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Police gather outside the US Supreme Court as the judges prepare to issue decisions on birthright citizenship on Friday. Photo: EPA

United States & Canada

US top court curbs judges’ power but fate of birthright citizenship order unclear

The outcome was a victory for Trump but a conservative majority left open the possibility birthright citizenship changes could remain blocked.

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US Treasury chief says key trade deals may come by September

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S&P500, Nasdaq hit record highs on renewed AI bets, rate-cut hopes

A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran that sparked higher crude prices also boosted market confidence.

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A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 has surged more than 23.5 per cent and the Nasdaq about 32 per cent since their recent lowest close on April 8. Photo: Xinhua
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. The S&P 500 has surged more than 23.5 per cent and the Nasdaq about 32 per cent since their recent lowest close on April 8. Photo: Xinhua

China

China, US finalise trade deal; global conflict warning: SCMP daily highlights

From a breakthrough in trade talks to Chinese analysts on risk of US being drawn into war by allies, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Europe

DeepSeek faces ban from Apple, Google app stores in Germany

Apple, Google must now decide whether to block the app in Germany, though an exact time frame has not been specified.

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Europe

Norwegian princess’ ‘bay boy’ son suspected of 3 rapes

Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, is also suspected of nearly two dozen other offences like vandalism, issuing threats and violating restraining orders.

Marius Borg Høiby has been under investigation since his arrest on August 4 last year on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. Photo: AFP
Marius Borg Høiby has been under investigation since his arrest on August 4 last year on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

China becomes bright spot at uncertain time: SCMP’s ‘Summer Davos’ highlights

The World Economic Forum event was held in an atmosphere of global tension, but attendees did see some hope in China’s tech advancements.

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China Economy

Will Guangdong’s plan for a domestic version of Canton Fair pay off?

Provincial government has released a work plan that aims to help exporters find customers at home.

China Economy

China, US reach agreement on export controls as trade talks bear fruit

Announcement follows high-level negotiations in London and comes amid intensifying competition over strategic technologies.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng shake hands before the start of the bilateral trade talks in London on Monday. Photo: Xinhua

Middle East

Iran says no plan for new US nuclear talks, despite Trump’s announcement

Iran’s foreign minister rejects ‘speculation’ of talks, despite US president’s claim of discussions ‘next week’.

A poster showing US assessments of damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility is removed following a Pentagon news conference on Thursday. Photo: AFP
A poster showing US assessments of damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility is removed following a Pentagon news conference on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Middle East

‘No link Israel’: vessels near Strait of Hormuz signal nationalities to deter attacks

Middle East maritime threat still elevated as Israel-Iran ceasefire remains fragile.

Diplomacy

White House says US reaches ‘understanding’ with China on rare earth shipments

With his Commerce and Treasury secretaries close by, US president says ‘we just signed with China yesterday’.

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United States & Canada

Asian-American leaders in LA warn that ICE could target their communities next

Leaders point to shifting federal tactics, with a rising number of Asians among those targeted in recent ICE operations.

AAPI community leaders, politicians and immigration rights groups have denounced the ICE raids. Photo: TNS

World

US, China reach ‘understanding’, Xi to miss Brics summit: 7 highlights

From a Vietnamese mogul escaping death penalty to China’s new optical computing chip, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A handout photo from the Swiss Foreign Ministry shows US and Chinese flags before a bilateral meeting on trade relations, in Geneva, on May 10. Photo: AFP
A handout photo from the Swiss Foreign Ministry shows US and Chinese flags before a bilateral meeting on trade relations, in Geneva, on May 10. Photo: AFP

China

Ex-New York official facing China agent charge indicted for kickbacks

Former governor’s aide accused of steering healthcare contracts to favoured suppliers during coronavirus pandemic.

China Economy

Economists call for structural reforms to shift China’s focus to consumption

HKUST professor tells ‘Summer Davos’ panel that opportunities can be found in services sector and smaller Chinese cities.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

United States & Canada

Nato chief Rutte defends flattery of Trump, who he called ‘daddy’

Nato secretary general likened the US president to a ‘daddy’ in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Diplomacy

White House clarifies Trump’s comment on China buying Iranian oil

Trump ‘was simply calling attention to the fact that … the Strait of Hormuz will not be impacted’, official says.

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US President Donald Trump takes questions from the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
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Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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