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J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance is an American politician who was elected vice-president of the US in 2024, as the running mate of former president Donald Trump. Vance, who was elected as a US senator from Ohio in 2022, wrote the bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
Born
2 Aug 1984
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United States of America vice-president
Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (centre) with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (left) and US Vice-President J.D. Vance on Sunday. Photo: Chigi Palace Press Office / EPA-EFE
Italy

Italy’s Meloni scores diplomatic ‘win’ by bringing US, EU to same table

Meloni said she was ‘very proud’ to host US Vice-President J.D. Vance and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to ‘start a dialogue’.

European Union

At inaugural mass, Pope Leo warns against exploiting nature, marginalising poor

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Ukraine war

Zelensky, Vance shake hands at Vatican after Oval Office row

Pope Francis

J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass

Pope Leo had been critical of Trump and Vance before taking leadership of the global Roman Catholic Church.

US Vice-President J.D. Vance departs Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport, in Ciampino, Italy on April 20, 2025. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Just Saying | Racists and losers: J.D. Vance and America’s stupid trade war

His rant about ‘Chinese peasants’ reflects his government’s frustration over blinking first in Trump’s high-stakes game of chicken with China.

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China-India relations

Indian officials dismiss Trump’s claim he alone brokered ceasefire with Pakistan

Implied that New Delhi briefed all key partners, including its fellow Quad members, as China frets security dialogue fanning tensions.

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India

Fears among India’s farmers rise over US food imports crossing ‘red line’

India is concerned about its food security and the livelihoods of its farmers if more US food imports are allowed.

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A labourer sits on sacks of wheat grains at a wholesale market in Jalandhar, India on April 28. Photo: AFP
United States

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

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Religion

America’s first pope once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. Maga is not amused

Robert Prevost - now Pope Leo - has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media.

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India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan hits India’s western border, forcing flight suspensions at 24 airports

The Indian army said it repulsed drone attacks along the frontier, a charge Islamabad called ‘baseless’.

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A soldier stands next to a house destroyed by Pakistani shelling at a village in Uri, India-administered Kashmir, on May 8. Photo: AFP
India-Pakistan tensions

US ‘can’t control’ India-Pakistan war, it’s ‘none of our business’: Vance

The US vice-president urged both sides to show restraint, hoping the fighting does not spiral into a ‘nuclear conflict’.

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A woman stands outside her house destroyed by Pakistani shelling at a village in Uri, India-administered Kashmir, on May 8. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

The US president threatened to impose further sanctions if a truce is violated.

Catholic Church

What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice

Before his appointment as the new pontiff, Cardinal Robert Prevost was a fierce critic of Trump’s deportations and anti-immigrant policy.

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United States

Opinion | What countries aligning with Trump must ask themselves

It is becoming increasingly clear that the “America first” policy sees an inherent conflict between the US and the rest of the world.

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US President Donald Trump meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as US Vice-President J.D. Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sit next to them in the Oval Office at the White House on April 17. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Putin’s 3-day ceasefire begins as Ukraine reports violations

Temporary truce coinciding with the 80th anniversary of the World War II defeat of Nazi Germany.

A Russian serviceman patrols with an anti-drone gun on Wednesday ahead of the general rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Trump says US won’t lower tariffs on China imports to kick-start trade talks

Separately, Commerce Department says it will simplify some restrictions on the export of advanced semiconductor chips.

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Donald Trump

US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: ‘We do not spy on friends’.

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Ukraine war

Vance says US thinks Russia asking too much to end Ukraine war

He also called for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, saying that it would otherwise be impossible for Washington to mediate.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance delivers remarks at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
My Take

Editorial | It seems Donald Trump has just ended Nato with stance on force

If attack on alliance member is one against all, what happens now he has refused to rule out aggression to annex Canada and Greenland?

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European Union

Striking softer tone, Vance says US and Europe on ‘same team’

Vance shocked Europe in February when he attacked EU policies on immigration and free speech.

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Donald Trump

Trump vows ‘seamless’ travel for foreign World Cup fans amid US border fears

There are concerns that the tournament could be affected by US president’s immigration policies and tensions with co-hosts Canada and Mexico.

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US President Donald Trump holds a meeting of the Fifa Task Force at the White House on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

‘Clowning around’: Trump rebuked for posting AI image of himself as pope

The image, shared during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, was described as shameful and offensive in Italy and the US.

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The image was shared on US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social site on Friday and later reposted by the White House on an official social media account. Image: Truth Social/realDonaldTrump
Germany

Germany labels AfD party as ‘extremist’, sparking diplomatic feud with US

Berlin told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ‘this is democracy’ after he called the move ‘tyranny in disguise’.

Greenland

Greenland’s new PM says island cannot be bought, US is not showing respect

Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remarks in defiance of Trump’s interest in taking control of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

Ukraine war

Zelensky cuts South Africa trip short after deadly Russian missile strikes

The aerial attacks raise ceasefire doubts amid the ongoing conflict, despite US president Trump saying a peace deal was “very close”.

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A Russian ballistic missile explodes in the sky over the city in Kyiv on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
India

Can Kashmir’s fragile peace survive? India’s Modi faces crisis after deadly attack

Critics say the killings erode the BJP’s claims of restoring calm since revoking the region’s special status.

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Indian security officers inspect the site where militants indiscriminately opened fire on tourists on Tuesday in Pahalgam, Indian controlled Kashmir, Wednesday. Photo: AP
India

At least 26 killed in ‘heinous’ attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir

No group claimed responsibility, but rebels in the Muslim-majority region have waged an insurgency since 1989.

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United States

Vance meets Pope Francis amid row over Trump’s migrant plans

Vance’s motorcade was on Vatican territory for 17 minutes. The Vatican said there was an ‘exchange of opinions’ including current conflicts.

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