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9 September, 2024
Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania in October 2024. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Village People to perform at Trump inauguration, to dismay of gay activists

The group has previously clashed with the US president-elect over his use of their hit song YMCA, a tune long synonymous with gay pride.

US-China relations

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defence secretary pick, calls China main foreign threat

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Americas and the Caribbean

Cuba to free over 550 prisoners after removal from US terror list

Donald Trump

Michelle Obama to skip Trump’s inauguration, marking second absence in 2 weeks

The former first lady’s decision marks her second absence from a major event involving former US leaders and their spouses in two weeks.

Former first lady Michelle Obama. Photo: AP
United States

Washington faces ‘higher-threat environment’ for Trump inauguration

Fortress-like fencing, extra police planned for Washington as Donald Trump is sworn in as president.

TikTok

China’s TikTok sellers eye Amazon and Shein as US ban looms

Cross-border merchants in China are bracing for an impending ban on TikTok in the US.

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Donald Trump

Jack Smith report says Trump would have been convicted over 2020 US election

US Justice Department released its report on allegations that Donald Trump illegally conspired to overturn the 2020 election.

Donald Trump called special counsel Jack Smith a ‘lamebrain prosecutor’ after the release of his report. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Biden urges Trump to tackle China’s overcapacity, clean energy dominance

In a departing message delivered a week before leaving office, Biden claimed the US is in a stronger position in a long-term competition with China.

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US-China relations

Sullivan urges Trump team to focus on China cyber threats

National security adviser’s message follows a series of high-profile attacks against US agencies and companies.

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Donald Trump

US judge allows release of report on Trump’s 2020 election case

Federal judge permits release of Jack Smith’s report, but injunction delays immediate disclosure.

A rehearsal in front of the US Capitol in Washington ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
United States

Career US civil servants face loyalty questions from incoming Trump administration

The move could potentially lead to a purge of non-aligned staff, and deprive the new administration of valuable expertise.

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Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters
United States

Opinion | Trump’s Greenland gambit spotlights geopolitical tussle over the Arctic

As climate change accelerates Arctic ice melt, opening up new shipping routes and resource extraction opportunities, Greenland’s geopolitical value has soared.

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Donald Trump

Mexico is not subordinate, Sheinbaum says as Trump prepares to take office

Sheinbaum said Mexico will keep US ties strong, respectful as Trump threatens action over illegal migration and drug trafficking.

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Afghanistan

Biden spoke to families of Americans detained in Afghanistan

The US has been negotiating with the Taliban to exchange three Americans for a high-profile prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay.

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Taliban security personnel in Kabul. File photo: AFP
Extreme weather

Trump bashes California leaders over Los Angeles fires response

California Governor Newsom invites the US president-elect to witness the devastation first-hand.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom tours Pacific Palisades. Photo: Jonathan Alcorn/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
United States

Biden admin delays order blocking Nippon Steel, US Steel deal

The delay could potentially give the two companies time to argue their case in court and salvage the deal.

Donald Trump

Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from US Justice Department

The special counsel says he has completed his work and submitted his final confidential report on the cases against the US president-elect.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo’s husband, Jonathan Steinberg?

A new book reveals that Donald Trump almost chose Bartiromo as his running mate before selecting J.D. Vance – but what do we know about the conservative journalist’s low-key millionaire husband?

Meet Jonathan Steinberg, husband of Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo, who allegedly came close to being picked as Trump’s running mate. Photo: @mariabartiromo/Instagram
Celebrity children

Who is Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s son Tyler?

During the first day of the new Congress last week, controversial Trump supporter Lauren Boebert brought her whole family along to see her being sworn in.

Diplomacy

Macroscope | Biden’s blocking of US Steel deal latest sign of globalisation in retreat

Despite increased levels of international engagement, governments are unwilling to make concessions on sovereignty even in the global interest.

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US-China relations

At US Supreme Court, TikTok’s pleas to honour free speech met with scepticism

But observers split on whether a ‘dark day’ for 170 million American users looms or a preliminary injunction to delay the ruling is coming.

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TikTok, a short-video app, has more than 170 million American users. Its parent company is ByteDance, a Chinese tech company. Photo: AFP
Natural disasters

Los Angeles like ‘war scene’ after wildfires, Biden says amid looting reports

Authorities have imposed a nighttime curfew, and the US president says the military and National Guard will provide security.

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Cars are left charred inside a dealership in the aftermath of the Eaton fire in Altadena, California, on Friday. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Meta abandons racial diversity programmes as Zuckerberg woos Trump

The changes come soon after the platform dropped fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US, and mark a further right-wing shift.

Donald Trump

As a felon, Trump can vote but can’t own gun, has to turn over DNA

The US president-elect won’t have to go to jail for his hush money conviction, but his criminal record will affect some of his rights.

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US-China relations

Will Trump’s return to power deepen divisions between Canada and China?

Whoever succeeds Justin Trudeau is likely to want to keep the White House on side, but that risks a further chill in relations with Beijing.

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Relations between Canada and China deteriorated sharply during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s nine years in office. Photo: AP
US-China relations

TikTok ban case: US Supreme Court puts focus on national security

Justices’ questions about popular platform suggest First Amendment free-speech rights could take back seat to ByteDance’s Chinese ownership.

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The US Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments in the case after a lower court upheld the law in December. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

Who is Mike Pence’s wife, Karen Pence – who just snubbed Donald Trump?

Mike Pence’s wife of 39 years caused controversy in 2019 by returning to teaching at a school that prohibited condoning either ‘homosexual or lesbian sexual activity’ or ‘transgender identity’.

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The Philippines

Philippine politicians worry about ‘warmonger’ Trump’s aggressive foreign policy

Several groups say Donald Trump poses a grave danger to the region and worry the US president-elect may involve the Philippines in a war.

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