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🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is killed

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been reportedly killed in an American-Israeli airstrike according to Iranian state news agency ILNA.

Mar 1 • 14:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Israel Attack Iran: 57 people died in Iran in the last 24 hours - IRNA

Iran reports around 57 deaths over the past 24 hours due to 60 attacks, according to the state agency IRNA.

Mar 1 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Oman port attacked by drones, one worker injured, state news agency reports

A commercial port in Oman was targeted by drones, leaving one foreign worker injured, marking the first attack on the Sultanate amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

Mar 1 • 08:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

State media confirms the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, says agency

Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with reports of a bombing that led to his demise.

Mar 1 • 01:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Iran: At Least 85 Killed in Israeli-American Attack on School

At least 85 people were reported killed in an Israeli-American attack on a girls' school in Iran, according to state news agency Irna.

Feb 28 • 16:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Four killed in Iranian attack in Southern Syria

Four people have been killed following an Iranian attack in Southern Syria, according to state news agency reports.

Feb 28 • 12:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

At least 40 killed in an Israeli attack on a school in Iran

At least 40 people have reportedly died in an Israeli attack on a girls' school in southern Iran, according to state news agency IRNA.

Feb 28 • 11:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

At least 57 killed in an attack on a school in Iran

An attack on a girls' school in southern Iran has reportedly killed at least 57 people and injured 60 according to Iran's state news agency IRNA, though these figures remain unverified by independent sources.

Feb 28 • 11:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iran: Five schoolgirls killed in the Israeli-American attack

Five students at a girls' school were killed in an Israeli-American attack on Iran, according to the state news agency Irna.

Feb 28 • 10:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Bahrain confirms that there have been attacks on its territory

Bahrain has confirmed incidents of attacks on its territory, according to the country's state news agency.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

For retirees, ANSeS is an industry of lawsuits

The Argentinian government celebrates labor reform while the ANSeS, a state agency, continues to undermine retirees' rights through lawsuits.

Feb 28 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adab opens competition with 200 vacancies and salaries that can reach R$ 7,400

The Bahia State Agency for Agricultural Defense (Adab) has opened a public competition offering 200 positions with salaries of up to R$ 7,400.

Feb 27 • 16:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Katsina agency MD dies in auto crash as gov mourns

The Managing Director of the Katsina State Water Board, Tukur Tingilin, has died in an auto crash, prompting an expression of grief from the Katsina State Governor.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano anti-graft agency recovers vehicles from Kwankwaso’s son, four others

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully recovered government-owned vehicles from former officials, including the son of a notable politician.

Feb 26 • 23:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Putin's envoy had talks with American officials in Geneva

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, held talks with American officials in Geneva, as reported by Russian state news agency RIA.

Feb 26 • 18:34 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The State Social Insurance Agency warns about a new fraud scheme

The State Social Insurance Agency (VSAA) has issued a warning to residents about phone scammers requesting personal information under the pretense of delivering urgent correspondence via courier.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Layoffs at the State Data Agency: 57 Employees Will Lost Their Jobs

57 employees are set to be laid off as part of a restructuring at the State Data Agency in Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos refers Simi's resurfaced tweets to police for probe

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred controversial tweets linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for investigation following public outcry.

Feb 26 • 13:58 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yobe to establish drug abuse, rehabilitation agency

The Yobe State Government is planning to create a State Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Agency to combat drug abuse and substance dependency in the state.

Feb 26 • 12:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: the trial of the former governor of Kaduna State for 'cybercrime' postponed to April 23

The trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai for alleged cybercrime has been postponed to April 23 due to his current detention by the anti-corruption agency.

Feb 26 • 11:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Job Opportunities: Check out the 46 available jobs in Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina

The article lists 46 job vacancies in the towns of Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina in Brazil, available through the State Agency for Professional Development (Sedepe).

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

North Korea is ready to negotiate with the USA on the recognition of its nuclear state status

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un expressed readiness to engage with the United States if Washington acknowledges the country's nuclear status, according to the state news agency KCNA.

Feb 26 • 05:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NITDA equips Enugu youths with digital tools

The National Information Technology Development Agency has equipped 50 young innovators in Enugu State with digital tools to promote digital inclusion and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 00:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ruslan Shoszyn: From Intelligence Power to Propaganda Tool? Putin Changed the SVR into an Instrument of Disinformation

The article discusses the transformation of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) under Putin's regime, from a respected intelligence agency into a tool for state propaganda and disinformation.

Feb 25 • 19:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sergipe forecast of rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms until Sunday

Sergipe, Brazil, is under a warning for intense rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms until Sunday, according to the state's environmental agency.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'State of the Union': Trump made false or misleading statements, says agency; see which ones

A fact-checking report revealed that President Donald Trump made several misleading statements during his State of the Union address, as highlighted by the Associated Press.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra Assembly passes bill to establish rural roads agency

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill to create a Rural Access Roads Agency aimed at improving road conditions and transportation in rural areas.

