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Donald John Trump, born June 14, 1946, became the 45th president of the United States in 2017, after he defeated Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the general election of 2016. His unpredictable tenure saw the beginning of a trade war between the US and China. The trade war persisted after he left office following a 2020 defeat to Joe Biden. In 2024 he mounted a third campaign, defeating Biden's then-VP, Kamala Harris, to earn a second term as president.
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45th President of the United States of America
US Homeland Security chief Markwayne Mullin, speaks at ICE Headquarters in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
Crime

US homeland security chief dismisses security threat from public execution

Markwayne Mullin rejected the idea that broadcasting Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad risks creating a martyr.

Middle East

Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack killed 12

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Russia

Trump’s Russian diesel deal may be illegal, says prominent Republican senator

Ukraine war

Russia hits Ukraine power plants despite Trump’s energy ceasefire claim

Trump had earlier said Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure, without giving further details.

An injured man stands amid rubble as firefighters work at the site of his house hit by a Russian air strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Apple

Apple’s Tim Cook kicks off China visit amid mixed signals on new iPhone demand

Executive’s third visit to China this year follows the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro line-up and the company’s first foldable device.

United States

Tariffs, millions in extra costs, Iran war: Trump’s policies hammer US firms

‘Frustrating would be one word,’ a CEO says, as US manufacturers struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.

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US-China relations

Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese

White House press secretary worked at a leading Chinese law firm and learned enough of the language to occasionally surprise people.

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US President Donald Trump has appointed Katie Zacharia as his new press secretary. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

What’s in a name? Trump calls it ‘SI’. China calls it ‘human-made’

While the term AI dates back to 1956, the Chinese version offers a different take on the relationship between humans and intelligent machines.

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North Korea

Denuclearising North Korea would ‘defy history’ as US, allies missed the boat

Security expert Jenny Town said Washington and others should abandon the goal and instead focus on arms limitations and crisis talks.

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Natural disasters

Isaias kills 4 in US, leaves 670,000 without power

The hurricane weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall, but hazardous conditions remain.

A group of residents cuts downed trees in front of a home in Milton, Florida, on Saturday. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Trump demands Ukraine get new president, lashes out at Zelensky

A day after unveiling a diesel deal with Putin, Trump accused Kyiv of contributing to global fuel shortages by striking Russian refineries.

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Plumes of smoke rise from fires at an oil refinery following what the authorities say is a Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow, Russia, in September. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russian attacks kill 20 in Ukraine after Trump-Putin diesel deal

The diesel deal contrasted a sweeping Russia sanctions law Trump signed last month to clamp down on Russia’s oil and gas revenues.

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United States

Trump casts doubt on live broadcast of US military firing squad execution

Bipartisan outrage and UN condemnation have followed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to stream Nidal Hasan’s death sentence.

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Australia

Australia says it won’t buy Russian fuel despite Trump’s diesel deal with Putin

Canberra will maintain its import ban to block revenue for Moscow’s war effort, citing sufficient domestic petrol and diesel reserves.

Australian Minister for Climate and Energy Chris Bowen in Nadi, Fiji on Thursday. Bowen has ruled out buying fuel from Russia, emphasising Australia's committment to energy sanctions against Moscow. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Will Taiwan derail Washington and Beijing’s latest reset? Analysts are sceptical

The opening of a new representative office and former leader Tsai Ing-wen’s US visit may have a limited impact, diplomatic observers say.

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Tsai Ing-wen pictured with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi during her visit to the United States. Photo: Handout
Norway

Trump slams Norway and Nobel committee after missing out on Peace Prize

The US president lashed out after former UN official Navi Pillay was awarded the prize, claiming the decision discredited Norway.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong, crowned world’s freest economy again, can’t rest on its laurels

The city’s decision to remain a free port, despite a challenging geopolitical environment and US tariffs, is a testament to its commitment to economic freedom.

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US Politics

Trump picks Truth Social’s Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary

Zacharia, a lawyer who frequently appears on conservative news outlets, is an adviser for the US president’s social media platform.

US President Donald Trump points during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | What are the concerns and priorities behind new language defining China-US ties?

The two sides have now agreed to include principles such as ‘respect’ and ‘fairness and reciprocity’ that reflect their different priorities.

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US-China relations

Key US port for China imports records best-ever quarter despite trade doubt

Port of Los Angeles, the US’ leading gateway for imports from China, had its busiest three-month period on record from July to September.

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US midterm elections 2026

Trump announces diesel deal with Russia ahead of US midterm elections next month

Shock move reverses years of US pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war, as the president seeks to lower spiralling fuel costs.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
United States

US sanctions ICC, hours after ex-judge wins Nobel

The Trump administration has long been hostile to the court, and the move puts the US on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.

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The International Criminal Court in The Hague. The United States had delayed its sanctions ‌hoping that the ICC and the countries party to its founding Rome Statute would address US concerns. Photo: AFP
Arctic

Why a ‘confrontational posture’ won’t help China in the Arctic

Chinese think tank says Beijing ‘still has considerable policy space’ in the region after US, Denmark and Greenland sign new security pact.

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Nobel Prize

Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Pillay recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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Science

Russia lifts plague lab-related quarantine measures. Should China be relieved?

Moscow says the incident is over but questions remain among Chinese commenters and others on social media globally.

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Russia’s consumer and health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor in Moscow has downplayed reports that a laboratory technician may have died of pneumonic plague. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Exclusive | Bessent may skip Apec in Hong Kong to focus on Trump’s Shenzhen trip: sources

US Treasury secretary expected to meet Chinese vice-premier in Shenzhen ahead of summit in November as trade truce extension takes priority.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is said to be focused on preparing for President Donald Trump’s trip to Shenzhen next month. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan angry after ‘unjust’ Russia wants ICC chief targeted by US extradited

Tokyo condemned Moscow’s move against Tomoko Akane and eight other officials, pledging to ‘take the appropriate path of action’.

SCMP Highlights

Chinese emperor’s tomb mystery, US F-35s join Indian drills: 7 highlights

From Abby Choi’s HK$72m flat wasn’t a gift to France and Germany seeking new trade weapon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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