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United States & Canada

Does Trump really want a deal on tariffs? Wild ‘demands’ irk world leaders

The US president’s unclear requirements leave nations in the dark about what specifically they can do to avoid getting hammered.

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Trump says US, Iran beginning direct talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme

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Amnesty says Iran, Iraq and Saudi executed 1,380 people last year

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‘We’re not as good at making all things’: Musk’s brother rebukes US tariffs

Kimbal Musk said the US president’s policy could lead to a cycle of less consumption and less jobs.

People pass by a Nike store in New York. Kimbal Musk called Donald Trump’s tariffs a “permanent tax on the American consumer”. Photo: EPA-EFE
People pass by a Nike store in New York. Kimbal Musk called Donald Trump’s tariffs a “permanent tax on the American consumer”. Photo: EPA-EFE

Economics

Asia’s green energy appetite fuels the Gulf’s renewables revolution

As the world transitions, the Gulf’s growing renewable-energy ties with China and Southeast Asia are poised to reshape global power dynamics.

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United States & Canada

Senator Mark Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law

Trump on Friday said he extended by 75 days a deadline for ByteDance to sell US assets of TikTok to a non-Chinese buyer, or face a ban.

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Russia & Central Asia

Zelensky confirms Ukrainian troops active in Russia’s Belgorod region

‘We continue active operations in the enemy’s border areas and this is absolutely justified,’ the Ukrainian president said.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Ukrinform/dpa
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: Ukrinform/dpa

Politics

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: audit

Comptroller office said it will sue over renewal of 25-year concession and that officials must explain ‘why there was so much magnanimity’ in the deal.

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United States & Canada

Man wrongly deported to El Salvador by US must stay for now, Supreme Court says

US district judge earlier had found US had no authority to detain and deport migrant who lived in Maryland legally and ordered his return.

United States & Canada

Trump adviser dismisses Elon Musk as ‘car assembler’ after tariff comments

Peter Navarro’s remarks are the latest salvo in a growing feud between the Trump advisers.

Elon Musk has pushed for “zero tariffs” between the US and Europe. Photo: dpa

Europe

Britain’s King Charles shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit

Trip comes 10 days after the king, 76, was briefly admitted to hospital after experiencing temporary side effects from his cancer treatment.

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Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Rome’s Ciampino Airport on Monday for their four-day state visit to Italy. Photo: EPA-EFE
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at Rome’s Ciampino Airport on Monday for their four-day state visit to Italy. Photo: EPA-EFE

United States & Canada

US ends some USAID contracts providing life-saving aid across Middle East

The projects were being cancelled ‘for the convenience of the US government’, according to letters sent to USAID partners.

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Diplomacy

EU frets over flood of Chinese imports as Trump stokes tariff war

Advocates for easier trade with Beijing, including Spain, face off against Poland and others backing protections against Chinese imports.

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United States & Canada

Canada says WeChat news account pushing false narratives about PM Carney

Ottawa said the account had targeted Carney’s experience and credentials in a bid to manipulate Chinese voters.

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the Victoria Edelweiss Club during his election campaign tour in Victoria, British Columbia, on Monday. Photo: Reuters

United States & Canada

Trump orders fresh review of Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel

White House directive sent share price of US Steel up over 13 per cent as move raised hopes of approval for deal blocked by Biden in January.

Nippon Steel’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters
Nippon Steel’s headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Reuters

China

Trump threatens China with added 50% tariffs if Beijing does not drop levies

As US president aims at China for responding with tariffs of its own and dismisses global market jitters, some on Wall Street voice concern.

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China

Beijing’s bid to steady markets, virtual city for police: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s response to tariff-driven turmoil to an ex-CIA official on US-China ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

United States & Canada

Analysis | From Trump to the Great Depression, did tariffs ever truly help the US economy?

Tariffs, like Trump’s, have a chequered past, with experts suggesting access to resources and labour are key to growth, not levies.

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Diplomacy

Trump announces new US tariffs of at least 10% on all imports

US president’s repeated threat of tariffs has spurred waves of counter threats and fears of a global trade war.

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US President Donald Trump holds a “Foreign Trade Barriers” document as he delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House. Photo: Reuters
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Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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