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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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Aipac and the Michigan Senate race: How the Israel lobby became toxic

  • Aipac entered direct campaign funding in 2021.
  • It is closing one of its two political action committees.
  • Its former approach relied on advocacy and congressional ratings.

Aipac, formerly an advocacy group that avoided direct involvement in election campaigns, created two political action committees in December 2021. Its move into campaign finance has drawn greater public attention to the organisation and, according to the article’s framing, made its role in US politics more controversial. The…

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EU to lead talks on support for Ukraine with US, Nato, partners – Europe live

  • Germany will continue seeking common ground with the Trump administration.
  • Wadephul hopes for more bipartisan debate on support for Ukraine.
  • He says Russia’s war threatens freedom and security on both sides of the Atlantic.

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul said the US midterm results could bring both continuity and change to Germany’s dealings with Washington. Berlin would keep seeking compromise with the Trump administration, while engaging more broadly with Democrats after their strong electoral performance. Wadephul said he hoped the results would…

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Google to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028

  • Google will invest US$15 billion in Malaysia over 2027 and 2028.
  • New campuses are planned in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
  • Training programmes aim to reach 800,000 Malaysians in five years.

Google plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia in 2027 and 2028, funding new data centre campuses, clean energy, water security and worker training. The investment adds to the company’s existing campus in Selangor and is intended to support Malaysia’s digital capacity while addressing the resources needed to…

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‘I trusted Argentina, but it deceived me’: Tougher immigration rules and soaring costs are making Russian émigrés rethink their new lives in South America

  • Argentina’s 2025 decree made citizenship applications harder.
  • Travel abroad can restart the two-year residency clock.
  • Russian-speaking emigrants are weighing whether to move again.

Russian-speaking emigrants in Argentina are reconsidering their plans as tougher citizenship rules and rising costs make settling there harder. The shift followed President Javier Milei’s move to tighten migration policy, affecting people who had chosen Argentina for its relative openness and, in some cases, citizenship for children born…

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‘Not been this excited in a long time’: US expats ride the blue wave at Australian midterms watch parties

  • Democrats’ decisive midterm win prompted celebrations at a Sydney watch party.
  • US voters abroad said the result offered hope and a check on Trump.
  • Victories in North Carolina and Texas drew cheers from expatriates.

More than 100 US expatriates and election watchers gathered at a Sydney pub to follow the US midterm results, with nervous anticipation giving way to celebration as Democrats won decisively. Attendees described the result as a source of hope and a sign that voters wanted a change in…

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Abdul El‑Sayed’s victory in Michigan has the Democratic progressive wing dreaming of the White House

  • Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race with 52% of the vote.
  • He is set to become the first Muslim US senator.
  • His victory fuels debate over the Democrats’ progressive direction.

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race with 52% of the vote, defeating Republican Mike Rogers and securing a seat for the Democrats. He is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history, and his win gives the party’s progressive wing evidence that it can compete in…

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China in contact with US, Russia on possible leaders’ meeting

  • China is discussing a possible Xi, Trump and Putin meeting at APEC.
  • The proposed summit would be their first three-way meeting.
  • Zelenskyy warned against a deal that redistributes influence.

China said it is discussing a possible meeting between the Chinese, US and Russian leaders during this month’s APEC gathering in Shenzhen. If it takes place, it would be the first three-way summit involving Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, with potential implications for diplomacy and perceptions…

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Vollmann’s four-volume novel traces US power and its moral decline

  • Vollmann’s 3,000-page novel examines America through the CIA and one family.
  • Its four volumes cover five decades of US foreign policy.
  • The review portrays the agency as increasingly compromised after 9/11.

William T Vollmann’s four-volume novel *A Table for Fortune* uses the history of one CIA analyst and his family to examine American power, liberty and the country’s record abroad. The review describes it as a hugely ambitious portrait of the United States, tracing how its ideals and belief…

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North Korea launches missiles toward the sea as Pyongyang protests against US claims on Binance hack

  • North Korea fired several missiles towards its eastern waters.
  • Pyongyang rejected talks after US accusations over a Binance hack.
  • Observers see the launches as pressure for concessions from Washington.

North Korea launched several missiles towards waters off its east coast on Wednesday, hours after it rejected the prospect of renewed talks with the United States. The timing was seen by observers as an attempt to pressure Washington to ease what Pyongyang calls its hostile policy and offer…

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Snap Insight: US midterms – what an angry ‘lame duck’ president could mean for Asia

  • Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress.
  • Trump retains significant freedom over foreign policy.
  • Asia may face tariff and diplomacy uncertainty.

Democrats’ capture of the House and Senate in the US midterms amounts to a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump’s presidency, with voters citing economic pressures and opposition to the Iran War and its effects on energy prices. The results could limit his domestic agenda, but the article argues…

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