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Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine
The latest news and top stories on Tim Kaine. A seasoned politician, he currently serves as a US Senator for Virginia, having previously held roles as Governor of Virginia, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and Mayor of Richmond. Kaine also chaired the Democratic National Committee and was a vice presidential candidate. His career highlights include advocating for civil rights, improving education and healthcare, and focusing on defence and veterans affairs. He recently criticised US State Department layoffs, arguing these cuts weaken America’s diplomatic capabilities.
A protester holds a banner opposing the war with Iran during US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony in the Senate on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Facing 60-day deadline, Trump administration claims Iran war ‘terminated’

White House signals it will ignore Friday’s War Powers cut-off, arguing April ceasefire paused hostilities.

China-Latin America relations

Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads

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United States

US envoy Waltz touts ‘America first’ policy, budget cuts in Senate swipe at UN

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump has a ceasefire with Iran. But a confrontation with Congress looms

Two-week truce with Tehran leaves Trump mere days to finalise a deal before a legal cut-off triggers a high-stakes clash with US Congress.

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Buildings lie in ruins in Tehran after joint US-Israel airstrikes, reflecting the widening toll of the conflict on the Iranian capital. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran

US president appears to extend deadline to Tuesday for Iran to ‘make a deal’ or he’s ‘blowing everything up’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘Outdated intel’: US faces mounting evidence in deadly strike on Iran school

Preliminary findings suggest the US relied on target coordinates for the February 28 missile strike using outdated data.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers despite growing concerns

The bipartisan resolution, which failed by 52-47 votes, was aimed at stifling Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes on Iran.

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Democrat senator Tim Kaine, one of the lawmakers who introduced the Senate resolution, claimed US President Donald Trump had dragged the US into “unnecessary forever wars”. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
US-China relations

Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip

Lawmakers urge White House to rally Indo-Pacific partners ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting, citing leverage and coordination concerns.

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US-Venezuela conflict

US Senate rebukes Trump on Venezuela with war powers vote

Five Republicans join Democrats in a 52-47 vote to limit further military action as the president eyes Greenland next.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Trump confirms call with Venezuela’s Maduro as US military piles pressure

The revelation of the phone call comes as the Trump administration weighs its next steps in the Caribbean.

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Skydivers get revved to perform in the Industrial Aviation Expo in Maracay, Venezuela on Saturday. Photo: AP
United States

‘Won’t be extorted’: Trump vows no negotiation as US shutdown nears record

US president blames Democrats, pushes Republicans to change Senate rules as the US government shutdown drags on.

A security checkpoint at the US Capitol building in Washington DC. Photo: AFP
Australia

Australia’s Jetstar prepares to fly with cargo door open, sparking outrage

A union leader calls the incident ‘horrific’, blaming it on a baggage handling firm for overworking its staff.

Americas and the Caribbean

US military fired on Venezuelan boat as it headed back to shore: sources

New details undermine the White House’s justification for a deadly strike on a purported drug cartel boat off Venezuela.

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Donald Trump

US Senate Democrats try resolution to cancel Trump’s Brazil tariffs

Trump could veto such a resolution, though Congress could override the veto with a two-thirds majority.

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A protester holds a sign in Portuguese reading “No to Trump’s taxation” during a protest against the tariffs on Brazilian products imposed by US President Donald Trump, in Brazil on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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US appeal court signals scepticism over Trump’s tariff authority

Trump administration claims judiciary cannot review such ‘discretionary’ actions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at a White House event in April. Photo: AFP
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US State Department starts firing over 1,350 workers in Trump shake-up

The ‘America First’ overhaul comes as Washington grapples with wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Israel-Iran tensions and China’s growing influence.

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