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Minsk, February 18 (Xinhua) — In Belarus, real disposable income in 2025 will amount to 109.6 percent of the 2024 level. The corresponding information was published by the Belarusian National Statistical Committee (Belstat) on Tuesday.

In the total amount of monetary income of Belarusians, wages account for 66.3%, transfers to the population (pensions, benefits, scholarships and other transfers) – 21.9%, income from entrepreneurial and other activities – 7.3%, income from property and other income – 4.5%.

Cash income is presented net of taxes, fees and contributions, adjusted for the consumer price index for goods and services. –0–

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Beijing, February 18 (Xinhua) — China's current account surplus was expected to reach $734.9 billion by the end of 2025, according to preliminary data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE).

In turn, for 2025, the capital and financial account, including the net errors and omissions item for the 4th quarter of 2025, showed a deficit of 760.2 billion US dollars. -0-

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UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — The United Nations and its partners are providing assistance to people affected by two deadly cyclones in Madagascar, U.N. humanitarian agencies said on Tuesday.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) cited government figures as saying at least 52 people have died, more than 800 were injured and nine are missing since Tropical Cyclone Gezani made landfall on Madagascar's east coast on February 10.

Earlier, on January 31, tropical cyclone Fitiya made landfall.

According to preliminary data, more than 470,000 people were affected by Cyclone Gezani and more than 35,000 were displaced, including 3,200 people who sought refuge in 19 temporary sites, OCHA reported.

“The UN and its partners are providing life-saving food, water and sanitation, health care, protection and other essential services,” OCHA said, adding that humanitarian partners estimate that US$49 million is urgently needed to support 382,000 people over the next two and a half months.

“According to optimistic forecasts, Cyclone Gezani should gradually weaken in the coming days,” the department added.

The UN Children's Fund reported that at least 6,000 of those displaced by Gezani are children, and nearly 29,000 are unable to attend school.

The fund said it was working with the government to restore services as quickly as possible to reduce further risks to children in the coming weeks.

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Minsk, February 18 (Xinhua) – Belarus has pursued and will continue to pursue a multi-vector policy. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday. The press service of the Belarusian head of state published the relevant information on the same day.

"We have pursued and will continue to pursue a multi-vector policy. The only issue is that one vector remains, while the second vector is shifting further south—to Africa, Asia, and those countries where we are awaited," the Belarusian leader emphasized, adding that Europe cannot be discounted, despite the fact that cooperation with the European Union is not easy and will not become easier.

A. Lukashenko also noted that Belarus has restructured its foreign policy.

Some Belarusian diplomatic missions and ambassadors were redeployed from the West to the East and Africa. According to the president, African countries are seeking new partners, and Belarus needs to be proactive in this area.

"Belarus's foreign policy stems from its domestic policy. Multi-vector policy in any state should be dictated by the state of its domestic affairs and the economy. Our multi-vector policy stems from the economy," A. Lukashenko stated.

Furthermore, the Belarusian president noted that serious sanctions have currently been imposed on the country, making it virtually impossible to cooperate with the West, where Belarus had certain interests. However, despite this, Belarus maintains its most important vector.

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TOKYO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi resigned along with her cabinet on Wednesday.

The entire Sanae Takaichi government resigned during a meeting that began shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time. A Diet session is scheduled for the afternoon to elect a new prime minister.

Following the vote, the new prime minister will finalise the appointment of cabinet members, and the cabinet secretary will announce its composition.

Sanae Takaichi, chairwoman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to be reinstated as prime minister, given that her party currently holds more than two-thirds of the seats in the powerful lower house of parliament.

Since Sanae Takaichi's cabinet was appointed only a few months ago, in October, and the ruling coalition won the general election on February 8, changes in its composition are unlikely, local media report. -0-

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LIMA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Peru's Congress (parliament) on Tuesday approved seven motions to impeach President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.

The proposals were adopted by 75 votes in favor, 24 against, and three abstentions.

Following the announcement of the results, Acting Congress President Fernando Rospigliosi declared the post of Congress President vacant.

He said lawmakers would convene in plenary session on Wednesday at 6:00 PM local time to elect a new head of Congress. The elected leader will assume the post of president.

J. Heri was sworn in as President of Peru on October 10, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Dina Boluarte by Congress.

According to the Peruvian Constitution, if the country's president is temporarily or permanently unable to perform his or her duties, his or her powers devolve upon the First Vice President. In the absence of the First Vice President, the Second Vice President assumes his or her duties. If both Vice Presidents are unable to perform their duties, the President of Congress assumes the presidential powers. If the inability to perform his or her duties is permanent, the President of Congress must immediately call elections.

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BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday responded to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa with a New Year's card, saying that no matter how the situation develops, the Chinese and American people's aspiration for exchanges and cooperation will not change.

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Tehran, February 18 /Xinhua/ — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country will not abandon its "peaceful" nuclear technology, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday.

He made the statement at a meeting with three civil society activists, noting Iran's readiness to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.

Iran has repeatedly stated that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, based on its stated policy and the religious edict issued by the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pezeshkian said, adding that the country is prepared for any verification in this regard.

He stressed, however, that the country would not accept being denied the use of nuclear science and technology to treat patients and develop industry and agriculture.

His statement comes amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington and a build-up of US military power in West Asia.

Iran and the United States concluded the second round of proximity nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday. The talks were held at the Omani Embassy and were facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. The first round of proximity talks took place in the Omani capital, Muscat, on February 6.

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In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, flowers are blooming everywhere in Kunming, the "City of Eternal Spring." Capitalizing on Yunnan Province's advantageous flower industry resources, the city is actively promoting the deep integration of the "flower economy" and eco-cultural tourism. Several parks are creating floral landscapes, attracting numerous tourists and stimulating the development of a natural beauty economy.

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Recently, Qingdao, Shandong Province, launched nationwide themed events titled "Our Holiday – Spring Festival." Under the theme "New Year of the Horse among Mountains and Seas," these events aim to create a festive atmosphere, enrich the New Year experience, and simultaneously stimulate consumption during the holidays.

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