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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the United States, covering politics, economy, the US-China trade war, the growing US-China rivalry, military, crime, healthcare, mass shootings and gun control.

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Washington, D.C.

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President Donald Trump

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President Donald Trump

Chinese economist Zhang Yuyan has spoken out forcefully about the potential harms of a full-blown trade war to all parties involved. Photo: Xinhua

US-China trade war

Chinese economist calls US trade war ‘negative-sum’ game at Boao Forum

Economists express worries over future of global trade amid the heightened tariffs and restrictive measures in Donald Trump’s second term.

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Judge pauses US bid to detain Columbia student Yunseo Chung for deportation

6 hours ago

J.D. Vance to visit Greenland as Trump ups pressure

2 hours ago

‘Scary, reckless’: US allies alarmed by leaked group chat about war plans

The incident is seen as a major security breach that casts doubt on intelligence-sharing and the security of joint operations with the US.

26 Mar 2025 - 5:31AMvideocam

Demonstrator Gary Rush holds a placard depicting US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth as US intelligence chiefs appeared before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

NFL (National Football League)

Who is NFL player Corey Bojorquez’s low-key wife, Diana Wong?

American football player Bojorquez has been on teams including the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and now the Cleveland Browns – the couple tied the knot in 2021 and have 2 children together.

26 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

‘Don’t panic!’ Mystery sky spiral caused by SpaceX rocket fuel, experts say

The Falcon 9 rocket was carrying classified cargo on a mission for the US agency that manages the country’s military’s spy satellites.

26 Mar 2025 - 2:04AMvideocam

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Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US seeks easing of sanctions

US says both sides agree to maritime, energy ceasefires; Kremlin says deal requires lifting of some sanctions.

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A satellite image shows smoke erupting from the Kavkazskaya depot following a Ukrainian drone attack, in Krasnodar Region, Russia. Photo: Planet Labs PBC via Reuters

South China Sea

US military seen as stretched but South China Sea activity rose: paper

SCSPI think tank says US may adopt primary approach of drones or autonomous weapons to address ‘quantity anxiety’ in the contested waters.

25 Mar 2025 - 9:26PMvideocam

Denmark PM vows to ‘resist’ US ‘pressure’ on Greenland

‘This is clearly not a visit that is about what Greenland needs or wants,’ Frederiksen said ahead of a US delegation’s trip to the territory.

25 Mar 2025 - 7:49PMvideocam

Hong Kong transport

Explainer | Power banks on flights: which airlines and regions have tightened rules?

Hong Kong is restricting the use of power banks on flights. Here’s how other jurisdictions and carriers are dealing with the devices following recent incidents.

25 Mar 2025 - 7:57PMvideocam

Starting on April 7, passengers using Hong Kong airlines will no longer be allowed to store power banks in overhead compartments. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Who is Brett Gardner’s wife, Jessica Clendenin, and what happened to their son?

The 41-year-old MLB outfielder and his wife Jessica are in shock after losing their 14-year-old son Miller Gardner while on holiday together in Costa Rica this weekend.

25 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM

Jessica Clendenin and her former New York Yankees outfielder husband, Brett Gardner. Photo: Getty Images

Icons and Influencers

Meet controversial Gen Z influencer and accused sex pest, Harry Sisson

The social media star has not responded to the allegations from at least 11 women, who claim Sisson persuaded them to send the explicit photographs over Snapchat.

25 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

US texts reveal disdain for ‘freeloading’ Europe amid Yemen strikes planning

Messages between Vance and Hegseth highlight how they believe European allies were ‘freeloading’ off US efforts to hit the Houthis.

25 Mar 2025 - 5:58PMvideocam

US start-up PsiQuantum raising US$750 million in quantum computing race

Start-ups and major tech firms are chasing quantum computing, with Google, Microsoft and Amazon having unveiled new quantum chips.

25 Mar 2025 - 11:15AM

PsiQuantum, a US start-up, is raising at least US$750 million in a funding round led by BlackRock. Photo: Shutterstock

China manufacturing

Exclusive | Chinese manufacturers are weighing up more than Trump tariffs, TCL boss says

Li Dongsheng says setting up an electronics factory in the US does not offer a competitive advantage right now.

