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UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appointed 14 young climate leaders to the third term of his Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, according to a press release from the office of the spokesman for the secretary-general.

As follows from the document, the Secretary-General, recognizing the critical importance of the voice of youth and the contribution of previous members of the Youth Advisory Group, expanded its composition from 7 to 14 members. The justification cited alarming global trends: shrinking civil society space and funding constraints that put young activists at risk and prevent them from fully engaging in climate initiatives.

According to a press release, the group provides the UN Secretary-General with practical and results-oriented recommendations, diverse youth perspectives and concrete proposals to support the world body's work to accelerate global action to tackle the climate crisis.

The group includes representatives from all geographic regions, the statement said. The appointment of the new group, timed to coincide with International Youth Day (12 August), comes at a critical time for climate action: this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. –0–

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Almaty, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — According to preliminary data from the National Statistics Bureau of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the country's gross domestic product for January-July 2025 grew by 6.3 percent compared to the same period in 2024, the press service of the country's Ministry of National Economy reported on Tuesday.

Over 7 months, production of goods increased by 8.3%, industry by 6.9%, and production of services by 5.2%; positive dynamics were recorded in the transport and trade segments.

The largest contribution to GDP growth was made by the transport and warehousing sectors /growth by 22.5 percent/, construction /18.5 percent/, wholesale and retail trade /8.6 percent/, mining /8.5 percent/ and manufacturing /6.1 percent/ –0–

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Yerevan, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation with European Council President Antonio Costa on Tuesday, during which the sides discussed the results of the agreements reached following the recent talks between the leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan and the United States in Washington, the press service of the head of the Armenian government reported.

N. Pashinyan told A. Koshta about such points of the agreements as the initialing of the Agreement on the Establishment of Peace and Interstate Relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the joint appeal of these two countries to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group mechanisms, the unblocking of regional communications within the framework of the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty and jurisdiction of countries and on the basis of reciprocity, as well as the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” project.

The Armenian Prime Minister stressed that the established peace opens up new investment opportunities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and the EU.

In addition, N. Pashinyan and A. Costa discussed the Armenia-EU agenda, as well as organizational issues of preparation for the summit of the European Political Community, which will be held in Yerevan in the spring of 2026. –0–

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Moscow, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Supreme Leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un held a telephone conversation during which they reaffirmed their commitment to further developing relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and cooperation between the two countries, the Kremlin press service reported on Tuesday.

“Both sides confirmed their commitment to the further development of relations of friendship, good-neighborliness and cooperation in all areas in line with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and the DPRK concluded in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024,” the statement said.

During the conversation, V. Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on the upcoming national holiday, which is celebrated on August 15 as the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule.

Kim Jong-un, for his part, emphasized that the DPRK considers this holiday to be a common one and remembers the role of the Red Army in the fight against the invaders, the report states.

The Russian President highly praised the support provided by Pyongyang during the liberation of the Kursk region, as well as the courage, heroism and dedication shown by the DPRK military personnel.

In addition, the Russian leader shared information with Kim Jong-un in the context of upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump. The leaders of the two states agreed on further personal contacts. –0–

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Tashkent, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — The share of the shadow economy in Uzbekistan has dropped to 35 percent, the head of state's press service said in a statement on Tuesday.

“On August 11, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with a presentation on improving the system of combating the shadow economy,” the statement said.

During the presentation, it was noted that the share of the shadow economy had decreased from 45-50 percent in 2019 to the current 35 percent, and it was also noted that this share needs to be reduced further.

As reported, the participants of the event discussed priority tasks in this area and noted that the most effective way to combat the shadow economy is the introduction of modern technological and innovative approaches.

"The development of electronic payments creates convenience for the population and businesses, and is also an effective tool for reducing the shadow economy. In this regard, it is important to stimulate non-cash payments and increase the number of payment organizations," the report says. -0-

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TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan exchanged views on the recent peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement noted that during a telephone conversation on Monday, the parties discussed issues of bilateral relations, as well as the latest events in the South Caucasus.

A. Araghchi welcomed the signing of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Washington on August 8, noting a number of Iran's concerns regarding transport routes and unblocking transit networks in the region.

