Also known as: US Vice-President JD Vance · US Vice President JD Vance · Vice-President JD Vance · Vice President JD Vance
US Vice-President who participated in electronic signing of US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
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The Namibian
JD Vance described the memorandum of understanding as about a page and a half and a very general document
“Vance has describedthe memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran as "about a page and a half" and a "very general" document.”
Trump may release US-Iran deal before Friday, Vance saysThe Namibian
US Vice-President JD Vance accused Iran of economic terrorism over its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
“It comes after US Vice-President JD Vance accused Iran of "economic terrorism" over its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – having attacked, and threatened to attack, vessels passing through since last month.”
US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China saysNew Era
JD Vance visited Hungary to rally with Orban days ahead of the vote
“US Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary days ahead of the vote to rally with Orban, attacking the alleged interference in Hungary of EU "bureaucrats".”
Orban loses Hungary vote to pro Europe newcomerNew Era
US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks and warned Washington had made Tehran its final and best offer for a deal
“US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks — the highest-level meeting between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic revolution and warned that Washington had made Tehran its "final and best offer" for a deal.”
US-Iran talks fail to find deal but truce holds for nowNew Era
JD Vance left Pakistan after talks and warned Washington had made Tehran its 'final and best offer' for a deal
“US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks – the highest-level meeting between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution – and warned that Washington had made Tehran its "final and best offer" for a deal, AFP reported.”
Things fall apart: Iran-US talks collapse …inflation to bite NamibiansNew Era
US Vice President JD Vance backed Israel in saying Lebanon was excluded from the truce
“US Vice President JD Vance backed Israel in saying Lebanon was excluded from the truce, days before he was due to lead talks with Tehran in Pakistan.”
Calls for US Iran truce to extend to Lebanon after Israeli strikesThe Namibian
JD Vance had just returned from shattering Western European illusions about trans-Atlantic alliance strength
“Vance had just got back from shattering Western European illusions about the strength of the trans-Atlantic alliance.”
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stoppedNew Era
Vice president JD Vance attended the White House meeting on Venezuela oil
“Vice president JD Vance, secretary of State Marco Rubio and energy secretary Chris Wright attended alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Valero, Marathon, Shell, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol, among others.”
Trump pitches Venezuela oil to US majorsThe Namibian
US Vice-President JD Vance had plans to participate in G20 talks in Johannesburg
“Ten days before the Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Trump announced that the US would not send a delegation to attend the gathering, because Afrikaners were being "killed and slaughtered", upending US Vice-President JD Vance's plans to participate in the talks.”
Trump’s fresh white genocide claims are ‘blatant misinformation’ — RamaphosaThe Namibian
Vice-President JD Vance was said by Trump to be sent to the G20 summit instead of Trump attending
“He had earlier said South Africa should not be in the G20 at all, and that he would send Vice-President JD Vance, instead of attending himself.”
‘It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summitThe US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Department of Justice said the FBI thwarted a plot targeting Sunday's UFC event at the White House and arrested five men across four states. The alleged plan involved striking nearby buildings with explosive-laden drones, firing on "high value targets" with snipers, and storming the White House gate in a coordinated attack.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
US Vice-President JD Vance says Donald Trump may decide to release a preliminary memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran before Friday, when the deal is formally signed in Geneva. The MOU, described as "about a page and a half" and "very general," has already been electronically signed by Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday, along with two firearms offences. He was carrying a semi-automatic handgun, pump-action shotgun and three knives when he charged past a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
China's foreign ministry has called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports "irresponsible and dangerous," saying it undermines a fragile ceasefire and jeopardises safety in the Strait of Hormuz. The move threatens China's oil supply and comes as analysts say the US is attempting to pressure Beijing to encourage Iran to reopen the critical waterway.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Peter Magyar's Tisza party won a decisive parliamentary majority with record turnout, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer promising to restore democratic checks and balance, pledged to put Hungary "back on track" with Europe after Orban's clash with the EU over rule-of-law and Ukraine.
14 April 2026 · New Era →
Pope Leo told reporters he has "no fear" of the Trump administration and will continue to advocate for peace after Trump attacked him on social media for his stance on Iran, calling him "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy." The pope said his role is to spread the message of the gospel and stand against global conflicts and innocent suffering.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Failed Middle East negotiations between Iran and the United States risk returning energy prices higher, while Namibia's fuel price increases of N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4.00 per litre for diesel are expected to trigger inflation across the economy, particularly affecting transport-dependent sectors like agriculture and mining.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Calls are mounting for a US-Iran ceasefire to extend to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah after Israeli strikes killed over 200 people in Lebanon, though Israel and the US say Lebanon was not part of the truce, while Iran signals the talks may collapse.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the BBC that Vladimir Putin has already started World War Three and must be stopped through intense military and economic pressure, rejecting Russian demands for territorial concessions as abandonment of Ukrainian people and positions. Zelensky argues that a ceasefire allowing Putin to recover would only delay further conflict, and insists that Ukraine's victory depends on restoring its independence and borders, though he acknowledges this requires time, weapons support from Western partners, and security guarantees.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump met with major oil executives at the White House to encourage investment in Venezuela's oil reserves, saying his administration would decide which companies operate there. One CEO called Venezuela "uninvestable" without reforms, though analysts said Trump's push faces economic and strategic obstacles.
12 January 2026 · New Era →