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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: AFP
Iran

Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva ahead of Trump return

During his first term, Trump withdrew US from nuclear deal which imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief.

Celebrity Families

Who is Griffin Steinfeld, big brother of Spider-Man star Hailee Steinfeld?

US-China relations

Jake Sullivan urges Trump team to focus on China cyber threats

Academy Awards

Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of US wildfires

Nominations for film industry’s highest honours will now be announced on January 23. They had been set for Friday then moved to January 19.

Oscar nominations have been delayed due to wildfire in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Judge allows release of report on Trump’s 2020 election interference case

US District Judge Aileen Cannon set hearing for Friday on whether Justice Department can release volume on Trump’s classified documents case.

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Israel-Gaza war

Final draft of Gaza truce deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’: official

Hamas said progress had been made while Israeli foreign minister said Israel was ‘working hard’ to reach a deal to release hostages.

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Donald Trump

Career US civil servants face loyalty questions from incoming Trump administration

The move could potentially lead to a purge of non-aligned staff, and deprive the new administration of valuable expertise.

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Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Digital currencies

Binance, Changpeng Zhao lose US Supreme Court appeal in unregistered tokens suit

The court’s decision allows a class-action lawsuit to proceed, finding that US securities laws apply despite Binance’s foreign operations.

US-China relations

China ‘should not be misled’ by Trump bluster, but watch out for real intent

Top Chinese observers speaking at a Beijing forum offer advice on how China might approach four more years of a Trump presidency.

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Natural disasters

Netflix star says Los Angeles landlords price gouging amid devastating fires

Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim says landlords are illegally raising rents and exploiting displaced residents, while violating California’s price gouging laws.

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A firefighter extinguishes the fire as the Palisades Fire, one of several simultaneous blazes that have ripped across Los Angeles County. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Opinion | Trump’s Greenland gambit spotlights geopolitical tussle over the Arctic

As climate change accelerates Arctic ice melt, opening up new shipping routes and resource extraction opportunities, Greenland’s geopolitical value has soared.

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Semiconductors

US limits AI chip sales to China, others, as Nvidia slams ‘sweeping overreach’

New controls go beyond China, setting quotas for about 120 countries; exports to 18 allies including Japan, UK, the Netherlands are exempt.

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Space

Bezos’ Blue Origin scrubs launch of rocket poised to challenge Musk’s SpaceX

Blue Origin’s first orbital flight of the New Glenn rocket was cancelled due to technical issues, delaying its challenge to SpaceX’s dominance in the launch market.

Panama

What is at stake for China from Trump’s Panama threat

Panama has rejected the president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake

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Natural disasters

Los Angeles braces for new week of wildfires as Santa Ana winds return

Fierce Santa Ana winds have been largely blamed for turning wildfires last week into infernos that levelled entire neighbourhoods.

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Pacific Palisades residents look through the remains of their home, which was destroyed by fire. Photo: Reuters
Natural disasters

Numerous historic landmarks lost in Los Angeles wildfires

Wildfires have destroyed more than 30 landmarks in Los Angeles – and the tally could grow.

TV shows and streaming video

Meghan Markle’s Netflix show delayed as LA fires wreak havoc

With Love, Meghan has been pushed back until March. As wildfires halt TV productions, one actress urges Hollywood to scrap its awards season.

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The Philippines

From war to partnership: Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact edges closer

Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.

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Japanese soldiers take part in a marine landing drill on Tokunoshima island, Kagoshima prefecture, in 2023. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop to 4-month low on dampened rate-cut hopes

MTR Corp, Bank of China, Baidu and Alibaba decline, while risk of fund outflows from Asian markets rises.

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Singapore

A decade ago, the US had the most powerful passport. Now it’s Singapore

This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195.

Natural disasters

Wildfire death toll rises as Los Angeles set for more strong winds

Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day on Sunday.

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A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire. Photo: AP
Italy

Italy releases Iranian wanted by US in deadly drone attack on troops

Iranian Mohammad Abedini was arrested in Italy last month at the behest of the US for supplying parts for drone used in 2024 attack.

This satellite photo shows a military base known as Tower 22 in northeastern Jordan, where the 2024 drone attack occurred. File photo: Planet Labs PBC via AP
Afghanistan

Biden spoke to families of Americans detained in Afghanistan

The US has been negotiating with the Taliban to exchange three Americans for a high-profile prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay.

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Celebrity children

Who is Billy Bob Thornton’s daughter Amanda – and are they estranged?

Brumfield is the only child from Thornton’s first marriage, but he was never a present father – despite a short effort at reconciliation, the pair haven’t seemed to make it work.

Millionaires and billionaires

Meet Alex Karp, the reclusive billionaire who can’t drive, but can mine data

The co-founder of data-mining giant Palantir has a passion for extreme fitness, believes in mindful living, and admits to being a dreamer … which is the reason he won’t drive.

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Palantir Technologies CEO and co-founder Alex Karp (right), at a forum with Elon Musk. Photo: @guygruber/Instagram
China technology

CES 2025: Chinese firms show up with robots, EVs, AI-powered innovations

The market for consumer electronics will only get bigger globally as companies race to deliver AI-driven innovations, organiser forecasts.

The CES sign is seen on the venue during the CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 10, 2025. Photo: AFP
Croatia

Croatia’s President Milanovic wins second term in election landslide

Zoran Milanovic wins with 74 per cent of the vote, the highest score since Croatia’s independence in 1991.

Donald Trump

Japan Foreign Minister Iwaya to attend Trump inauguration ceremony

Tokyo is hoping the foreign minister’s presence will help it maintain good relations with its closest ally.

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