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Limited Access at State House for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Inauguration

ONLY A SELECT FEW ALLOWED: Space limitations at the State House in Windhoek has resulted in only state media and active members of parliament, not former members, being allowed to enter for the inauguration of the incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday, March 21st. Protocol says everyone is however invited for lunch. Video: Rudorf Iyambo

March 21, 2025

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Senior Russian lawmakers indicate Trump could meet Putin this month

A senior Russian lawmaker believes a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could happen as early as this month or next. Chair of the Russian Parliament's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, told Russian state media that plans for a meeting are at an "advanced stage" and that "it will take place soon". Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv:

February 7, 2025 41

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North Korea’s Kim wants to bolster nuclear programme

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he wants to bolster Pyongyang's nuclear forces this year, state media reports. This comes days after US President Donald Trump said he planned "to reach out" to Kim. Rebecca Bundhun has more.

January 29, 2025 45

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Vietnam restructures media in cost-cutting drive

One of Vietnam's largest state TV broadcasters went off air today as part of sweeping bureaucratic reforms that will see 20 percent of the public workforce cut across the country. The ruling Communist party wants to streamline the political system to reduce red tape and slash spending. The reforms will see eight ministries and government agencies cut and media organisations restructured in reforms described as "a revolution" by senior officials. […]

January 15, 2025 19

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Former Chinese defence minister expelled from Communist Party: state media

Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said Thursday, after he was sacked abruptly last year in unexplained circumstances. "The Politburo... has decided to expel Li Shangfu from the party, terminate his credentials as a representative of the 20th National Congress, and transfer his suspected criminal issues to military procuratorial organs for review and prosecution in accordance with the […]

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