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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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14 Jun 1946
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45th President of the United States of America
Britain’s King Charles and US President Donald Trump before the state dinner. Photo: Reuters
United States

‘You’d be speaking French’: UK king flips script on Trump at state dinner

In a sharp reply to Trump’s ‘speaking German’ jibes, King Charles uses colonial history to defend the UK’s role in the special relationship.

US, Israel war on Iran

Why UAE’s exit from Opec is good news for oil-thirsty Asia

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China GDP

US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: Mahbubani

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘Wartime’ in Iran and Trump’s extended blockade: here’s what happened overnight

As the US president hit out at Germany’s chancellor, Iran said it did not consider the war to be over, while the UAE pulled out of Opec.

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Smoke rises from the site of a US-Israeli strike on Tehran on April 7. An Iranian army spokesman on Tuesday said Iran still regarded it as a wartime situation. Photo: AFP
United States

Trump to put his picture in US passports, shattering another norm

State Department unveils limited-edition travel documents with sitting president’s image and gold signature – a first in American history.

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Ukraine war

Trump’s Ukraine envoy stepping down amid stalled peace talks with Russia

The State Department denied a report that Julie Davis’ departure was out of frustration and differences with the US president.

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US-China trade war

Trump urged by Democrats to keep US ban on Chinese cars as Xi meeting looms

US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President ⁠Xi Jinping next month.

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Large numbers of cars are lined up ready for export at a port in eastern China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
China exports

How China’s reported sulphuric acid export ban could have global buyers reeling

Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Opinion | US-Iran ceasefire can’t paper over fires in the Strait of Hormuz

The US blockade is war by another name and must end. Two other things must change for the Iran ceasefire to become genuine diplomacy.

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United States

US and Nato in frustrating ‘marriage crisis’, Belgian defence minister says

Theo Francken believed the strained transatlantic relationship should remain ‘united’, although sometimes Nato ‘can be a paper tiger’.

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Nato headquarters in Brussels. Photo: AP
Jimmy Kimmel

Trump’s FCC orders review of ABC licences after Kimmel’s ‘expectant widow’ joke

The comedian had made the comment about US first lady Melania just days before Saturday’s shooting incident.

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Jimmy Kimmel poses in the press room during the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, in January. Photo: TNS
James Comey

Ex-FBI director Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

The charges relate to a post on James Comey’s Instagram account from May 2025 showing sea shells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’.

King Charles III

King Charles hails US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions

The long-time allies are facing deep divisions over the war in the situation in the Middle East.

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US, Israel war on Iran

UAE to leave Opec after 6 decades, oil cartel unity questioned

Abu Dhabi, long at odds over quotas, says exit will free output as experts point to Saudi rift and push to boost production.

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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will be leaving the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Opec+ from May 1. Photo: EPA
United States

US green power growth to hit another record in 2026, despite Trump: report

Clean energy is still a fast cheap source of new capacity, but the government has tried to halt or slow the building of solar and wind farms.

US President Donald Trump’s government has pushed back against clean energy, but the sector is still growing. File photo: via TNS
Artificial intelligence

China blocks Meta’s Manus deal, raises Mythos concerns

The US and China may have to cooperate on managing the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence even as the technology starts to dominate competition between them.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong exports surge 35.8% in March, sharpest rise in over 5 years

Exports rise nearly 36 per cent year on year, driven by demand for AI electronics and outpacing February’s growth despite trade disruptions.

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US military

Pentagon mulls plan to outsource warship design, building to South Korea, Japan

If the proposal goes ahead it will be the first time the US has bought a major surface combatant from a foreign partner since WWII.

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A feasibility study would look into having Japanese and South Korean shipbuilders supplement the US Navy’s overstretched production lines. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Trump’s Golden Dome targets China’s ‘hypersonic weapons, cruise missiles’

US president’s US$185 billion missile defence shield to counter Chinese, Russian missile arsenals, a senior Pentagon official told Congress.

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

‘Diplomatic malpractice’: experts warn of thin agenda ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Former diplomat warns ‘malpractice-like’ lack of preparation for meeting could hollow out potential for productive talks.

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United Nations

Landmark UN nuclear summit opens as world’s warhead count grows

UN chief urges world to ‘breathe life’ into a landmark non-proliferation treaty as nations gather in New York.

An unarmed US Minuteman III missile inside a silo. The US and Russia hold nearly 90 per cent of nuclear weapons globally. Photo: 90th Missile Wing
United States

Washington dinner suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence as he makes his first court appearance since Saturday’s shooting.

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Cole Tomas Allen appearing in federal court in Washington on Monday. Image: Dana Verkouteren via AP
King Charles III

UK king begins historic US state visit shadowed by transatlantic tensions

The monarch’s four-day visit comes as relations remain strained between Donald Trump and the UK government.

Middle East

Lebanese minister backs Hezbollah disarmament, but warns it will take time

Haneen Sayed in Washington says the process must be gradual as a ceasefire continues to be marred by deadly violations.

Jimmy Kimmel

Trump demands firing of Kimmel over ‘expectant widow’ joke

Late-night TV host made a morbid joke about first lady Melania Trump days before the Washington gala shooting.

President Donald Trump has called on ABC to immediately fire late night host Jimmy Kimmel. Photo: AFP
Religion

Pope meets first female Archbishop of Canterbury in symbolic Vatican encounter

Sarah Mullally, the first woman to serve as spiritual leader of the Church of England, and the pope exchanged gifts and prayed together.

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Pope Leo meets Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally at The Vatican on Monday. Photo: Simone Risoluti / Vatican media / AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump and Iran trade red lines as Putin enters the diplomatic crossfire

Message via Pakistan outlines terms on nuclear work and Strait of Hormuz, as Moscow signals support and Washington considers next move.

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Nato

Nato considers end to annual summits to shield alliance from Trump

Nato summits have seen scenes of tension with the US president, and some members want fewer of them, possibly none in 2028.

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