Trump: Israel Agrees to Gaza Ceasefire; Denmark Takes Over EU Presidency; Costa Rica Court Targets Presidential Immunity

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The US Senate narrowly approved President Trump's sweeping domestic policy package in a dramatic 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking ballot after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition. Internationally, tensions escalate in Uganda where an opposition MP was allegedly tortured ahead of elections, while diplomatic progress emerges in the Middle East with Trump announcing Israel's agreement to Gaza ceasefire terms. Vietnam moves to modernize its workforce policies by approving dual citizenship legislation, Denmark assumes EU leadership during turbulent times, and Costa Rica's democratic institutions face testing as the nation's highest court seeks to strip President Chaves' immunity in a corruption investigation.

Top Stories

• Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House - NPR

• Ugandan Opposition MP Abducted and Tortured Ahead of Elections - All Africa

• Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire - France24

• Vietnam approves dual citizenship law to attract skilled foreign workers - Asia News Network

• Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect - Euro News

• Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case - Associated Press

United States

• Senate GOP passes Trump's sweeping policy bill, setting up decisive vote in the House - NPR

• Senate Version of Trump’s Policy Bill Ends Many Clean Energy Credits - New York Times

• US pauses some munitions shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, senior White House official says - Axios

• US judge blocks Trump from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians - Reuters

• Justice Department says 2 Chinese nationals charged with spying inside the US for Beijing - CNN

Africa

• Ugandan Opposition MP Abducted and Tortured Ahead of Elections - All Africa

• New accords on trade, security strengthen Egypt-Oman Relations - Daily News Egypt

• What chance does Nigeria’s new opposition coalition have? - News24

• 'Blood Gold': How it fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region - BBC

• Malian army positions targeted in coordinated attacks, military says - France24

Middle East 

• Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire - France24

• Exclusive: Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say - Reuters

• Trump must lead the way to a comprehensive Middle East peace deal - Financial Times

• Israeli, US-backed Gaza aid group must end, say 170 charities - BBC

• Will Syria normalise relations with Israel? - Al Jazeera

Indo-Pacific

• Indonesia exports surge ahead of tariff talk deadline, inflation subdued - Reuters

• US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters - CNA

• Asia’s Strong July Track Record to Be Put to Test by Tariff Risk - Bloomberg

• Vietnam approves dual citizenship law to attract skilled foreign workers - Asia News Network

• Round-the-clock live fire, urban survival drills: Taiwan to test war readiness - SCMP

Europe 

• UK Government's key welfare reform bill passes after last-minute concessions - BBC

• Disputed Supreme Court chamber confirms Polish presidential election result - Notes From Poland

• Denmark takes over EU presidency in stormy times. Here's what to expect - Euro News

• France asks airlines to reduce flights due to planned air traffic controller strike - France24 

• France shuts schools, Italy limits work outdoors in 'exceptional' European heatwave - Reuters

Latin America

• Mexico Passes Anti-Money Laundering Bill After US Accuses Banks - Bloomberg

• 20 bodies, some decapitated, found in part of Mexico where factions of Sinaloa cartel are fighting each other - CBS

• Key witness in ex-Peru Mayor Susana Villarán's corruption case found dead - BBC

• Trump tees up tougher policy toward Cuba - Politico

• Costa Rica’s top court seeks to strip President Chaves’ immunity over corruption case - Associated Press

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