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The Trump administration will partially fund food aid amid the federal government shutdown.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The U.S. administration announced Monday that it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the federal government shutdown enters its 34th day and is nearing a record length.

"I don't want Americans to go hungry just because radical Democrats refuse to do the right thing and reopen the government. So, I've instructed our lawyers to urgently ask the court to clarify how we can legally fund SNAP," US President Donald Trump said on the social media platform TruthSocial.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in a court filing on Monday that a total of $4.65 billion from the reserve fund will be used to pay SNAP benefits for November. This will cover 50 percent of current payments to eligible households. This decision comes after a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Friday that the reserve fund should be used to pay food assistance recipients.

A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled in a separate case on Friday that the Trump administration's plan to end SNAP benefits on November 1 is likely illegal. However, he did not order the government to release the funds.

The US government previously stated that it lacked the legal authority to use $5-6 billion in emergency funds to cover even a portion of the food aid program's costs. More than $8 billion is needed to fund benefits in November.

SNAP is the nation's largest hunger-relief program, serving nearly 42 million people. Most recipients live at or below the federal poverty line.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry: Shenzhen will host a spectacular informal APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in 2026.

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BEIJING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) — China's role and contribution to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) continues to grow, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday, expressing confidence that Shenzhen, which will host the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year, will put on a great event for the world.

Mao Ning made the statement at a regular departmental press conference, responding to a request to comment on considerations regarding the choice of the host city for the informal APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and China's expectations for its APEC Presidency in 2026.

After the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting concludes, the "Year of China" will soon begin for APEC, Mao Ning said, adding that China will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen next November, hosting APEC for the third time.

From Shanghai to Beijing and Shenzhen, China's role and contribution in the APEC arena continue to grow, demonstrating China's efforts to guide Asia-Pacific cooperation, implement multilateralism, and support regional economic integration, she said.

Mao Ning noted that Shenzhen is a pilot platform for China's reform and opening-up policy, a miracle created by the Chinese people in the world's development history, and an important window for implementing China's strategy of win-win cooperation and openness.

“We believe that Shenzhen will provide the world with a wonderful informal meeting of APEC economic leaders, and we look forward to all parties gathering in Shenzhen next year,” she concluded. -0-

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Trial production of "flying cars" has begun in southern China.

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GUANGZHOU, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) — XPENG AEROHT, the "flying car" unit of Chinese electric vehicle maker XPENG, on Monday began trial production at the world's first smart factory for mass production of electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, marking a landmark achievement in the commercialization of next-generation transportation.

The 120,000 square meter plant, located in the Huangpu District of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province in southern China, has already produced the first detachable electric aircraft of the Land Aircraft Carrier modular vehicle.

The plant's design production capacity is 10,000 removable aircraft modules per year, with an initial capacity of 5,000 units. This is the largest production capacity of any similar plant globally. Once fully operational, the plant will be able to assemble one aircraft every 30 minutes.

XPENG AEROHT has already received orders for nearly 5,000 "flying cars" since its unveiling. Serial production and deliveries are planned for 2026.

The "flying car" consists of a six-wheeled ground vehicle called the "mothership" and a detachable electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft offers both automatic and manual flight modes. Its automatic mode enables intelligent route planning and one-touch takeoff and landing.

The vehicle is approximately 5.5 meters long. It can be driven on public roads with a standard license and parked in regular parking spaces. -0-

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Belarus approved monetary policy targets for 2026.

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Minsk, November 4 (Xinhua) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree on Monday approving the country's monetary policy targets for 2026. According to his press service, the document was adopted to create conditions for sustainable economic growth.

The decree stipulates that consumer price growth in the country in 2026 should be no more than 7 percent, and international reserve assets should be no less than $9.2 billion. The share of banks' non-performing assets in assets subject to credit risk should not exceed 10 percent. Maintaining this level will ensure the stability of the banking system.

The availability rate of automated systems of participants in the Belarusian payment market, through which settlement transactions are carried out, must be no less than 99.8 percent, and the increase in the volume of investment financing must be no less than 13 percent. –0–

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The Peruvian government has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico, according to the Peruvian Foreign Minister.

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Lima, November 3 (Xinhua) — The Peruvian government has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico, Foreign Minister Hugo de Cela announced at a press conference on Monday.

