Heatwave in the US, Vladimir Putin visits Vietnam and Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam is a gamble for the Southeast Asian nation. Yemeni Houthi attacks in the Red Sea deal another blow to an industry already facing a global shortage of seafarers. And a look at the new coalition government in South Africa as the African National Congress shares power for the first time in 30 years. Plus, Russia and North Korea sign a mutual defense pact agreeing to provide military help if either face attacks.

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00:01 Introduction
00:45 Louisiana requires display of Ten Commandments in all classrooms
01:14 Temperatures soar in U.S. and in Saudi Arabia
01:52 Putin signs landmark strategic partnership treaty with North Korea
02:40 Putin visits Hanoi, seeking new ‘security architecture’ for Asia
04:38 Shipping industry urges Red Sea action as Houthis sink second vessel
06:49 South Africa navigates fundamental political change

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