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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the United States, covering politics, economy, the US-China trade war, the growing US-China rivalry, military, crime, healthcare, mass shootings and gun control.
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29 November, 2024
Cars are left charred inside a dealership in the aftermath of the Eaton fire in Altadena, California, on Friday. Photo: AP
Natural disasters

Los Angeles like ‘war scene’ after wildfires, Biden says amid looting reports

Authorities have imposed a nighttime curfew, and the US president says the military and National Guard will provide security.

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Donald Trump

Panama Canal chief pushes back against Trump’s claims of Chinese meddling

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Chantel Mayo, wife of sacked New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo?

US-China relations

US national security adviser fears Trump might push some nations toward China

Jake Sullivan is concerned that future questions about US reliability will lead countries to say, ‘maybe we need to hedge with China’.

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Jake Sullivan has been the national security adviser for US President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Opinion | How the Philippines is managing a cold war abroad – and at home

The removal of the Dutertes from the security council is a calculated move by Marcos Jnr to prevent the family, perceived as pro-China proxies, from exerting influence.

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Donald Trump

Meta abandons racial diversity programmes as Zuckerberg woos Trump

The changes come soon after the platform dropped fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US, and mark a further right-wing shift.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela’s Maduro takes new oath amid protests about disputed election

The president gave a defiant speech at his swearing-in, as foreign governments rejected his victory claims and unveiled new sanctions.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waves after being sworn in for a third term in Caracas on Friday. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Havana Syndrome: US finds no foreign link, but 2 agencies say it’s possible

The findings represent a ‘shift in key judgments’ showing the need for more investigation, a US National Security Council spokesman says.

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Donald Trump

As a felon, Trump can vote but can’t own gun, has to turn over DNA

The US president-elect won’t have to go to jail for his hush money conviction, but his criminal record will affect some of his rights.

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Ukraine war

US imposes new Russia sanctions, hoping to reduce oil sales to China, India

Sweeping measures target every stage of Russian energy production and distribution chain but will they deter Moscow’s biggest customers?

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A Gazprom Neft oil refinery in Omsk, Russia. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump avoids prison at hush money sentencing

Despite being granted an unconditional discharge, president-elect Trump will still be the first US president to take office with a criminal conviction.

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US president-elect Donald Trump appears on a screen remotely on Friday for a sentencing hearing in front of New York State Judge Juan Merchan. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Will Trump’s return to power deepen divisions between Canada and China?

Whoever succeeds Justin Trudeau is likely to want to keep the White House on side, but that risks a further chill in relations with Beijing.

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Science

China releases powerful electronic warfare weapon design software – for free

While similar US industrial software can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, a Chinese program has been released at no cost.

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Donald Trump

Why Putin cares about Trump’s Greenland threats

The Kremlin said it will keep a close eye on developments after US president-elect Trump said he would acquire the world’s biggest island

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US-China relations

TikTok ban case: US Supreme Court puts focus on national security

Justices’ questions about popular platform suggest First Amendment free-speech rights could take back seat to ByteDance’s Chinese ownership.

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The US Supreme Court agreed to hear oral arguments in the case after a lower court upheld the law in December. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

The rise, fall and return of millionaire YouTube make-up star James Charles

His life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but the 25-year-old is back with a new vegan beauty brand, while making his entry into the music world with 2 singles

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Phil Laak, partner of scream queen and Real Housewives star Jennifer Tilly

Dublin-born, US-raised poker aficionado Phil “Unabomber” Laak holds a Guinness World Record for longest poker marathon – and he’s been with the Bullets Over Broadway actress for 20 years.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet NBC’s Today anchor Savannah Guthrie’s low-key husband, Michael Feldman

The couple, who met at Feldman’s 40th birthday party, tied the knot in 2014 and celebrate both Christian and Jewish holidays with their family – they’re also fans of NFL team the Philadelphia Eagles.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie’s husband Michael Feldman is a consultant with a rich political past. Photo: @feldmike/Instagram
TSMC

Apple and Nvidia chip supplier TSMC’s sales top estimates, boosting AI in 2025

The world’s largest contract chipmaker reported a 39 per cent rise in October-December revenue to US$26.3 billion.

Natural disasters

What ignited deadly LA fires? Investigators consider array of possibilities

Investigators rule out lightning, but explore various ignition sources, including utility lines and arson.

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TSMC

Exclusive | TSMC cuts ties with Singapore firm over Huawei processor: sources

The world’s largest chip foundry ended its relationship with a Singapore-based firm after a client review.

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A TSMC logo seen at its headquarters in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Photo: AFP
Nordic nations

Denmark says it has neglected Greenland defence for years

Donald Trump wants the US to take over Greenland, the vast semi-autonomous Arctic island controlled by Denmark.

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A plane carrying Donald Trump Jnr landing in Nuuk, Greenland on Tuesday. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix via AP
Science

China-born gene-editing star scientist Zhang Feng recognised with top US prize

CRISPR-Cas9 pioneer presented with National Medal of Technology and Innovation in White House awards ceremony.

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Biden honours Jimmy Carter at state funeral

In his eulogy, Biden praised the late US leader for rising above politics in his ‘mission to serve and shape the world’  

Natural disasters

Los Angeles wildfires kill at least 10, burn at least 10,000 structures

The National Guard has been called in, as the city reels from the worst fires in its history.

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Homes smoulder near the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong stock market

With US tariffs unlikely to reach 60% Hong Kong, China markets will rise: analysts

Analysts from Pictet and BNP Paribas expect US tariffs on Chinese goods to reach 20 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively.

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US president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a tariff of 60 per cent on Chinese exports. Photo: AP Photo
Donald Trump

As Los Angeles burns, Trump offers blame rather than sympathy

While thousands lose their homes, the US president is spewing falsehoods and claiming he could do a better job of managing the crisis.

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American cinema

Before Sunrise at 30: why Richard Linklater’s movie is so magical

Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star in this 1995 tale of strangers who meet on a train and spend a romantic evening in Vienna.

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