Feb 25 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court adjourns El-Rufai’s arraignment to April 23

The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been postponed to April 23, 2026, due to his absence from court as he is in the custody of the anti-corruption agency.

Feb 25 • 14:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAPTIP rescues three pregnant women, 181 trafficked victims in Plateau

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 184 victims of human trafficking, including three pregnant women, in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Feb 25 • 14:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Turkey: A military F-16 fighter jet crashed in the west of the country

A Turkish military F-16 fighter jet crashed in western Turkey, resulting in the pilot's death, according to reports from the state-run Anadolu agency.

Feb 25 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Job Opportunities: Check Out the 59 Available Positions in Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina

The article details 59 job vacancies available in the cities of Petrolina, Salgueiro, and Araripina, provided by the State Agency for Employment in Pernambuco.

Feb 24 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
Crime & Justice

West Bengal News: Major Financial Transactions with Pakistan from Baharampur! Is There a Plot for Terrorist Activities on This State's Soil?

Authorities in West Bengal arrested a resident suspected of engaging in financial transactions with a Pakistani intelligence agency, speculated to be related to terrorist activities.

Feb 23 • 03:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo agency vows to prosecute notorious land grabbers

The Oyo State Real Properties Protection Law Agency has warned against self-help in land disputes and emphasized the importance of lawful redress instead of resorting to violence.

Feb 22 • 14:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abiodun appoints new SA on waste management

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has appointed Farook Akintunde as the Special Adviser on Waste Management Authority, urging him to improve the agency's effectiveness using his experience.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hailstorm recorded in Porto da Folha in the High Sertão

A hailstorm was recorded in the municipality of Porto da Folha, Sergipe, Brazil, confirmed by the state's environmental agency.

Feb 20 • 21:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SGBV: Lagos DSVA urges residents to use toll-free line for reporting cases

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency is promoting a toll-free helpline for residents to report cases of sexual and gender-based violence.

Feb 20 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

State official escaped a 200,000-euro criminal suspicion by paying 3,000 euros

A former transport agency executive avoided prosecution for allegedly directing a 200,000-euro state contract to companies connected to his alleged mistress by agreeing to pay 3,000 euros to the state.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reform would hand over the distribution of funds to a new agency instead of the Ministry of Justice

A proposed judicial reform in Estonia aims to shift the allocation of state budget funds for courts from the Ministry of Justice to a new service, which has raised concerns about judicial independence.

Feb 19 • 13:23 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency

A new spy thriller supported by China's Ministry of State Security has become a major box office success during Lunar New Year.

Feb 19 • 12:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

600 suspected drug offenders arrested in Bayelsa – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State has arrested 600 suspected drug offenders and seized over 621 kilograms of illicit drugs in 2025.

Feb 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

600 arrested, 621kg of drugs seized in Bayelsa 2025 crackdown – NDLEA

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bayelsa State reported the arrest of 600 suspected drug offenders and the seizure of over 621 kg of illicit drugs in a year-long crackdown.

Feb 18 • 15:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry is preparing million-euro support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications plans to prepare a state aid package of over one million euros to support the Finnish News Agency STT.

Feb 18 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Significant emergency funding for STT

The Finnish government is preparing to provide €1.05 million in state aid to the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation amidst challenging market conditions.

Feb 18 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry of Transport and Communications is initiating the preparation of state support for STT

The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications is preparing a one-time state support package of 1.05 million euros for the Finnish News Agency (STT) to ensure its continued operation.

Feb 18 • 13:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: AfD Lower Saxony to be Monitored by the Constitutional Protection Agency

The AfD party in Lower Saxony has been classified by the state’s Constitutional Protection Agency as an object of significant observation due to its alignment with extremist right-wing activities.

Feb 17 • 12:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Preparation for the Saeima elections is proceeding as planned

Preparation for the upcoming Saeima elections in Latvia is on schedule, according to officials from the Central Election Commission and the State Agency for Digital Development.

Feb 17 • 10:57 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

“It is completely unacceptable for the state to allow sex offenders to be placed with children”

A report revealed that the Swedish Corrections Agency (Kriminalvården) had allowed convicted sex offenders to be placed in child and youth organizations, prompting a government debate on the issue.

Feb 16 • 14:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Zamfara Moves to Curb Illegal Drugs Sales, Unveils Multi-Agency Roadmap

The Zamfara State Government has initiated a multi-agency strategy to combat the illegal sale of medicines, which poses significant health risks.

Feb 16 • 11:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ana de la Herrán (Tax Inspectors): "The possibility of breaking up the Tax Agency is opening up through the back door"

Ana de la Herrán, president of the Association of State Tax Inspectors, warns that changes in regional funding could threaten the cohesion of Spain's Tax Agency.

Feb 15 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Take a taxi to the hotel! Double No Circulation activated in CDMX and Edomex for February 14

The environmental agency CAMe has announced the continuation of the Double No Circulation measure in Mexico City and the State of Mexico on February 14 due to poor air quality.

Feb 14 • 02:49 UTC

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