1. US President Joe Biden has disputed criticism from some Republicans that his comments incited the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. In response to the criticism about his comments, Biden argued about the difficulty of discussing the threat to democracy. 2. Trump makes public appearance after securing Republican Party’s presidential candidate – two days after he survived an attempt on his life at a rally. Trump appeared at the Republican National Convention as it kicked off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday. 3. Japan and Pacific island nations will discuss a range of common issues they face during a three-day summit due to open in Tokyo on Tuesday. Japan invites leaders from South Pacific island nations and other countries once every three years for the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting.