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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Haim Zach / GPO / dpa

United States & Canada

Netanyahu says recognition of Palestinian state a ‘huge reward to terrorism’

Israeli PM said the move by the UK, Canada and Australia ‘will not happen’ and he will formally respond after a meeting with Trump next week.

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7 killed in Aleppo bombardment, Syria blames Kurdish-led forces

Delays continue at European airports following cyberattack

Russia & Central Asia

Trump demands Bagram airbase, ‘not possible’ Taliban says

Trump threatened punishment against Afghanistan if the base was not returned, four years after it was abandoned by US troops in a deal he brokered.

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US President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters at the White House in Washington on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
US President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters at the White House in Washington on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

Europe

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the decision taken by the 3 nations was a reward for ‘murderers’, in reference to Hamas.

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United States & Canada

‘It’s tragic’: H-1B workers rushing back to US liken panic to Covid-era madness

‘Everything is changing in an instant,’ says an engineer holidaying in Japan, who rushed to reschedule his return flight.

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United States & Canada

US$100,000 H-1B fee is one-time payment, White House says as US firms scramble

Companies were warning staff not to leave the country after US Commerce chief Lutnick initially said the fee was an annual one.

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US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on the gold card visa in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: Reuters
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on the gold card visa in the Oval Office on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Russia & Central Asia

Trump says ‘bad things’ will happen if Afghanistan does not return Bagram base

The US president has often lamented the loss of access to the facility, noting its proximity to China.

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United States & Canada

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce ‘don’t want to have big, over-the-top wedding’

A report said the pair will wed ‘early next year’, with the guest list limited to close friends and family.

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Middle East

Hamas threatens remaining hostages amid Israel’s Gaza City attack

The militants published ‘farewell photos’ of the captives with a reference to Ron Arad, an Israeli pilot who has been missing for decades.

Relatives of Israeli hostages take part in an anti-government protest in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Americas

Trump says Venezuela to pay ‘incalculable’ price if doesn’t take back migrants

Caracas has accused Washington of waging an ‘undeclared war’ in the region, amid deadly US strikes on alleged ‘drug boats’.

The US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Gravely is docked in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on September 11. Photo: AFP
The US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Gravely is docked in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on September 11. Photo: AFP

Europe

30 arrested as violent Dutch anti-immigration protesters clash with police

Officers deployed tear gas and a water cannon after demonstrators hurled rocks and bottles, and a police car was set on fire.

Europe

Cyberattack disrupts European airports including Heathrow, Berlin

The attack rendered automated systems inoperable, allowing only manual check-in and boarding procedures.

United States & Canada

Diminished UN flooded by non-profit, philanthropists sidelined by funding cuts

The UN’s largest funder, the United States, has frozen funding or sought to claw it back, prompting major lay-offs and programme reductions.

This photo taken on September 11 shows an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York. Photo: Xinhua

Europe

Germany slams Israel boycott, Eurovision ‘brings nations together’

Spain and others will boycott the world’s largest live televised music event in May if Israel participates over the ongoing assault on Gaza.

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This photograph shows the logo of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 displayed on a screen at the end of the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14. Photo: AFP
This photograph shows the logo of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 displayed on a screen at the end of the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel, Switzerland, on May 14. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Trump adds US$100,000 fee for H-1Bs, unveils gold and platinum visas

The H-1B move will hit the US tech industry especially hard, as it relies on the programme to bring in skilled workers from India and China.

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Americas

Venezuela blasts ‘undeclared war’ as Trump says military hit another narco boat

Caracas also demanded a UN investigation of American strikes on alleged drug boats that killed over a dozen people.

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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.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

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.

United States & Canada

Trump gets royal welcome in UK amid pomp and Epstein protests

King Charles is hosting the US president and first lady at Windsor Castle, as they make a historic second visit.

Australasia

‘Quiet’: Trump angry at Australian reporter for asking about his wealth

During the exchange on the White House lawn, Trump also said he would meet Australian Prime Minister Albanese in New York.

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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