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Cambodian Pheap Rom poses for picture at a restaurant in Phnom Penh on March 30, 2026. A Cambodian refugee long-settled in the United States, ex-convict Pheap Rom, remains bewildered at how he wound up behind bars in the African nation of Eswatini for months after being swept up in Donald Trump’s deportation blitz. (Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP) / To go with ‘Cambodia-Eswatini-US-Migrants-Rights-Crime’ Focus by Suy Se and Matt Surrusco
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Video | Cambodian man deported to Africa by Trump administration

Pheap Rom was among 20 men sent to Eswatini under Trump’s ‘third country’ deals.

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Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers

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US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom – for now

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How record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to ‘red flag’ recruits

ICE agents’ backgrounds and training have come under scrutiny after numerous high-profile incidents in which officers used excessive force.

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ICE agents detain a man in the Little Village neighbourhood of Chicago on December 16, 2025. Photo: Chicago Sun-Times/AP
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US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days

The short-term fix comes after a Trump-backed bid to secure a longer-term extension failed in the House.

Celebrity children

Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s mini-me, bodybuilder-actor son, Joseph Baena?

Baena, 28, has been winning bodybuilding competitions lately – but what do we know about his relationship with the Schwarzenegger family?

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US-China relations

Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China

The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed ‌by his family.

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US President Donald Trump (right) and his son Eric Trump leave the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: EPA
Donald Trump

Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor

US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.

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Minnesota investigates ICE arrest of Hmong-American man as possible kidnapping

ChongLy ‘Scott’ Thao was arrested at gunpoint, and escorted in his underwear and a blanket in freezing conditions.

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Swalwell to quit US Congress following sexual misconduct allegations

Four ⁠women have accused the California Democrat of misconduct, ⁠including assault and harassment.

Once a leading candidate for California governor, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign and then announced he would resign from Congress. Photo TNS
Donald Trump

Trump’s US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out

US president says ⁠he plans to re-file lawsuit over an article about a suggestive Epstein birthday letter.

Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in an undated image. Photo: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee via TNS
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Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations

Front-runner exits race as former staffers and fellow Democrats demand he also resign from Congress.

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Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful under investigation

The Democratic congressman has been accused by several women of rape and sexual misconduct, which he denies.

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Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says

The Supreme Court threw out the president’s duties in February, prompting what could be the largest US government repayment in history.

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A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers is seen at the Port of Oakland in California, in February. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump unveils plan for his giant triumphal arch: eagles, lions, lots of gold

The president has said that major cities around the world have such monuments, and the US capital is the only one without one.

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Artist renderings and diagrams released on Friday show US President Donald Trump’s new triumphal arch. Photo: AP
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Chinese business ‘hired lobbying firm with ties to Donald Trump Jnr’

Lobbying firm Checkmate helped China’s Grand Pharmaceutical Group beat a US national security challenge, public filings show.

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US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialled reporters

Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations ‌challenging restrictions imposed last year.

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‘Never been friends’: Melania Trump criticises Epstein ‘lies’ in address

In a rare White House speech, the first lady denied being Epstein’s friend and called on Congress to hold public hearings for his victims.

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US first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks about Jeffrey Epstein at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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Bondi won’t appear before US lawmakers over Epstein files: Justice Department

The subpoena is no longer valid after Trump fired her as US attorney general, according to an official.

War and conflict

As I see it | Why Donald Trump now needs a ‘forever war’

The US president and America are starting to understand you can’t go fascist at home and imperialist abroad halfway.

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Gun violence in the US

Video sheds light on Minnesota ICE shooting after charges against men collapsed

Authorities initially accused 2 Venezuelan men of beating an ICE officer during a chase and scuffle in Minneapolis in January.

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Police officers stand amid tear gas at the scene of a reported shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 14. Photo: AP
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US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon

Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.

Steve Bannon at New York Criminal Court in February 2025. Photo: Pool via Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war

If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.

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Trump fires Pam Bondi as US president’s frustration with bad news grows

Attorney general’s removal follows the ouster of Trump’s homeland security and border patrol chiefs amid a wave of negative headlines.

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US-China relations

China targeted in US birthright citizenship debate, but court justices sceptical

China benefiting from ‘birth tourism industry’, top litigator claims, with Trump in attendance – a historic first for a sitting president.

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A protester holds a sign in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme Court on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

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

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

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the latest denaturalisations ensure that US citizenship “remains a privilege to obtain, not a right to abuse”. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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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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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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