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Almaty, March 10 (Xinhua) — Military action in Iran has completely blocked Kazakhstan's barley trade, the Kazakhstan Grain Union announced on Tuesday.

As noted by the union's representative, Evgeny Karabanov, the resumption of trade depends on the duration of military operations and domestic political stability in Iran.

He also reported that, in addition to external factors, activity in the grain market in Kazakhstan remains subdued due to new tax requirements.

"The market is trying to recover from prolonged stagnation caused by new Tax Code requirements regarding value-added tax refunds. Buyers are testing the domestic market with offers, but the number of transactions is low," said E. Karabanov.

He explained that agricultural producers are largely unwilling to lower grain prices, while exporters are unwilling to operate at a loss or break even. As a result, grain shipment rates remain slow.

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Moscow, March 10 (Xinhua) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East following the outbreak of US and Israeli military action against Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.

"The exchange of views on the evolving situation in the Middle East, which has sharply deteriorated as a result of the unprovoked aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran, continued," according to a media release published on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.

As noted, the Russian side once again advocated for a speedy de-escalation and expressed its readiness to facilitate a political and diplomatic settlement. "S. Lavrov reiterated his principled position in favor of a speedy de-escalation and returning the situation to a political and diplomatic settlement, which the Russian side remains committed to facilitating, while taking into account the security interests of Iran and its neighbors in the region," the statement emphasized.

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Moscow, March 10 /Xinhua/ — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov received Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali on Tuesday at his request. The diplomats discussed the unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East "in connection with the American-Israeli aggression against Iran, which violates the fundamental norms and principles of international law," according to the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.

"The Russian side confirmed its readiness to do everything possible to quickly transition the situation to a political and diplomatic framework. It was emphasized that the aggressors are deliberately 'driving a wedge' between Iran and its Arab neighbors. Regret was expressed that civilians and civilian infrastructure in many countries in the region are suffering from the fighting," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

During the conversation, issues of Russia and Iran's interaction in multilateral forums, primarily the UN, were discussed. A. Alimov briefed the meeting on Russia's efforts in the UN Security Council, "aimed at ensuring a fair and objective response to the aggression against Iran and the situation around it."

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JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, March 10 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday afternoon it had launched a new round of air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, adding that the attacks were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.

Earlier in the day, Israel issued an evacuation warning for residents of the areas. –0–

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BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) — Members of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police Force (PAP) attending the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) studied and discussed Xi Jinping's speech at the delegation's plenary session, delegation spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said on Tuesday.

Zhang Xiaogang stated that the speech by General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping will further enrich and develop the strategy for political construction of the army in the new era.

Attending the plenary session held last Saturday, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of fully utilizing the unique advantages of political military construction and called for joint efforts to steadily and sustainably advance the modernization of national defense and the armed forces.

Zhang Xiaogang said that deputies from the PLA and the People's Armed Police Force of China pledged to implement the system of responsibility of the Chairman of the Central Military Commission, continue to deepen political order, comprehensively strengthen military education and combat training, and join forces to promote high-quality development.

Regarding the priority areas of work on modernizing national defense and the armed forces, Zhang Xiaogang said that efforts will be focused on strengthening political guidance to deepen political order, intensifying the effective provision of advanced combat power, activating military governance with an emphasis on improving the systems and mechanisms for leading and managing the people's army, as well as strengthening the integrated national strategic system and building up relevant capabilities.

ON THE QUESTION OF THE DEFENSE BUDGET

The amount of funds allocated to national defense in the general state budget for 2026 is expected to increase by 6.9 percent compared to the previous year's actual expenditures. Of this amount, national defense expenditures from the central government budget are expected to increase by 7 percent.

Zhang Xiaogang named four priority areas for increasing the defense budget this year.

He stated that the budget increase would be aimed at promoting the integrated development of the army through mechanization, informatization and the introduction of intelligent technologies.

The funds will be used to optimize the joint operations system and strengthen the development of advanced combat capabilities.

The expenditure will also be used to accelerate the development of advanced weapons and equipment, scientific and technological innovation in the field of national defense, promote the construction of a modern rear service, as well as consistently deepen political order and thoroughly advance military training in conditions of simulating real combat operations.

FIGHT FORCES STRIVING FOR “TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE” AND OPPOSE INTERFERENCE BY FOREIGN FORCES

According to Zhang Xiaogang, the Chinese armed forces will resolutely combat separatist forces seeking "Taiwan independence" and oppose interference from external forces.

“We will demonstrate the deepest sincerity and make every effort to achieve the peaceful reunification of the Motherland, while at the same time we will under no circumstances promise to renounce the use of force,” he said.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) will thoroughly strengthen its military training and combat preparation to enhance its ability to win, resolutely suppress any secessionist activities aimed at "Taiwan independence" or external interference, and firmly safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region, he added. -0-

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Astana, March 10 (Xinhua) — One person was killed and another was injured in a seven-vehicle accident during a snowstorm on the Astana-Karaganda highway in Kazakhstan, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday.

The accident occurred on Tuesday around 11:00 a.m. local time on a section of highway heading toward Karaganda. According to police, seven vehicles collided. The driver of the Toyota SUV died at the scene, and another driver was taken to the hospital with injuries.

