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Suspected bomber dead after trying to enter Brazil Supreme Court ahead of G20
Early indications are that it was a suicide, and no one else was hurt, vice-governor says.
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Trump names architects of his promised mass deportation policy
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Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec
13 Nov 2024 - 4:47AM
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Diplomacy
As Apec opens, the largest figure in attendance is not even there: Donald Trump
The US president-elect and his preference to shed, not support, multilateral institutions cast a looming shadow over Lima this week.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM
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The entrance of the Lima Convention Center, part of the government complex where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit is taking place this week. Peru: AFP
Americas
Haiti swears in new prime minister as airliner hit by gunfire
All flights in and out of Port-au-Prince airport halted after Spirit Airlines jet struck by gunfire, injuring flight attendant.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:45PM
Americas
Haiti replaces PM, marking more turmoil in democratic transition process
Alix Didier Fils-Aime replaces Garry Conille, who had been the acting prime minister since June.
11 Nov 2024 - 11:48AM
Americas
Gunmen open fire in bar in central Mexico, killing 10 and injuring 13
At least one person was arrested following the deadly attack in a bar in downtown Santiago de Queretaro.
11 Nov 2024 - 10:01AM
Americas
After hurricanes, 2 earthquakes jolt crisis-hit Cuba
Back-to-back earthquakes follow two hurricanes and two major blackouts in the last three weeks.
11 Nov 2024 - 3:05PM
Cuban children play on a road after Hurricane Rafael last week. Photo: AP
China
Planned link to Brazil raises geopolitical stakes for China-funded port in Peru
Brazil’s economic ties to China are much greater than Peru’s, and the ramifications of a connection to the port are deemed ‘a big deal’.
12 Nov 2024 - 3:08AM
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China
Port of entry: Peru’s Chinese-built megaproject is poised to reshape Pacific trade
The Chancay port will be one of South America’s largest belt and road successes, though it has raised local concerns about the costs of growth.
12 Nov 2024 - 3:08AM
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Amazon’s giant fish catch threatened by severe drought
Two years of drought has fishermen and indigenous communities requesting government aid, in what is being called a matter of climate justice.
9 Nov 2024 - 8:21PM
Americas
3 charged in Argentina over death of One Direction singer Liam Payne
The three were charged with supplying Payne with drugs while one was also charged with abandoning a person in a vulnerable state.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:45AM
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A fan pays tribute to One Direction member Liam Payne in front of the hotel where he died in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 17. Three people were charged in connection with his death on Thursday. Photo: AFP / Getty Images / TNS
Americas
Argentina’s President Milei to meet Trump and Musk next week in the US
Since his election late last year, Milei has sought close ties with the US and, since Tuesday’s US election, has stressed support for Trump.
8 Nov 2024 - 5:20AM
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Americas
Argentine beef exports hit highest level in more than 5 decades
Data showed that January-to-September beef exports totalled nearly 700,000 metric tons, with nearly 70 per cent bought by Chinese buyers.
8 Nov 2024 - 11:04AM
US Elections
Mexican leader ‘convinced’ US ties will stay positive after Trump’s election win
But Chinese investments in country such as electric-vehicle factories plus looming changes to a key free-trade deal could complicate matters.
7 Nov 2024 - 8:49AM
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US Elections
US presidential election 2024: Electoral College results live
Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the US presidency.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:47PM
Illustration: SCMP
Americas
Morales supporters storm Bolivia military barracks, take hostages
The situation marks a dramatic escalation between backers of the ex-president – who is facing rape charges – and the government.
2 Nov 2024 - 1:39PM
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Americas
Brazil police raid group suspected of smuggling Asian migrants to US
Police say the suspects charged migrants US$10,000 each, and managed a network of people who facilitated journeys.
1 Nov 2024 - 11:49AM
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Diplomacy
Mexico weighs whether to impose tariffs on Chinese e-commerce imports
Plan reportedly targets platforms including Temu, Shein, AliExpress and Alibaba to help cut budget deficit and shield domestic industries.
30 Oct 2024 - 5:29AM
China
Mexico warns US ban on Chinese car tech could hurt its automotive industry
US proposal would effectively ban the import of Chinese-brand vehicles – even if they were assembled in Mexico.
29 Oct 2024 - 5:41AM
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US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington on Monday. The Mexican government has raised concerns about the Biden administration’s proposal to prohibit key Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles on American roads over national security concerns. Photo: Reuters
Americas
Bolivia accuses ex-president Morales of ‘staged’ assassination attempt
Bolivia’s government claimed the former leader’s convoy had fired on special anti-narcotics police who were carrying out a patrol.
29 Oct 2024 - 9:20AM
Americas
Bolivia’s Morales accuses government after his vehicle was hit by gunfire
Ex-president accuses current president of assassination attempt after vehicle was shot 14 times, hurting driver.
28 Oct 2024 - 1:14PM
Diplomacy
‘Disrespectful’: China slams US trade official for Brazil belt and road remarks
After US Trade Representative Katherine Tai suggests Brasilia ‘weigh the risks’, Chinese embassy calls her remarks ‘disrespectful’.
26 Oct 2024 - 8:06AM
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Open Questions series
Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic
29 Aug 2024 - 10:09AM
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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why
6 Aug 2024 - 9:19AM
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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate
5 Aug 2024 - 8:16PM
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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete
12 Jul 2024 - 1:46PM
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South China Sea flare-up risk ‘much higher’: Taiwan’s former unofficial US envoy
21 May 2024 - 11:54AM
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