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Trump’s TikTok request poses challenge to US Supreme Court, legal analysts say
In asking court to halt a law until after he takes office, some contend the US president-elect seeks action that oversteps its authority.
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US considers rule that could restrict or ban drones with Chinese tech
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Biden to give second highest civilian award to leaders of January 6 panel
2 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
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United States & Canada
Who is Shamsud-Din Jabbar, New Orleans truck attack suspect?
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, served in the US Army for 13 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan.
2 Jan 2025 - 2:39PM
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A black flag with white lettering lies rolled up on the ground behind a pickup truck was driven into a crowd in New Orleans on Wednesday. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Man who died in Tesla explosion outside Trump hotel was active-duty US Army soldier
FBI investigating whether incident is an act of terrorism, which occurred hours after man drove truck into a crowd in New Orleans.
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United States & Canada
US man had 150 home-made bombs, ‘used Biden photos for target practice’
The explosive devices found at Brad Spafford’s Virginia home are thought to be the largest such seizure in FBI history.
2 Jan 2025 - 3:14AM
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United States & Canada
Isis-inspired driver expressed desire to kill before deadly New Orleans rampage
Suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar was killed in a firefight with police, but authorities do not think he was acting alone.
2 Jan 2025 - 2:39PM
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Police investigators surround a white truck after an attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
Beijing sanctions, US’ Chinese migrants under Trump: 7 US-China relations reads
From FBI cyber fears to Beijing’s sanctions over Taiwan, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in December 2024.
1 Jan 2025 - 10:27PM
Diplomacy
Why Trump 2.0 could push China-US relations into ‘high-risk’ territory
Foreign policy expert says that structural contradiction between US and China may undermine the current stability in relations.
1 Jan 2025 - 11:36PM
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United States & Canada
As Trump return looms, US Chief Justice says courts’ independence under threat
John Roberts did not name Trump but said that even if court decisions are unpopular, other branches of government must still enforce them.
1 Jan 2025 - 7:41AM
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United States & Canada
Shang-Chi and Barbie star Simu Liu’s home broken into in California
The incident comes amid a string of burglaries at the homes of Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes over the past year.
1 Jan 2025 - 6:36AM
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Canadian actor Simu Liu arrives on the carpet for the 2023 Met Gala in New York in May 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States & Canada
Puerto Rico power grid collapses, leaving island in the dark
Cause of the grid collapse under investigation, as in-coming governor plans a task force to address frequent blackouts.
1 Jan 2025 - 2:44PM
United States & Canada
Woman burned to death in New York subway identified as Debrina Kawam
The New Jersey woman, 57, was allegedly set on fire by Guatemalan suspect Sebastian Zapeta, who has been charged with murder and arson.
1 Jan 2025 - 3:54AM
Americas
Panama marks canal handover anniversary in shadow of Trump threat
The 25th anniversary comes two days after the death of Jimmy Carter, who signed treaties that led to the waterway’s eventual transfer.
1 Jan 2025 - 10:35AM
United States & Canada
Trump backs Johnson for another term as US House speaker
Republican Mike Johnson is in an increasingly nerve-racking fight to keep his gavel amid mutterings of rebellion on his right flank.
31 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
Donald Trump has offered US House Speaker Mike Johnson ‘complete and total’ backing. Photo: TNS
China
China denies it was behind US Treasury hack
Beijing says claims a Chinese state-sponsored actor was behind the cybersecurity breach are ‘groundless’ and ‘lack evidence’.
31 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Science
WHO implores China to share data, access to learn about Covid-19’s origins
‘Without transparency, sharing and cooperation, the world cannot adequately prevent and prepare for future epidemics and pandemics.’.
31 Dec 2024 - 5:35AM
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US Elections
For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage
Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.
15 Nov 2024 - 12:29AM
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US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP
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In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why
For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:42AM
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World
Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer
Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.
3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
China
‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism
Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.
18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM
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US sanctions on Pakistan will only push it closer to China
1 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
Terry Su
Opinion
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Why Trump’s tariff war with China is more dangerous than he thinks
31 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
Richard Heydarian
Opinion
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Trump’s threats won’t hold back Brics push to de-dollarise
31 Dec 2024 - 9:16AM
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Anthony Rowley
The View
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Why world should agree to hand nominal leadership to the US
28 Dec 2024 - 4:30PM
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Bernard Chan
Opinion
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Hong Kong offers anti-corruption example for many, including US, to follow
27 Dec 2024 - 10:18AM
Nicholas Spiro
Macroscope
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Trump vs the Fed: why 2025 could be the year things get ugly
27 Dec 2024 - 5:52AM
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