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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
Job Title
United States of America vice-president
The burrito is beloved by many Americans as a comforting, filling and inexpensive meal. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

How the humble burrito triggered a Maga ‘civil war’ in Trump’s party

The price of the Mexican dish is at the centre of an inflation row, with one lawmaker telling US youths to stop whining and ‘eat ramen’.

United States

Trump eulogises Lindsey Graham as ‘extremely hawkish’ ally at funeral

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China-Latin America relations

Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential race

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My Take

My Take | The West should stop blaming China for its economic woes

US is so deindustrialised and EU so uncompetitive that they will not be able to meet the demands of Chinese consumers if the mainland market is flung open to them.

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A humanoid robot by Agibot is pictured during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 18, 2026. Photo: AFP
United States

100 days to US midterms, Trump faces defeat amid anger over inflation, Iran war

A Democratic house is likely to subject Trump’s administration to investigations and potentially expose him to a third impeachment drive.

United States

‘Show must go on,’ Trump tells press gala 3 months after assassination attempt

Speech to White House press corps dinner included jokes about a third term, jibes at opponents and the media – and praise for Xi Jinping.

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Middle East

Opinion | How bitter Persian Gulf rivals can make peace the Asean way

Promoting de-escalation and shared prosperity in the Persian Gulf may seem arduous now. It once looked that way in Southeast Asia, too.

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An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural, depicting an Iranian and US negotiation table, next to the former US embassy in Tehran, Iran, on June 22. Photo: EPA
Britain

Vance hopes Burnham delivers ‘structural change’ amid ‘broken’ UK politics

The US vice-president said the next prime minister must figure out ‘how to ‌get Britain back on track’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, not using Iran-approved route: state TV

The vessel was described as a foreign container ship in a report apparently aimed at underlining Tehran’s claims to control the strait.

United States

‘Big win!’ US Supreme Court again rejects cap on political campaign spending

Siding with Republicans, who have a cash advantage over the Democrats, the court ruled 6-3, saying this rejection was linked to free speech.

Donald Trump addresses supporters in Michigan during a rally for the 2024 US Presidential Election, which he went on to win. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says US hit Iran again, may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’

If that happened, the Islamic Republic would ‘no longer exist’, Trump warned, after reports that a tanker had been struck in Hormuz.

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A woman walks past a mural depicting a US aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 8. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim

US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.

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United States

Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US

This is ‘the first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons programme in Iran’, said US Vice-President J.D. Vance.

US, Israel war on Iran

Could Iran replace China as US soybean market? Farmers aren’t buying Trump pitch

American growers sceptical, dismissing claims of a new Iranian market for their exports as unrealistic and misleading.

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The United States has proposed that unfrozen Iranian assets could be used to buy American soybeans. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker, arrives at the talks in Switzerland on Sunday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

The US town, the Chinese company and the bankrupting battle over a battery plant

Residents of a Michigan township have said ‘no Gotion’ to a US$2.36 billion factory but the price they pay could be even greater.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

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Smoke billows after an Israeli drone carried out a double strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

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United States

US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

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US-Iran tensions

US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go

Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.

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US Vice President J.D. Vance has postponed plans to travel to Switzerland for talks with Iran. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean

Under US pressure, Cuba unveils largest economic reform in decades

National Assembly votes unanimously to approve dozens of reforms aimed at opening up the struggling island’s economy.

A man works on a classic American car in Havana. The communist island has unveiled its most profound free-market reforms in decades. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

US Vice-President also claims Iran will not receive money or sanctions relief unless it meets the obligations outlined in agreement.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund a flashpoint in ceasefire deal

Ambiguity fuels concern that Gulf countries may be expected to finance a post-war effort for a conflict in which they had limited say.

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Nato

Hegseth blasts Nato for not giving US access to European bases during Iran war

The defence secretary accused Nato of putting gender equity, climate change and austerity ahead of security spending.

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Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte (left) banters with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during a group photo taking at Nato headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Not final’: Trump flips again on Iran deal, plans press conference in France

US leader warns framework is a work in progress and threatens to return to ‘dropping bombs’ if he does not like the terms of the agreement.

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United States

FBI says foiled drone and sniper plot at Trump’s White House fight night

Five suspects charged in alleged plot designed to launch explosives during the president’s 80th birthday gala.

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