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US President Donald Trump speaks during the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Photo:AP

Diplomacy

Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’, China calls for de-escalation

‘I don’t want to deal with them any more,’ US president says on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Turkey.

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US strikes Iran, revokes oil waiver after attacks on ships in Hormuz

8 Jul 2026 - 4:26PMvideocam

Trump still ‘disappointed’ with Nato, says US should control Greenland at summit

8 Jul 2026 - 4:01AMvideocam

United States & Canada

Utah moves to close school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen

State orders Provo Canyon School to close by August 6 after a history of safety failures; Hilton calls the decision a long-awaited victory for survivors.

8 Jul 2026 - 11:27AM

Paris Hilton protests outside Provo Canyon School, where she says she suffered abuse as a teenager, in Springville, Utah. Photo: AP

US

Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China

New measures focus on critical minerals, drone capabilities and missile shields as members boost the alliance’s industrial base.

8 Jul 2026 - 2:07AMvideocam

United States & Canada

Sex assault claim throws key US Senate race into question

Democratic Party leaders urge Graham Platner to end his Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations.

7 Jul 2026 - 1:38PM

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China Economy

Why China and the US are too entangled for a clean financial break

Though relations have turned frosty, analysts said US-China economic ties are too extensive to unwind completely – with dependencies on both sides.

7 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China

Canada picks German firm for new sub fleet deal, likely strengthening Nato ties

German firm TKMS beats Hanwha Ocean of South Korea to Canadian submarine agreement in a move expected to strengthen ties with Nato.

7 Jul 2026 - 9:06PM

US

Trump hints at public ‘contribution’ from US AI firms, sparking speculation

US president offers few details on possible AI industry payments or benefits to Americans as administration weighs new policy options.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:32AM

United States & Canada

Trump White House getting new helipad for more powerful Marine One helicopter

The granite helipad project marks Donald Trump’s latest move to reshape the executive mansion.

7 Jul 2026 - 11:57AM

US President Donald Trump steps onto the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in May. Photo: EPA

Diplomacy

Nato can’t be ‘naive’ about China as it ramps up military might, Rutte claims

Nato’s secretary general contacts Japan’s defence minister after Chinese nuclear submarine fires test missile into Pacific.

7 Jul 2026 - 9:44AMvideocam

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte attends a pre-summit press conference on Monday ahead of this week’s Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey. Photo: dpa

Diplomacy

US at 250: has Europe learned to survive Trump’s America?

The transatlantic alliance has become unpredictable and even hostile, and many are wondering how much road it has left to run.

7 Jul 2026 - 12:35AMvideocam

United States & Canada

White supremacist group’s July 4 march counts as free speech, US interior secretary says

Doug Burgum asserts masked Patriot Front members did nothing illegal in what he called a ‘messy’ democracy.

6 Jul 2026 - 10:53AM

United States & Canada

Prosecutors to lay out case against Charlie Kirk’s accused killer

Five-day preliminary hearing begins for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of aggravated murder in the September 10 shooting.

6 Jul 2026 - 10:39AM

Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Photo: Reuters

US

As the US turns 250, young Asian-Americans weigh identity and China

Many feel more at ease with their heritage but see the future of US-China ties, not anniversary festivities, as more relevant to their lives.

4 Jul 2026 - 11:05PMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

China

Chinese tech cuts desalination cost; light plane crash dilemma: 7 highlights

From UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots to Filipinos choosing to holiday abroad, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

3 Jul 2026 - 12:36PM

Diplomacy

Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one

US president’s impatience and distrust of multilateral groupings has Nato’s 31 other members walking on eggshells before next week’s key meeting.

6 Jul 2026 - 11:02PMvideocam

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US Elections

For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

Outgoing US president, who will give way to Donald Trump in two months, has little to no clout at upcoming global summits.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:29AMvideocam

US President Joe Biden will leave office on January 20. Photo: AP

Politics

Exclusive | In China, fear of regime change has shaped US policy. Here’s why

For Beijing, regime security is everything and concerns about ‘hostile Western forces’ will continue, no matter who ends up in the White House.

6 Nov 2024 - 6:42AMvideocam

World

Rise of Asian-American voters in US elections — a visual explainer

Asian-Americans have emerged as a significant voter demographic in the United States. Recent polling sheds light on which candidate they may prefer in 2024.

3 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM

China

‘Feeling attacked’ by Texas law threat, Chinese-Americans turn to activism

Legislation to bar Chinese citizens from buying property in the state ultimately failed, but many became politically engaged because of it.

18 Oct 2024 - 5:36AM

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

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