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Police direct people asked to evacuate the US consulate in downtown Halifax, Canada on Monday. A suspect was charged with making a bomb threat on Tuesday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP
Canada

Man charged with bomb threat against US consulate in Canada

The incident in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has heightened concern around US diplomatic security in Canada after recent Toronto shootings.

US-China trade war

US export controls achieving no strategic gain, hurting American firms: survey

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Donald Trump

Trump signs order to revamp childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance

United States

Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope

The extension ensures the US military and key industries maintain uninterrupted access to critical resources, the White House said.

The Rishiri Galaxy, an oil and chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Panama, at the Texas City docks next to the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery soon after the US announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act shipping law on March 18. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military gear to China

Chen Dingwei, 29, pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally procure US military-grade satellite modems and radios for export to China.

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US-China relations

US visa revocations hit 175,000, on pace for new record under Trump

State Department says the 2026 total is set to surpass last year’s record as US president presses ahead with his immigration crackdown.

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Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in after the Senate voted narrowly in favour of his confirmation on Saturday.

Todd Blanche has been sworn in as US attorney general. Photo: EPA
Crime

US judge dismisses criminal case against Indian billionaire Adani

Move comes after the Justice Department said it had decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case in which Adani Group has denied wrongdoing.

China trade

Millions in US tariff refunds flow back to Chinese firms, buoying profits

Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue.

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Get to Know

Meet Stephen Colbert’s daughter Madeleine Carlisle, who quit CBS’ 60 Minutes

The award-winning journalist and eldest child of The Late Show host once had Jennifer Garner as her babysitter.

Stephen Colbert and his daughter, Madeleine Carlisle, at the 38th Kennedy Center Honors Gala in December 2015. Photo: Getty Images
Donald Trump

Trump taps loyal aide Scharf as new White House counsel

Will Scharf will become the White ‌House’s top lawyer after overseeing the administrative work of ‌the Oval Office in his current ⁠role.

Will Scharf handing President Donald Trump an executive order to sign. Photo: AP
Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is spreading and causing him pain, son Hunter says

The former US president revealed his diagnosis in May last year, less than four months after he left the White House.

United States

How the humble burrito triggered a Maga ‘civil war’ in Trump’s party

The price of the Mexican dish is at the centre of an inflation row, with one lawmaker telling US youths to stop whining and ‘eat ramen’.

Donald Trump

Trump renews effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook despite Supreme Court ruling

The president is continuing his attacks on the US central bank’s independence after being dealt a significant legal setback.

US Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook takes part in a board meeting at the central bank in Washington in March. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec

Court finds defence officials misread evidence involving a state-linked fund, Chinese universities and a PLA hospital.

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WuXi AppTec is one of China’s largest pharmaceutical research and manufacturing services companies. Photo: Handout
United States

Trump-pick Todd Blanche confirmed as US attorney general

Republicans closed ranks and supported Blanche, in a 50-49 vote, even after two Republican senators joined Democrats in opposition.

United States

US court blocks Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom project

The US president says he will ask the Supreme Court to overturn the ‘horrendous’ decision, saying the plan includes key security features.

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US-China relations

Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship and ‘birth tourism’

US president makes narrower second attempt to restrict automatic citizenship after Supreme Court rejected his original policy.

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US President Donald Trump and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
United States

US Senator Mitch McConnell says he’s been released from rehab centre

The 84-year-old Republican lawmaker, who has been out of public view for weeks after a fall, says he will continue his recovery at home.

United States

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

If the contempt referral proceeds, the US Attorney’s Office in Washington would review it and decide whether to seek a grand jury indictment.

United States

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

He defeated moderate Haley Stevens, who was backed by the Democratic establishment, in a vote seen as a test of the party’s direction.

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Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in Detroit statue on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Man with gun in car arrested at Trump golf course before US president’s visit

Suspect had 16-round magazine in his pocket and appeared to monitor security, authorities say.

With US President Donald Trump on board, Marine One arrives at the Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Trump ex-lawyer advances in attorney general bid after Republican deal

Senate panel clears path for nomination as acting AG confirms US$1.8 billion fund for president’s allies is scrapped.

US-China trade war

Strong as steel: Trump tariffs spark a US production increase

US steel production rose 7 per cent year on year through July, with the country rising to be the world’s third-largest producer in 2025.

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United States

‘Folded like an umbrella’: Trump attacks ally prosecutor over Reflecting Pool case

US president fumes at DC US Attorney Jeanine Pirro over a decision to abandon charges against a former Olympian.

Jeanine Pirro, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Photo: AFP
United States

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia: sources

The State Department did not confirm the closures but said it was focused on ensuring that America’s diplomatic footprint was efficient.

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The US State Department building in Washington. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Democratic-led US states sue Trump over latest round of global tariffs

Coalition of 25 states claims president exceeded legal authority in imposing duties on 60 trading partners.

United States

Jay Clayton sworn in as US spy chief

Former prosecutor takes helm of 18 intelligence agencies, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard.

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