An Israeli security source informed Agence France-Presse that Israel is not conducting air strikes in Iran, following reports from Iranian state media about explosions over the country.

China has introduced a new "super battery" for electric vehicles, claiming a range of 1500 kilometers, amidst state media criticism of local party officials for excessive spending on EVs.

Russian model and influencer Victoria Bonja has sparked controversy after criticizing authorities in an Instagram post, leading to state media backlash and her being dubbed the 'new Prigozhin'.

Ani Vazagashvili, who previously headed the legal department of the pro-government Imedi TV, was approved by Georgia’s disputed parliament as a new member of the Communications Commission (ComCom), the state media regulator. Her appointment took place on April 15.

The Tunisian President has urged a significant change in the discourse and approach of state media, emphasizing the need for reform.

Police in southern China have detained a 31-year-old man accused of repeatedly insulting triple Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan online, according to state media.

China praised North Korea's resilience to US pressure and pledged closer cooperation during Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit, according to North Korean state media.

Chinese state media has reportedly mocked the United States regarding its involvement in the conflict with Iran. This reflects a critical stance from Beijing on US foreign policy in the region.

Iran's army chief has reportedly instructed commanders to prepare for any potential attack, according to state media, signaling heightened military readiness amidst regional tensions.

Chinese state media outlets are publishing commentaries arguing that protectionist policies are not a solution for the EU economy and risk creating an uneven playing field that could ultimately backfire.

Myanmar's state media reported that military chief Min Aung Hlaing is set to retire soon, with strong indications that he will assume the presidency in the new government forming in April.

Malaysia has launched a locally-produced artificial intelligence tool, 'Rakan Tani', to boost its agricultural sector, as reported by state media Bernama News.

China's state media has warned Japan that increased military spending and "Takaichinomics" risk instability and will not save an economy weakened by the falling yen and the Iran war energy crisis.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his country will permanently strengthen its nuclear capabilities, describing the process as irreversible, according to state media KCNA.

Israel strikes hit 7 areas of south Beirut overnight: Lebanon state media  Arab News

China’s southern tech hub of Shenzhen has a new Communist Party chief, nearly six months after the city’s former party boss was promoted to provincial governor. State media announced on Sunday that…

Lebanon's state media has reported that an Israeli strike in the southern part of the country resulted in one fatality.

Lebanon state media says Israeli jets struck southern towns  Jordan Times

An article criticizes Hungary's state media, labeling it as a propaganda tool for Viktor Orbán and warning the EU about the rapid takeover of media in the country.

Telegram news channels are one of Russia's few major alternatives to state media. The head of one of the largest says their days may be numbered.

New Israeli-American airstrikes across Iran, according to state media.

Saudi Arabia announced that Eidul Fitr would be celebrated on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Thursday, is the completion of the 30th day of the month of Ramazan, and that Friday is the day of the Blessed Eidul Fitr,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. Across the Muslim world, Ramazan festivities this year were overshadowed by the ongoing war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel’s a...

Authorities in Lebanon and Doha were put on alert Wednesday after powerful explosions. An explosion was heard early morning in central Beirut, with Lebanese state media reporting similar incidents in Doha.

Dozens of people, including ten foreigners, have been arrested in Iran on charges of collaborating with Israel and the United States, according to state media reports on Tuesday.

Iranian state news networks are reportedly following a North Korea-style information model, covering the war in their country from a perspective vastly different from Western agencies, employing censorship, fake news, and propaganda.

Iranian state media reports that 61,000 civilian facilities have been struck during recent attacks, indicating widespread damage within the country.

The Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody vs Putin,' which explores the militarization of schools, has been criticized in Russia as 'anti-patriotic,' with state media calling the director a 'traitor' and pacifist activists accusing him of exposing people.

Iranian state media is reportedly covering the ongoing war by inflating enemy casualties and using digital manipulation to glorify Iran's actions.

Iranian state media celebrate Zahra Ganbari's decision as a patriotic move.

North Korean state media reported that the country's leader was present to observe a recent test launch of a missile on Saturday.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched its 48th wave of retaliatory strikes, 'Operation True Promise 4,' targeting Israeli and US interests, while state media showcased drone launches and a vast underground arsenal under images of Khamenei, including a detailed look inside a war tunnel.

