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State media reports that China successfully recovered the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, an achievement following earlier sea recoveries. This successful recapture marks a step as the country continues to advance its space program.

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died from illness at age 97. State media reported his passing, describing him as an architect of growth.

Kuwait’s Council of Ministers condemned Iran’s attacks on the country, citing them as a 'serious escalation' and a 'direct threat' to regional security, as reported by state media.

Iran publicly executed two men convicted of killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in January, as reported by state media.

A warplane crashed during a training flight in the Moscow region. The pilot ejected safely from the unarmed aircraft, according to military officials who provided the information to state media.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing daily, according to state media reports.

A landslide in the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing caused residential buildings to collapse, burying an unknown number of residents. Rescue efforts are ongoing in the affected county.

A landslide in Chongqing, a city in southwestern China, has buried residential buildings, trapping an undetermined number of people. Rescue efforts are currently underway to assist those affected.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz until further notice after firing a warning shot at a vessel for attempting an unapproved transit route, according to state media reports. The action was reported by Reuters with contributions from Yomna Ehab and edited by Chizu Nomiyama.

Iran claims a US projectile struck the area around the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The deputy governor of Bushehr province stated that several locations, including the nuclear facility's perimeter, were hit in US attacks.

A US attack on an airport in Iran's southeastern city of Iranshahr killed a firefighter, according to state media reports.

The death toll from a landslide in northwestern China increased to 21 as rescue operations concluded, according to state media reports. The incident occurred in the region, with no additional details about casualties or causes provided in the article.

Tornadoes and storms in central China caused at least 11 deaths and over 330 injuries. The event was reported by state media on Tuesday.

Explosions were reported in Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria, according to state media. Macron is the first major Western leader to visit Syria since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, according to state media.

Two IRGC members were shot dead at their home in Iran, which state media labeled as 'terrorism'. Separately, state TV accused 'Zionist-American mercenaries' of killing a couple in their car.

China states it can withstand a trade freeze ahead of negotiations with the European Union. State media is amplifying pressure in anticipation of high-stakes talks with Brussels.

Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to Lebanon's Civil Defence and state media. This marks the first reported fatalities from Israeli fire in Lebanon in three days.

Over 1,100 foreign citizens received Russian visas last year for their commitment to 'traditional values' as part of Moscow's anti-liberal narrative amid the Ukraine war. Russian President Vladimir Putin has denounced LGBTQ rights and mixed-gender bathrooms as un-Russian and symbols of moral decadence.

The funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in Mashhad on July 9, as reported by state media. Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes in February, ending his over three-decade leadership of the Islamic Republic.

Iran has partially closed its western airspace following a missile attack on Israel, as reported by state media.

North Korea has announced the opening of a new nuclear facility. State media photos revealed what appears to be a large centrifuge hall, suggesting the plant is likely used for enriching weapons-grade uranium.

An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, as reported by state media. Israeli officials confirmed the military has mobilized additional troops to the region.

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the reopening of international internet access, according to state media reports citing the Communications Ministry's public relations head. The decision follows a near-90-day blackout after the war with the US and Israel, though the reconnection mechanism remains unclear.

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, according to state media. The incident is the deadliest mining accident in the country in recent years.

A coal mine explosion in China killed 90 people, marking the country's deadliest mining accident in years according to state media.

A coal mine explosion in China killed 90 people, marking the country's deadliest mining accident in years.

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people. The incident was reported by state media, highlighting a major industrial safety disaster.

A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people and trapped dozens underground, marking one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in years, according to state media reports.

At least 82 people were killed in a coal mine explosion in northern China at 19:29 local time on Friday, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at a coal mine, though the specific name of the mine was not mentioned.

An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with some still unaccounted for, according to state media. President Xi Jinping has demanded an 'all-out' effort to search for and rescue those missing.

State control of media influences training data of large language models, altering their output and favoring states with tighter control. This impact is substantial and affects the information environment. States with stricter media control are rated more favorably in their own language.

China is pursuing self-sufficiency in police dogs, with state media highlighting the value of home-grown canines. The focus is on reducing reliance on foreign-trained dogs and promoting domestic breeding programs.

Israeli military raids in southern Lebanon's Yohmor al-Shaqif town resulted in four deaths after attacking a truck and motorcycle, according to state media reports.

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar has called on the president to resign and pledged to reform state media. His government is expected to be formed by mid-May.

Hungary's prime minister-elect, Péter Magyar, plans to suspend state media operations, calling it a 'propaganda machine,' as his government prepares to take office in mid-May. Magyar's victory ends Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule, with his comments comparing media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and aiming to restore its public service role.