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The latest breaking news and stories on the United States (US), a country in North America known as a federal republic, and the world’s largest economy. Also covering US-China relations, plus commentary and updates on US economy, politics, society, healthcare, military and crime.
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President Donald Trump
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President Donald Trump
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Sandro Castro Arteaga. Photo: Instagram/sandro_castrox
Cuba

Fidel Castro’s grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader

Sandro Castro said most ‘Cubans want to be capitalist, not communist’ amid worsening power outages and an economic crisis.

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Pakistan

What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war

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Japan

Businesses, smokers burnt by Japan’s record US$8 billion defence budget

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China join Asia stock rally amid Iran war optimism

Hang Seng Index heads for its biggest gain in a week after Trump says Iran could strike a deal, boosting hopes the war is close to ending.

Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Opera House of the Kennedy Center for the opening night performance of a musical on March 31 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Iran doesn’t have to make a deal’: Trump says US could end war in 2 to 3 weeks

The declaration was the US president’s clearest so far that he intends to soon end a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets.

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US-China relations

‘Lack of moral character’: pair who stole secrets for China lose US citizenship

Case reflects the Trump administration’s stated goal of ‘maximally pursuing’ denaturalisation wherever legally possible.

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TikTok

New York Mayor Mamdani puts city’s government back on TikTok

The city’s top official, himself a social media star, has reversed a ban on the app that was sparked by concerns over its Chinese links.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference in New York in January. Photo: TNS
War and conflict

Opinion | How selective outrage over Iran war exposes the limits of realpolitik

From Iran to Afghanistan, the cold logic of ruthless pragmatism ensures human life and welfare are always the biggest casualties.

2026 Trump-Xi summit

Trump-Xi summit: US trade chief casts doubt on pre-meeting Beijing visit

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says key Trump officials unlikely to meet Chinese counterparts, in a break from usual practice for talks.

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Donald Trump

Trump fumes as judge halts his White House ballroom project

The US$400 million ballroom is part of the US president’s broader push to reshape Washington’s core.

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US President Donald Trump holds up renderings of the planned White House ballroom while travelling on Air Force One on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says it has ‘will’ to end war, as Trump zigzags on escalation

President Masoud Pezeshkian stresses, however, that Tehran wants guarantees that the conflict with the US and Israel will not flare up again.

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A man inspect the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed near the West Bank village of Marda on Tuesday. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says will target Apple, Google and Meta if more of its leaders are killed

A list of 18 US tech firms released by the Revolutionary Guards also included Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla, Oracle and Palantir.

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Donald Trump

US top court rules against ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ youth

The justices agreed the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard.

US, Israel war on Iran

China, Pakistan launch five-point plan to ease Iran crisis, push ceasefire

Beijing backs Islamabad’s mediation push as both call for truce, Hormuz reopening and talks to restore regional stability.

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Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (left) meets his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on January 4. Dar is visiting China again this week – his second trip to the country in three months. Photo: Xinhua
Iran

King Charles to visit US in late April amid Iran war concerns

The decision comes despite calls for the trip to be cancelled or delayed in light of the Iran war.

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US President Donald Trump (right) and Britain’s King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour during Trump’s state visit at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Opinion | How US war in Iran is pushing Philippines closer to China

Frustration at Washington among Philippine leaders and the public reflects a rapidly shifting balance of power in Asia.

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Middle East

Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and ‘just take it’

Amid high prices of fuel during the Iran war, the US leader urged nations to buy American oil or ‘just take it’ from the Strait of Hormuz.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong exporter confidence falls at steepest rate in 2 years

Trade Development Council says for first quarter of 2026, current performance index fell to 46.5 from 51.4 while expectation index declined to 46.9 from 51.9.

The TDC had earlier forecast exports to grow by 8 to 9 per cent in 2026. Photo: Elson Li
Huawei

Huawei’s profit rises 8.6% in 2025 as overall performance remains steady

‘We are moving towards a future that is full of uncertainty, so we have to remain true to our strategy,’ rotating chairwoman Meng says.

US-China relations

Could the energy crisis prompt US and China to ‘sit down and work together’?

Washington’s change in direction is a ‘reminder’ that Beijing could play a more important role in global governance, researcher says.

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IPO

Hong Kong retains IPO crown but may lose to US mega listings over full year

Second place for IPO funds raised is Nasdaq, with US$5.65 billion from 18 listings, while the New York Stock Exchange ranks third.

An exterior view of the Hong Kong stock exchange in Central, February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China's military weapons

China tests ‘heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations

Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight.

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China’s Changying--8 drone completed its maiden flight on Tuesday morning at an airport in Zhengzhou in Henan province, central China, according to state media. Photo: CCTV
Taiwan

No deals on mainland China visit, Taiwan’s opposition KMT chairwoman warned

Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun is expected to lead a delegation to mainland China from April 7 to 12.

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China energy security

3 Chinese ships exit Strait of Hormuz as PetroChina stresses operations stable

PetroChina chairman addresses annual results conference as three Chinese vessels transit Strait of Hormuz and Iran passes law on transit fees.

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Hong Kong property

La Mirabelle sells in hours as developers ramp up sales, buyers fret over rates

All 254 Tseung Kwan O flats snapped up as developers step up supply and demand stays firm.

La Mirabelle in Harbour Bay is to be developed in two phases, each comprising about 1,200 units, for a total of 2,550 units. Photo: Handouit
US-China trade war

Explaining China’s trade probe announcements

SCMP Plus annotates announcements by China’s Ministry of Commerce of two trade barrier investigations in response to the United States’ Section 301 probes intended to justify reimposing higher tariffs on trading partners.

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The Philippines

Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer win stokes #SEAblings’ Southeast Asian pride

The reactions to his breakout moment on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ highlight how regional audiences increasingly champion one another’s artists.

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Semiconductors

South Korea turns to Russia for naphtha as Asia’s chip industry feels squeeze

South Korea’s return to Russian naphtha – vital for semiconductor manufacturing – highlights Asia’s fragile supply chain amid Iran conflict.

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