Former vice president and the self-declared caretaker of Afghanistan, Amrullah Saleh, has called on the United Nations and the international community to “rapidly and generously” respond to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Panjshir Valley—the last province resisting the Taliban.

"Genocide": Afghan ex-VP calls on UN to end “Taliban’s onslaught into Panjshir province”

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he will run for the vice presidency in next year's elections, confirming an earlier announcement by the country's ruling political party that was criticized by opponents as a ploy for Duterte to maintain his grip on power.

Philippines' Duterte raises rivals' suspicions by seeking vice presidency in 2022

US Vice President Kamala Harris met Vietnam's top leaders on Wednesday. She offered support in several key areas, including the enhancement of the country's maritime security in an effort to counter Beijing's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

US vice president offers Vietnam support to counter Beijing in South China Sea 

Accusing Beijing of continuing to 'coerce' and 'intimidate' in the South China Sea, US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday pledged Washington would pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Eye on China: Kamala Harris vows US will pursue a free and open Indo-Pacific

US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Singapore's leaders on Monday on the first working day of a trip to Southeast Asia aimed at bolstering ties as part of Washington's efforts to counter China's growing influence.

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties, counter China's influence

After just six months in the White House as the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris has become the most unpopular VP since at least the 1970s. Recent polls have revealed that Kamala Harris’ ratings have hit a record low as the majority of the Americans disapprove of her job performance.

'Underwater': Polls suggest Kamala Harris least popular Vice President since 1970s

Even as the trip details are not yet finalised, Vice President Kamala Harris may visit Vietnam and Singapore in coming August, a Reuters report said, citing a source familiar with the matter.

US Vice President Kamala Harris may visit Vietnam, Singapore in August: Report 

US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Monday she had 'robust' talks with Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei on fighting corruption to deter immigration from Central America and bluntly warned migrants to not come to the United States.

Harris takes on graft in Guatemala, tells migrants 'do not come'

An amusement park in India has come up with a unique and fun way to celebrate Indian-origin US Vice President Kamala Harris' win in the recently-concluded US election 2020.

Bengaluru: Amusement park offers free entry to all 'Kamala' to celebrate Harris' win

Just a couple of days before the US Vice President Mike Pence ends his term at the White House, the VP and the Second Lady visited the US troops for one last time in their official capacity.

Mike Pence and wife conclude term with an emotional last visit to US troops

Two days before the US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony, the incoming Vice President Kamala Harris will be resigning from the Senate. An aide close to Harris told the local media that the incoming Vice President and a current US Senator will be resigning to prepare for her takeover of the VP position, after she defeated the Republican candidate, Mike Pence, in the recently-concluded US election 2020.

Kamala Harris set to resign from Senate on Monday: Aides

United States Vice President Mike Pence addressed a crowd of the Service Members in California and touted the Trump administration's foreign policy achievements.

US Vice President Pence addressed a crowd of service members

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: "I believe in the strength of US institutions and democracy. Peaceful transition of power is at the core.

'Joe Biden has a daunting task ahead of him', says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen over Capitol riots

The 25th Amendment says the vice-president and a majority of principal officers of the executive departments can provide a declaration to Congress that the president “is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.” This can remove the President of the United States and will appoint Vice President to the office.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Trump's removal through 25th Amendment after Capitol Ruckus

The US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will soon be sworn in for her post along with the President-elect Joe Biden in January 2021 and Harris will be making history as the first African-American and South Asian woman to become the Vice President of the US.

Kamala Harris' husband to become first 'Second Gentleman' of White House

US President Donald Trump has termed Senator Kamala Harris as "grossly incompetent," saying he was surprised when his Democratic rival Joe Biden picked her as his running mate in the November 3 presidential election.

US Elections 2020: Kamala Harris 'grossly incompetent', surprised after she was chosen vice president nominee, says Trump

Kamala Harris has said that it would be great to have the title "vice president" to her name after being picked as the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden but "Momala" will always be the one that means the most to her.

Kamala Harris says it would be great to have vice president title but 'Momala' would be dearer to her

International experts are questioning the scale of the new coronavirus epidemic in Iran, where the official death toll is second only to China and risks creating a regional epicentre of contagion.

What is the real size of the coronavirus epidemic in Iran?

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today called for an enlightened debate on all larger issues and stressed that dissent has to be expressed in a democratic and non-violent manner.

Dissent should be expressed in a democratic, non-violent manner: Vice President

A day after US Senator Kamala Harris ended her 2020 presidential bid, former Vice President Joe Biden, a leading contender for the Democratic nomination, said on Wednesday he would consider her as a potential running mate.

Biden says he would consider Harris for vice presidential slot

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on Friday rounded off a fruitful friendly visit to Japan, with the two neighbours pledging continued efforts to foster a relationship that fits the needs of the new era.

Chinese vice president visits Japan to promote ties

US Vice President Mike Pence departs for Turkey, seeking to halt a weeklong assault on Syrian Kurds begun after President Donald Trump withdrew U.S. forces from northern Syria.

US delegations head to Turkey

Peru's vice president Mercedes Araoz, resigned and called for elections Tuesday, hours after parliament appointed her to lead the fight against the president's dissolution of the body amid a bitter deadlock over corruption and appointments to the Supreme Court.

Peru Vice President resigns, calls for elections to break deadlock

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday acknowledged the farmers of the country as the backbone of the nation and stated that it is the responsibility of both state and Centre to prioritise development of rural parts of the country.

Farmers backbone of country, government should priortise development of rural India: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

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