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ABU DHABI, March 5 (Xinhua) — Sounds of explosions were heard in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Thursday evening, and residents received warnings on their mobile phones about a possible missile threat.

The UAE Ministry of Interior issued similar alerts to other emirates, including Dubai and Fujairah, urging residents and visitors to immediately seek shelter in the nearest safe building and stay away from windows, doors, and open spaces.

The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Authority reported on social media that the missile threat had been neutralized.

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BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The People's Liberation Army (PLA) and People's Armed Police Force (PAP) deputy group held small group meetings to review the government work report at the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Thursday.

One of the meetings was attended by Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and NPC deputy Zhang Shengmin.

He called on the military to strengthen unity and belief in Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and consistently implement Xi Jinping Thought on Strengthening the Military.

According to Zhang Shengmin, the armed forces must strictly adhere to the system in which the highest responsibility is vested in the CMC Chairman, deepen political training, improve conduct, combat corruption, and continuously strengthen the political foundation of loyalty to CMC Chairman Xi Jinping and unwaveringly carry out his orders.

Zhang Shengmin also noted the need to comprehensively strengthen military training and combat readiness, as well as resolutely protect the country's sovereignty, security, and development interests.

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London, March 5 (Xinhua) — Britain will deploy four more Typhoon fighter jets to expand its squadron in Qatar to bolster defensive operations both in the country and throughout the Middle East, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a press conference on Thursday.

He announced that British Wildcat helicopters equipped with counter-drone capabilities would arrive in Cyprus on March 6. The British Secretary of State for Defence is currently in Cyprus coordinating operations, while the warship HMS Dragon is heading to the Mediterranean.

K. Starmer noted that the UK began to build up its military potential in the Middle East even before the US and Israel launched military strikes on Iran. –0–

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BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) — The following is the work schedule for the 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the 4th session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on March 6.

— In the first half of the day, the NPC deputy groups will hold plenary sessions to review the draft of the main provisions of the 15th Five-Year Plan for China's Social and Economic Development.

In the afternoon, the NPC deputy groups will hold small group meetings to discuss the government's work report and review the draft of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

— During the day, the CPPCC National Committee session will hold joint meetings of political consultants from various sections and small group meetings.

— In the first half of the day, a discussion of the government's work report and a review of the work report of the Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee will take place.

— In the afternoon, a discussion will be held on the draft of the 15th Five-Year Plan and consideration will continue of the report on the work of the Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee. –0–

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Moscow, March 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese-Russian practical cooperation is making steady progress, demonstrating a stable volume and continuous improvement in quality. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui in an opinion piece published in the newspaper Argumenty i Fakty on March 4.

"In 2025, bilateral trade between China and Russia reached USD 228.1 billion, exceeding the USD 200 billion mark for the third consecutive year. This demonstrates the solid foundation and strong resilience of cooperation between the two countries," Zhang Hanhui wrote in his article.

China's sustainable development and the openness of its economy are opening up new opportunities for the world, the Chinese diplomat noted.

"The fundamental trend of the long-term positive development of the Chinese economy will not change, and China's high-quality development and higher-level opening up will open up new opportunities for the world," Zhang Hanhui emphasized.

According to the ambassador, the current year, 2026, will be the first year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, and also "a key year for Russia in advancing national development goals for the period up to 2030."

"China is ready to work hand in hand with Russia, continuously deepen practical cooperation in all areas, jointly write a new chapter of mutually beneficial cooperation between major powers, and make a major Sino-Russian contribution to advancing the building of a community with a shared future for mankind," the Chinese diplomat added.

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Baghdad, March 5 (Xinhua) — The government of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Thursday denied reports that it had sent Kurdish groups to infiltrate Iran, saying it was not involved in any campaign to exacerbate regional conflicts.

Regional government spokesman Peshwa Hawramani called reports that the region is arming and transporting Kurdish party members to Iran "completely false." He stated that the Iraqi Kurdistan Region government and its political parties are committed to peace and stability.

P. Hawramani also condemned the attacks on Kurdistan, calling on the federal government of Iraq and the international community to ensure the protection of Kurdish territory and civilians.

Earlier in the day, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that its armed forces had inflicted serious damage on the positions and facilities of "separatist terrorist" groups along the country's western borders during a "preventive" operation. The ministry accused these groups of attempting to infiltrate Iranian territory with the support of the United States and Israel to carry out attacks on urban and border areas.

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Almaty, March 5 (Xinhua) — Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy and Shell Kazakhstan have signed a contract to conduct geological exploration at the Zhanaturmys site in the Aktobe region of western Kazakhstan until 2032, the ministry announced on Thursday.

As stated in the department’s statement, the contract provides for seismic exploration, data collection, and technical assessment in accordance with current regulations and subject to obtaining the necessary permits.

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy did not specify the investment volume, but it is known that over the term of the contract, Shell will allocate at least 100 million tenge (approximately 200,000 US dollars) to finance the socio-economic development of the region where the site is located.

The project will be implemented under the terms of an improved model contract. The work program includes 3D seismic surveys and potential drilling of a deep exploratory well.

The Zhanaturmys site has an area of 1,377 square kilometers and is located in one of Kazakhstan's oil and gas basins. –0–

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Moscow, March 5 /Xinhua/ — In 2025, China's GDP will exceed 140 trillion yuan, representing annual growth of 5 percent. In terms of economic growth, China ranks among the world's leading economies. This was stated in an article by Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui, published in the newspaper Argumenty i Fakty on March 4.

"Amid a sluggish global economy and growing uncertainties, China, with about 17 percent of the global economy, contributed 30 percent of global economic growth, becoming the most stable and reliable source of driving force for global economic development," the diplomat's article states.

According to him, domestic demand and the development of the domestic market have become a powerful driving force behind the Chinese economy.

"Consumption, as the primary driver and stabilizer of China's economic growth, has consistently demonstrated strong momentum. In 2025, final consumer spending will account for 52 percent of China's economic growth, and the size of the Chinese retail market remains consistently second in the world," noted Zhang Hanhui.

According to statistics, retail sales of home appliances and communications equipment each exceeded 1 trillion yuan. Automobile production and sales in China have ranked first in the world for 17 consecutive years. Production and sales of new electric vehicles exceeded 16 million units, and the electric vehicle fleet reached nearly 44 million units, accounting for more than half of the global total.

“All this testifies to the multifaceted dynamics of the Chinese consumer market,” the ambassador noted.

According to Zhang Hanhui, China's trade with the world is built on a spirit of mutually beneficial cooperation. On the one hand, Chinese goods effectively cushion the pressure of global inflation. On the other hand, foreign companies continue to demonstrate strong performance in China. Furthermore, Chinese exports strongly support industrial modernization and the green transformation of trading partners.

"China always welcomes the world with an open stance, constantly expanding imports and opening up its market. In 2025, China's merchandise imports reached 18.5 trillion yuan, reaching a new all-time high. The country has consistently held the second-largest import volume in the world for 17 consecutive years," the ambassador's article states.

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London, March 5 (Xinhua) — Britain will send four Typhoon fighter jets to bolster its squadron in Qatar to bolster defense operations both in the country and in the wider Middle East, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at a press conference on Thursday.

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TEHRAN, March 5 (Xinhua) — Iran said Thursday that 1,230 people were killed in US and Israeli strikes on the country that began on February 28.

The death toll was published on the website of Iran's Martyrs and Veterans Foundation.

Iran's Health Ministry said on Wednesday that 6,186 people were injured in the attacks.

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