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The President of Laos met with a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee

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VIENTIANE, November 12 (Xinhua) — Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith met with Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, here on Tuesday.

Li Shulei, who led the CPC delegation on its visit to Laos, noted that China-Laos relations and the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future have further developed, bringing new achievements and tangible benefits to the peoples of the two countries.

China is willing to work with Laos to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the two sides, expand cooperation in economics, trade, media, culture and tourism, and jointly build a high-quality, high-level China-Laos community with a shared future, Li Shulei added.

Thongloun Sisoulith expressed Laos's willingness to strengthen exchanges with China on theories and experiences in party and state governance, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, improve the management of the China-Laos Railway, so as to bring greater benefits to the two countries and peoples, and promote the sustainable development of bilateral relations.

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The Senate of Kazakhstan approved measures to reduce emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases.

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Almaty, November 12 (Xinhua) — The Senate (the upper house of parliament) of Kazakhstan approved 22 roadmaps outlining technological and compensatory measures to reduce pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions at energy facilities. This was reported on Wednesday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Vice Minister of Energy Bakytzhan Ilyas.

The roadmaps are aimed at reducing the harm from facilities that have a significant negative impact on the environment. The Ministry of Energy is also working to implement carbon capture, use, and storage technologies, as well as to reduce methane emissions.

The National Carbon Credit Allocation Plan for 2022–2025 envisages an annual emission reduction of 1.5 percent. The draft new plan for 2026–2030 envisages an emission reduction of 10.2–22.9 percent from 2025 levels.

B. Ilyas emphasized that the development of a carbon regulation system will allow Kazakhstan to fulfill its international obligations under the Paris Agreement, as well as improve the energy efficiency and environmental safety of the economy. –0–

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A US aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean, raising tensions with Venezuela.

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WASHINGTON, November 12 (Xinhua) — The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean, the U.S. Navy announced on Tuesday. This has fueled speculation that Washington intends to take action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as part of what the Donald Trump administration calls a campaign against narco-terrorism.

Including the Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, the number of US military forces in the Caribbean currently exceeds 15,000—the highest in several decades.

"These forces will enhance existing capabilities to interdict drug trafficking and disrupt and destroy transnational criminal organizations," Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell was quoted as saying in a statement from the US Navy.

The first-of-its-class aircraft carrier, which carries more than 4,000 sailors and dozens of tactical aircraft, can simultaneously launch and receive aircraft day and night to support missions.

Since September 2, the U.S. military has sunk 19 ships suspected of carrying drugs in international waters in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing at least 76 people on board.

N. Maduro has repeatedly condemned Washington's actions as attempts to overthrow his government and expand U.S. military influence in Latin America. Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the U.S. administration of killing people at sea.

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A survey has uncovered 573 ancient stone fortresses in Northwest China.

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XI'AN, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — A total of 573 stone fortresses dating from prehistoric times to the Shang Dynasty (around 1600 BC to 1046 BC) have been discovered in what is now Yulin County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, following a six-year comprehensive archaeological survey.

The specialized census, launched in 2019 with the participation of the Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Team of Yulin City, Shaanxi Province, was systematically conducted in the vast area with complex topography of Yulin County.

Using existing waterway maps, archaeologists determined the locations of the aforementioned ancient sites, completing sample collection and recording baseline data. They then began aerial surveys, mapping the discovered prehistoric stone forts, and collecting relevant information, followed by data processing and testing of the collected samples.

According to the survey, these stone fortresses existed from 2800 BC to 1000 BC, that is, from the late period of the Neolithic Yangshao culture to the junction of the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1046 BC – 256 BC).

Most of them are located along riverbanks. Fortresses were often surrounded by several settlements without defensive stone walls, clearly demonstrating their clustered interconnectedness, said Ma Mingzhi, head of the research team.

The development of these fortresses shows that settlements gradually expanded in size, their spatial architecture became more complex, and their construction techniques matured. Characteristics indicating the gradual stratification of tribal society became more pronounced.

The survey provided new information for a comprehensive understanding of the origin, development, distribution and evolution of prehistoric sites in northern China. -0-

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The Russian Ministry of Finance announced its debut placement of government bonds in yuan.

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Moscow, November 12 (Xinhua) — The Russian Ministry of Finance plans to issue its first yuan-denominated government bonds in early December, the ministry's press service announced on Wednesday.

"The Russian Ministry of Finance announces the planned debut placement of Russian government securities denominated in Chinese yuan. The issue volumes and coupon rates for the issues will be determined following the book-building process scheduled for December 2, 2025. The technical placement is scheduled for December 8, 2025," according to a statement published on the ministry's website.

