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Trump says not planning to fire Fed chief, after report prompts drop in stocks
The US president had spoken to Republican lawmakers about sacking Powell, but denied showing them a letter authorising his removal.
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Trump slams own supporters as ‘weaklings’ for falling for Epstein ‘hoax’
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US aims to ban Chinese technology in undersea telecoms cables
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Astronomers observe birth of a solar system for the first time
The unprecedented observation of planets beginning to form 1,300 light-years away offers vital clues about how Earth and other planets originated.
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This image shows a baby star where astronomers have observed evidence for the earliest stages of planet formation. Photo: AP
Middle East
Israel PM Netanyahu’s fate in the balance as another party quits government
A row over mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men has left the prime minister’s ruling coalition with a razor-thin majority.
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United States & Canada
‘Government misconduct’ could free Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein sex case: family
The family of Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell alleges her imprisonment breaches a broken US government deal.
5 hours ago
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Middle East
Sweida ceasefire agreed as Israel escalates Syria intervention to protect Druze
The renewed ceasefire comes as a previous truce failed and violence threatened the country’s post-war transition.
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A damaged vehicle outside the Syrian Ministry of Defence building, which houses the military’s General Staff Headquarters, following an Israeli airstrike in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
China Economy
G-2 style reset? How US-China trade talks may shift after AI chip curbs eased
Beijing’s rare earth curbs turned chips into leverage – paving the way for concessions that could reset ties, analysts say.
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Europe
Russia’s relentless strikes on Ukraine test Trump’s 50-day peace ultimatum
Russia launched 400 drones and a missile at Kharkiv and Kryvyi Rih, which is President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.
16 Jul 2025 - 8:20PM
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South Asia
Russian woman, daughters found living in cave in India
Visa issues loom for the family after their forest hideaway is discovered.
16 Jul 2025 - 9:03PM
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United States & Canada
Trump’s voter fraud claims fuel fresh push for access to election data: report
Trump has long raised doubts about the electoral system, and continues to falsely assert his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden was due to fraud.
16 Jul 2025 - 7:38PM
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A voter at polls during presidential election, using paper ballots. Photo: Shutterstock
Southeast Asia
‘Barbaric’ migrants from Vietnam, Laos, other nations deported by US to eSwatini
The five foreign nationals, convicted of violent crimes, were deported after their countries refused to repatriate them.
6 hours ago
China Economy
Free trade ‘essential’: China warns Western reshoring threatens supply chains
Beijing’s top US negotiator says global supply chains depend on cooperation, not trade restrictions or ideological agendas.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:08PM
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Middle East
20 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site during crush, Israel-backed group says
Israeli-backed GHF accused Hamas of fomenting panic that led to the violence in Khan Younis.
16 Jul 2025 - 7:05PM
Big Tech
ASML shares tumble amid trade tensions and growth uncertainty
The company’s shares fell as much as 7.1 per cent, after it highlighted the threat of US tariffs for new systems and parts.
16 Jul 2025 - 3:56PM
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The headquarters of ASML Holding in Veldhoven, Netherlands. Photo: EPA-EFE
Europe
Ukraine installs anti-drone nets over roads to protect frontline supply routes
Ukrainian engineers deploy kilometres of overhead nets, the latest adaptation in the evolving aerial conflict.
16 Jul 2025 - 3:36PM
Europe
Trump says Ukraine shouldn’t target Moscow, amid talk of US-supplied missiles
The US president has given Russia 50 days to strike a peace deal, saying that Nato members would supply Kyiv with new weapons.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:32PM
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Politics
The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
United States & Canada
Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
United States & Canada
Trump addresses growing firestorm over handling of Epstein case
US president says he supports releasing ‘credible’ details as his base questions administration’s efforts.
16 Jul 2025 - 2:39PM
Economy, Trade & Business
‘No extensions’: Trump locks in August 1 deadline for US tariffs
After days of speculation, US president says increased tariffs on numerous trading partners take effect on August 1 with no further delays.
9 Jul 2025 - 4:26PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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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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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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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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