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National & Local

Kim Jong Un re-elected as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea

Kim Jong Un has been re-elected as Chairman of North Korea's State Affairs Commission, a key position in the authoritarian regime, according to the state news agency KCNA.

Mar 23 • 07:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un reappointed as Chairman of the State Affairs Commission as North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly begins

Kim Jong-un has been reappointed as the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission during the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang.

Mar 23 • 01:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un Reelected as Chairman of State Affairs Commission; 'Second-in-command' Cho Yong-won Elected as Chairman of the Supreme People’s Assembly

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly has reelected Kim Jong-un as Chairman, while Cho Yong-won has replaced Choe Ryong-hae as the new Chairman of the Assembly.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Kim Jong Un reelected as president of state affairs in North Korea

North Korea's legislative body has reelected Kim Jong Un as president of the State Affairs Commission, the highest decision-making and governing body in the country.

Mar 22 • 23:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jakub Ekier: I invite you to an all-inclusive internal emigration with the Judym Plus package

Jakub Ekier invites readers to consider an 'internal emigration' with a metaphorical package that criticizes the current state of affairs in Poland.

Mar 20 • 13:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Through the Eyes of Saša Mitrofanov: It Could Be Worse. It Could Be Much Worse

The article discusses the current state of affairs from the perspective of Saša Mitrofanov, highlighting a sense of pessimism about the future.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Abiodun’s aide urges youth participation in politics for positive change

Olamide Lawal, Special Adviser on Youth Affairs to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, advocates for greater youth involvement in politics to facilitate sustainable development in Nigeria.

Mar 19 • 09:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Iranian Blogger: 'No Rocket Hit Me'

An Iranian blogger operating a Telegram channel reports on the current state of affairs in Iran amidst ongoing conflict, highlighting government crackdowns and the importance of real-time information dissemination.

Mar 18 • 19:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Minister Oryem Says Barbie Torture Footage 'Misleading'

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs refutes claims of torture against Barbie Kyagulanyi, calling it a misrepresentation of events during a security operation.

Mar 18 • 09:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Seven special flights to the Middle East cost the state 800,000 euros

The Estonian government spent approximately 800,000 euros on seven special flights to repatriate citizens and their family members from the United Arab Emirates.

Mar 13 • 16:18 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Visits Korea: 'Tariff and Security Negotiations Must Keep Pace With Implementation'

During his visit to South Korea, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Michael DiSomber, emphasized the need for faster implementation of investment and security negotiations as agreed in a joint fact sheet by U.S. and South Korean leaders.

Mar 12 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Thus violence becomes normal

The article discusses the prominent roles of Anastasia Karneeva and her father, Nikolai Volubyev, within Russia's military-industrial complex under Putin, highlighting their influence and connections in both state affairs and the arts.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Media: The War Has Enhanced Marco Rubio's Stance as Trump's Successor Candidate

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's position as a potential successor to Donald Trump has improved amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and other international affairs.

Mar 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

What is the role of the Supreme Leader in Iran and what are his powers?

The Supreme Leader of Iran holds vast authority within the country's political system, including control over significant state affairs such as war and peace decisions, as well as the shaping of domestic and foreign policies.

Mar 10 • 07:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Despite Reconciliation Committee Recommendations... Home Affairs, Police, and Defense Achieve Less Than Half in Restoring Victims of State Violence

The South Korean government has yet to act on recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for victims of state violence, despite the approaching 40th anniversary of the 10·28 Incident.

Mar 9 • 11:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs to Visit Korea from 11th to 15th... Likely to Discuss Korean Peninsula and Iran Issues

The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Michael Disomubri, will visit South Korea from November 11-15 to discuss various issues concerning U.S.-South Korea relations, particularly on the Korean Peninsula and Iran.

Mar 9 • 08:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Read important news for March 8, 2026, Sunday in one click

Aaj Tak provides a roundup of significant news headlines for March 8, 2026, focusing on various sectors and regions in India.

Mar 7 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Michalis Chrysochoidis: "The most important thing is vigilance"

Greek Minister for Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis discussed the state of affairs in the Middle East and the preparedness of Greek authorities in an interview.

Mar 7 • 15:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina governor hails Masari’s promotion

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda congratulates Ibrahim Masari on his appointment as Special Adviser on Political Affairs by President Bola Tinubu.

Mar 6 • 12:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Expensive Special Diet Strains the Wallets of Celiac Disease Patients

Celiac disease patients in Estonia must buy gluten-free food without state support, putting them at a disadvantage compared to patients in several other European countries who receive assistance.

Mar 6 • 04:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG distributes food aid to 42,000 vulnerable residents in Yobe

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria has initiated the distribution of food aid to 42,000 vulnerable residents in Yobe State as part of a national initiative to combat hunger and poverty.

Mar 5 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle

Laura Tingle reports on the current state of affairs in Iran and the surrounding regions amidst ongoing conflict.

Mar 4 • 19:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Chat about the situation in the Middle East

The article invites readers to engage in a discussion about the current state of affairs in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict involving the USA, Israel, and Iran.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Gandhi was needed, Trump appeared

The author critiques the current global situation, suggesting that in a time that called for peace and moral leadership, the emergence of figures like Donald Trump reflects a troubling state of affairs.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

The U.S. State Department urges Americans to leave the Middle East immediately

The U.S. State Department has advised Americans to immediately leave over a dozen countries in the Middle East due to escalating tensions following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

Mar 2 • 22:29 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

British Court Allows Yukos Shareholders to Pursue Russian Assets in $65Bln Dispute

Former Yukos shareholders have received a legal green light from London's High Court to pursue $65 billion in arbitration awards against Russian state assets.

