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United States & Canada
Fiery Harris uses combative Fox News interview to claim break from Biden
The Democratic White House candidate tackled questions on immigration and said her presidency would not be a continuation of the incumbent’s.
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US-China science pact’s renewal is close but may hold until after Election Day
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As China’s influence in Middle East grows, will US end ‘micromanagement’?
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United States & Canada
Trump claims to be ‘father of IVF’ at all-woman campaign stop
The remarks were the latest in a series of conflicting stances he has taken on reproductive rights, a key weakness in his White House push.
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Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Cobb County, Georgia, on Tuesday. Photo: TNS
Big Tech
Qualcomm’s bid to buy Intel hinges on US election, China scrutiny
Qualcomm, which has made informal inquiries with Chinese regulators, could wait until January to make a decision, sources say.
16 Oct 2024 - 11:45AM
China
How a Chinese firm’s project could affect Kamala Harris in US election
Republicans hope their opposition to Chinese EV battery maker’s planned US$2.4 billion Michigan factory is winning issue in a vital swing state.
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Diplomacy
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Can a divided Asean benefit China in the long run?
China has scored easy points with the US distracted and Asean struggling to find its own voice. But a weak Asean risks losing its relevance.
15 Oct 2024 - 8:22PM
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United States & Canada
Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint
Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.
15 Oct 2024 - 10:44AM
Donald Trump at a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Harris attacks Trump for his ‘enemy from within’ comments, calls him unhinged
Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to America’s democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.
15 Oct 2024 - 4:19PM
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World Opinion
On Balance
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Trump has stumbled upon a good idea for US climate change fight
Getting China to build electric vehicles in the US would be a boon to the country’s economy and transition away from fossil fuels.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
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United States & Canada
A dead heat? Trump gains in polls, ‘Harris honeymoon’ over as US Election Day nears
Polling shows Vice-President Harris and Trump neck-and-neck as the Republican former president closes the gap on his Democrat rival.
14 Oct 2024 - 4:38PM
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United States & Canada
Biden to visit Germany to make up for trip cancelled due to hurricane
US President Joe Biden to make his first bilateral visit to Germany in his four-year term of office.
14 Oct 2024 - 3:32PM
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US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany and Angola this week. Photo: Reuters
Global Economy
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Nobel laureate on Trump’s ‘danger’ to US, election’s impact on China ties
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump likely to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, Nobel laureate says, but former president threatens ‘every dimension’ of US economy.
14 Oct 2024 - 9:17AM
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US Elections
Harris packs aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of campaign push
The US Vice-President’s campaign believes it can flip the state against Trump as Harris criss-crosses America to drum up support.
13 Oct 2024 - 1:18PM
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United States & Canada
Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in California
US officials said Trump was not in danger, as Nevada man is released on bail following weapons find.
14 Oct 2024 - 11:56AM
United States & Canada
Harris releases ‘excellent’ health report, seeking to draw contrast with Trump
Trump has shared only limited information about his health over the years, and the move aims to raise questions about his fitness to serve.
13 Oct 2024 - 12:43AM
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Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Chandler, Arizona, on Thursday. Photo: TNS
United States & Canada
Wagers bet millions on Harris vs Trump fight after US gambling rule tweak
Companies take advantage of a legal opening created earlier this month in America’s long-running regulatory battle over political betting.
12 Oct 2024 - 4:27PM
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Politics
Biden skips Southeast Asia summits – is it a snub or strategy shift?
Biden’s absence does not necessarily indicate weaker US interest in Southeast Asia but rather a shift in engagement strategy, analysts say.
12 Oct 2024 - 1:52PM
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United States & Canada
Trump pushes deportation plan in Aurora, city wracked by immigration tensions
Often turning to false claims and dehumanising language, the Republican US presidential candidate says migrants are ‘ruining’ US towns.
12 Oct 2024 - 7:47AM
United States & Canada
Trump asks for military aircraft protection, following assassination threats
Biden says he has authorised security to protect Trump as if he were a sitting US president.
12 Oct 2024 - 2:22AM
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Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses the Detroit Economic Club at the Motor City Casino in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
Obama lashes out at ‘crazy’ Trump in first campaign rally for Harris
Battleground state of Pennsylvania was the first stop of Obama’s campaign tour for Harris, with less than four weeks until Election Day.
11 Oct 2024 - 12:23PM
Politics
Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market
‘They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff,’ former president declares in battleground state of Michigan.
11 Oct 2024 - 10:52PM
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United States & Canada
Georgia, Florida judges reject call to reopen voter registration after hurricanes
Civil rights groups had argued the storms left residents with ‘hardships’ that hindered their ability to register to vote ahead of deadlines.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:39AM
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