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UN, February 6 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a mosque in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, according to Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq.

"The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms today's (February 6 – Xinhua note) attack on worshippers gathered at a mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan," his statement said.

"The Secretary-General reiterates that attacks on civilians and places of worship are unacceptable. He emphasizes that those responsible must be identified and held accountable," said F. Haq.

A. Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a full and speedy recovery to the injured.

The UN stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Pakistan in their efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism, the Secretary-General stressed.

At least 31 people were killed and about 170 others were injured in a blast at a mosque during Friday prayers in Islamabad, Pakistani police and government officials said.

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Moscow, February 7 (Xinhua) — The Chinese Embassy in Russia held a gala reception for Russian friends in Moscow on Wednesday to mark the upcoming Spring Festival (Chinese Spring Festival, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar). Representatives of the Russian Presidential Administration and government, scientific and educational institutions, public organizations, and the media attended.

In his speech, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui declared 2025 to be a very fruitful year for Chinese-Russian relations. "Relations between China and Russia in the new era have become even more confident, stable, and strong," he quoted Chinese President Xi Jinping as saying.

Zhang Hanhui emphasized that 2026 will be a landmark year: it will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of strategic partnership between China and Russia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation. Furthermore, the two sides will announce the launch of the Years of Education, the ambassador added.

Ivan Melnikov, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma and Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society, noted the strength of bilateral cooperation. "Our partnership has a solid foundation: respect, equality, and a willingness to think decades ahead. Such reliable pillars are especially valuable when everything around us is in flux: they help us avoid impulsive reactions and calmly build trust and expand practical cooperation," he said.

Gennady Zyuganov, Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two countries. "Any country develops successfully if it has a leader and a real program. I must congratulate the Communist Party of China, which has a deep and broad perspective on all global processes and is doing everything to further strengthen our strategic partnership," he said.

The event included master classes in Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting, as well as interactive demonstrations featuring robots.

This year, Spring Festival will be celebrated on February 17th. –0–

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Washington, February 6 (Xinhua) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested one of the "key players" in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which killed four American citizens, including then-U.S. Ambassador to Libya Christopher Stevens. This was announced on Friday by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

“Today I am proud to announce that the FBI has arrested one of the key participants in the Benghazi attack,” P. Bondi said at a press conference.

According to the Justice Department secretary, the suspect was extradited to the United States and taken to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland early Friday. He will be charged with murder, terrorism, and arson.

On September 11, 2012, militants from the al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Sharia attacked the U.S. mission in Benghazi, killing the ambassador and three other American officials.

Two other suspects were previously arrested and faced trial in the United States for their involvement in the attack.

The Benghazi attack, which occurred during former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's tenure, became a major talking point during the 2016 US presidential election, as the incident was used politically to criticize Clinton's record and credibility as a candidate.

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Yerevan, February 6 (Xinhua) — Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan signed a decree on Friday scheduling the next elections to the National Assembly (parliament) for June 7, 2026, the presidential press service reported.

The previous snap parliamentary elections were held in Armenia on June 20, 2021. The ruling Civil Contract party, having received 54 percent of the vote, formed a majority in parliament. –0–

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the United States will maintain a robust and modernized nuclear deterrent after the expiration of the New START Treaty.

He accused Russia of failing to comply with New START, the last bilateral nuclear arms control agreement between the US and Russia, which expired on Thursday, February 5.

M. Rubio promised that his country would negotiate from a position of strength and maintain a robust and modernized American nuclear deterrent while seeking to reduce global nuclear threats.

"We understand that this process may take time. Negotiations on previous agreements, including New START, took years and were based on decades of experience," the US Secretary of State added, hinting that the strategic vacuum could persist for a long time.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in turn, stated on Friday that Russia and the United States recognize the need to begin negotiations on strategic offensive arms reductions as soon as possible.

As the world's two largest nuclear powers, the United States and Russia together possess approximately 87 percent of the world's nuclear weapons arsenal.

With the expiration of the New START Treaty, the world has entered a period for the first time in more than half a century in which the strategic nuclear forces of Russia and the United States are no longer subject to any mandatory quantitative limitations, inspections, or transparency. –0–

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Paris, February 6 (Xinhua) — At least six people, including a child, sustained minor injuries in a grenade explosion that occurred Friday afternoon at a beauty salon in the southeastern French city of Grenoble, local media reported.

