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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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Apple

After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China?

In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US pauses nightly Iran strikes, as Houthis clash with Saudis

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Technology

Opinion | The West is debating AI’s future with half the world absent

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US Politics

Maine Democrats replace scandal-plagued candidate in key US Senate race

Graham Platner, the original nominee to run against Republican incumbent Susan Collins, dropped out over sexual misconduct allegations.

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for US Senate, acknowledges supporters at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention in Bangor on Saturday. Photo: AP
US-China relations

How America’s 250-year China dream became its greatest strategic challenge

Historians trace how US hopes of trade, reform and friendship gave way to rivalry with the power it once sought to transform.

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Artificial intelligence

Supernodes hold promise to break China’s AI bottlenecks – but will they deliver?

Tech firms are racing to build colossal clusters for next-gen AI, but cost, power and scale remain challenges.

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Asian cinema: Japanese films

The appeal of Ghibli: why films like Totoro continue to find fans

The US-based Studio Ghibli Fest began in 2017 and, as Ghibli films continue to attract new fans of all ages, it keeps growing.

A scene from the 1988 film My Neighbour Totoro. Studio Ghibli films like Totoro and Spirited Away continue to captivate audiences even today. In the US, the annual Ghibli Fest has been running since 2017. Photo: GKids via AP
Taiwan

What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plans

PLA may be practising ‘reconnaissance and strike’, in which drones and helicopters work in tandem alongside rocket artillery.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Alexis Knief, wife of The Five-Star Weekend’s Timothy Olyphant

The couple met in college and married in 1991 – now they have 3 children, including Grace, who styles her dad for red carpet events, and actress Vivian.

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Locked and loaded’: Trump vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks

A 13th night of strikes post-ceasefire triggers counter-attacks across the Gulf, with crude spiking as Hormuz shipping grinds to a near-halt.

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location during what the US military said were strikes on Iranian military targets earlier this week. Photo: US Central Command/Reuters
Syria

Comeback corridor: Syria’s US$216 billion rebuild offers a Hormuz alternative

With US sanctions lifted, Syria is capitalising on the Strait of Hormuz crisis to position itself as a trade and oil bypass.

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US President Donald Trump (right) shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Ukraine insists Japan’s pacifist rules permit Patriot missile help

A senior aide to Ukraine’s president said Kyiv was looking to Tokyo for ‘defence cooperation’ to operate the American air defence system.

Japan

Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopoly

Fears over foreign software curbs have pushed Tokyo to pitch its own tech to Asian partners and others.

Donald Trump

‘Show must go on,’ Trump tells press gala 3 months after assassination attempt

Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping.

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The US president donned a Trump 2028 cap during the speech. Photo: AP
Cambodia

Asian Angle | Cambodia’s war on scammers needs a blueprint built to last

Rounding up foot soldiers is easy. The hard part is tracing cash, exposing high-level enablers and protecting coerced victims.

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A compound near the Thai-Cambodian border Thailand’s military said was used for scam operations, pictured in March. Photo: Reuters
China trade

China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says

Beijing may attempt to trade manufacturing assistance for access to Indonesia’s vast, export-restricted reserves.

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Donald Trump

Trump cites ‘white, male, Christian’ audit in US history museum disclaimer push

An executive order demands warning signs outside the National Museum of American History to notify visitors of inaccurate exhibits.

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Hong Kong stock market

Editorial | HKEX listing reforms require fine balancing act to keep up with times

Reforms must protect investor interests, the commercial confidentiality of listing candidates and the quality and integrity of the market.

Exchange Square in Central. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering a series of reforms, including extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Science

Editorial | Fields Medal duo a triumph for Chinese education, global collaboration

Wang Hong and Deng Yu are a tribute to the multiplying benefits of education at home, learning abroad and cooperation across borders.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Josh Hamilton, Jennifer Garner’s late husband in Peacock’s The Five-Star Weekend

The actor loves photography, and his Instagram is filled with portraits of A-listers such as Sydney Sweeney, Mark Ruffalo and Amanda Seyfried.

US-China trade war

Nvidia, Palantir, Meta warn about ‘premature restrictions’ of open-weight models

Top US tech companies urge policymakers in open letter not to undermine competition and drive more users to Chinese AI systems.

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Nvidia was one of the giant US tech companies to sign an open letter urging policymakers to avoid "premature restrictions" on open-weight models. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Opinion | China’s AI vision gives the Global South a seat at the table

A new global AI body gives Beijing the platform to push for affordable access and technological autonomy, framing AI as a public good.

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Illustration: Mario Cameira
Donald Trump

US small businesses sue Trump administration over new ‘forced labour’ tariffs

The lawsuit argues that the US president is trying to reimpose duties that were already ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.

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US-China relations

FBI director meets China’s public security chief in Beijing on crime crackdown

Talks come as the US and China step up high-level engagement and seek closer cooperation on law enforcement and security.

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Donald Trump

Trump vows fresh tariffs on EU in retaliation for US$1 billion Google fine

The threats come on the heels of the US president’s decision to impose duties of at least 10 per cent on goods from around 60 nations.

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US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a high school in Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Sexual harassment and assault

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations

The UK barrister is accused of having a non-consensual sexual relationship with a junior lawyer working at the International Criminal Court.

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during an interview in The Hague, Netherlands in January 2025. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?

Aggressive pressure, driven by fresh tech curbs and tariffs, risks souring the high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, analysts say.

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Banking & finance

US 30-year Treasury streak: what do 5% yields mean for global investors?

The historic run is forcing investors to ask whether high borrowing costs are a short-term headache or the new normal.

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