Mar 2 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State is making contingency plans for bringing Estonians home

Estonia is preparing contingency plans for the potential evacuation of its citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Minister recognizes outstanding contributors with a dog in arm

Estonia's Minister of Regional Affairs, Hendrik Johannes Terras, awarded state decorations to 33 individuals for their contributions to the food sector and regional development during an event celebrating Estonia's Independence Day.

Feb 27 • 04:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Rape: Police release Mirabel to Ogun women affairs, continue probe

The Ogun State Police have released TikTok influencer Mirabel to the Ogun State Ministry of Women Affairs while continuing their investigation into her rape allegation.

Feb 25 • 20:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Russian historian, North Korea specialist Lankov included in Latvia's "black list" at the request of security service

Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has added historian Aleksei Lankov to its list of undesirable persons based on recommendations from the State Security Service due to concerns over national security.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Veterans Affairs secretary was designated survivor for State of the Union

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins served as the designated survivor during President Trump's State of the Union address as part of a security protocol to ensure government continuity in case of a crisis.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

State media of Syria: 4 members of Syrian security forces killed in 'Islamic State' attack

Four members of the Syrian security forces were killed in a terrorist attack attributed to the Islamic State, according to a statement from Syria's Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Feb 23 • 16:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sri Lanka: Buddhist monks protest for a wider role in state affairs

Buddhist monks in Colombo, Sri Lanka, protested for greater involvement in state matters, citing alleged government disrespect for their religion and traditions.

Feb 21 • 06:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Violation of EU law?: Hesse presents expert opinion against the relocation of stock exchange supervision

Germany's Hesse State Ministry of Economic Affairs has released a legal opinion opposing the EU's plan to centralize stock exchange supervision in Paris, citing significant legal barriers.

Feb 20 • 15:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 12: press conference on the developments at the front lines of the war in Ukraine

A press conference will be held at noon to discuss the state of affairs regarding Russia's aggression in Ukraine, led by Colonel Ants Kiviselg of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

Feb 20 • 07:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

American freestyler has sparked fierce debate about conditions in his home country

Freestyle skier Hunter Hess has ignited a heated discussion regarding the state of affairs in the United States, leading to calls for his exclusion from the Olympics due to his non-political but controversial remarks.

Feb 19 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Solman: Terras is engaging in disproportionate threats

Regional and Rural Affairs Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras has issued a warning to the city of Tallinn regarding the suspension of state budget allocations until the city council approves the budget strategy for 2026-2029.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Reforms: 'One should indeed have the expectation that the SPD lives in reality'

In an interview, Johannes Winkel discusses the current state of affairs within the SPD and hints at upcoming political shifts as the CDU prepares for its party conference.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sharp criticism: millions of euros for the innovation lab, but where are the results?

The Accelerate Estonia innovation lab, funded for six years by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, has drawn millions from the state budget without evident outcomes in terms of economic success and innovation, according to business owners.

Feb 17 • 08:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From 'El Eternauta' to Greek and 'La cautiva' to Azerbaijani: the translations funded by the State

Argentina's government-funded Program Sur approved subsidies for the translation of seventeen Argentine literary works into various languages, reflecting a commitment to cultural exchange and preservation.

Feb 15 • 20:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Grmoja on Political Current Affairs, Letica on Intelligence Warfare, Šimonović on the UN

Nikola Grmoja discusses current political issues in Croatia, while Ante Letica talks about intelligence warfare and Ivan Šimonović comments on the state of the UN.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

America is becoming a predator. Europe should stop considering it so much, says the head of an influential think tank from Munich

Mark Leonard, head of the European Council for Foreign Affairs, comments on the shifting dynamics of US-Europe relations during a significant speech by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 14 • 15:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Munich Security Conference. Rubio: ‘Disagreements because the US wants a strong Europe’

The Munich Security Conference highlighted transatlantic relations and global conflicts, featuring a speech by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and discussions on China's role in international affairs.

Feb 14 • 08:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

FT: Rubio dropped Ukraine meeting with European leaders in Munich at the last minute: 'Insane'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancelled a last-minute meeting with European leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine, raising concerns about U.S. disengagement from European affairs.

Feb 13 • 18:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump's nominee for the State Department faces obstacle due to 'anti-Israel views'

Donald Trump's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for International Affairs, Jeremy Carl, is facing significant opposition due to allegations of anti-Israel sentiments.

Feb 13 • 00:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

According to Keldo, the state wants to continue operations at the E-Piim factory in Paide

Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Erkki Keldo announced the government's support for the E-Piim milk production factory in Paide to continue operations despite its bankruptcy situation.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Brazilian President Lula to Visit India Next Week

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to make an official state visit to India from February 18 to 22, as announced by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

Feb 12 • 12:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Layda Sansores responds to Monreal regarding the restoration of immunity in Campeche: 'Stay out of it and take care of your pigsty'

Governor Layda Sansores of Campeche responded firmly to criticism from Ricardo Monreal regarding the recently approved restoration of legislative immunity in the state, asserting that he should not intervene in local affairs.

Feb 12 • 00:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Merz-Meloni, the "Merzoni" axis that corners Macron

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are seeking to reform the European Union's framework to enhance collaboration, amidst frustrations with the current state of affairs, particularly in relation to France's leadership under Macron.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abiodun mourns ex-Ogun SSG Osokoya

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Secretary to the State Government Babatunde Osokoya, highlighting his impactful contributions and recent active participation in state affairs.

Feb 10 • 00:35 UTC

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