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Harvard seeks end to US funding cuts, says public health research in peril

Harvard University asked a federal judge on Monday to issue a summary judgment ruling to unfreeze US$2.5 billion in funding blocked by President Donald Trump's administration, which Harvard said was illegal.

15 hours ago
Americas

US pushes countries for best offers by June 4 as tariff deadline looms

The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by June 4 as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners ahead of a self-imposed deadline in just five weeks, according to a draft letter to negotiating partners seen by Reuters. ...

16 hours ago
Americas

Trump, Xi will 'likely' talk this week: White House

Trump reignited strains with China last week when he accused the world's second-biggest economy of violating a deal that had led both countries to temporarily reduce huge tit-for-tat tariffs. ...

17 hours ago

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Trump taps big tech critic Carr to lead US communications agency

Carr has "fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans' Freedoms" and will "end the regulatory onslaught that has been crippling America's Job Creators and Innovators, and ensure that the FCC delivers for rural America," Trump said in the statement.

6 months ago
Americas

UN chief urges G20 'leadership' on stalled climate talks

The annual UN talks in Baku are deadlocked at the midway point, with nations no closer to agreeing a $1 trillion deal for climate investments in developing nations after a week of negotiations.

6 months ago
Americas

Muslims who voted for Trump upset by his pro-Israel cabinet picks

"It's like he's going on Zionist overdrive," said Hassan Abdel Salam, a former professor at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and co-founder of the Abandon Harris campaign, which endorsed Green Party candidate Jill Stein.

6 months ago
Americas

Lame-duck Biden tries to reassure allies as Trump looms

The 81-year-old lame-duck US president attempted to use a summit in Lima to shore up ties with key Asia-Pacific allies before the potential wrecking ball of a second Trump term.

6 months ago
Americas

'Welcome back': Trump, Biden shake hands in White House

The US president and president-elect shook hands in front of a roaring fire in the Oval Office, with Biden restoring a tradition that Trump broke when he refused to recognize his 2020 defeat by Biden.

6 months ago
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Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive

Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will co-lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, an entity Trump indicated will operate outside the confines of government.

6 months ago
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Prabowo holds meeting with CIA chief in Washington

State news agency Antara reported that the meeting took place inside the Wisma Indonesia guest house in the eastern part of the capital city.

6 months ago
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Indonesia, US affirm respect for rights in South China Sea

Indonesia and the United States on Tuesday underscored their “unwavering support” for upholding freedom of navigation and “respect for sovereign rights and jurisdiction” in their talks on the South China Sea.

6 months ago
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United States is a ‘great friend’, Prabowo tells Biden

President Prabowo Subianto vows during a meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House that he will continue to work hard to strengthen the relation between the two countries.

6 months ago
Americas

Prabowo meets Biden, vows to work 'very hard' for Indonesia-US ties

Washington sees Indonesia, the most populous country in Southeast Asia, as an important partner in a region where its rival Beijing has deep trade and investment ties.

6 months ago
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Prabowo builds rapport with next US administration

President Prabowo Subianto posted a video of his phone call with Donald Trump, during a working visit to Washington, DC, saying that he was willing to travel to Florida to meet the president-elect in person amid an ongoing effort to solidify his American rapport.

6 months ago
Americas

Peru's Chancay: China's megaport of entry to South America

"It's nearly ready," Gonzalo Rios, deputy general manager of the Peruvian subsidiary of Chinese port operator Cosco Shipping, which has a 60 percent stake in the facility, said during a recent visit to the deep-water port.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump makes new appointments, Rubio tipped for secretary of state

Rubio has notably hawkish views on China, which he sees as a threat and challenge to US economic and military might.

6 months ago
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Prabowo touches down in US with opportunities, challenges ahead

President Prabowo Subianto arrived in the United States on Monday amid hopes for a steadier Indonesia-US relationship, as US president-elect Donald Trump’s victory looks set to present both challenges and opportunities on the international stage.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump names New York Rep. Elise Stefanik US ambassador to UN

"I am honored to nominate Chairwoman Elise Stefanik to serve in my Cabinet as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Elise is an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter," Trump said in a statement to the New York Post.

6 months ago
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Prabowo sets tone with Trump ahead of maiden visit

All eyes will be on Prabowo when he visits the United States next week on the back of a state visit to China, amid concerns Trump could shake up bilateral relations once more.

6 months ago
Americas

Prabowo congratulates Trump on victory, seeks closer cooperation

President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump for his sweeping victory in the United States presidential election on Wednesday, hoping for a closer partnership in the future especially in ensuring global peace and stability.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows 'fight'

Trump's victory highlights voter discontent with economy and border security.

6 months ago
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Diaspora hopes for warmer US-Indonesia ties amid election tumult

For Indonesian citizens living in the US, like other groups that have no say in the US election, one major hope was that the overall relationship between their country and the US could improve going forward.

6 months ago
Americas

World leaders praise Trump as he claims US election win

As the results began to go Trump's way, China said it hoped for "peaceful coexistence" with the United States.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump claims victory over Harris in US presidential election

His exuberant speech came despite the fact that only Fox News had declared him the winner, with no other US networks having made the call so far.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump at 266 electoral votes, Harris at 195: US media

US media have thus far projected that Trump has won in more than half of the 50 US states, including three key battlegrounds Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, two of which voted Democratic in the last election.

6 months ago
Americas

Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House

Republicans also won several races that could allow them to expand their 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, though the final outcome may not be known for days.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump wins first swing state, North Carolina, edges ahead of Harris in US election

Trump's early wins included the predictably Republican Florida and Texas while Harris won California, giving Trump 227 electoral votes and Harris 172. The magic number to win the presidency is 270.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close in US presidential race

The early results were as anticipated, with the contest expected to come down to seven swing states: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Opinion polls showed the rivals neck and neck in all seven going into Election Day.

6 months ago
Americas

Trump at 201 electoral votes, Harris at 91: US media

Tallies are tumbling in, with US media projecting wins for Trump so far in 20 states including big prizes Texas and Ohio, and other reliably Republican-leaning states.

6 months ago
Americas

Elon Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say

The platform is also playing a central role in enabling the spread of false information about the critical battleground states that will likely determine the outcome of the presidential race, election and misinformation experts said on Monday.

6 months ago
Americas

What if the US election ends in a Trump-Harris tie?

While not highly likely, such an outcome remains possible, tormenting Americans already perched painfully on the edge of their seats ahead of the November 5 election.

6 months ago
Americas

Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans, Trump embraces violent rhetoric

Opinion polls show the pair locked in a tight race, with Vice President Harris, 60, bolstered by strong support among female voters while former President Trump, 78, gains ground with Hispanic voters, especially men.

6 months ago
Americas

For a blind runner, the New York marathon is about 'vibrations'

Being part of a crowd of 50,000-plus runners when visually impaired or blind sounds like a challenge, especially in New York, where many participants have limited or no understanding of English.

7 months ago

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