The minister said that former Prime Minister Betsy Chavez, who served under Pedro Castillo's government and is accused of a failed coup attempt in December 2022, has been granted asylum at the Mexican embassy in Lima.

“In light of this unfriendly act, and also given the repeated instances of interference by the current and former presidents of Mexico in the country’s internal affairs, the Peruvian government has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico,” the Foreign Minister said. –0–

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United are invincible: GUU celebrates National Unity Day

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On November 4, Russia celebrates National Unity Day, a national holiday established in memory of the events of 1612. Residents of various cities and classes, representatives of various nationalities and faiths, united in a people's militia led by Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky to liberate Moscow from the invaders. This historical example of unity and responsibility for the fate of the country became the basis for the modern meaning of the holiday.

For the State University of Management, National Unity Day is an important reminder of the importance of teamwork, trust, and mutual respect. The university strives to strengthen these values in its educational and scientific environments, developing specialists capable of effectively collaborating, finding common solutions, and working for the benefit of society.

We congratulate our colleagues, students, and graduates of the State University of Management on this holiday! We wish you continued success, shared achievements, and confidence in the power of unity.

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Sudan on the brink of widespread famine: millions of people at risk

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November 3, 2025 Humanitarian aid

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is rapidly worsening. According to new data from a UN-supported analysis, full-scale famine has already been confirmed in some areas of Darfur and Kordofan, caused by fighting and a siege that has completely cut off the population from aid.

According to the latest report Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)More than 21 million people across the country are facing acute food insecurity, making it the largest such crisis in the world.

Hunger takes root

According to the analysis, hunger conditions persist in the towns of El Fasher in North Darfur and Kadugli in South Kordofan, where families are forced to subsist on leaves, animal feed and grass.

Around 375,000 people across the country are in a situation that corresponds to the fifth phase of "catastrophic" food shortage. This means they are on the brink of starvation.

The IPC system, used by UN agencies and humanitarian partners, assesses crises in five levels, with phase five representing severe wasting, acute malnutrition, and increasing mortality.

El Fasher Siege

After capture of the city of El Fasher The Rapid Reaction Force (RRF) deployed last week – after more than 500 days of siege – left civilians in critical situations. According to the UN, hundreds of civilians, including humanitarian workers, were killed, and many were besieged.

The city remains cut off from food, medicine and humanitarian aid supplies, despite numerous urgent appeals for access.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called the situation "unacceptable" and demanded immediate safe passage for humanitarian convoys.

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly 71,000 people have fled El Fasher and the surrounding area since the end of October. Many report murders, kidnappings, and sexual violence along the way.

Most of the displaced people have found temporary shelter near the town of Tawila. They are sleeping in the open and have no access to food or clean water.

Violence in Kordofan

Violence has flared up again in the neighboring Kordofan region in recent days, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said at least eight children in temporary accommodation centres were killed in a rocket attack in Kadugli last week.

"A disaster for the civilian population"

The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Denise Brown, called the situation "a disaster for the civilian population, caught between the front lines, without access to aid and on the brink of mass starvation."

She reiterated her call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as for the protection of civilians and free access for humanitarian workers.

Meanwhile, donors have provided only 28 percent of the $4.16 billion needed to implement the UN Humanitarian Response Plan in Sudan this year. The UN warns that without an end to hostilities and a significant increase in humanitarian aid, millions of Sudanese could face catastrophic famine in the coming months.

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The Rector of SPbGASU congratulates everyone on National Unity Day.

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Dear colleagues, dear students!

Happy National Unity Day! This holiday has become a symbol of national solidarity and the unification of the country in the name of a common goal.

Our university brings together students from various countries and regions of Russia, representing diverse nationalities and cultures. We value your unique experiences and histories, which foster an atmosphere of mutual understanding and collaboration.

I wish you health, success in your studies and work, and inspiration on your path to new achievements.

Unity is not only a historical value but also the foundation of a shared future. Only by uniting can we overcome any obstacles.

Let's build a future together based on respect, mutual assistance and friendship!

Rector of St. Petersburg State University of Civil Engineering E. I. Rybnov

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Tajikistan: Ramit Nature Reserve included in UNESCO's network of biosphere reserves

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November 3, 2025 Climate and environment

On November 3rd, International Day of Biosphere ReservesThe Ramit Biosphere Reserve in Tajikistan has been included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The organization notes that 2025 marks a record year for expansion of this list: UNESCO approved the inclusion of 26 new sites in 21 countries—the largest addition in the past 20 years.