North Korean state media released images of Kim Jong Un and his daughter, dressed in matching black leather jackets, testing new pistols at a weapons factory, following a previous appearance where she tested a rifle.

Late Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's wife is alive and the reports of her death were incorrect, said Iran's state media on Thursday.

Unmanned aerial vehicles have reportedly struck fuel tanks at Salalah port in Oman, according to state media, as Iran continues to target Gulf infrastructure.

Iranian state media released a Lego-style animated video of the events surrounding the election of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader.

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days.

Strike hits south Lebanon’s Tyre after Israeli army warning: state media  Arab News

North Korea will hold a congress of the country's largest youth organization next month as a follow-up to a recent party congress in a bid to spur the implementation of party decisions, state media said Tuesday. The Socialist Patriotic Youth League, the country's largest youth organization, decided at a meeting the previous day to convene a congress in late April in Pyongyang, the Korean Central News Agency said. The KCNA said the congress was called to mobilize young people nationwide and stren

A video recorded for International Women's Day showing a coughing Vladimir Putin was briefly published and then deleted by the Kremlin and state media, replaced by a new version, leading to speculation about its release.

China's state news media has issued a security warning regarding 'OpenClaw,' a potential threat that has generated significant discussion and frenzy across social media platforms.

Iranian state media reported that air defense systems were activated in parts of Tehran following reports of suspected hostile aerial activity, marking the first such development.

Chinese state media reports reveal that teenagers in youth correction centers, despite appearing grateful on live-streams, are subjected to beatings and sexual abuse.

Russia's interior minister has arrived in North Korea for discussions focused on cooperation in law enforcement, according to reports from state media.

Journalists from a Hungarian state news agency have publicly demanded editorial freedom, asserting that every Hungarian deserves a public service that broadcasts the truth. Their call follows recent promises of reforms within the public media sector.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally supervised artillery competitions held to commemorate the Day of the Sun, marking the 114th birthday of the nation's founder, Kim Il Sung. State media reported Kim emphasized the army's dedication to training.

Three civilians were killed in Pakistan's Bajaur region due to unprovoked cross-border shelling by the Afghan Taliban, prompting an immediate response from the Pakistan Army which destroyed the firing position.

Israel strikes south Lebanon, Saadiyat, and Jiyeh despite Washington talks  Naharnet

Major General Feng Yufang, a leading missile scientist with the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, has died at the age of 63, confirmed by state media and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the testing of cruise and anti-ship missiles launched from a naval destroyer, state media reported, describing it as a direct message to Washington.

Djibouti's president has secured victory in the election, obtaining 97.8% of the vote, according to state media.

Iran continues to hold significant strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil supply passes. This position grants Iran considerable leverage over global energy markets.

A federal appeals court has rejected AI company Anthropic's attempt to prevent the Department of War from blacklisting its artificial intelligence technology amidst an ongoing dispute, with a Chinese state media outlet also reporting on the court's decision.

Georgia's state media regulator, the Communications Commission (ComCom), issued written warnings to four television channels, including pro-government and government-critical outlets, for violating impartiality principles.

Iranian state media reports that Majid Khademi, the leader of the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organization, was killed in what the Guard claims were American-Israeli attacks.

China has developed a miniaturized, handheld coil gun, adapting electromagnetic cannon technology for stealth, non-lethal operations, and law enforcement. State media reported the weapon's design.

Fears Grow: Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Site Hit  The Daily Star Lebanon

Images released by North Korean state media show Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, visibly delighted as she watches cats with her father and pets one at a pet shop.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter have visited service facilities at a new housing district in Pyongyang, as reported by state media.

A leading Chinese state media outlet has published back-to-back front-page editorials pushing back against claims of China's economy losing steam and a global 'China shock 2.0,' calling it a false narrative driven by Western anxiety.

Belarus is reportedly set to open an embassy in Pyongyang following a recent summit between President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to Belarusian state media.

Chinese state media reports that a new hybrid propulsion system, designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and extend their range, has successfully passed flight tests.

A Chinese J-10C pilot reportedly countered a radar provocation, an incident highlighted by state media as a demonstration of China's air combat readiness.

