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Kim Jong-un has been re-elected as the supreme leader of North Korea, according to state media KCNA.

Iranian state media claims that its air defense systems shot down an F-15 fighter jet of an unidentified enemy near Hormuz Island.

Stjepan Hauser, a Croatian cellist, had a concert in Lithuania canceled due to his performance of the Russian folk song 'Kalinka' amid ongoing tensions related to the Ukraine conflict.

The article discusses the current state of journalism in Argentina, highlighting the challenges of communication, the rise of pseudocommunicators, and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists.

Queen Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom responds to the Edo Traditional Council's claims regarding the unauthorized visit of social media influencer Peller to the Benin Royal Palace.

18-year-old Quadri Dauda, a high-jump prodigy from Oyo State, shares his aspirations to compete for Nigeria in international athletics following his rise to fame on social media.

Iranian state media have released a video of Mojtaba Khamenei teaching religious studies, raising questions about the timing of its release and the whereabouts of the new supreme leader.

Social media outrage has surged following reports of sexual assault against women during a festival in Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria, with users demanding justice and accountability from authorities.

Norwegian intelligence chief Nils Andreas Stensønes states there is no evidence of state-sponsored sabotage behind the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea, contrary to media speculation.

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has donated an official vehicle to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, affirming his administration’s commitment to media collaboration.

Media organizations in Lithuania are advocating for stricter regulations to penalize state and municipal institutions that refuse to provide information to journalists.

Following drone attacks, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi, according to state media.

Donald Trump suggested on social media the idea of granting Venezuela statehood in the U.S. following their baseball team's victory against the U.S.

A geography teacher in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state became an internet sensation after participating in a fun video with his high school students that humorously updates viewers on 'world gossip.'

The Latvian government has prioritized cost reduction and budget contributions from state-owned companies, leading to layoffs at Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) while former board members are appointed to new managerial positions without public competition.

The Rafah border crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt has reopened for a limited number of individuals, allowing Palestinian patients to travel to Egypt and stranded citizens to return to Gaza, according to Egyptian state-linked media.

The White House and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio deny reports suggesting a plan to oust Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel while negotiating with Havana.

The Iranian women's national football team has returned to Iran after a trip to Australia, with two players opting to stay and train in Australia.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied media reports suggesting that US officials encouraged Cuba to remove President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

An Iranian man accused of sending sensitive images and information to Israel has been executed according to Iranian state media.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejects claims that the United States is asking for the removal of Cuban President Díaz-Canel, citing false media narratives.

Three individuals have been sentenced to jail and fined for committing fraud through social media platforms in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

The Liberal Alliance (LA) proposes to privatize the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), suggesting future funding should come from subscriptions and advertisements rather than public funding.

Iranian state media confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, a key security figure in Iran, and his son in an Israeli airstrike.

Iran's top security chief, Ali Larijani, has been confirmed dead, reportedly killed in an Israeli attack according to both Iranian state media and Israeli officials.

Iranian state media have confirmed the death of security chief Ali Larijani, who was reportedly killed in an attack, as Israel's defense minister claims responsibility for the incident.

The strengthened Broadcasting Media Communication Review Committee in South Korea faces scrutiny amid fears of becoming a state censorship entity as it deals with the political legacy of its predecessor.

Donald Trump's administration is applying significant pressure on news organizations due to its increasing sensitivity to media coverage of the war in Iran, which is met with growing opposition from Americans.

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit chairman clarified misconceptions about BRT enforcement and criticized misleading media reports.

The Iranian state media has remained silent on the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, despite international reports suggesting otherwise.

Toomas Luhats, a member of the ERR board, will discuss the state of Estonian media this Wednesday in a live broadcast.

A recent report indicates that the level of democracy in the United States has fallen dramatically, now returning to levels last seen in 1978, igniting concerns about the state of democratic values in the nation.

As the Kremlin seeks to block access to Telegram, many Russians are experiencing significant outages with the app, reflecting a shift towards state-controlled messaging alternatives.

Russia has reportedly taken control of 12 settlements in Ukraine during the first two weeks of March, according to Russian state media citing General Valery Gerasimov.

Rumors of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death have spread widely on social media over the weekend, fueled by Iranian state media claims and disinformation.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video to dismiss rumors by Iranian state media claiming he was dead or injured.

TV Republika's president, Tomasz Sakiewicz, discusses the channel's financial struggles despite its growing YouTube subscriber base and urges viewers for support.

A video showing Harish Rana, a man in a vegetative state for 13 years, as he attempts to express himself before being moved to Delhi for euthanasia, is going viral on social media.

The Bayelsa State APC chairman, Dennis Otiotio-Odoni, asserts that dissent among some party members regarding feeling sidelined is unfounded and emphasizes the importance of grassroots relevance for political influence.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw a test launch of a rocket system on Saturday, according to state media KCNA.

A rare outbreak of protests in the eastern Cuban city of Morón has escalated into vandalism against the Communist Party office amid mounting dissatisfaction with the government.

Political thugs attacked Bemgba Iortyom, the newly appointed media consultant for the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, burning his car in an armed assault.

Estonian authorities are concerned about the sudden rise of social media accounts promoting the establishment of a so-called 'Narva People's Republic', suggesting that Russian-speaking residents in Narva and East Virumaa deserve their own state.

President Bola Tinubu has called on media executives to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the need for accountability.

The Ogun State Police are investigating the reported shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggi in Sango-Ota while filming a comedy skit.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has called on the media to scrutinize state and local governments as closely as they do his administration, emphasizing the newfound financial autonomy of these subnational entities.

A UN base in Southern Lebanon has reportedly been struck in an Israeli attack, according to Lebanese state media.

Iran is reportedly conducting a new missile attack against Israel, according to state media reports via AFP.

A police raid has taken place at the residence and office of Munich AfD politician Rene Dierkes amid allegations of defamation, insult, incitement to hatred, and approval of crimes based on prior social media posts.

The Ogun State Police are investigating the alleged shooting of social media influencer Broda Shaggy, who reportedly sustained a gunshot wound while filming in Sango-Ota.