Investors will be offered two issues of federal loan bonds with a constant coupon income, denominated in yuan, with maturities ranging from 3 to 7 years. The par value of each bond will be 10,000 yuan, and the coupon period will be 182 days.

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Report: 12 people killed and 38 injured in suicide bombing in Islamabad

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Islamabad, November 12 (Xinhua) — At least 12 people were killed in a suicide bombing near the District Court Complex here on Tuesday, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said.

"The incident occurred at 12:39 local time /07:39 GMT/ when the attacker attempted to enter the court complex to commit mass murder, but after failing to gain entry, he detonated an explosive device outside the building," he said on Tuesday.

The minister said preliminary reports indicate a possible link between the blast and a recent attack in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

"We link this explosion to many things, and we will have complete clarity in the coming hours or days… Identifying the attacker is our top priority. Whoever was behind this, locals or foreigners, no one will escape punishment," Naqvi noted.

The banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack, threatening to carry out more such attacks in the future.

Police and emergency services reported that the explosion damaged nearby cars and caused panic among passersby. Forensic experts collected evidence at the scene, including the remains of the suspected bomber.

At least 38 people were injured in the attack and taken to two hospitals in the capital, according to patient records seen by Xinhua at the medical facilities.

Several police officers were among the wounded, and a lawyer was among the dead, police sources told Xinhua.

The Islamabad Bar Council condemned the attack, calling a three-day strike and calling for increased security measures to protect the legal community and citizens.

The country's President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attack, calling it "a cowardly act of terrorism orchestrated by terrorist networks."

Both leaders expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and instructed authorities to conduct a prompt investigation and strengthen security measures in the capital.

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Xi Jinping called for building more strategically sustainable, dynamic and influential China-Spain relations

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BEIJING, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Spain to build a comprehensive strategic partnership with greater strategic resolve, greater development momentum and greater international influence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday.

Xi Jinping made the announcement during a meeting in Beijing with King Felipe VI of Spain, who is in China on a state visit. This is King Felipe VI's first state visit to China since his accession to the throne and the first visit by a Spanish monarch to China in 18 years.

Welcoming the arrival of King Felipe VI in China, Xi Jinping noted that both China and Spain share a profound historical and cultural heritage. He said that, over the more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have consistently viewed and promoted the development of bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective.

Xi Jinping noted that the two countries respect and support each other and help each other achieve success, thereby setting an example of friendly coexistence and common development for countries with different historical and cultural traditions and social systems.

Both China and Spain have played a vital role in promoting global openness and cooperation and upholding international fairness and justice, he said.

Noting the outstanding contributions of the Spanish royal family to the development of China-Spain relations, Xi Jinping said that on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Spain comprehensive strategic partnership, King Felipe VI's state visit to China is of great significance to promoting the continuous development of friendly cooperation between the two countries.

Stressing that China cherishes its traditional friendship with Spain and values Spain's unique role in international and regional affairs, Xi Jinping said the two sides should further strengthen mutual support, maintain high-level exchanges, and enhance strategic guidance to ensure the continued development of bilateral relations on the right track.

Xi Jinping called on both sides to further advance practical cooperation, assuring that China is willing to import more high-quality Spanish products and explore the potential for cooperation in emerging areas such as new energy, the digital economy, and artificial intelligence.

He also noted that the two countries should expand mutual investment, create more landmark projects, leverage complementary advantages, and jointly develop third-party markets such as Latin America.

China and Spain need to strengthen cultural and educational exchanges and support each other in properly developing their respective cultural and linguistic institutions in each other's countries, Xi said, adding that China will continue to extend the visa-free regime for Spanish citizens to further promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. -0-

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The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the death of 20 soldiers in the crash of a military transport plane in Georgia.

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Ankara, November 12 (Xinhua) — All 20 Turkish military personnel aboard the C-130 military transport plane that crashed in Georgia near the border with Azerbaijan have died, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Turkish and Georgian authorities launched coordinated search and rescue operations immediately after receiving information about the accident, the statement said.

According to the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs, the plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, disappeared from radar 27 minutes after entering Georgian airspace and then crashed approximately five kilometers from the border with Azerbaijan in Georgia's Sighnaghi municipality.

Anadolu Agency reported that a large security perimeter has been established around the crash site, with numerous ambulances and fire crews dispatched to the area.

