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TopicJD Vance

Topic: JD Vance

Pakistani memes are ready, JD Vance

Even before JD Vance reached Islamabad, he was already everywhere in Pakistan — eating nihari, getting a degree, watching his used T-shirt being sold in Sunday market, and being asked for his nikahnaama.

Trump’s cabinet was divided over war in Iran while he backed Netanyahu’s ‘hawkish’ stance—NYT report

In the weeks leading up to US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, White House was split between 'Trump the hawk', eager for action, and 'Vance the sceptic', NYT report says.

Is Usha Vance’s children’s podcast an image makeover for JD Vance’s 2028 campaign?

On the surface, Usha Vance's podcast is an “advertisement for reading”, but the timing and the persona it constructs have drawn sharper readings.

A slugfest is on in American Right. MAGA is preparing for the post-Trump era

Erika Kirk’s AmericaFest conference turned into a gladiatorial colosseum for the growing rift among conservative politicians and influencers.

‘Alcoholic’ Trump, ‘odd’ Musk, ‘conspiracy theorist’ Vance—White House Chief of Staff’s tell-all

Later, White House Chief of Staff alleges that Vanity Fair disregarded 'significant context' to create 'an overwhelmingly chaotic & negative narrative' about Trump administration.

JD Vance hopes Hindu wife Usha will be ‘moved’ by the church one day, ‘eventually’ embrace Christianity

At an event honouring Charlie Kirk, US V-P says he makes ‘no apologies’ for believing Christian values are key to America’s foundation, adding that ‘neutrality’ often hides an agenda.

Vance called ‘3-4 times’ on 9 May, told him if Pakistan attacks India, it’d cost them dear—Modi in LS

Speaking in Lok Sabha during a debate, Prime Minister Modi said no world leader asked India to stop Operation Sindoor. 

Op Sindoor still on, Modi told Vance ‘if Pakistan hits, Indian response will be more devastating’

The US was never a mediator, and The New York Times article claiming Vance called Modi got the sequence of events wrong, say govt sources.

‘None of our business,’ says US VP Vance on India-Pakistan conflict, Rubio pushes for de-escalation

US vice-prez's remarks come at a time when Marco Rubio urged Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorists. America under Trump has laid responsibility of Pahalgam on Pakistan.

JD Vance’s India visit is a trigger for ‘Made in China vs Made in India’ rivalry, say Chinese

A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.