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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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People gather to mourn the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. Photo: Xinhua
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CIA ‘tracked Iranian leaders for months’ ahead of first attacks

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US, Israel war on Iran

3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come

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My Take

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US, Israel war on Iran

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People gather at Tehran’s Enghelab Square after Iran’s Supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Iran

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Government supporters mourn during a gathering after state TV officially announced the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday. Photo: AP
US-China relations

As US names Tibet coordinator, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?

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Iran

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Iran

Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran – then he lost patience

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US, Israel war on Iran

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Middle East

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US-Iran tensions

Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda

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A person wearing an old military uniform and holding an anti-Trump sign takes part in a “March 4 Democracy” protest in Washington on Saturday. Photo: AFP
US-Iran tensions

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US, Israel war on Iran

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Middle East

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People watch from their balcony in Doha after Qatar’s defence ministry said it downed missiles targeting the country. Photo: Reuters
Iran

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War and conflict

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Hong Kong politics

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The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford left the Greek island of Crete on Thursday. Photo: via TNS
United States

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A handful of key players, including US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will decide what happens next after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday. Photos: via AFP
Japan

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United States

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