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JD Vance Ridiculed For 'Verbal Pretzel' Linking Wife's Hobbies To Nuclear Policy

As JD Vance's skydiving–Iran analogy ricochets around social media, the moment throws fresh scrutiny on his political judgement and the way he talks about power, rights and foreign policy in public.

International Business Times UK

'My wife also has right to skydive': JD Vance on Iran's claim on 'right to uranium enrichment'

Vice President JD Vance gave an analogy from his marriage with Usha Vance to explain issues with the Iran war ceasefire. As Vance was speaking on the tarmac in Budapest, Hungary, he was asked a question on whether there would come a scenario in which the US might agree to…

The Times of India

Trump Freezes Out JD Vance From Negotiations With 'Unhinged' War Rhetoric Fueling Removal Calls

Donald Trump sidelines JD Vance from Iran negotiations amid backlash over 'unhinged' war rhetoric and rising calls to invoke the 25th Amendment.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon risk unravelling US-Iran ceasefire, EU warns

Lebanon has declared a period of national mourning after a wave of Israeli strikes killed at least 254 people on Wednesday. The EU insists that the country be covered by the US-Iran ceasefire deal.

Euronews

The New 'Avignon Papacy'? Pentagon Officials Reportedly Invoked Medieval Captivity to Threaten Vatican and Force Pope's Support

The intense Pentagon meeting where a senior official summoned Pope Leo XIV's ambassador sparked tensions reminiscent of the Avignon Papacy. Explore the global implications for military power.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance accuses Russia and Ukraine of delaying peace ‘over a few square kilometres’

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The Independent UK

Ceasefire deal without Lebanon risks destabilising whole region – Cooper

It comes as an Iranian official said his country sent a message to the US by closing the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks in Lebanon.

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No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight

Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.

Newslaundry

Newsletter: NATO holds after Rutte-Trump talks amid fragile ceasefire with Iran

Also in this newsletter: After US-Iran ceasefire deal, Europe faces tough questions.

Euronews

Ceasefire at risk: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as Israel pounds Lebanon, Hezbollah fires back

A fragile Iran-US ceasefire is showing signs of collapse as Iran warns of renewed hostilities amid intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hezbollah retaliated, accusing Israel of breaching the truce, a stance Israel and the US argue falls outside the agreement's scope, jeopardizing upcoming peace talks.

The Times of India

Was Lebanon part of ceasefire deal or not? How Pakistan may have muddled US-Iran truce

A ceasefire between the US and Iran is shrouded in confusion, with sharp disagreements over its scope, particularly regarding Lebanon. While the US insists the truce is limited to Iran, Pakistan and Iran suggest a broader agreement. This ambiguity, coupled with continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon and differing US negotiation…

The Times of India

Middle East peace push: Iranian delegation to arrive in Pakistan for high-level talks

An Iranian delegation is arriving in Pakistan for high-level talks based on a 10-point framework, while a US delegation led by Vice-President JD Vance is also set to engage in negotiations. These diplomatic efforts follow a US-announced ceasefire, though hostilities persist in Lebanon, with Iran alleging violations.

The Times of India

Lebanon must be included in US-Iran ceasefire deal, UK ministers tell Trump

Yvette Cooper and John Healey say Israeli strikes should end, widening rift between UK government and US president

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer in UAE for talks as Iran ceasefire under strain

The Prime Minister is visiting allies in the region for talks on upholding the pause in fighting.

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The Guardian - AU

Hezbollah launches rockets at Israel – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: a tale of two ceasefires as US and Iran claim different terms

US and Iran can’t seem to agree on much of their fragile two-week ceasefire agreement – key US politics stories from Wednesday 8 April at a glance

The Independent UK

Vance compares wife’s ‘right to skydive’ to Iran’s nuclear enrichment

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The Independent UK

JD Vance oddly reasons that his wife Usha ‘has the right to skydive’ — to explain the Iran war ceasefire deal

The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as the sides attempt to negotiate an end to the war

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The Independent UK

Vance uses bizarre skydiving wife analogy as he discusses Iranian ceasefire demands

JD Vance used an analogy about his wife wanting to skydive while discussing Iranian demands following a shaky truce between Tehran and the US.

Axios

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Lawmakers were "very, very frustrated" with Trump's post and privately pressed leadership to take a stronger approach.

The Times of India

Vice president J D Vance will lead US team for truce talks with Iran in Pakistan: White House

Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation to Pakistan this weekend for mediated talks with Iran, aiming to secure a permanent ceasefire. The discussions in Islamabad follow a two-week truce, with the White House emphasizing the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. Lebanon is not…

Axios

Vance to lead U.S. delegation at peace talks with Iran in Pakistan on Saturday

It's the highest level meeting between the U.S. and Iran since the 1979 revolution, as ceasefire talks hit a crucial tipping point.

International Business Times UK

JD Vance Branded 'Puppet' After Campaigning For Viktor Orbán And Attacking EU 'Interference'

US Vice President JD Vance faces international backlash after campaigning for Viktor Orbán in Budapest. Vance labelled the EU a 'disgraceful' threat to sovereignty while backing the Hungarian leader against opposition chief Péter Magyar. Experts warn the move marks unprecedented foreign election interference by a sitting US official.

The Independent UK

White House announces JD Vance will lead US negotiating team in Iran talks

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JD Vance tries to surprise 5,000 Hungarians with a live Trump call, and gets sent straight to voicemail

Not the response he was hoping for.

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