25 Mar 2025 - 11:18AM

Visitors interact with TCL’s Ai Me companion robot at the China Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo in Shanghai on March 20. Photo: Xinhua

Student protester who has lived in the US since 7 fights deportation threat

Yunseo Chung is a legal permanent US resident, but is being sought for removal proceedings for her ‘pro-Hamas protest’, US says.

25 Mar 2025 - 10:46AM

23andMe’s bankruptcy puts 15 million users’ DNA data on auction block

23andMe has proposed an auction in May for the sale of its assets, which include the genetic data of more than 15 million customers.

25 Mar 2025 - 10:13AM

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US missiles give Australia ‘tenfold’ strike increase amid defence spending boost

Australia’s government described Himars as a ‘game changer’, as it teased a multibillion-dollar defence spending boost in Tuesday’s budget.

25 Mar 2025 - 10:33AM

A US High Mobility Artillery Rocket System is launched during joint military drills in Indonesia in 2023. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable: analysts

CK Hutchison has kept silent on the sale but defends the move via a column on news website using a property agent’s byline, says the agent.

25 Mar 2025 - 11:28AM

Banking & finance

China to attract more private equity from Middle East and US: Bain & Co

Asia-Pacific deal value rose 11 per cent to US$176 billion in 2024, according to Bain & Company.

25 Mar 2025 - 8:03AM

US and Russia hold talks about a potential Ukraine ceasefire

Talks in Saudi Arabia were expected to address a potential pause in Black Sea attacks to ensure safety of commercial shipping.

25 Mar 2025 - 11:56AM

Ukrainians fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops in Kherson region, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Who is comedian Joe Gatto’s wife, Bessy Gatto, amid the TikTok allegations?

The wife of Impractical Jokers’ star Joe Gatto seems to have deactivated her Instagram account after a TikTokker accused her husband of sexual assault – here’s what you need to know about Bessy Gatto.

25 Mar 2025 - 6:00AM

Bessy Gatto appears to have deleted her Instagram account after her husband Joe Gatto was accused of sexual assault. Photo: @joe_gatto/Instagram

Trump officials texted secret Yemen war plans to journalist

Editor-in-chief of The Atlantic received US plan for Yemen strikes after being added to a group chat on Signal app.

25 Mar 2025 - 9:52PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

What is the controversial Churchome, where Justin Bieber goes to worship?

The Biebers formerly belonged to Hillsong, hit by scandals concerning inappropriate behaviour and pastor infidelity; fellow church attendees included Chris Pratt and the Kardashians.

25 Mar 2025 - 5:00AM

Hyundai announces new US$21 billion investment in US manufacturing

Plan includes US$5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana which will create 1,300 jobs, said Hyundai executive chairman Euisun Chung on Monday.

25 Mar 2025 - 5:27AMvideocam

Hyundai executive chairman Euisun Chung speaks as US President Donald Trump, Governor of Louisiana Jeff Landry, far right, and US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, left, look on in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Meet wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson, who saluted Trump after winning his NCAA title

After delivering the ‘biggest upset in NCAA history’ by beating Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson, the USAF second lieutenant is eyeing greater glory.

25 Mar 2025 - 4:00AM

Wyatt Hendrickson just delivered the “biggest upset in NCAA history” after besting Gable Steveson at the NCAA Division 1 national championship. Photo: @wyatt_hendrickson/Instagram

Senators urge Trump to seek authority from Congress for TikTok sale extension

Trump in January extended sale deadline to April 5 by delaying law requiring China’s ByteDance to sell majority stake to US owner or face ban.

25 Mar 2025 - 12:37PMvideocam

China-Canada relations

Canada files WTO trade action against Chinese agriculture, fishery import duties

Tariffs place a 100 per cent surcharge on rapeseed oil, peas and oil cakes for animal feed. Aquatic products will face a 25 per cent levy.

25 Mar 2025 - 3:14AMvideocam

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