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JD Vance defends new H-1B fee, says US firms should hire and train Americans

US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s proposed $103,000 fee on new H-1B visas, saying American companies should prioritise hiring and training US workers. The proposed charge would significantly raise costs for employers recruiting skilled foreign professionals.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

‘Canada is a state’: Vance makes ‘Freudian slip’ as US-Canada tensions rise

US Vice President JD Vance referred to Canada as a state, correcting himself amid trade disputes. He criticized Canada's military underinvestment and trade policies, comparing it to China. US-Canada trade talks collapsed last week, with tariffs threatened for January 2027. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected US proposals as unfair…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Steel, bitumen, geopolitics could slow India’s construction boom: ICEMA Vice President

India's construction equipment industry anticipates single-digit growth this financial year. Rising steel and bitumen prices are significantly impacting project economics. Geopolitical uncertainty and execution challenges also moderate industry expansion. Domestic sales saw a decline while exports demonstrated strong global competitiveness. The sector faces moderated fund disbursements and delayed contractor payments.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Left BJP as I got no space to function in it: Actor S Devan

Actor S Devan has left the BJP, stating he lacked sufficient functioning space. He felt neglected after being removed from a vice president position without communication. Devan aimed to improve the BJP's image among minorities and other communities. He plans to reactivate his political organization, the Kerala People's Party. Devan…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

PM Modi, Ram Nath Kovind attend President Murmu's Independence Day 'at home' reception

President Droupadi Murmu hosted the Independence Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Vice President and Prime Minister Modi were among the distinguished guests present. The event began with patriotic renditions and honored national heroes. India celebrated its Independence Day after gaining freedom from British rule. The day also marked a historic…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

The UAE Says Iran Attacked Two Ships In The Hormuz Strait. Oil Is Edging Up.

Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration's new main goal in the war is keeping "oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country."

International Business Times · Aug 14

Vice President JD Vance Says The Administration Has a New Primary Goal In The Iran War

Vance said the main goal is "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country." The second one is preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

International Business Times · Aug 14

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war

WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking second.

Bangkok Post · Aug 13