Video footage released by Turkish media shows the plane spiraling downward, leaving a trail of white smoke behind it.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze discussed joint search and rescue efforts during a phone call on Tuesday evening, the Turkish leader's office said.

The C-130 has been in service with the Turkish Air Force since 1964. To modernize its aging fleet, Turkey recently announced the purchase of 12 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the United Kingdom. –0–

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Samotlorneftegaz planted a pine forest on an area of 60 hectares.

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Samotlorneftegaz, a Rosneft production asset, has planted over 200,000 coniferous seedlings in the Ural Federal District. This large-scale reforestation project has been completed over an area of over 60 hectares.

Pine seedlings adapted to local conditions were used to create a resilient forest ecosystem. To ensure successful rooting and increased survival of young trees, oil companies will implement agronomic maintenance measures over the next three years. Creating favorable conditions for plant development and improving the quality of reforestation aligns with one of the priority areas of the federal project "Forest Conservation" for 2025-2030.

In a few years, a full-fledged pine forest will form in the landscaped areas. This significant environmental reforestation project is part of the Company's extensive and consistent efforts to replenish forest resources.

In recent years, with the company's support, over 1.3 million coniferous trees have been planted in Western Siberia. Young forests have been established over an area of over 350 hectares, making a significant contribution to the preservation and expansion of Russia's forest resources.

Preserving the environment for future generations is an integral part of Rosneft's corporate culture. The company implements large-scale environmental programs aimed at minimizing its environmental impact, improving the sustainability of its production, and preserving and replenishing natural ecosystems.

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Samotlorneftegaz JSC is one of Rosneft's key production assets in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. The company develops the Samotlor field, Russia's largest.

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An NSU astronomer spoke about the features and possible origin of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

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Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar object discovered by the American ATLAS automated telescope system. Unlike the previous interstellar objects—the asteroid 1I/Oumuamua and comet 2I/Borisov—which remained very faint throughout their entire period of visibility, comet 3I/ATLAS is comparatively bright, reaching a maximum brightness of approximately 10th magnitude, making it observable even with amateur telescopes, at least with relatively large ones.

The main feature of this comet is the pronounced hyperbolicity of its orbit, which makes it an interstellar object. The shape of an object's orbit around its center of mass is determined by its eccentricity. If the eccentricity is less than one, the orbit is closed; it can be closer to circular when the eccentricity is near zero, or, conversely, an elongated ellipse if the eccentricity approaches one. The orbits of objects gravitationally "bound" to the Sun are either elliptical (like planets, asteroids, and periodic comets) or near-parabolic. The latter case refers to non-periodic or long-period comets from the hypothetical Oort cloud, which is believed to be a cluster of cometary nuclei surrounding the Solar System at a distance of approximately 100,000 AU. The orbits of comets that fly from this cloud into the solar system have an eccentricity value of about 1 (i.e. their orbit is very close in shape to a parabola), which means that, while in the Oort cloud, they have a near-zero velocity relative to the Sun and generally move around the center of our Galaxy together with the Sun.

Comet 3I/ATLAS has an eccentricity of 6.14. This is the highest eccentricity ever discovered for a celestial body. It indicates that the comet was already moving at a fairly high velocity when it passed through the Oort Cloud, which increased further as it moved further into the inner Solar System. This suggests that this comet does not originate from the Oort Cloud, which would classify it as a Solar System object, but likely originates from another solar system. It encountered the Solar System by chance on its long journey through our Galaxy. It will pass through it and, unlike solar comets, will not remain in the Oort Cloud, but will continue on its way.

The exact origin of this comet is currently impossible to determine, including the star from which it came, as its age is estimated at several billion years, during which time it has traveled a very long distance in orbit around the center of the Galaxy. However, it was likely ejected from a stellar system as a result of gravitational disturbances during its approach to a large planet in that system or to the star itself.

Otherwise, aside from the hyperbolic orbit, 3I/ATLAS is a fairly ordinary comet. Some peculiarities in its composition have been identified, such as the relatively large amount of carbon dioxide it emits, and spectral analysis has revealed the presence of atomic nickel in the absence of iron, although these two elements typically occur in pairs in cosmic objects. However, nothing particularly out of the ordinary has been observed for this comet, either in its composition or appearance. Even some comets in the Solar System are far more unusual in this regard. However, comet 3I/ATLAS still deserves considerable attention from scientists, as its observation and study presents a good opportunity to study the composition and dynamics of an object that has arrived from very distant lands.

Material prepared by: Mikhail Maslov, engineer at the Vega Observatory of Novosibirsk State University

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