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Donald Trump
Press dinner shooting casts fresh spotlight on Trump’s security
The attack suggests that even the most extensive personal security apparatus in the US has vulnerabilities.
26 Apr 2026 - 3:58PM
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United States
Who is Cole Allen, the suspect linked to Trump’s press gala shooting?
26 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
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United States
‘I fought like hell’: how gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy press dinner into chaos
26 Apr 2026 - 1:31PM
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Donald Trump
Trump escapes unharmed as gunman opens fire at White House press dinner hotel
Acting attorney general says Trump was among targets after breach at Washington Hilton exposes massive security gap.
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US President Donald Trump at a White House press conference following the shooting at the Washington media gala. Photo: AP
Crime
Roommate charged with murder of 2 Bangladeshi PhD students in US
Hisham Abugharbieh lived with Zamil Limon, whose remains have been found; Limon’s girlfriend, Nahida Bristy, is still missing.
26 Apr 2026 - 2:30AM
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‘Right to life’: Pope Leo urges worldwide abolition of death penalty
The pope’s video message, marking the 2011 Illinois abolition of the penalty, came shortly after the US mentioned potential firing squads.
25 Apr 2026 - 11:51PM
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United States
Taliban, Congo? Afghans stuck in Qatar who helped US war face more stress
After reports the US could send 1,100 Afghans who assisted the US to the DRC, the Taliban urged them to instead head back to their homeland.
25 Apr 2026 - 11:25PM
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A woman carries a child as they arrive in Qatar with other evacuees from Afghanistan in 2021, following the US withdrawal. Photo: AFP
Britain
Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality
Earlier, a leaked Pentagon email had set out options for the US to punish Nato allies for refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
25 Apr 2026 - 7:42PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Asia bases as Hormuz stays shut
The shipments to Subic Bay and Yokose add to a growing trend of US military fuel heading to regions that typically rely on Mideast supplies.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:40PM
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Russia
Russia says US using coups, kidnappings to ‘defend its well-being’ at any cost
‘The United States has officially declared that no one can dictate to it,’ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:29AM
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Canada
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises to Canada town for not reporting mass shooter
The killer’s ChatGPT account was banned over concerns about usage linked to violent activity, but police were not alerted.
25 Apr 2026 - 4:53PM
A woman visits a growing makeshift memorial to shooting victims in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, in February. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
US sanctions China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iran oil
Hengli Petrochemical’s facility in Dalian can process 400,000 barrels per day, making it one of the biggest independent refineries in China.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:06PM
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United States
Trump Justice Department adds firing squads for federal executions
Electrocution and gas are also being added as methods, after the US president called for an expansion of the use of the death penalty.
25 Apr 2026 - 2:16AM
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US-China relations
US and EU sign critical minerals plan in push to loosen China’s grip
Western nations are seeking to diversify their supply chains for resources used to make semiconductors, EVs and advanced weapons.
25 Apr 2026 - 3:07AM
Fifa
4 tickets to World Cup final listed on Fifa’s resale site for US$2 million each
The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, are located behind a goal in the lower deck.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:18PM
An image from the Fifa Resale/Exchange Marketplace website on Thursday showing the resale asking price for a ticket to the World Cup final on July 19. Photo: AP
United States
US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh
Judge James Boasberg, said prosecutors had produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to suspect Powell of a crime.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:47PM
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United States
US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters.
24 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM
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United States
Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa granted to just 1 person so far
This appears to fall short of an earlier claim that the scheme had brought in US$1.3 billion ‘worth’ in just days.
24 Apr 2026 - 7:32AM
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A poster showing the Trump Gold Card is seen as US President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office in September 2025. Photo: AP
US-Venezuela conflict
US soldier charged with using classified intel for Maduro removal bet
Gannon Ken Van Dyke is accused of using mission secrets to net a US$404,000 windfall on prediction site Polymarket.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:35PM
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Donald Trump
‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant
India’s foreign ministry called the remarks ‘obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
Donald Trump
Trump says King Charles’ visit could ‘absolutely’ repair US-UK ties
The monarch’s landmark visit comes as the Iran war, Epstein scandal and other issues test the US-UK alliance.
24 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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United States
Warner Bros investors back US$110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger’s impact on competition.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:11AM
An aerial view of the Paramount logo on the water tower at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Fifa
Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s idea they should replace Iran at World Cup
Italian minister says such a move is ‘shameful’ while media says envoy Paolo Zampolli made same suggestion four years ago ahead of Qatar.
23 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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Canada
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Under the new law, descendants of Canadians are considered citizens, but they must provide proof to obtain a certificate of citizenship.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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United States
US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug
It is one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades, removing barriers to researching the drug’s potential use.
24 Apr 2026 - 12:51AM
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