According to preliminary information, the accident was caused by adverse weather conditions, including ground snow, strong winds, and near-zero visibility. An investigation into the circumstances of the accident is currently underway.

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BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) — China's foreign trade has demonstrated confident progress since the start of this year: in the first two months of 2026, the total value of China's imports and exports grew at a double-digit rate, up 18.3 percent year-on-year, according to official data released by the General Administration of Customs (GAC) on Tuesday.

According to data, in January-February of this year, the total volume of trade in goods for this period reached 7.73 trillion yuan (about 1.12 trillion US dollars).

Exports reached 4.62 trillion yuan, up 19.2 percent year-on-year. Imports totaled 3.11 trillion yuan, up 17.1 percent year-on-year.

During the reporting period, China's exports of high-tech and electromechanical products with high added value increased by 24.3 percent year-on-year.

Meanwhile, strong consumer spending fueled by China's nine-day Spring Festival holiday (Chinese New Year) has unleashed robust import demand. In the first two months, China's imports of mechanical and electrical products, iron ore, and crude oil saw double-digit growth.

SUSTAINABLE TRADE GROWTH

In 2026, China's foreign trade continued to demonstrate resilience and dynamism after the country's foreign trade turnover grew by 3.8 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.

Analysts noted that since the beginning of this year, various regions and departments in China have made active efforts to expand foreign trade, while a large number of foreign trade enterprises have worked hard to secure orders and expand markets.

Huang Qunhui, a research fellow at the Institute of Economic Research of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said the successful start laid a solid foundation for China's foreign trade prospects in 2026.

The transformation and upgrading of China's manufacturing industry and the expansion of domestic demand, which is driving imports, have combined to provide additional impetus to the high-quality development of foreign trade, Huang Qunhui noted.

At a press conference held last week on the sidelines of the ongoing 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said that in January-February 2026, China's foreign trade basically maintained the characteristics and momentum seen in 2025.

Nevertheless, he said, the external environment facing the country's foreign trade remains "complex and serious," and the pressure to stabilize foreign trade remains difficult. "The recent escalation of geopolitical conflicts has impacted the international trade and economic order, as well as global production and supply chains, making the situation even more uncertain and unstable," Wang Wentao explained.

VARIOUS TRADING PARTNERS

Broken down by region and country, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) remained China's largest trading partner. Trade between China and ASEAN in the first two months of 2026 exceeded 1.24 trillion yuan, up 20.3 percent from the same period last year.

It is followed by the European Union, with trade in goods with China amounting to 998.94 billion yuan over the same period, up 19.9 percent year-on-year. Meanwhile, according to official data, China's trade with Latin America increased by 19.7 percent year-on-year, and with Africa by 34.2 percent.

Trade volume between China and the US during the period amounted to 609.71 billion yuan, down 16.9 percent from the same period last year, the data show.

According to the General Administration of Customs of China, in the first two months of 2026, China's trade turnover with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative reached 4.02 trillion yuan, a 20 percent increase year-on-year.

As the Chinese Minister of Commerce stated at the same press conference, this year China will promote balanced trade growth by stabilizing exports and providing greater opportunities in the domestic market. He promised to increase imports of agricultural products, premium consumer goods, modern equipment, and key components.

He also said that China will accelerate the development of digital trade and green trade, and promote the export of artificial intelligence products, clean energy equipment and other products, seeking to cultivate new drivers of foreign trade. -0-

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Jerusalem, March 10 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is "not yet finished" with its offensive against Iran, adding that the attacks have seriously weakened the Iranian government's capabilities. Netanyahu's office said this in a statement on Tuesday.

Speaking at a meeting with Israeli healthcare leaders on Monday evening, Netanyahu again called on the Iranian people to overthrow their leadership. He said Israel hopes the Iranian people will eventually "throw off the yoke of tyranny," but added that such change will depend on them.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that talks with the US are no longer on Tehran's agenda.

In an interview with the American television channel PBS News, he emphasized that Iran is ready to continue its missile operations for as long as necessary, while firmly opposing immediate negotiations with Washington. –0–

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Jerusalem, March 10 (Xinhua) — Israeli forces have completed a series of airstrikes in Lebanon against the Hezbollah-linked financial organization Al-Qard al-Hassan, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Tuesday.

It is noted that the strikes targeted facilities and warehouses belonging to Al-Qard al-Hasan.

Israel claims that Hezbollah uses Al-Qard al-Hasan to finance weapons purchases and pay for its fighters.

On March 2, Israel also struck the organization's targets in southern and eastern Lebanon. –0–

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Istanbul, March 10 (Xinhua) — The Patriot air defense system, allocated by NATO to protect Turkish airspace, has been deployed in the eastern province of Malatya and is preparing for operational use. The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced this on Tuesday on the X social media page.

It is noted that NATO has strengthened air and missile defense measures in addition to the measures taken in Turkey at the national level.

"As part of these measures, the Patriot system has been deployed in Malatya to ensure the protection of our airspace," the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Malatya is home to the Kyurecik radar base, which is also part of the NATO missile defense system.

The ministry added that Ankara will continue to assess developments in the region in coordination with NATO and its allies, and reaffirmed the country's commitment to regional peace and stability.

The move came after a missile launched from Iran was intercepted Monday over the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep. It was shot down by NATO air and missile defense forces deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean. No one was injured in the incident.

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