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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
A B-1 bomber taking off from RAF Fairford airbase. Photo: @CraigYoungMedia via Reuters
Britain

Trump says US moved bombers from UK airbase after threats

Comments contradict Secretary of State Marco Rubio following sudden departure of B-1 aircraft from RAF Fairford.

United States

US to announce US$150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance visits state

Middle East

Saudis turn to Western, regional allies as missile defences run low

US-China relations

J.D. Vance group courted Brazil opposition candidate for anti-China deal: report

Senator’s logo appears on a plan to trade rare earths and position against Beijing in exchange for support on his presidential bid.

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Senator and right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro is seen during a rally in Brazil on August 17. Photo: AFP
United States

Americans mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection

Nearly 3,000 people were killed on the day that has shaped US society for decades, influencing its foreign policy and domestic politics.

United States

Vance takes centre stage as Trump wraps up GOP convention with voter warnings

Vice-president, with an eye to 2028 presidential election, outlines his vision for the future of America.

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US midterm elections 2026

Trump touts ‘most successful’ presidency, promises US$5,000 to voters in speech

The US president spoke for nearly two hours at the launch of the Republican Party’s unusual midterm convention in Texas.

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US President Donald Trump addresses the Republican Party’s midterm convention on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Get to Know

Meet Jonathan Steinberg, husband of ex-Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo

The veteran TV presenter and close ally of Donald Trump has disputed her sudden dismissal, as attention turns to her Wall Street financier husband.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran attacks naval drone near Hormuz after US strikes 3 oil tankers

The latest round of clashes, which began with US raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in the six-month war.

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Britain

2 Reform UK advisers to Farage step down amid donation scandal

The Labour Party has asked police to investigate after a report said Reform might have arranged for a foreign donor to pay for opinion polls.

Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage (centre), talks with Dan Jukes (centre left) as he visits the area where two men were stabbed the day before in Golders Green, north London, on April 30. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

US probes deadly strike on Iran wedding that experts link to US munition

Vice-President J.D. Vance says Washington is investigating reported attack ‘because obviously we care’.

The point of impact on a residence in Kuhestak, southern Iran, where the wedding celebration was taking place. Photo: Tasnim News Agency via AP
Donald Trump

Trump to speak on both nights of Republican convention amid low turnout fears

The US president was originally set to close out the event but will now also take the stage the first night to ‘set the tone’.

United States

US Army Secretary Driscoll resigns after rifts in Pentagon leadership

Top civilian official’s departure marks the latest leadership upheaval following reported tensions with Pete Hegseth.

US-China relations

America proposes new US$103,265 H-1B fee, expanding charge beyond new arrivals

The extra upfront cost of hiring skilled foreign workers could make it far less attractive to sponsor Chinese and Indian professionals.

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A US$100,000 fee introduced last September by presidential proclamation mainly targeted new H-1B arrivals from overseas. Photo: TNS
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran shifts to offensive as diplomacy with US stalls

Tehran is moving from retaliation to a more proactive strategy to break the deadlock and force US concessions over the naval blockade and energy trade.

A woman walks next to a wall painting depicting the late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

US shifts Iran war goal, says cheaper oil for Americans is top priority

In a bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened to subject Tehran to unprecedented economic sanctions.

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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’.

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United States

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

Washington ceremony highlights late South Carolina senator’s evolution from fierce critic to key presidential confidant.

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US President Donald Trump and other guests at Lindsey Graham's funeral. Photo: AP
China-Latin America relations

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

Polls show Beijing-friendly incumbent Lula neck and neck with Washington’s favoured candidate ahead of closely watched October election.

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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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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.

US President Donald Trump tosses his Trump 2028 hat to an attendee during the White House Correspondents Dinner on Friday. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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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The US president donned a Trump 2028 cap during the speech. Photo: AP
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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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.

Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, in June. Photo: Reuters
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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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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