He drew attention to the clause in the agreement, according to which the United States receives exclusive rights to create and develop a large transit corridor through southern Armenia, which will directly connect Azerbaijan with its exclave, the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and further with Turkey. The Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that this corridor should not lead to any geopolitical changes in the region or disrupt Iran's access to other transit routes.

A. Araghchi stressed that when making any decisions, it is necessary to respect the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. He added that any agreement should take into account issues of stability and security in the region and neighboring countries.

The Armenian Foreign Minister, for his part, stated that his country views Iran as a friend and neighbor, emphasizing that Yerevan attaches priority importance to maintaining friendly relations with Tehran, “based on the principle of good neighborliness” and the mutual interests of both sides.

A. Mirzoyan informed the Iranian Foreign Minister about the details of the peace agreement, the agreements on unblocking regional transport routes, as well as the upcoming steps to implement the relevant agreements. He assured that Armenia will take into account regional peace and stability, as well as common interests, when making any decisions regarding transport routes.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at odds over Nagorno-Karabakh since 1988 and have been holding peace talks since 1994, when a ceasefire was agreed upon despite periodic clashes.

On August 8, the two leaders witnessed the initialing of a peace agreement at the White House, ending a decades-long border conflict. Steps are now needed to finally sign and ratify the agreement. –0–

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GAZA, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — At least 49 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes on various parts of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Palestinian Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bazal said on the same day.

Israeli forces have been conducting heavy air strikes on Gaza City for three days now, Bazal told Xinhua. On Tuesday, an airstrike hit the Zeitoun neighborhood in the south of the city, killing at least 32 people. The official also said that Israeli forces have shelled areas such as Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, which also caused casualties.

The IDF issued a statement the same day saying it was continuing its military operations against armed groups in the Gaza Strip.

At least 10,078 people have been killed and 42,047 wounded since Israel resumed military operations in the Palestinian enclave on March 18, according to figures released by Gaza's health authority on Tuesday. –0–

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BAGHDAD, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service has detained 11 militants of the Islamic State (IS) group in a series of operations in several provinces of the country, the agency said on Tuesday.

According to the statement from the service, its units, based on accurate intelligence, carried out a number of operations during which suspects were detained in the provinces of Nineveh, Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah and Salah ad-Din.

In addition, anti-terrorist forces discovered and destroyed dozens of ISIS hideouts, as well as cleared and disabled several underground passages and a cave where explosives were stored.

Iraq declared victory over ISIS in 2017, but remnants of the group continue to carry out attacks on security forces and civilians in cities, deserts and remote areas. –0–

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ZHENGZHOU, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — Xu Ying, former deputy head of China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday for accepting bribes.

The sentence was handed down by the Intermediate People's Court of Anyang City, Henan Province, central China.

According to the court's verdict, Xu Ying was also fined 5 million yuan (about 700,104 US dollars) and his illegally acquired property was confiscated in favor of the state.

The court found that from 2010 to 2024, the accused, while holding various positions, abused his official powers in the interests of third parties, assisting them in matters such as issuing administrative permits, conducting business activities and personnel appointments, for which he directly or indirectly received monetary funds in the amount of more than 65 million yuan. –0–

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Moscow, August 12 /Xinhua/ — The Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia has thwarted an attempt to blow up a high-ranking officer of the Ministry of Defense, the FSB Public Relations Center reported.

According to the Russian FSB, the explosion was prepared by a 36-year-old “agent of the Ukrainian special services under the pseudonym Voron, recruited in the territory of a third country.”

The detainee received instructions from his handler via the Telegram messenger to make a homemade explosive device and hide it in a car bought with money from the Ukrainian special services. The man was going to blow up a car filled with 60 kg of explosives in the immediate vicinity of the victim. He was detained on the way to the site of the planned terrorist attack.

During interrogation, he said that he came from Ukraine to Russia in 2023 to avoid mobilization in his homeland. He later received Russian citizenship, after which Ukrainian special services contacted him.

Chairman of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee (NAC), Director of the Russian FSB Alexander Bortnikov on Tuesday noted an increase in terrorist crimes committed by people who fell under the influence of Ukrainian special services. According to the NAC, 172 terrorist acts have already been prevented in Russia this year.

“This year alone, coordinated actions by security forces have prevented 172 terrorist attacks aimed at damaging critical and social infrastructure, as well as attacks on military personnel and government officials… The threat from terrorist movements is not decreasing,” the NAC RF said in a statement. –0–

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