won't seek anyone's permission to enrich uranium: Ayatollah Khamenei")
Pakistan's govt trims its growth projection amid trade headwinds
Gross domestic product is estimated to expand 2.68 per cent in the fiscal year through June, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday
 "Pakistan's govt trims its growth projection amid trade headwinds")
How the trade war shaped Chinese battery giant's Hong Kong debut
CATL, the biggest EV battery maker, raised about $4.6 billion in the world's largest IPO this year
 "How the trade war shaped Chinese battery giant's Hong Kong debut")
New national climate plans needed for economic growth, says UN's Stiell
UN climate negotiator urges nations to submit 'next generation' climate plans amid multiple crises
 "New national climate plans needed for economic growth, says UN's Stiell")