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Trump to attend press gala dinner rescheduled in wake of shooting incident
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner will see increased security after it was interrupted by a gunman storming a security checkpoint.
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United States
US proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practices
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US-China trade war
The next tech war? Why biotech may become a new US-China battleground
2 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
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United States
Senators blast Trump over export of AI chips to overseas units of Chinese firms
Elizabeth Warren called on the commerce secretary to testify on the issue amid concerns over fuelling China’s military capabilities.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:53AM
Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Photo: Reuters
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Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold amid Republican revolt
Senate Republicans opposed the fund, citing concerns over taxpayer-funded payouts to January 6 participants.
2 Jun 2026 - 3:30PM
Brazil
US targeting of drug gangs seen as attempt to shake up Brazil’s election
Analysts say Trump’s designation of PCC and Red Command is a political boost for Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of October vote.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:08AM
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Court blocks US military removing transgender troops for now
Appeals court shields current service members from discharge while leaving wider enlisting restrictions in place.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:24AM
The Pentagon, headquarters of the US military, in Washington. File photo: AP
United States
US to slash number of embassies in Africa that process visas
US State Department consolidation will force applicants across the continent to travel to 20 central hubs.
2 Jun 2026 - 10:32AM
Gun violence in the US
Key hearing for accused Charlie Kirk killer will be public
Judge rules hearing for accused killer Tyler Robinson will be open despite defence objections.
2 Jun 2026 - 11:34AM
Yuan
Is China’s global economic influence bigger than it looks? New study says yes
Standard metrics understate China’s physical investment gap with the US and its wider economic influence, researchers say.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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United States
Powell uses JFK award speech to defend Fed from political pressure
Former Fed chair urges protection of America’s democratic institutions, warns they face a ‘stress test’.
1 Jun 2026 - 11:35AM
Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, present the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award to Jerome Powell. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries
Surprise move suggests US chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese firms based in places such as Malaysia.
1 Jun 2026 - 7:24AM
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Middle East
Syria says Sharaa holds phone call with Trump
Ahmed al-Sharaa tells the US president that ending economic restrictions is essential to reviving Syria’s economy.
1 Jun 2026 - 3:38PM
United States
Bus driver charged in US crash that killed 5, including family
Bus driver Jing S. Dong, 48, faces manslaughter charges as the US transportation secretary says the native of China does not speak English.
1 Jun 2026 - 8:24AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says US not to be trusted as Trump toughens deal terms
Ceasefire remains elusive as both sides still remain apart on conditions for peace.
1 Jun 2026 - 10:55AM
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An anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Italy
Italy bans Kanye West concert over security concerns
Authorities scrap festival performance following pressure from local Jewish groups over rapper’s controversial history.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:58AM
United States
United flight to Spain turns back over passenger’s Bluetooth device name
Boeing 767 aborts transatlantic journey and returns to Newark after wireless name triggers mid-flight alarm.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:06AM
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Firms spent heavily on AI. Now rising costs are outpacing its value
All this artificial intelligence spending was showing no noticeable increase in productivity, Uber’s chief operating officer says.
31 May 2026 - 11:11AM
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To cut costs, some firms are switching to free AI models that anyone can download – not as powerful as ChatGPT, but good enough for many tasks. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
United States
US reverses new rule on overseas applications for green cards
DHS said last week’s policy announcement was not a requirement for all applicants, but would rather be implemented ‘on a case-by-case basis’.
31 May 2026 - 8:37AM
Donald Trump
Trump to headline Freedom 250 event after musicians pull out
The US president floated the idea of holding a rally instead of concerts, calling himself the No 1 attraction and a bigger draw than Elvis.
31 May 2026 - 2:39PM
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United States
Trump’s ‘shocking’ ICE blitz in US cities destroyed 668,000 jobs
The crackdown also caused labour shortage and forced companies to reduce operations for everyone, including US-born workers, a report said.
30 May 2026 - 12:55PM
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Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to ‘slush fund’
A group of 35 ex-federal judges have asked for the case to be reopened to investigate conduct by the president and the Justice Department.
30 May 2026 - 2:54PM
US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board a plane in Morristown, New Jersey, on May 22. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
Ex-California mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as China agent
She faces up to 10 years in prison for doing the bidding of Chinese officials by sharing articles favourable to Beijing.
30 May 2026 - 6:19AM
Donald Trump
US judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Centre
The judge also blocked the administration from closing the iconic arts venue for major renovations.
30 May 2026 - 7:14AM
Canada
Canada might double exports to China, Wang Yi says during rare visit
Wang is on a three-day trip to Canada, the first such visit by a Chinese foreign minister in a decade.
30 May 2026 - 3:39AM
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