Trump to Deploy National Guard to More US Cities; China Continues to Build Partnerships; Macron Facing Removal From Office

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President Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard forces to additional U.S. cities beyond Los Angeles and Washington D.C., while Botswana declared a public health emergency as medical facilities face severe drug shortages. In the Middle East, investigations continue into the deadly double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, and diplomatic ties strengthen between China and Cambodia as President Xi Jinping reaffirmed their "iron-clad" partnership. Political instability persists in France where another prime minister faces potential removal, and in Brazil, courts have ordered increased police protection around former President Bolsonaro's residence amid ongoing security concerns.

Top Stories

• Following LA and DC, Trump wants to send the National Guard to other US cities - CNN

• Botswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine - Reuters

• How the double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital unfolded - BBC

• Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms ‘iron-clad’ ties with Cambodia - ANN

• France: Another prime minister could be toppled. Our analysis. - France24

• Brazil court orders stronger police presence around Bolsonaro's home - Deccan Herald

United States

• MAGA rages over Trump's Chinese students announcement - Axios

• Steep US tariffs set to hit Indian exports from Wednesday - Reuters

• Following LA and DC, Trump wants to send the National Guard to other US cities - CNN

• U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications as part of Trump push to heavily vet immigrants - CBS

• Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela’s doorstep - Miami Herald

Africa

• Nigerian president urges quick return for Brazil's Petrobras - Reuters

• Somalia's president and opposition leaders reach historic election agreement - Africa News 

• France returns skull of beheaded king to Madagascar - RFI

• DR Congo summons army commanders over defeat of troops fighting M23 rebels - TRT

• Botswana declares public health emergency as clinics run out of medicine - Reuters

Middle East

• Families leave Gaza City after night of bombardment, Israelis protest - Reuters

• Reuters, AP journalists killed in Gaza strike were not targets, Israel says -
  Japan Times

• Israel kills six Syrian army personnel in drone strikes near Damascus countryside - TRT

• How the double strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital unfolded - BBC

• Live: Trump to lead meeting on Gaza on Wednesday, envoy says - MEE

Indo-Pacific

• MAGA rages over Trump's Chinese students announcement - Axios

• Steep US tariffs set to hit Indian exports from Wednesday - Reuters

• Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirms ‘iron-clad’ ties with Cambodia - ANN

• Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall after Wall Street gains overnight - CNBC

• About 53% of S. Koreans positively assess Lee's summit with Trump: poll - Korea Herald

Europe

• Trump Wants Europe to Stop Regulating Big Tech. Will It Bend? - NYT

• Iran to ‘Maintain Contacts’ With Europe After Nuclear Talks End - Bloomberg

• French helicopter crew survive crash into lake - BBC

• EU approves new twice-yearly jabi to prevent HIV - Euro News

• France: Another prime minister could be toppled. Our analysis. - France24

Latin America

• Naval buildup escalates: Trump now sends cruiser, sub to Venezuela’s doorstep - Miami Herald

• Nigerian president urges quick return for Brazil's Petrobras - Reuters

• Brazil court orders stronger police presence around Bolsonaro's home - Deccan Herald

• Founder of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel 'El Mayo' enters guilty plea - BBC

• Brazilians’ negative views of US double, China sees sharp rise in positives: poll - SCMP

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