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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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US President Donald Trump receives the Fifa Peace Prize from FIFA President Giovanni Infantino in Washington in December 2025. Photo: EPA
Donald Trump

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he’ll get it

The US president has waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Donald Trump

Trump to give Musk top US science medal

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European Union

Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from ‘slumber’

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

The Chinese president wasn’t receptive to the requests during last month’s summit, warning of the risk of Japanese militarism.

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Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump about the growing risks of Japanese militarism during their talks in September, according to people familiar with the discussions. Photo: EPA
Americas and the Caribbean

Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans

The ousted president and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by the US military in Caracas and taken to New York to face drug charges.

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Architecture and design

New York’s famed Chrysler Building finally finds a buyer

Real estate firm Tishman Speyer and other investors will inject US$235 million into refurbishing the ageing art deco landmark.

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US-China relations

US issues first outbound investment fine over Chinese robotics AI deal

Parent of Plug and Play Tech Centre fined US$200,000 for failing to report a roughly US$92,000 investment in Shanghai robotics AI firm.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Wednesday’s announcement underscores the department’s commitment to protecting US national security through investment security measures. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
Donald Trump

Trump wants to turn his Florida golf course into presidential retreat

The site for the proposed retreat – modelled on Camp David – is where gunman Ryan Routh tried to assassinate Trump in 2024.

US-China relations

US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation

Schools would have to pay for graduates’ initial OPT participation, with a further US$30,000 charge, affecting thousands of Chinese students.

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Malaysia

Can ‘neutral’ Malaysia stay above the fray in the US-China tech rivalry?

Speaking at a tech event, Malaysia’s defence minister says the country is ‘non-aligned’ in ‘every domain’, including in cyberspace.

A worker inspects semiconductor chips at a plant in Ipoh, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Science

India-born US citizen drives research into light at sanctioned Chinese school

At the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Arup Neogi’s team explores how light and sound interact.

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Arup Neogi's speciality is photonics, the study of generating, controlling and detecting light. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Can US-China AI talks keep autonomous weapons within bounds?

Rapid military AI development makes agreed limits on mission scopes, operational areas and target parameters an urgent priority.

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China-Latin America relations

Chinese consortium to build Latin America’s longest cable-stayed bridge

A public-private partnership including two Chinese engineering conglomerates is due to complete the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge by 2031.

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South China Sea

How will new longer-range aircraft boost Manila’s South China Sea surveillance?

The more ‘other countries aid the Philippines, the more likely that they will take an interest’ in the waters, analyst says.

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The Philippines will receive three extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft which are expected to expand its coastguard reach and allow more rapid response to vessels. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

China’s open AI models are winning global users. Who is capturing the value?

Chinese AI labs face intense competition from platforms hosting their models, highlighting the challenge of turning widespread adoption into sustainable revenue.

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Chinese AI apps including DeepSeek, Qwen and Kimi are seen on an iPhone. Photo: Shutterstock
China energy security

China curbs fuel exports amid record global diesel prices

An October pause in Chinese shipments of refined oil products may worsen global supply shortages caused by refinery shutdowns in the Middle East and Russia.

Space

Nasa releases striking image of dawn on Mars

Curiosity rover captures scene an hour after sunrise while climbing Mount Sharp in Gale Crater.

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Hong Kong property

Why Morgan Stanley sees more upside in Hong Kong offices than New York towers

Improving rents and vacancy rates in Central may support stronger returns for Hong Kong landlords, US bank says.

The vacancy rate in Hong Kong’s overall prime office market dropped to 12.5 per cent in August from 13.5 per cent a year earlier, according to Morgan Stanley. Photo: Dickson Lee
China-Middle East relations

How closer China-US ties – and more Xi-Trump summits – could work in Iran’s favour

Better links between Beijing and Washington offer more opportunities than threats, Iranian researcher says.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | US risks missing the bus on global AI governance

The voluntary agreement involving US tech companies that Trump announced rests largely on self-policing, in contrast to the approach taken by Brussels and Beijing.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s missile lidar model; Singapore’s atomic clock: 7 science highlights

From China’s higher education reform to claims surrounding BeiDou’s satellite, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.

Recent computer modelling by Chinese researchers claims a theoretical laser-based sensor could detect stealth airframes out to 61.5km at night. Photo: Aero Weaponry
Singapore

American man to be charged over perfume theft spree at Singapore airport

If convicted, the 47-year-old faces up to seven years’ jail, a fine or both.

Passengers walk in the departure transit hall at Changi Airport in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Asian investors turn to real estate as global tension shakes market confidence

Advisers’ interest in real estate jumps while private credit falls amid trade friction, energy security fears and softer Chinese demand: report.

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Singapore

Why Singapore must be able to say ‘no’ to US, China to preserve trust

Vivian Balakrishnan says Singapore must maintain trust with Washington and Beijing without becoming a proxy for either.

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Japan

US military in Okinawa imposes night curfew after marine’s arrest over murder

Lieutenant General Benjamin Watson said ‘incidents like this demand we pause for reflection’.

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US marine Devin Ballard leaves a police station to be sent to prosecutors over the killing of a woman in Naha, Japan’s Okinawa prefecture, on Monday. Photo: Kyodo via Reuters
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong MPF members have made HK$20,000 this year despite September loss

MPF members made gains of over HK$20,000 on average in the first nine months of 2026, despite losing HK$5,000 in September, report finds.

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A Hong Kong resident uses the eMPF app on a mobile phone, which helps users manage their savings via the Mandatory Provident Fund. Photo: Handout
Russia

Russia says no risk of epidemic following plague institute worker’s death

Russia’s health watchdog says it is winding down precautionary measures it put in place and has shared its latest information with the WHO.

Crime

US citizen arrested in connection to Canada school shooting

James Cody Bryant allegedly advised shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar and offered to live-stream attack.

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