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Donald Trump
How Trump’s revenge tour against Republicans could backfire in the midterms
The US president’s approval rating is at an all-time low, despite his iron grip on his base of Maga voters.
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Ex-US prosecutor sent herself Trump probe report disguised as cake recipe
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United States
Harvard to cap number of A-grades, despite heavy opposition from students
21 May 2026 - 1:19AM
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Malaysia
Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?
Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.
20 May 2026 - 6:52PM
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US President Donald Trump speaks to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store at a peace summit on Gaza in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in October last year. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump
Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital
President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag.
20 May 2026 - 2:42PM
United States
Republican who stood up to Trump defeated in US primary
Trump-backed Republican challenger Ed Gallrein ousts incumbent Thomas Massie in the most expensive House primary in history.
20 May 2026 - 12:24PM
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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.
20 May 2026 - 6:14AM
A 56-year-old woman died after she fell into an open manhole in New York. Photo illustration: TNS
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.
20 May 2026 - 5:31AM
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Donald Trump
US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in IRS lawsuit deal
The Internal Revenue Service will not pursue Trump, his family or companies for back taxes under a settlement agreement.
20 May 2026 - 2:55PM
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.
20 May 2026 - 3:30AM
United States
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.
19 May 2026 - 11:37PM
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent poses for a family photograph of G7 finance ministers and central bank governors ahead of a meeting on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
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.
19 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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United States
ICE agent charged over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant in Minnesota
Minnesota county charges Christian Castro in a non-fatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown.
19 May 2026 - 1:27PM
United States
Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes
Wind-driven Sandy Fire forces evacuations in Simi Valley, threatening properties.
19 May 2026 - 11:37AM
Africa
US to screen for Ebola at airports as American worker is infected
US implements airport screenings and suspends visa services following a WHO declaration over the deadly Ebola strain.
19 May 2026 - 1:14PM
A digitally colourised scanning electron micrograph depiction shows numerous filamentous Ebola virus particles in green, budding from a chronically infected VERO E6 cell in orange. Photo: NIAID via Reuters
US-Cuba relations
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks as Washington expands sanctions
Cuba’s president defends right to self-defence as US report claims the island has acquired more than 300 military drones.
19 May 2026 - 5:03PM
Gun violence in the US
3 killed in US mosque shooting; teen suspects found dead in car after attack
Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after two assailants targeted California’s largest Islamic centre.
19 May 2026 - 2:31PM
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US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days as Hormuz closure chokes supply
US Treasury secretary says reprieve will allow energy-vulnerable nations to access Russian seaborne oil.
19 May 2026 - 12:59PM
Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran earlier this month. Photo: ISNA via AFP
Millionaires and billionaires
US jury rules against Musk in OpenAI feud, finding lawsuit came too late
Jurors deliberate for less than two hours before tossing Elon Musk’s breach-of-contract claims against OpenAI and its founders.
19 May 2026 - 9:47AM
United States
US prosecutors drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
Adani, one of the world’s richest people, had been accused in 2024 of paying huge bribes to ensure the success of a solar project in India.
19 May 2026 - 9:07AM
Pope Leo XIV
‘Human dignity’: Pope Leo, Anthropic to launch pontiff’s first AI document
The presence of the firm at the Vatican could mean a new flashpoint with the US, which in February ordered all agencies to stop using it.
18 May 2026 - 10:47PM
World Health Organization (WHO)
‘Crises’: WHO kicks off annual assembly amid Ebola, US withdrawal
Aid cuts ‘have disrupted health systems, widened inequalities’ said UN chief Antonio Guterres, with WHO budget down by almost US$1 billion.
18 May 2026 - 10:07PM
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A health official uses a thermometer to screen people outside a hospital in Kampala, Uganda, on Saturday. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s Taiwan independence comments: a blow to William Lai and ruling DPP?
Critics in Taiwan argue the island’s leader and his Democratic Progressive Party are rolling back decades of rhetoric under US pressure.
18 May 2026 - 9:21PM
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United States
20 dead as US, Nigeria carry out more strikes on Islamic State
The air strikes came the day after a joint mission killed Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, described as the group’s global second in command.
18 May 2026 - 7:43PM
United States
Trump-backed mass prayer rally draws thousands to Washington
Worshippers flock to the National Mall for an America-themed jubilee featuring Trump reading from the Bible in a video.
18 May 2026 - 5:36PM
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