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United States & Canada
US warns of possible copycat attacks after New Orleans truck rampage
Law enforcement agencies cited the ease of acquiring vehicles and the ‘low skill threshold’ required for staging such attacks.
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Trump hush money case sentencing set for January 10, judge signals no jail time
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TikTok knew its live-streams exploit children, Utah lawsuit claims
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Europe
‘Starmer must go’: Elon Musk turns his gaze on Europe’s far-right politics
From Britain to Germany, the Tesla chief’s influence grows in Europe’s politics as he backs the hard-right and challenges democratic institutions.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago club in Florida on December 31. Photo: Getty Images/AFP
Diplomacy
Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says
US national security adviser arrives in New Delhi on Sunday. US also expects Chinese economic overcapacity to be addressed, official said.
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Man arrested for supplying drugs to One Direction singer Liam Payne
Braian Paiz, accused of having supplied cocaine to Payne, is one of 5 people indicted over death of the 31-year-old former British pop star in October.
4 Jan 2025 - 4:20AM
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China
TikTok tells Supreme Court ‘sell-or-ban’ law stems from refusal to censor
Its filing comes as Justice Department argues the law is meant to cut the popular short-video app’s ties to the Chinese government.
4 Jan 2025 - 6:23AM
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The short-video app TikTok has some 170 million users in the US, where it faces a ban unless it is sold to a non-Chinese buyer. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Meta taps US Republican Joel Kaplan for global policy team as Nick Clegg leaves
Former UK deputy prime minister Clegg ceded his job to Kaplan, who served as deputy chief of staff for policy under George W Bush.
4 Jan 2025 - 5:57AM
United States & Canada
Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Trump’s Republicans unite behind him
Johnson, who won re-election with the minimum 218 votes, sought to build close ties with Trump, who endorsed him after weeks of uncertainty.
4 Jan 2025 - 5:01AM
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China
US sanctions Chinese cyber firm for alleged role in Beijing-sponsored hacks
Treasury Department accuses Integrity Tech of involvement in ‘multiple computer intrusion incidents’ linked to Flax Typhoon hacking group.
4 Jan 2025 - 6:19AM
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United States & Canada
Alcohol stocks drop after US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings
Unclear when or if the surgeon general’s suggestions will be implemented. Decision to update the label will ultimately be made by Congress.
4 Jan 2025 - 5:45AM
The American Medical Association on Friday said a US surgeon general’s advisory and updating of labels on alcohol will improve health and save lives. Photo: Dreamstime / TNS
United States & Canada
US allocates US$306 million in new bird flu funding before Trump takes office
US has reported 66 human cases of bird flu since the start of 2024, though experts believe the true number could be higher.
4 Jan 2025 - 2:18AM
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United States & Canada
Greenland’s leader steps up push for independence from Denmark
PM Mute Egede’s speech comes on heels of comments by Donald Trump, who has expressed his wish for US ‘ownership and control’ of Greenland.
4 Jan 2025 - 1:50AM
United States & Canada
Giuliani in court as lawyers for election workers pursue US$148 million judgment
Ex-New York mayor, found liable for defaming poll workers during 2020 election, could face civil sanctions over failure to turn over assets.
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Africa
‘Miracle’ Zimbabwe boy, 7, wanders for 5 days through animal-filled park
Tinashe Farawo roamed through Matusadona Park where wild animals – including lions, elephants and rhinos – live.
4 Jan 2025 - 12:54AM
A seven-year-old in Zimbabwe was found unscathed after he wandered alone for five days in a national park inhabited by lions and other wild animals. Photo: Shutterstock
United States & Canada
Biden rejects Japanese deal to acquire US Steel
US president’s decision to block Nippon Steel could potentially damage relations between the US and Japan, America’s biggest ally in Asia.
4 Jan 2025 - 1:21AM
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United States & Canada
Trump’s strength, unpredictability can help end Putin’s war: Zelensky
With Donald Trump soon coming to power in the US, when and how Europe’s biggest conflict since WWII may end has come to the fore.
3 Jan 2025 - 8:30PM
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Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?
US president-elect Donald Trump starts filling his cabinet, and many chosen for key roles are known for tough stands on Beijing.
9 Dec 2024 - 3:37PM
Donald Trump has expressed regret over many senior officials who served during his last term as US president. Photo: AP
China
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.
3 Jan 2025 - 5:39AM
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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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Diplomacy
Trump’s first 100 days: can Beijing stop downwards spiral in US-China ties?
Early contact with new administration seen as an important ‘window of opportunity’ for Beijing to help set the course of future relations.
31 Dec 2024 - 5:14AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
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