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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

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’.

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

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

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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
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.

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.

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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.

Shoppers visit a newly opened outdoor shopping mall in Beijing on June 1. Photo: AP
Shoppers visit a newly opened outdoor shopping mall in Beijing on June 1. Photo: AP

Big Tech

Trump Mobile drops ‘made in USA’ smartphone claims from website

But a spokesman insists that ‘T1 phones are proudly being made in America’.

United States & Canada

Mission: Impossible composer Lalo Schifrin dead at 93

The Argentine musician was considered one of the most influential film composers of his generation.

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United States & Canada

Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after 37 years

She will seek a new US editorial head but remain global editorial director for Vogue and chief content officer for Conde Nast.

Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor-in-chief but will retain editorial control over the storied magazine. Photo: TNS

Middle East

Israeli strike kills 18 in Gaza as turmoil mounts over food aid

Strike in Deir al-Balah appeared to target Sahm, a security unit tasked with stopping looters and merchants who sell stolen aid.

Mourners at a funeral of Palestinians who, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, were killed in an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters
Mourners at a funeral of Palestinians who, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, were killed in an Israeli strike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Nike plans to reduce China production to soften US tariff blow, shares jump

Sportswear giant has already announced price increases to partly mitigate the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Europe

EU leaders agree to prolong sanctions on Russia for 6 months

Decision includes the freezing of more than US$234 billion in Russian central bank assets and will remain in force until at least early 2026.

Europe

UK’s Starmer offers concessions on welfare cuts to quell Labour revolt

Move aims to placate a rebellion of over 100 Labour lawmakers threatening a major blow to the government’s welfare bill.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: House of Commons via Reuters

Diplomacy

Marco Rubio to welcome Asian Quad counterparts back to Washington

US secretary of state will host foreign ministers from Australia, India and Japan on Tuesday in a refocus on Asia, State Department said.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Wednesday. Photo: AP

Americas

China imports Argentina soybean meal in trial amid US tensions

Shipment expected to arrive in Guangdong in September as country seeks to secure supplies of key animal feed ingredient during US trade war.

Science

Exclusive | China has begun issuing rare earth export licences to European firms: EU sources

Development comes as bloc continues push for structural solution to tense issue that has leapt atop bilateral agenda.

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

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

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