Three altitude zones

Situated on the southern slopes of the Hissar Range, the Ramit Biosphere Reserve covers an area of 657.6 square kilometers. Its ecosystems span three altitude zones: mountain steppe, forest-steppe, and alpine meadows. It is home to 32 mammal species, including the snow leopard, as well as other rare species listed in the Red Book of Tajikistan.

Thanks to this rich biodiversity, Ramit is an important center for scientific research, environmental education and ecotourism development.

Preserving traditions

The transition zone, covering 467.7 square kilometers, is home to approximately 12,000 people engaged in agriculture, livestock farming, and forestry. Local communities maintain traditional activities such as gardening and the use of medicinal plants, while simultaneously implementing new initiatives to develop ecotourism and preserve cultural heritage.

The reserve hosts environmental seminars, school excursions, and scientific expeditions. It is managed in accordance with the Tajik Law "On Specially Protected Natural Areas." A coordinating council, including representatives of local authorities, communities, and non-governmental organizations, ensures the participation of all stakeholders in decision-making and the development of a common conservation and sustainable development strategy.

Historical event

The inclusion of the Romit Biosphere Reserve in the World Network was a historic event for Tajikistan and made a significant contribution to the development of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves in Central Asia. This step, as noted by UNESCO, contributes to the conservation of natural heritage and the promotion of sustainable development principles in the region.

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Hurricane Melissa: UN Secretary-General calls for solidarity with victims in Jamaica

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November 3, 2025 Humanitarian aid

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed solidarity with the people of Jamaica, who have been particularly hard hit by the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record.

In a phone call with Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Sunday, Guterres stressed that "international support is critical" to help Jamaica. cope with the consequences of a Category 5 hurricaneThe UN chief called for the mobilization of significant resources to address the consequences of the natural disaster.

The UN allocated $4 million

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has released $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to enable UN agencies and their partners to rapidly scale up humanitarian operations in Jamaica.

Five days after the hurricane struck the western part of the island, many residents, according to local media, are still waiting for aid – roads are impassable, and entire neighborhoods remain without power and water. According to government data, the death toll has reached at least 28.

The UN Resident Coordinator on the island, Dennis Zulu, said 13 UN agencies were working with authorities to clear roads and help restore critical infrastructure.

Support for children and families

According to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), more than 700,000 children in the Caribbean region, including Jamaica, Haiti and western Haiti, were affected by the hurricane.

Together with the Government of Jamaica, UNICEF provides nutrition assistance, sanitation and hygiene support, and psychological support to 284,000 children.

In Haiti, the UN agency is supplying hygiene kits and medical supplies, as well as providing cash assistance to families with children.

Meanwhile, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and UNICEF delivered humanitarian supplies to Cuba for more than 90,000 people affected by the hurricane.

International solidarity

“At times like these, international solidarity is not just a principle, it’s a lifeline,” said OCHA Director Tom Fletcher.

UN teams are already in Jamaica, helping coordinate the humanitarian response and ensure effective information sharing. UN agencies and NGOs are restoring access to affected areas, providing medical assistance and clean water, and assisting families who have lost their homes.

Cuba managed to prepare for the hurricane's onslaught.

The $4 million CERF funding allocated to Cuba in advance allowed UN agencies to stockpile essential supplies before the disaster struck. The World Food Programme (WFP) provided food for 180,000 people, while UNICEF provided mobile water purification units and hygiene kits.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) pre-delivered medicines and generators, while the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provided seeds and materials to protect shelters and critical resources. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) distributed health and dignity kits for women and girls.

Haiti: Early Warnings

In Haiti, where the crisis is exacerbated by gang violence, humanitarian teams are working with authorities to provide emergency assistance. Just days before the disaster struck, thanks to $4 million from CERF, preparations were made – more than 3.5 million warning messages were sent, helping save lives.

UN agencies and their partners are providing assistance to those forced to live in temporary shelters, providing food, essential items and cash support to those in need.

"Local leadership, global solidarity, and early action are saving lives across the region," said Tom Fletcher. "This is the new humanitarian model in action—working together for greater impact."

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