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US troops alight from a Chinook helicopter at the Philippines’ northernmost island of Itbayat during a joint military exercise in May last year. Photo: AP

Politics

Survival tactics: how the US military is adapting to China’s growing might

In the Philippines, Australia and across the Pacific, US defence strategy is pivoting from supremacy to a ‘scatter and survive’ approach.

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US Congress notified of planned US$8 billion weapons sale to Israel

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Carter’s casket arrives in Atlanta as ex-US president’s state funeral begins

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Russia & Central Asia

Zelensky reports heavy Russian, North Korean troop losses in Russia’s Kursk

‘The Russian army lost up to a battalion of North Korean infantry soldiers and Russian paratroops. This is significant,’ Zelensky said.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: dpa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: dpa

Banking & Finance

More records found linking Credit Suisse bank to Nazi accounts: US panel

Tens of thousands of documents are new proof of existence of account holders linked to the Nazis, Senate Budget Committee said on Saturday.

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United States & Canada

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Denzel Washington receive US civilian honour

Biden bestowed Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 famous names in politics, sport, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ advocacy and science.

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Europe

Prince William ‘saddened’ at death of ex-nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer was stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, nanny to William and Harry. Pettifer is final victim to be identified in New Year attack.

Edward Pettifer, stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke, died in the New Year truck attack in New Orleans. Photo: Metropolitan Police / Handout via Reuters
Edward Pettifer, stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry’s nanny Tiggy Legge-Bourke, died in the New Year truck attack in New Orleans. Photo: Metropolitan Police / Handout via Reuters

United States & Canada

Jill Biden’s US$20,000 diamond is priciest gift from a foreign leader in 2023

The 7.5 carat diamond was from India’s President Modi. Among Joe Biden’s gifts was a US$3,495 statue from Mongolia’s prime minister.

Europe

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to quit as coalition talks collapse

Collapse underlines difficulty of forming governments in European countries where far-right on rise but parties refuse to partner with them.

Europe

French police seize two tons of cocaine worth around US$134 million in Le Havre

Truck driver, dock worker were arrested and face up to 30 years in jail. Port of Le Havre is major gateway for cocaine smuggling in France.

French police have seized two tons of cocaine at the port of Le Havre. Photo: dpa

United States & Canada

Tesla’s Cybertruck data sparks privacy concerns after Las Vegas explosion

Privacy experts say the deep dive by Elon Musk’s company raises a difficult question as vehicles become more like computers on wheels.

A Tesla dealership in Alhambra, California. Photo: AFP
A Tesla dealership in Alhambra, California. Photo: AFP

Russia & Central Asia

Crimean officials declare emergency as oil spill reaches Sevastopol

Russian-appointed officials in Crimea announced an emergency on Saturday, as oil was detected on the shores of the peninsula’s largest city.

Middle East

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as new ceasefire talks begin

At least 17 of those who died were killed in air strikes on 2 houses in Gaza City, bringing the day’s death toll across Gaza to 70.

United States & Canada

Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy

On Friday the president-elect demanded the country ‘open up’ the ageing North Sea oil and gas basin and get rid of wind farms.

US president-elect Donald Trump. Photo: TNS

Entertainment

‘I don’t have time for my dream’: Hollywood film crews fight to survive

Hollywood film crews face uncertainty as production moves to other US states or abroad, AI replaces workers and diversity takes a back seat.

Film crews in Hollywood are dealing with a dwindling job market as productions move overseas and AI chips away at their duties. The actors’ and writers’ strikes didn’t help. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Film crews in Hollywood are dealing with a dwindling job market as productions move overseas and AI chips away at their duties. The actors’ and writers’ strikes didn’t help. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

United States & Canada

US truck carnage planned weeks ago, bomb materials found at attacker’s home

Shamsud-Din Jabbar also tried to burn his rented house down by setting a fire in a hallway and placing accelerants to help spread it.

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United States & Canada

Trump hush money case sentencing set for January 10, judge signals no jail time

The US president-elect denounced Judge Merchan’s decision as an ‘illegitimate political attack’.

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Diplomacy

Explainer | Who are Trump’s picks for top White House jobs and where do they stand on China?

US president-elect Donald Trump starts filling his cabinet, and many chosen for key roles are known for tough stands on Beijing.

Donald Trump has expressed regret over many senior officials who served during his last term as US president. Photo: AP
Donald Trump has expressed regret over many senior officials who served during his last term as US president. Photo: AP

China

Trump’s TikTok request poses challenge to US Supreme Court, legal analysts say

In asking court to halt a law until after he takes office, some contend the US president-elect seeks action that oversteps its authority.

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Diplomacy

Why Trump 2.0 could push China-US relations into ‘high-risk’ territory

Foreign policy expert says that structural contradiction between US and China may undermine the current stability in relations.

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Diplomacy

Trump’s first 100 days: can Beijing stop downwards spiral in US-China ties?

Early contact with new administration seen as an important ‘window of opportunity’ for Beijing to help set the course of future relations.

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Open Questions series

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

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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