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Joe Biden
Democratic politician Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States of America on January 20, 2021, beating out then-president Donald Trump. He attempted to fend off a Trump challenge in the 2024 election, but stepped down after a disastrous debate performance that left many questioning his mental acuity. He was succeeded in the fight by his VP, Kamala Harris, who lost to Trump. Biden had previously served as the 47th vice-president of the United States under Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, and was a United States Senator for Delaware from 1973 to 2009.
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A firing squad chair (left) and an electric chair are seen in Columbia, South Carolina. The death penalty is normally carried out at the state level, but the federal government can also seek execution for certain crimes. Photo: South Carolina Department of Corrections via AP
United States

Trump Justice Department adds firing squads for federal executions

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US reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less-dangerous drug

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US lawmakers slam China’s ‘parasitic’ theft of military and tech secrets

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Donald Trump

Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Focus

The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America

Many believed the transatlantic alliance could weather another term of Trump, but a year and a half on those hopes have largely faded.

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US-China relations

China warns travellers to avoid Seattle airport after academics denied entry to US

About 20 Chinese scholars going to conference harassed and interrogated at border, Beijing says.

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United States

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation ran illegal monopoly, US jury finds

The anticompetitive conduct hurt music fans and the industry, the panel said in a verdict that may have big repercussions on the music world.

The Ticketmaster logo before an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida, in September 2024. Photo: AP
Singapore

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Negative public sentiment does not immediately translate to worsening bilateral ties as the US remains an important partner, experts say.

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US-China relations

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed ‌by his family.

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Asean

Most in Asean prefer China over US in survey, Trump cited as biggest concern

Support for China was stronger in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore, according to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey.

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US President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping before a bilateral meeting at the Gimhae International Airport terminal in South Korea in October. Photo: Daniel Torok/White House/dpa
United States

US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon

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Steve Bannon at New York Criminal Court in February 2025. Photo: Pool via Reuters
US-China relations

Trump’s China policy lacks strategy and coherence: former Biden officials

At Carnegie event, ex-officials say Trump’s approach echoes first term, with swings from tariffs to accommodation and little clear strategy.

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United States

Supreme Court justices lean towards Trump in asylum-processing case

The White House is defending US authority to turn away asylum seekers when officials judge the border to be too overburdened.

Japan

Trump’s ‘wind-up doll’? Japan’s PM faces backlash over White House fawning

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A photograph published by the White House shows Takaichi arriving at an official dinner with her fists raised, handbag over one arm, apparently shouting with delight. Photo: White House
US-China relations

Trump-Xi summit will be very amicable, predicts former Biden official

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, in October, 2025. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
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US federal debt becoming ‘alarmingly unsustainable’ as Iran war fuels spending

Washington’s rapid accumulation of sovereign debt sparks outcry, with some analysts questioning if Trump has the political will to cut the deficit.

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Donald Trump

Bill, George, Barack or Joe: which ex-president gave Trump backing for Iran war?

Trump said his presidential pal told him, ‘I wish I did it.’ But all four living ex-presidents said they had not been in touch.

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United States

Trump administration can resume ‘third-country’ deportations, appeal court rules

Attorney General Pam Bondi called the ruling, that deports undocumented migrants to countries that are not their own, a ‘key win’.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Photo: EPA
Donald Trump

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US-China relations

Trump sued in bid to undo approval of TikTok’s US sale

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US-China relations

Xi-Trump talk plans rattled by chaotic US team: ‘the worst I’ve ever seen’

Analysts warn thin US coordination and rushed timelines risk weak deliverables and surprises ahead of high-stakes Beijing meeting.

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Donald Trump's legal troubles

US judge permanently blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case

Trump-appointed judge said releasing Jack Smith’s report now would be a ‘manifest injustice’ to the president.

Stacks of boxes in a bathroom at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. File photo: US Justice Department
US-China relations

Former Biden official says US must work with allies to counter China

Kurt Campbell warns Trump’s strategy risks weakening Washington leverage as policy machinery erodes and Beijing sharpens its approach.

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United States

‘Baby blue’ out, gold in: how Air Force One will look after Trump’s order

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Donald Trump

Trump vs BBC: US$10 billion defamation suit headed for 2027 trial

Florida judge sets a February trial date over claims the broadcaster ‘deceptively’ edited the US president’s January 6 speech.

Donald Trump has sued over a misleading edit in a documentary. Photo: AFP
United States

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifying in Washington. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China, Trump targeted in House hearing on foreign influence in US non-profits

Claims made at Congressional hearing that network of foreign donors paid American advocacy groups billions to try to influence US policy.

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South China Sea

Why High Seas Treaty could change ‘rules of the game’ in South China Sea row

Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s jurisdiction.

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