According to the French newspaper Actu Grenoble, two suspects allegedly entered the car, threw a grenade inside, and fled the scene. Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams, followed by a powerful explosion.

It was reported that six people with minor injuries, including a five-year-old child, were treated by firefighters, but they did not require hospitalization.

Emergency services and police were dispatched to the scene in large numbers. Criminal Investigation Department officers have begun investigating the incident.

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St. Petersburg, February 6 /Xinhua/ — An outbreak of norovirus infection has been detected at School No. 39 in the Nevsky District of St. Petersburg, the press service of the Interregional Office of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region of the Russian Federation reported on Friday.

Thirty-seven cases of acute intestinal infection have been registered among school students and staff, as well as a food service worker. Norovirus infection has been detected in those infected and their contacts. Six people remain hospitalized.

Earlier, the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for St. Petersburg reported that investigators were investigating reports of child poisoning. At the time, it was reported that more than 25 children felt ill after lunch in the school cafeteria, and several were hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning.

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UN, February 6 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomes the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States, his spokesman said on Friday.

The Secretary-General expressed hope that the talks would help reduce regional tensions and prevent a wider crisis, the official said in a note to correspondents.

It adds that the Secretary-General consistently advocates for de-escalation and peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with the UN Charter. All existing disagreements can and should be resolved through peaceful dialogue, the document emphasizes.

It is also noted that A. Guterres expressed gratitude to the countries of the region for their efforts to facilitate these negotiations, as well as to Oman for organizing them.

Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Muscat on Friday, brokered by Oman. –0–

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Brussels, February 6 (Xinhua) — The European Commission (EC) has proposed a 20th sanctions package against Russia, targeting key sectors, including energy, financial services, and trade. EC President Ursula von der Leyen announced this on Friday.

According to the EC statement, the new measures are intended to increase pressure on Russia following the second round of trilateral talks on Ukraine, held in Abu Dhabi from February 4 to 5 between Russia, the United States, and Ukraine. The talks failed to yield any significant progress on key issues, with the exception of a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine.

According to the statement, the European Union plans to impose a complete ban on maritime shipments of Russian oil in the energy sector, which is expected to further reduce Russia's energy revenues. The restrictions will be implemented in coordination with G7 partners.

The EU also intends to add 43 vessels linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" to the sanctions list, bringing the total number to 640.

In addition, Russia's ability to acquire new tankers for its "shadow fleet" will be limited, and a ban on maintenance and other services for LNG tankers and icebreakers will be introduced, which will further undermine Russia's natural gas export projects, the statement added.

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Beijing, February 6 (Xinhua) — China is pleased to see that more and more foreign friends are willing and able to experience development and change in China and the daily lives of ordinary Chinese people, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.

Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing, commenting on the internet buzzword "becoming Chinese." Videos depicting the Chinese lifestyle have recently gained popularity on various social media platforms worldwide. Media outlets also noted that during British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent visit to China last month, some foreign journalists noted that China is a livable country, and that it is safe and convenient to live there.

According to the Chinese diplomat, in fact, in the eyes of many foreign friends, the perception and knowledge of China has long gone beyond such traditional symbols as the Great Wall, pandas, and Chinese cuisine.

In China, Lin Jian continued, foreign friends can not only enjoy the ultimate convenience of traveling with just a mobile phone, but also experience the profound ritualism of the Chinese way of life; they are amazed by state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as high-speed trains and 5G, and can stroll and explore unique "treasure cities"; they can try out trendy and exciting cutting-edge technologies, and experience the leisurely and subtle intangible cultural heritage.

The blend of history and modernity, tradition and fashion creates unique new experiences, which continually enhances China's appeal as a global tourist destination and increases its popularity among residents of various countries, the diplomat stated.

According to him, statistics show that in 2025, the number of entries and exits of foreign citizens in China will exceed 82 million, which is 26.4 percent more than the previous year, while the number of visa-free entries increased by almost 50 percent year-on-year.

Recalling that the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, or Chunjie, the traditional Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar) is an iconic symbol of Chinese culture, Lin Jian said that with the approach of the Year of the Horse, the number of air ticket bookings by foreign tourists to China for the Spring Festival has increased by more than 400 percent over the past two weeks compared to the same period last year.

“We warmly welcome foreign friends to come to China for the Spring Festival to experience hospitality and friendliness, and to feel the warmth and festive atmosphere,” the official concluded.

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