The Global Engineering Congress will be held in Shanghai.

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Beijing, October 2 (Xinhua) — The General Assembly of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and the 2025 Global Engineering Congress will be held from October 12 to 17 in Shanghai, east China, organizers announced.

The six-day event, themed “Engineering Shaping a Green Future,” will provide an opportunity to share China’s engineering achievements and experiences, while also serving as a bridge for in-depth cooperation and exchanges within the international engineering community.

According to the All-China Society for Science and Technology, approximately 300 foreign guests from 56 countries and regions have confirmed their participation in the event to date.

The congress will also adopt a declaration and announce the top 10 global engineering achievements for 2025. –0–

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Global oil demand will rise to 378 million bpd, OPEC forecasts.

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Almaty, October 2 (Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecasts global primary energy demand to increase by 23 percent from 308 million barrels per day (bpd) to 378 million bpd. This was reported on Thursday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Behruz Baykalizade, head of OPEC's petroleum research department.

Presenting an overview of the global oil market at Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 and the 16th KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum in Astana, B. Baikalizade noted that the projected increase in the global population from 8.2 to 9.7 billion people will lead to increased demand for energy resources.

"By 2050, more than 1.2 billion people will live in cities. Rising costs will also accelerate the economies of countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development," he noted.

According to B. Baykalizade, gradual progress in the oil industry will improve efficiency and reduce costs, but no dramatic technological breakthroughs are expected.

According to the review he presented, by 2050, the share of renewable energy sources in the energy sector will reach 13.5 percent, while the share of coal and other sources will decrease by 13 percent. As a result of the phased phase-out of coal, coal-fired generation will decrease to 3.2 TWh, while the share of alternative energy sources will increase from 24 percent to 65.5 percent. –0–

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Kazakhstan launches new AI service for 1 billion users

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Almaty, October 2 (Xinhua) — Telegram messenger founder Pavel Durov announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) service in Kazakhstan for its 1 billion users, Kazinform reported on Thursday.

"I am very pleased to announce that today we are opening a specialized artificial intelligence lab in the Alem.ai building. First and foremost, we are implementing a joint project between Telegram and the Kazakhstan supercomputer cluster launched by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence," P. Durov announced at the Digital Bridge 2025 international technology forum in Astana.

"This technology will enable more than a billion people to use AI functions confidentially, transparently, and efficiently. We hope that the Kazakhstani supercomputer cluster will become the first major provider of computing power for this network," he noted.

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Two people were killed in a stabbing attack outside a Manchester synagogue, and the suspect was shot dead.

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London, October 2 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed Thursday in a stabbing outside the Heaton Park Jewish Community Synagogue on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, a suburb of Manchester, UK, police confirmed.

According to a statement from Greater Manchester Police, a third man, believed to be the attacker, was shot dead by officers with a firearm and is also presumed dead. His identity has not yet been confirmed due to suspicious objects found on his body, which necessitated the call of the bomb squad.

As a result of the attack, three more people were injured and are in serious condition.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement that "extra police have been deployed to synagogues across the country."

According to law enforcement, law enforcement officers were called at 9:31 a.m. local time after a witness reported a car driving toward pedestrians and a man being stabbed. Officers fired their firearms at 9:38 a.m., fatally shooting the suspect.

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham previously told the BBC that people should "avoid the area," but reassured that "the immediate danger appears to have passed." –0–

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The total number of passengers on China's longest international air route, connecting Shenzhen and Mexico City, has reached 50,000.

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Shenzhen, October 2 (Xinhua) — As of September 21, since the launch of the direct passenger air route between Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and Mexico City more than a year ago, 348 flights have been operated in both directions. The total number of passengers has exceeded 50,000, the Shenzhen branch of China Southern Airlines reported on Thursday.

The Shenzhen-Mexico City flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers, is currently the longest direct international route operated by Chinese civil aviation.

