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The latest breaking news and stories on the United States (US), a country in North America known as a federal republic, and the world’s largest economy. Also covering US-China relations, plus commentary and updates on US economy, politics, society, healthcare, military and crime.
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President Donald Trump
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Donald Trump had worked to unseat Thomas Massie (pictured) for his perceived lack of personal loyalty. Photo: AP
US Politics

Trump critic Massie defeated in record-breaking US primary

Hand-picked challenger Ed Gallrein ousts incumbent in the most expensive House race in history.

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli forces fired shots at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, group says

US, Israel war on Iran

Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’

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US-China trade war

House foreign affairs chair warns AI sales to China could make America a ‘loser’

Brian Mast stressed that American firms must not let the best US technology reach the ‘wrong places’ when it comes to AI industry.

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US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast has warned against letting American AI companies chase business in China. Photo: Shutterstock
New York

Woman dies after falling into uncovered manhole in New York

The deceased parked her car right next to the hole and fell in after exiting the vehicle.

China energy security

Putin is pushing for a ‘serious’ new energy deal in China. Will he get it?

The Russian leader arrives in China days after Trump in search of an energy deal, with yuan settlements, pricing potentially on the table.

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US-China relations

US charges 7 Chinese executives and 4 shipping firms linked to container cartel

The companies are accused of conspiring to restrict output and fix prices during the coronavirus pandemic.

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People watch freight ships full of containers at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on May 9. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

US to drop tax claims against Trump ‘forever’, in IRS lawsuit deal

The president and his sons’ finances will be further shielded as part of a settlement of the US$10 billion case over his leaked tax returns.

China-Latin America relations

US plans to charge Raul Castro increases Trump administration’s pressure on Cuba

US Justice Department preparing to indict ageing Cuban leader on Wednesday over the shooting down of two aircraft three decades ago.

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Donald Trump

Trump backs Paxton over Cornyn for Texas senator in shock endorsement

The move gives Paxton a crucial boost over the incumbent, but may also give the Democrats’ Talarico an opening to flip the state.

US President Donald Trump (right) walks with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin in November 2019. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155

CENTCOM head Brad Cooper said the school was on an active missile base, making the investigation ‘more complex’.

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US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper testifies before lawmakers in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Animals

Norway reports Europe’s first case of bird flu in a polar bear

The H5N5 variant was also found in a walrus found about 1,000km from the North Pole, and is thought to be the likely cause of death.

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Iran

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet

The Treasury’s move came after Iran ‌said its latest peace proposal to the US involved ending hostilities on all fronts.

China-Russia relations

Russian leader Vladimir Putin arrives in China just days after Donald Trump’s visit

Putin is visiting the country for the 25th time and will be looking to strengthen the close bond between the nations during the meetup.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a welcoming ceremony upon arrival in Beijing. Photo: Sputnik via Reuters
Hong Kong environmental issues

Visitor quotas needed to protect country parks, 4 trails challenge founder says

Andre Blumberg, who created 298km ultra-marathon, says recent scenes of overcrowding in country parks left him feeling ‘quite disturbed’.

Tourists flock to scenic Po Pin Chau during the recent “golden week” holiday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Yuan

As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen?

China is one of several nations trimming their exposure to US debt, as inflation drives Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Despite summit pledges, don’t expect US-China trade to improve

The near-term trajectory of China-US economic ties rests on several key timelines, any of which could trigger new tensions.

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US, Israel war on Iran

From Jack Sparrow to Bride of Chucky, Iran’s jibes at Trump are hit in China

The footage also leans into popular culture, using Chinese rap and popular cartoon figures to court younger social media users.

The Iranian children’s puppet Pesar Ammeh Za and China’s Ne Zha are depicted as good friends. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Philippine navy’s ‘aspirational’ middle power claim comes under scrutiny

The navy based its assessment partly on regional partners admiring its newer ships that were deployed in recent joint exercises.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice

The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

China and US to hold dialogue on AI governance, Beijing confirms

While AI is a sensitive issue for the superpowers, both are worried about its misuse by terrorists and criminal gangs.

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The swift advance and spread of AI has heightened both countries’ concerns over the potential misuse of the increasingly powerful systems. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

AMD meeting with China’s vice-premier raises optimism on US AI chips

‘Relatively advanced’ chips to start entering China in second half, as US is ‘pulling back’ on tariff war and tech decoupling, analysts say.

AMD CEO Lisa Su reinforced AMD’s commitment to China during a keynote speech at AMD’s AI developer day in Shanghai on Tuesday, describing it as “the world’s most dynamic AI ecosystem”. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Science

China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining in South Africa

The Chinese Academy of Sciences has announced Fang’s death, confirming an SCMP report in March.

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Banking & finance

AI | AI infrastructure investment bubble unlikely to burst by 2027: Macquarie

Investors are piling money into AI technologies – but revenues still have a long way to catch up, Macquarie’s Viktor Shvets says.

South Korea

South Korea’s Lee hails ‘deep friendship’ as he hosts Japan’s Takaichi in hometown

The talks in Andong, a city famous for its centuries-old folk village, come after the two met in Takaichi’s hometown of Nara in January.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung hold a joint news conference in Andong on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence

DeepSeek adds former Jane Street engineer to harness team amid agentic AI push

Move underscores start-up’s efforts to build harnesses – software that turns an AI model into a functional and autonomous AI agent.

Job postings have suggested that the harness team would be a core unit within DeepSeek. Photo: Shutterstock
Indonesia

Indonesia’s rupiah sinks to record low as Prabowo shrugs off rout fears

Critics reject claims that ordinary Indonesians will not suffer, pointing to a heavy dependence on imports for daily necessities.

China’s military drills

Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.

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