7 h. ago The Latest: Vance calls for greater ties with India as he meets with Modi to discuss trade deal

While in India on Tuesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance called for enhanced engagement with the South Asian country

Economics

12 h. ago JD Vance’s children steal limelight during meeting with Indian prime minister Modi

JD Vance's three young children stole the show as their father paid a special visit to meet with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi.

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19 h. ago Watch live: JD Vance holds press conference during India trip to discuss trade deal

Watch live as US vice president JD Vance holds a press conference during his trip to India on Tuesday (22 April) as New Delhi looks to avoid tariffs and negotiate a bilateral trade deal with Washington.

Economics

31 h. ago China threatens to retaliate against countries that strike trade deals with Trump

Warning from Beijing comes as Vice President JD Vance meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss path to trade deal

Economics

40 h. ago Poor Pope Francis died hours after JD Dunce visit – just like the Queen with Liz Truss

Many are blaming JD Vance for the death the late Pope with some calling him a 'walking disease' while others have labelled him a 'curse,' like when Queen Elizabeth II died after meeting with Liz Truss

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3 d. ago Vance set to visit India for bilateral talks on economic, trade and geopolitical ties

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit India on a four-day tour as the two countries seek to strengthen their partnership by negotiating a bilateral trade deal

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3 d. ago Disengaging from China on business would be ‘foolish’, Rachel Reeves says

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cutting business ties with China would be ‘foolish’, Reeves says amid reports of US pressure

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talksRachel Reeves has dismissed the idea of economically disengaging from China, amid concerns the US may put pressure on the UK to limit its deals with Beijing.The chancellor, who will discuss a trade deal with the US on a trip to Washington next week, said it would be “very foolish” for Britain to have less involvement with Xi Jinping’s administration. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discuss 'ongoing and productive' trade talks in first call since the US slapped 10 per cent tariffs on British goods

The two leaders discussed the 'ongoing and productive discussions' on trade between the two countries, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

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4 d. ago Starmer and Trump discuss ‘ongoing and productive’ trade talks

They also talked about the situation in Ukraine, Iran and recent action taken against the Houthis in Yemen.

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4 d. ago JD Vance jokes Giorgia Meloni could have called him a ‘jerk’ and he wouldn’t know during Easter Rome visit

JD Vance joked Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni could have called him a “jerk” as he complimented the Italian language on his Easter visit to Rome.

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4 d. ago JD Vance jokes Giorgia Meloni could call him a ‘jerk’ and he wouldn’t know during Easter Rome visit

JD Vance joked Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni could have called him a “jerk” as he complimented the Italian language on his Easter visit to Rome.

Politics

6 d. ago John Swinney meets trade union leaders to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs carnage

The First Minister met business leaders the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) to discuss how to deal with the damage the US President is causing to the global economy.

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6 d. ago ‘How dare the US attack the UK’s free speech’ Independent readers call out trade deal demands

Our community share their views on the US trade deal ultimatum, from outrage at ‘JD Vance’s demand to scrap LGBT+ protections’ to calls for Keir Starmer to ‘defend British laws, not bow to US pressure’

Economics

1 week ago Chinese meme machine mocks Trump and JD Vance with more AI videos of them as factory workers

Chinese accounts have been promoting video and photos ridiculing the so-called 'US Manufacturing Revival Plan' since Trump centred his tariffs on Chinese exports.

Politics

1 week ago Usha Vance was asked about JD calling for rehiring of DOGE staffer who posted ‘normalize Indian hate.’ Here’s how she responded

Usha Vance also described what it was like to be booed alongside her husband at the Kennedy Center

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1 week ago Trump tariffs live: China stunned by JD Vance calling its workers ‘peasants’ as 104% levy comes into force

Asian markets slump again in Wednesday’s early trade as Trump’s full roster of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs takes effect

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1 week ago Tariffs live: China stunned by JD Vance calling its workers ‘peasants’ as Trump’s 104% levy comes into force

Asian markets slump again in Wednesday’s early trade as Trump’s full roster of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs takes effect

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2 w. ago China hits back at JD Vance after he calls workers there ‘peasants’ amid tariff standoff

‘It is surprising and sad to hear the vice president say such ignorant and impolite words,’ says foreign ministry spokesperson

Economics

2 w. ago EU leaders hold their first summit with Central Asian states

The leaders of the European Union and five countries of Central Asia are holding their first summit to discuss ways to boost trade and other ties

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