China's military canine robots have evolved into intelligent 'wolf packs' with specialized roles and a shared 'brain' to coordinate complex tasks in urban warfare, according to state media.

An Iranian state-aligned news outlet published an SBS News graphic that was edited to misrepresent Australia's fuel supply.

Hungary's Tisza party is attempting to combat state propaganda in public media through a series of electoral legal remedies, with actions extending to the Constitutional Court, though significant consequences are yet to be seen.

Iranian police have arrested 466 individuals accused of engaging in online activities aimed at undermining national security, according to state media reports.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivered the opening address at the annual China Development Forum, attended by prominent business leaders like Apple CEO Tim Cook, urging a global commitment to opening up and pledging to create more blue ocean markets amidst rising protectionism.

Iranian state media reported that the Iranian military targeted fuel tanks and refueling aircraft at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with drones, a claim that comes amidst escalating tensions in the region.

Qaani made the remarks in his first statement since Israel's killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28 at the start of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.

Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's national wrestling team, was found guilty of killing police officers alongside two other men, state media say.

Saudi Arabia announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday marking the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, according to a statement published by state media. The post Saudi to…

Iranian state media is accused of exaggerating enemy casualties and engaging in digital manipulation to glorify Iran and its regime, particularly concerning war reporting.

Iranian state media has called for transforming the traditional fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning effigies of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Vera Çelik, the youngest councilor in Zurich, who wears a headscarf, has reportedly been congratulated by Turkish officials and media, leading to her defending herself amidst the attention.

A referendum held in Kazakhstan on Sunday, March 15, approved constitutional amendments designed to strengthen presidential power. Exit polls from three state media outlets indicated that approximately 87-89% of voters supported the changes.

Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

Iranian state media is celebrating Zahra Ganbari's decision to reverse her previous stance, hailing it as a patriotic move.

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after Seoul detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

State media has used accounts of military triumph, pro-regime cartoons and threats in order to contain domestic dissent

Þórir Einarsson, former state mediator of Iceland, has passed away at the age of 92. He died on March 6 at the Mörk nursing home in Reykjavík.

A new photo published on the official Telegram channel of the new Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei revealed his handwriting, according to Iranian state media.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter were observed trying out new pistols at a shooting range, an event highlighted by state media.

Like a disturbing Lego Movie version of Team America: World Police, a clip posted by Iranian state media is just one example of information warfare between Tehran and Washington. Bryony Gooch reports

Complaints regarding real estate mediation in Portugal reached a historic high in 2025, quadrupling in four years. Key issues include payments for property reservations, mediator service, and non-compliance with promissory contracts.

The UN reported that 100,000 people were displaced in Lebanon within a single day of war, bringing the total number of displaced to over half a million. Iranian state media also reported the death of four Iranian diplomats.

Chinese state media highlights President Xi Jinping's focus on charting a course for China's economic growth through the development of 'new quality productive forces'.

Concern for the safety of the players, in Australia for a tournament, had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem at a match.

Australia is being urged to protect members of the Iranian women's soccer team who are set to return home after being labeled 'traitors' by Iran's state media for not singing their national anthem during a match in Australia.

Last weekend, North Korean state media sharply condemned the United States and Israel for launching an "aggressive war" against Iran.

Iranian state media reported that air defense systems were activated over Tehran following sounds of explosions, with officials stating the systems engaged 'hostile targets'.

An Iranian state news outlet has raised questions about the foreign minister's "unexpected tweet" concerning the Hormuz Strait.

The director of Hungary's state media service has publicly declared that censorship and direct management will persist as long as he remains in his position.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw an artillery firing contest on the birth anniversary of state founder Kim Il-sung, according to state media reports.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reportedly stated that Russia is capable of compensating China for any resource shortages that might arise from a potential war involving Iran.

Magyar has informed Hungary's state media that its news coverage will be taken off air.

Jelena Nedović, President of the Administrative Board, commented on the distinction between private and state media during a session discussing requests from the Constitutional Court and Prosecutor's Office for additional allowances for judges and prosecutors.

North Korea's state media reported that the country conducted three days of weapons testing this week. The tests included the firing of ballistic missiles and cluster bombs.

