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Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce woes: 7 US-China relations reads
From China grappling with Trump to the world’s fastest computer: highlights from our overseas correspondents in the second half of June 2026.
1 Jul 2026 - 10:30PM
United States
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump birthright citizenship order
1 Jul 2026 - 3:36PM
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Author of US ‘torture memos’ to advise team probing alleged anti-Trump conspiracy
30 Jun 2026 - 11:23AM
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Trump targets likely next Washington mayor online, touts golf course project
US president calls Democratic nominee a ‘communist’ while pitching a grand redesign for East Potomac Golf Links.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:47AM
President Donald Trump looks at blueprints while touring the East Potomac Park golf course. Photo: AP
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US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks
The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.
20 Jun 2026 - 9:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles
Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:04PM
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Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of directing Justice Department to investigate him
‘He’s coming after me because I am considering running for president,’ the California governor said of Trump on Monday.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:09AM
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California Governor Gavin Newsom. Photo: The Sacramento Bee / TNS
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US Senator Mitch McConnell in hospital for second time this year, spokesman says
David Popp, representing the 84-year-old former Republican Senate majority leader, did not elaborate on McConnell’s condition.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:40AM
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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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 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
Donald Trump
Trump moves to revive US$475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN
Amid multiple fights against major outlets, new filing signals the US president will double down on his claims about the 2020 election.
9 Jun 2026 - 2:05PM
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‘Fake dirty press’: Trump storms out of tense interview as reporter pushes back
US president slams ‘crooked network’ and walks off after a heated exchange over election fraud.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:16AM
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United States
Trump ally with no known experience made new US acting intelligence chief
Bill Pulte, the chief of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, replaces Tulsi Gabbard to oversee 18 intelligence agencies.
3 Jun 2026 - 1:51PM
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United States
Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms
Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:53AM
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Photo: Reuters
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Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt
Senate Republicans opposed the fund, citing concerns over taxpayer-funded payouts to January 6 participants.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
United States
Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now
Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:24AM
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Trump’s Justice Department seeks dismissal of White House ballroom lawsuit
Government lawyers declare building freeze ‘tremendously harmful’ after the latest White House security scare.
26 May 2026 - 11:08AM
Ballroom-obsessed Donald Trump at the White House construction site. Photo: AP
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US Justice Department purges website of January 6 criminal cases news releases
The digital scrub is the latest step by the Trump administration to rewrite the history of the 2021 Capitol attack.
25 May 2026 - 10:23AM
United States
Who has the better chance of inheriting Trump’s Maga movement: Vance or Rubio?
Analysts say the American vice-president and secretary of state are trying to prove loyalty without becoming political liabilities.
23 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summits
Trump’s China trip spurs bipartisan shift in Washington on Beijing
Lawmakers from both parties move debate from trade and engagement towards security, Taiwan and strategic rivalry with Beijing.
19 May 2026 - 4:32AM
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Trump-backed mass prayer rally draws thousands to Washington
Worshippers flock to the National Mall for an America-themed jubilee featuring Trump reading from the Bible in a video.
18 May 2026 - 5:36PM
People watch a recorded video message from President Donald Trump. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summits
Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit
Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.
9 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China.
6 May 2026 - 6:45AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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