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US presidential election 2024

Qualcomm’s bid to buy Intel hinges on US election, China scrutiny

Qualcomm, which has made informal inquiries with Chinese regulators, could wait until January to make a decision, sources say.

5 hours ago

Trump uses interview to promote ‘beautiful’ tariffs and riff on his favourite themes

6 hours ago

Harris mocks Trump after rally turns into bizarre dance-a-thon

16 Oct 2024 - 8:56AM

Georgia reports record turnout as early voting begins in US battleground state

More than 250,000 voters cast their ballots on the first day, nearly double the 2020 turnout.

5 hours ago

Signs direct voters to cast their ballots on the first day of early voting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

How a Chinese firm’s project could affect Kamala Harris in US election

Republicans hope their opposition to Chinese EV battery maker’s planned US$2.4 billion Michigan factory is winning issue in a vital swing state.

16 Oct 2024 - 10:24AM

My Take | Can a divided Asean benefit China in the long run?

China has scored easy points with the US distracted and Asean struggling to find its own voice. But a weak Asean risks losing its relevance.

15 Oct 2024 - 8:22PMvideocam

Trump Pennsylvania event derailed after audience members faint

Republican nominee Donald Trump pivots sweltering town hall to an impromptu dance party.

15 Oct 2024 - 10:44AM

Donald Trump at a town hall campaign event in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Photo: Reuters

Harris attacks Trump for his ‘enemy from within’ comments, calls him unhinged

Harris stresses message that Trump is a danger to America’s democracy, as US election campaign hits final stretch.

15 Oct 2024 - 4:19PM

Meet Emmy-nominated filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi, daughter of Nancy Pelosi

The youngest Pelosi’s 2022 documentary, Pelosi in the House, includes recordings she made of the January 2021 US Capitol attack – footage that was later used during an investigation into the riots

15 Oct 2024 - 10:37AM

On Balance | Trump has stumbled upon a good idea for US climate change fight

Getting China to build electric vehicles in the US would be a boon to the country’s economy and transition away from fossil fuels.

14 Oct 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

A vehicle sits stuck in beach sand in Manasota Key, Florida, on October 13 after Hurricane Milton barelled into the state. Photo: Getty Images

A dead heat? Trump gains in polls, ‘Harris honeymoon’ over as US Election Day nears

Polling shows Vice-President Harris and Trump neck-and-neck as the Republican former president closes the gap on his Democrat rival.

14 Oct 2024 - 4:38PM

New polling shows Donald Trump and US Vice-President Kamala Harris neck-and-neck. Photo: Reuters

Open questions | Nobel laureate on Trump’s ‘danger’ to US, election’s impact on China ties

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump likely to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, Nobel laureate says, but former president threatens ‘every dimension’ of US economy.

14 Oct 2024 - 9:17AMvideocam

Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in California

US officials said Trump was not in danger, as Nevada man is released on bail following weapons find.

14 Oct 2024 - 11:56AM

Biden to visit Germany to make up for trip cancelled due to hurricane

US President Joe Biden to make his first bilateral visit to Germany in his four-year term of office.

14 Oct 2024 - 3:32PM

US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany and Angola this week. Photo: Reuters

Why a Kamala Harris White House could mean more US-China conflict

Tsinghua scholar Yan Xuetong argues Democratic Party candidate would be ‘more reluctant’ to accept China’s rise than rival Donald Trump.

13 Oct 2024 - 10:00PM

A prominent Chinese political scientist has argued that US-China economic relations will continue to deteriorate regardless of whether Donald Trump (left) or Kamala Harris (right) becomes the next US president. Photo: Reuters

Harris packs aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of campaign push

The US Vice-President’s campaign believes it can flip the state against Trump as Harris criss-crosses America to drum up support.

13 Oct 2024 - 1:18PMvideocam

Why is Trump campaigning in California, a state he’s almost sure to lose?

The Republican US presidential candidate is taking a detour from swing states to launch an aggressive play on Democratic turf.

13 Oct 2024 - 5:45AM

Harris releases ‘excellent’ health report, seeking to draw contrast with Trump

Trump has shared only limited information about his health over the years, and the move aims to raise questions about his fitness to serve.

13 Oct 2024 - 12:43AM

Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally in Chandler, Arizona, on Thursday. Photo: TNS

Wagers bet millions on Harris vs Trump fight after US gambling rule tweak

Companies take advantage of a legal opening created earlier this month in America’s long-running regulatory battle over political betting.

12 Oct 2024 - 4:27PMvideocam

Biden skips Southeast Asia summits – is it a snub or strategy shift?

Biden’s absence does not necessarily indicate weaker US interest in Southeast Asia but rather a shift in engagement strategy, analysts say.

12 Oct 2024 - 1:52PMvideocam

By firmly backing Trump, Musk signals ambition to become ‘king of the world’

The billionaire has deepened his allegiance to the Republican as he eyes a key role in a potential second Trump administration.

12 Oct 2024 - 11:50AMvideocam

Elon Musk (right) jumps on the stage as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on October 5. Photo: AP

Trump pushes deportation plan in Aurora, city wracked by immigration tensions

Often turning to false claims and dehumanising language, the Republican US presidential candidate says migrants are ‘ruining’ US towns.

12 Oct 2024 - 7:47AM

Republican US presidential nominee Donald Trump holds a rally in Aurora, Colorado, on Friday. Photo: Reuters

Trump asks for military aircraft protection, following assassination threats

Biden says he has authorised security to protect Trump as if he were a sitting US president.

12 Oct 2024 - 2:22AMvideocam

Asian Angle | Strengthening Asean is key for the US to boost its Indo-Pacific strategy

Whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins next month, a renewed focus on Asean will be essential for lasting stability amid China tensions.

11 Oct 2024 - 1:30PMvideocam

Obama lashes out at ‘crazy’ Trump in first campaign rally for Harris

Battleground state of Pennsylvania was the first stop of Obama’s campaign tour for Harris, with less than four weeks until Election Day.

11 Oct 2024 - 12:23PM

Former US president Barack Obama in the must-win state of Pennsylvania on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

‘They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff,’ former president declares in battleground state of Michigan.

11 Oct 2024 - 10:52PMvideocam

Former US president Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, delivers remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

Georgia, Florida judges reject call to reopen voter registration after hurricanes

Civil rights groups had argued the storms left residents with ‘hardships’ that hindered their ability to register to vote ahead of deadlines.

11 Oct 2024 - 7:39AM

US elections 2024: what you need to know

For the US, 2024 sees not only a hotly contested – and highly divisive – presidential election, but also a fight between the Democratic and Republican parties to control the Senate and the House of Representatives. This three-part series looks at how these competitions are decided.

11 Oct 2024 - 3:38AM

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US presidential election 2024

Latest news, updates, analysis and opinion about the 2024 US presidential election. The event had looked set to be a rematch between US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, but Biden's surprise departure from the race on July 21 led to current VP Kamala Harris accepting the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

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14 October, 2024