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Tuesday, 26 September, 2023

US politics & policy
Biden and Trump plan rival Michigan trips in scrap for union votes
President will visit picket line as autoworker strike raises temperature in 2024 swing state
Sunday, 24 September, 2023

US government shutdown
Lawmakers warn that US is heading for shutdown as budget talks stall
The economy could take a hit in less than a week if hardline Republic holdouts do not strike a deal
Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

War in Ukraine
Biden urges world leaders to stop Ukraine from being ‘carved up’
US president presses allies to maintain support as Volodymyr Zelenskyy prepares latest appeal to Washington
Tuesday, 19 September, 2023

Geopolitics
US unveils Atlantic co-operation pact
Partnership does not include security but comes as Washington tries to counter Chinese influence
Friday, 15 September, 2023

Automobiles
Tensions rise over US carmaker strike as Ford lays off 600 workers
Joe Biden sends top aides to mediate as GM boss hits out at union’s rejection of ‘historic’ offer
Thursday, 14 September, 2023

US presidential election 2024
Biden campaign launches new push to revive poll numbers
Early ad blitz aims to change voters’ dim view of US president’s handling of the economy
Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

News in-depthRepublican Party US
‘It could backfire’: McCarthy’s Biden impeachment gamble
Republican House Speaker hopes new inquiry will save his job — and tarnish the US president
Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

Joe Biden
Republican House Speaker launches Biden impeachment inquiry
Kevin McCarthy has been under pressure from Trump allies to launch probe into president
Sunday, 10 September, 2023

G20
Yellen denies G20 weakened statement on Ukraine at New Delhi summit
US Treasury secretary touts successes at world leaders’ meeting while rejecting criticism of language over war
Sunday, 10 September, 2023

News in-depthG20
Western nations accept ‘climbdown’ on Ukraine to salvage G20’s relevance
US, EU and others agreed to remove condemnation of Putin’s invasion from meeting’s communiqué
Sunday, 10 September, 2023

US foreign policy
Vietnam and US upgrade relations in move to counter China
Biden signs deal between former foes during Hanoi visit in response to Beijing’s assertiveness
Sunday, 10 September, 2023

War in Ukraine
Biden edges closer to decision on supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles
Washington fears striking Russian territory risks escalating the conflict
Saturday, 9 September, 2023

G20
US and EU back new India-Middle East transport corridor
Project agreed on G20 sidelines would counter growing Chinese influence in Arab states
Saturday, 9 September, 2023

G20
G20 statement drops reference to Russia aggression ‘against’ Ukraine
Joint language does not condemn Moscow’s invasion after China refused to repeat critical wording
Saturday, 9 September, 2023

G20
China opposed plans for US to host G20 in 2026
Officials say Beijing unsuccessfully sought to delete reference to America’s presidency from this year’s declaration
Friday, 8 September, 2023

G20
Biden and Modi cement ties over defence and tech at New Delhi meeting
Leaders tout ‘close and enduring partnership’ as they gather ahead of G20 summit
Friday, 8 September, 2023

Chinese economy
Janet Yellen says China has ‘policy space’ to boost its economy
Treasury secretary indicates slowdown’s impact on US will be small as renminbi hits 16-year low against dollar
Friday, 8 September, 2023

Global Economy
Biden pushes for bigger World Bank to combat China’s rising influence
US president seeks funding boost for multilateral lender as need to counter Beijing’s efforts becomes more urgent
Tuesday, 5 September, 2023

War in Ukraine
North Korea’s Kim plans to visit Putin in Russia to discuss arms sales, says US
Moscow is seeking more weapons supplies from Pyongyang to use in Ukraine war
Sunday, 3 September, 2023

US presidential election 2024
Nikki Haley calls on ageing US leaders to ‘step away’ from power
Republican presidential hopeful also says Americans would not vote for Trump if he were convicted
Saturday, 2 September, 2023

US politics & policy
Former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson dies aged 75
The one-time US ambassador to the UN was also known for holding talks with rogue regimes to rescue detained Americans
Friday, 1 September, 2023

G20
Xi Jinping’s absence challenges G20 status as global leadership forum
China’s president will send his deputy to next week’s summit in New Delhi
Thursday, 31 August, 2023

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Another coup in Africa
US commerce secretary hails new approach to handling China business frictions
Thursday, 31 August, 2023

Clarence Thomas
US Supreme Court’s Clarence Thomas details trips paid for by billionaire
Conservative justice said one trip was made amid security concerns following leaked abortion ruling draft
Tuesday, 22 August, 2023

US-China relations
US tells China to be more transparent with economic data amid slowdown
National security adviser Jake Sullivan says Beijing’s crackdown on information is not ‘responsible’