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The UN warned of escalating violence in Myanmar ahead of elections.

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December 23, 2025 Human rights

The security and human rights situation in Myanmar is rapidly deteriorating ahead of the December 28 elections, which will be held under the full control of the military, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights announced on Tuesday.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk noted that citizens face threats from both the military and armed groups opposing the junta. He stated that pressure on the population is becoming increasingly brutal. Türk stated that the military must stop using violence to force people to vote and stop arresting those who express dissent.

Harsh sentences and mass arrests

According to the UN, dozens of people were detained under the so-called "election protection law," but in reality for expressing their opinions. Some of those arrested received extremely harsh sentences. For example, three young Yangon residents were sentenced to terms ranging from 42 to 49 years for posting posters calling for a boycott of the elections.

Among those arrested were prominent cultural figures: director Mike Tee, actor Kyaw Win Thut, and comedian On Daing. Each received seven-year prison sentences for "violating public trust" after criticizing a propaganda film promoting voter participation.

Threats against displaced persons

Human rights activists are particularly alarmed by reports from displaced persons, including those in the Mandalay region. According to eyewitnesses, they are being threatened with attacks and confiscation of property if they do not return to their homes to vote. One source said, "They are telling displaced people, 'Go back to the city to vote. If you don't return, we will continue bombing you.'"

Türk stressed that forcing people to return to unsafe conditions is a violation of international law.

Attacks by anti-government groups

The military isn't the only threat in Myanmar. Armed groups opposed to the junta also resort to intimidation. In mid-November, nine teachers were kidnapped on their way to election-related training. They were later released after threats and intimidation.

In mid-November, the self-proclaimed "Yangon Army" bombed several government buildings, injuring election commission staff. The group announced its intention to continue attacks on election officials.

According to Türk, the current situation completely precludes the free expression of citizens' will in Myanmar. "These elections are taking place in an atmosphere of violence and repression. The conditions for freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly, which are essential for people's full participation in the political process, are completely absent," the High Commissioner stated.

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Ukraine: Humanitarian organizations support victims after large-scale attack

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December 23, 2025 Peace and security

On Tuesday morning, Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on 12 Ukrainian regions and Kyiv, killing and injuring civilians. Damage to energy infrastructure led to power outages across Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in the country reported today.

According to available information, three civilians were killed, including one child. Another 13 people, including three children, were wounded. The UN mission, citing Ukrainian forces, reports that 635 drones and 38 missiles were used during the attack.

Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were damaged again in the Chernihiv, Odesa, and Sumy regions. As a result, many Ukrainians are left without basic services, including electricity, during the cold winter weather. "As the cold season begins, the most vulnerable people need support. This violence must stop. Civilians must be protected," stated the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Humanitarian workers are supporting those affected by the recent wave of large-scale attacks across Ukraine. In Kyiv, Odesa, Zhytomyr, and other regions, UN agencies and their partners are providing psychosocial and legal support, distributing emergency housing repair materials, and registering people for cash assistance.

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China has called on the United States to remove the designation of foreign drones from its list of communications technologies that pose a threat to national security.

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BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday called on the United States to abandon its mistaken practices in response to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission's decision to include foreign-made unmanned aerial vehicles and their key components on the Covered List of communications technologies that pose a threat to national security.

A Ministry of Commerce official stated that China firmly opposes this move and calls on the American side to immediately lift the relevant measures. –0–

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Pensions and benefits in Kazakhstan will increase by 10 percent in 2026.

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Almaty, December 23 (Xinhua) — Pensions and benefits in Kazakhstan will be increased by 10 percent starting January 1, 2026. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin on Tuesday.

S. Zhumangarin reported that the 2025 social budget amounted to 5.9 trillion tenge (approximately 11.46 billion US dollars), and in 2026 it will reach 6.8 trillion tenge (approximately 13.2 billion US dollars).

"Pensions and benefits will be increased by 10 percent. For comparison, in 2025 it was 8.5 percent. In the 2026 budget, we have allocated 636 billion tenge (approximately $1.23 billion) for increasing pensions and benefits alone," the minister noted.

At the same time, according to him, the wage fund has consistently amounted to around 31 percent of the country's gross domestic product for several years.

"And this year, I hope, we'll cross the $300 billion mark for the first time. We might even reach $15,000 per capita," added S. Zhumangarin.

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Breaking News: US Consumer Confidence Index Falls in December

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New York, December 23 (Xinhua) — The U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 89.1 in December, down from a revised 92.9 in November, research organization The Conference Board reported on Tuesday.

Data show that US consumers have become more pessimistic about current business and employment conditions, despite a stable expectations index of 70.7 amid persistent economic uncertainty heading into the end of the year. –0–

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Lightning: The US consumer confidence index fell to 89.1 in December, down from 92.9 in November, according to research organization The Conference Board.

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Xinhua | December 23, 2025

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Flash: The US consumer confidence index fell to 89.1 in December, down from 92.9 in November, according to research organization The Conference Board. Flash: The US consumer confidence index fell to 89.1 in December, down from 92.9 in November, according to research organization The Conference Board.

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December 23, 2025: The trailer for the second part of "The Wizard of Oz" is already online.

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Ellie and Totoshka are back: the film will be released on January 1, 2027. Filming took place in Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as in Kazakhstan.

The sequel will feature all the key characters from the first film. The evil sorceress Bastinda, played by Svetlana Khodchenkova, will also return. The actor playing Goodwin will be announced later.