State media reports that five people have died in a bus accident in Turkiye.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping that relations between their countries have reached a 'new high stage,' according to Pyongyang's state media.

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un following his reelection as president of the State Affairs Commission, as reported by North Korean state media.

Chinese artificial intelligence stocks have seen gains following state media reports highlighting an increase in token usage within the country's AI sector.

Air strikes on a residential area in Tabriz, northwest Iran, have resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to nine others, according to state media.

Israel targeted seven areas in the southern suburbs of Beirut overnight, according to Lebanese state media. The raids resulted in two deaths in Bshamoun.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has reiterated the country's commitment to a more open economy and national treatment for foreign firms, pledging to expand the global 'trade pie' while criticizing unilateralism from certain countries.

Hungarian government media outlet Borsod Online interviewed the son of a local Fidesz representative, presenting him as an ordinary citizen expressing support for Viktor Orbán without disclosing his political connections.

North Korean state media released new photos showing Kim Jong-un and his 13-year-old daughter inspecting a military tank unit.

North Korea has begun moving families of soldiers killed during its deployment to the war in Ukraine into a newly built residential district in Pyongyang, state media reported Friday, as the regime…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a joint offensive drill involving a new main battle tank, the North's state media reported Friday, with photos showing his his daughter Ju-ae riding alongside…

Iranian state media, including Khamenei's official site, has revived claims of 'Zionist sorcery' and incorporated antisemitic language into its propaganda against Israel.

North Korean state media reported Thursday that leader Kim Jong-un visited a cement factory in the country's southwest, presenting it as an exemplary case for boosting production and strengthening national unity.

Iran: US and Israel strike gas facility (state media)  Seneweb

North Korea's ruling Workers' Party announced a landslide victory in the 2026 parliamentary elections, with over 99.93% of votes cast for approved candidates, according to state media.

Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani killed in airstrike, state media says  The Kyiv Independent

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected a memorial museum under construction to commemorate North Korean troops dispatched to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said Tuesday, with…

Senior Chinese trade negotiator says talks with US 'constructive': State media  The Straits Times

Pakistan's state media reports that strikes were carried out in Afghanistan, targeting 'terrorist hideouts' and 'military infrastructure'.

North Korea's state media reported that citizens voted on Sunday for representatives to the country's legislative assembly, with election officials claiming a voter turnout of just under 100 percent.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed a test of rocket launch systems alongside his daughter, according to state media, following reports of a firepower strike drill involving multiple rocket launchers.

North Korean state media released photos of Kim Jong Un and his daughter inspecting and testing a new pistol, adding to speculation about her potential role in succession. This event follows other public appearances by his daughter, Kim Ju-ae.

Iran's state media broadcast what it said was a public statement by Mojtaba Khamenei, as Day 13 of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages.

Iranian state media reported intense new strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, claiming a 'powerful attack' on the US Fifth Fleet, raising questions about the nature of this naval force.

Iranian state media has reported a new list of potential targets, which includes offices and assets of major American technology companies operating in the Gulf region.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw the test-firing of strategic cruise missiles from the Choe Hyon destroyer, state media reported Wednesday, roughly a week after a similar launch from the same vessel. The latest test is widely seen as a show of force against the ongoing South Korea-US joint military exercises, with the North's state-run Korean Central News Agency saying it was intended to underscore Pyongyang’s nuclear deterrence. Kim Jong-un communicated with the warship by telephone and

Iran state media says strikes carried out on US, Israeli targets  The Star

China has lowered the operational cost of an anti-drone high-power microwave (HPM) system to just a few yuan per shot, making it a cost-effective option for policing applications, according to a state media report. The launch of an urban police anti-drone swarm microwave defence system marked a further reduction in cost and increased accessibility of HPM technology as it expanded into civilian applications, state broadcaster CCTV said on Saturday. Developed by state-owned 081 Electronics Grou...

According to Lebanon's state media, Israeli attacks struck southern and eastern Lebanon during the night on Tuesday.

A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in the explosion.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised the "physically weak" but "strong-willed" women of his country, state media reported on Monday, calling them a "solid buttress of the revolution."