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US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go
Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.
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Japan
Japan, South Korea not for nuclear weapons: until one of them changes policy
19 Jun 2026 - 7:41AM
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US-China trade war
US trade official takes aim at Beijing, faults Washington on industry
19 Jun 2026 - 6:06AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it
US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.
19 Jun 2026 - 6:19AM
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US Vice-President J.D. Vance during a press briefing at the White House on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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No call with Taiwan, no new arms sales: how Trump is preparing to welcome Xi
There are no signs that the US president is about to phone Lai Ching-te and upset the fragile stability with Beijing, sources say.
19 Jun 2026 - 12:22AM
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US-China relations
China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board
Ambassador Xie Feng tells Washington gala many American business friends share his view on direction of US-China Board of Trade.
18 Jun 2026 - 4:39PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it
The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:28PM
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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US
In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.
18 Jun 2026 - 4:02AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best
US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.
18 Jun 2026 - 3:36PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan KMT leader visits US, but ‘concerns over her positions persist’: expert
KMT chairwoman said her US visit went ‘beyond expectations’, but concerns about her position on some issues may persist, an expert says.
17 Jun 2026 - 7:51AM
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US-China relations
Trump’s woes at home, China’s World Cup presence: 7 US-China relations reads
From US denaturalisation to military safety talks, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of June 2026.
16 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
US President Donald Trump is seen in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Photo: AP
US-China relations
US-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: Haass
Meetings between US and Chinese officials should be routine, rather than ‘news’, as both sides want to avoid confrontation, veteran US diplomat says.
12 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
India summons US diplomat again in rare display of anger over sailors’ killings
US military says the tanker ignored repeated warnings before being disabled for violating the Iran blockade.
12 Jun 2026 - 10:58PM
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US-China trade war
US Congress warned: AI race winner will rule world, and it must not be China
As Washington and Beijing battle for global supremacy in artificial intelligence, US must establish next technological edge, Congress told.
12 Jun 2026 - 6:56AM
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Taiwan
Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump
US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.
12 Jun 2026 - 12:21PM
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Alexander Tah-ray Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the United States, heads Taipei’s de facto embassy in Washington. Photo: Handout
China-Latin America relations
US targets Cuba oil giant as Beijing and Havana deepen party ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions on Union Cuba-Petroleo after Havana and Beijing hold positive bilateral talks.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:29AM
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US-China relations
FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials
Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.
16 Jun 2026 - 4:07AM
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US trade court to Trump administration: speed up tariff refunds
US judge urges faster refunds of billions of dollars in revenue from tariffs that were collected and later deemed illegal by Supreme Court.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:33AM
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US President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on so-called “reciprocal tariffs” during an event at the White House in April, 2025. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
Trump urged to press Xi on Chinese money laundering tied to Mexican cartels
Congressional hearing witnesses encourage US president to tackle alleged fentanyl supply chain crisis linked to Chinese money laundering.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:31AM
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US-China relations
Trump has an understanding with Xi. His own administration doesn’t like it
US president’s warmer tone towards Beijing has raised hopes in China, but US tariffs, export curbs and lawmakers tell a different story.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:10AM
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US-China relations
Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases
Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:57AM
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US adds Alibaba, BYD, other Chinese tech champions to military company blacklist
Trump administration has designated top China firms as ‘Chinese military companies’ operating in the United States.
11 Jun 2026 - 11:46PM
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E-commerce giant Alibaba has been added to a list of entities that the US says are linked to China’s military. Photo: AP
US-China relations
How Chinese drink chains are testing the limits of soft power
New tea and coffee brands from China are winning customers across America, but their broader influence remains unclear.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:18AM
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US-China relations
US citizen and journalist charged with acting as Chinese agent
According to court documents, Thomas Weir Pauken II worked at the ‘direction and control’ of Chinese officials for at least seven years.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:05PM
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US-China trade war
US farm chief says reliance on China threatens American ‘freedom’
Agriculture secretary’s warning comes as tariffs weigh on China trade and Hormuz disruptions drive up fuel and fertiliser costs.
5 Jun 2026 - 5:49AM
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