Among the creators is the film company Central Partnership (part of Gazprom-Media Holding).

The first installment, "The Wizard of Oz: The Yellow Brick Road," became the third-highest-grossing film in modern Russian film history, with over 7 million viewers.

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Students' Day

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The State Darwin Museum has launched a new program that allows visitors to imagine what a biology museum of the future might look like.

The event includes a thematic quest throughout the main exhibition, during which participants are invited to assemble a collection of hypothetical exhibits on modern areas of biology, such as bioinformatics, molecular biology, and bionics.

In addition, the Pictofauna exhibition features social games aimed at developing associative thinking and communication skills. Winners of the quest will receive prizes.

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RUDN University medical students on their participation in the "ANATOMY and I" Universiade

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The RUDN University Medical Institute team, "Leonardo's Shelf," won bronze in the overall team competition at the VIII Moscow International Universiade in Human Anatomy, "ANATOM and I." The competition, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Academician M.R. Sapin, was held at Sechenov University and brought together 20 teams from medical universities in Russia and neighboring countries.

From theory to practice

The Universiade, held under the motto "Eternal Love, Heartfelt Love!", included several stages. Students demonstrated their knowledge in a theoretical test and mastery of Latin terminology, as well as their mastery in a practical competition using cadaveric materials. One of the key tasks was preparing a report on the topic "Humanity in the 22nd Century: Friend or Foe of the Universe," in which participants reflected on the long-term implications of artificial intelligence and regenerative medicine.

The RUDN team's bronze medal success is the result of the coordinated work of five students from the professional student association "Afor":

Grokhotova Valeria (2nd year); Safa Tatyana (3rd year); Ganem Raged (2nd year); Malchikova Diana (2nd year); Oraeva Dzhumagul (2nd year).

The team's preparation was led by Oleg Aleksandrovich Zaiko, senior lecturer in the Department of Human Anatomy and candidate of medical sciences, and Levon Vaagnovich Turadzhyan, assistant professor in the department.

The Key to the Language of Medicine

Participating in the Universiade was an invaluable experience for the students, extending beyond the curriculum. Raghed Ghanem shared that the Olympiad helped him see anatomy not as a collection of terminology, but as a coherent system.

"I'm especially grateful to my mentor, Levon Vaagnovich Turadzhyan, for teaching me not just to memorize Latin, but to 'see' the real structures behind the words. Thanks to his methods, I can now mentally reconstruct anatomical structures and confidently use the terms. This turned memorization into engaging learning. The Olympiad demonstrated that knowledge of Latin is the key to the professional language of medicine. And even though the results weren't perfect, I left feeling one step closer to mastery," noted Raged Ghanem.

For Diana Malchikova, this was her first experience participating in an in-person event of this level. She noted that theory in anatomy is the ability to correctly apply the information learned.

"The emotions at the competition were indescribable: from the excitement of the teams' performances to the nerves before the competition. I'm grateful to my teacher, Oleg Aleksandrovich Zaiko, who helped me develop a love for anatomy," added Diana Mal'chikova.

Valeria Grokhotova, team captain and participant in the "Kadaver" competition, is confident that the team's success is the result of a systematic approach and hard work.

"Thanks to the colloquium structure at our university, demonstrating practical skills wasn't a problem. The most helpful were the classes on the nervous system with Oleg Aleksandrovich Zaiko," emphasized Valeria Grokhotova.

Dzhumagul Oraeva competed for the team in the "Game" competition. According to her, the challenge was based on the board game "Monopoly."

"You had to throw a chip, answer theoretical questions, and move forward on the board. The game was engaging and interactive—it required you to draw on knowledge from all areas of anatomy," said Dzhumagul Oraeva.

Deep Space Cardiology Challenges

This isn't Tatyana Safa's first Olympiad, and she considers the process of preparing for the competition with a team of like-minded students the most valuable. The student noted that studying anatomy is a delicate process that requires time, patience, perseverance, and dedication.

"At the Olympiad, I presented a paper on 'Overcoming the Cardiology Challenges of Deep Space: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in 22nd Century Medicine.' In it, I covered key aspects: the selection of cosmonauts with a high physiological reserve, the adaptation and remodeling of the cardiovascular system in zero-gravity conditions, the development of autonomous AI-based medical systems for diagnosis and treatment in conditions of delayed communication with Earth, as well as the risks and ethical dilemmas of implementing AI," noted Tatyana Safa.

Students who attended Tatiana's presentation approached her to tell her that it was the best report in the competition.

The achievement of the RUDN University Medical Institute team is another example of the successful combination of academic knowledge, extracurricular work at the PSO, and mentorship from the faculty.

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China calls on Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes – Chinese Foreign Ministry

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Beijing, December 23 (Xinhua) — China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, vowing that China will resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese businesses and citizens.

The diplomat made the statement at a regular departmental briefing, commenting on statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the imminent introduction of new sanctions against Russian businesses and individuals providing assistance to Russia, including citizens of other countries, such as China.

Lin Jian pointed out that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that violate international law and have not received the approval of the UN Security Council.

Speaking about China's role in the ongoing efforts to peacefully resolve the Ukrainian crisis, Lin Jian noted that since the beginning of the Ukrainian crisis, China has maintained close communication with all parties involved, including Russia and Ukraine, and has made continuous efforts to end the hostilities and advance peace talks.

“China’s efforts are clear to the entire international community,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s official representative noted.

Lin Jian stressed that the Chinese side supports all efforts to promote peace and will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.

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