Of the total number of passengers served, 27,000 were from Shenzhen to Mexico City, and 23,000 were in the opposite direction. According to the branch, this route also transported 1,700 tons of cargo.

The route, which launched on 11 May 2024, is operated by Airbus A350 aircraft with three round-trip flights per week.

China Southern Airlines Shenzhen Branch CEO Yuan Jintao said the route helps Chinese enterprises explore the Mexican market and improve trade efficiency between the two countries. -0-

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A military parade was held in Cyprus to mark Independence Day.

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NICOSIA, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — A military parade was held in the capital of Cyprus, Nicosia, on Wednesday to mark the 65th anniversary of the country's independence.

In a televised address, President Nikos Christodoulides called for continued efforts to resolve the differences caused by the 1974 conflict. He described reunification as possible and reaffirmed Cyprus's commitment to the rights and equality of all its residents.

Cyprus has remained divided since 1974, when Turkish military intervention followed a coup by Greek officers. Since then, the island has remained divided, with Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots living separately.

Cyprus became independent on August 16, 1960. Since 1979, Independence Day has been officially celebrated on October 1. –0–

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Construction of an international trade centre has begun in Kenya.

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Nairobi, October 2 (Xinhua) — Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday broke ground on the China-Kenya International Trade Centre. The five billion shilling (approximately $38.7 million) project aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.

High-ranking government officials, industry representatives, and local leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the exhibition complex in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. The project is being implemented by China Plaza Group.

Ruto stated that this landmark project, with a total area of over 68,000 square meters, reflects confidence in the Kenyan economy as a stable and predictable environment that encourages entrepreneurship and guarantees investors a fair return.

“The project will include a world-class exhibition and shopping centre, a five-star hotel and other modern facilities, and is expected to create 3,000 jobs for Kenyans,” he said.

According to the president, the center will feature goods from China, as well as locally produced products destined for global markets. –0–

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The Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupted in Indonesia.

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Jakarta, October 2 (Xinhua) — The Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Wednesday. Ash plumes were recorded reaching a height of 5 kilometers, prompting the aviation alert level to be raised to maximum, according to Indonesia's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center.

The volcano, located on the island of Flores, ejected thick gray clouds of ash that drifted west and northwest from the crater.

A red alert for aviation—the highest level of alert—was issued, prohibiting flights below 6,000 meters near the volcano. Airlines were also advised to be aware of possible flight disruptions caused by volcanic ash.

Authorities warned residents of the volcano's slopes, tourists, and visitors not to undertake any activities within a 6-kilometer radius of the crater. They also warned of possible lava flows along the rivers originating at the summit during heavy rainfall.

Residents of areas affected by the ash plume are advised to wear masks or cover their nose and mouth to protect their respiratory tract.

There are 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. –0–

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No more signs of life found under the rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia

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JAKARTA, October 2 (Xinhua) — No signs of life have been found beneath the rubble of a collapsed school building in Indonesia's East Java province, the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reported on Thursday.

"High-tech equipment such as thermal imaging drones was deployed, but no signs of life were detected," BNPB chief Suharyanto said at a press briefing in the town of Sidoarjo, where the collapse occurred on Monday.

Local rescue services said on Wednesday that five people were killed in the collapse of a school building.

BNPB spokesman Abdul Mukhari said on Thursday that 59 people are still missing.

Search and rescue operations continue. –0–

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Extended government shutdown will lead to layoffs, US Vice President says

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Washington, October 2 (Xinhua) — An extended federal government shutdown will lead to layoffs, US Vice President J.D. Vance said Wednesday, blaming Democrats for the current impasse.

“Let's be honest, if this goes on for a few more days, or God forbid, a few more weeks, we're going to have to lay people off,” he said at a White House press briefing.

White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said at a briefing that she expected the layoffs to happen "very soon."

During previous government shutdowns, federal employees deemed essential reported to work while hundreds of thousands of others were forced to take unpaid leave. After the government reopened, they were paid retroactively.

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