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Trump picks former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to chair US central bank
The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections.
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US-Venezuela conflict
US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
29 Jan 2026 - 10:31AM
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As US carrier fleet sails near Iran, Trump faces ‘no easy levers’ against Tehran
28 Jan 2026 - 7:42PM
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US-China relations
TikTok cites glitch as California probes alleged Trump-critical censorship
Governor Gavin Newsom launches state review after reports of blocked posts, as TikTok blames a data-centre outage days after its US deal.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:02AM
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The TikTok deal provides for American and global investors to hold 80.1 per cent of the venture while ByteDance will own 19.9 per cent. Photo: AP
US-China trade war
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:17AM
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‘Wake-up call’: Obama and Clinton speak out as latest killing shocks US
Two former presidents join the outcry over the shooting of Alex Pretti, as video analysis appears to contradict the government’s statements.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:23PM
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US-China relations
TikTok confirms deal to create new US venture, averting shutdown by a few hours
Beijing has not officially confirmed the agreement to secure the platform’s future for 170 million Americans.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:10AM
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Half of TikTok US’s investors under the deal will be new entrants. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
US and Canada drift apart on China as Ottawa rethinks Beijing ties
Policy gaps are emerging after PM Mark Carney struck a wide-ranging deal with Beijing, testing past US-Canada alignment, analysts say.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:45AM
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Trump’s freewheeling Davos speech stirs unease among global audience
Harsh rhetoric from the US leader at forum combined threats towards allies with praise for traditional adversaries during a 70-minute talk.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:11AM
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Trump lays out Greenland-Arctic deal framework, pauses February tariffs
In his speech to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the US president vowed not to invade Greenland while slamming Nato and Europe.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:18AM
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US-China relations
US losing out to China with ‘onslaught’ on cutting-edge research: Nobel laureate
America risks losing the tech race to China unless it elects a government more supportive of scientific research, Nobel-winning economist says.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Washington has suspended or cancelled more than 7,800 research grants since US President Donald Trump’s return to office, Nature reported on Tuesday. Photo: AP
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment
US Army units from Alaska ordered to prepare for Minnesota surge as governor mobilises National Guard.
19 Jan 2026 - 2:17PM
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Before Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, US spoke with hardline interior minister
Some politicians in Washington have questioned why the US did not grab Diosdado Cabello during its operation to seize Maduro.
17 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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Thousands in Denmark join anti-Trump ‘Hands off Greenland’ protests
A US congressional delegation in Copenhagen says there is no security threat to Greenland to justify Trump’s demand to control the territory.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:11PM
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US-China relations
Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke
Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (right) and US President Donald Trump are seen last year in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo: AP
US-China relations
Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China
Critics warn easing export controls could boost Beijing’s military and undermine US lead in the AI race, as White House defends decision.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:29AM
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US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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Chinese student numbers at Harvard rise despite Trump visa crackdown
Enrolment from mainland China grew 4.5% in 2025 even as Washington tightened vetting and revoked thousands of student visas.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:55AM
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Harvard is continuing its fight against the Trump administration with two legal challenges over funding cuts and foreign student enrolment restrictions. Photo: Getty Images
The Pentagon
US senator sues Pentagon chief Hegseth over demotion threats
Retired US Navy captain and astronaut seeks to block a Pentagon demotion process triggered by his video urging troops to refuse ‘illegal orders’.
13 Jan 2026 - 10:49AM
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New York City Mayor Mamdani joins picket line as 15,000 nurses strike
The city’s new mayor backs the walkout as thousands of nurses strike over pay, staffing and workplace safety.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:08AM
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Cuba defiant after Trump threat to cut off ‘oil and money’ lifeline
Cuban president says island is prepared to ‘defend homeland to last drop of blood’ as Trump ramps up pressure after action in Venezuela.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:26PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US seizes fifth tanker as Washington escalates bid to control Venezuela’s oil
Joint US forces intercept the Olina amid Trump talks with Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips on US$100 billion Venezuela plan.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:45AM
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Video released by US Southern Command shows the seizure of the tanker Olina in the Caribbean Sea. Photo: US Southern Command
US-Venezuela conflict
US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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The Pentagon
Pentagon to cut Senator Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay over misconduct
Defence secretary said Kelly will be demoted from his retired military rank after Kelly and Democrats urged troops to refuse illegal orders.
6 Jan 2026 - 1:07AM
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US-China relations
Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
Forecast warns China’s shift towards an ‘electro-state’ could widen the gap with the US, even as deflation clouds Beijing’s outlook.
6 Jan 2026 - 4:28AM
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