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Lightning: Thai military says nine civilians killed in clashes with Cambodia – media

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Xinhua | 24.07.2025

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Flash: Thai Armed Forces Say Nine Civilians Killed in Clashes with Cambodia — Media Flash: Thai Armed Forces Say Nine Civilians Killed in Clashes with Cambodia — Media

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Breaking: According to preliminary data, all those on board the An-24 in the Amur Region have died — TASS

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Vladivostok, July 24 /Xinhua/ — All those on board the An-24 plane that crashed in the Amur Region have died, according to preliminary information, TASS reported, citing emergency services.

"According to preliminary information, everyone died. So far, the helicopter with rescuers cannot land in the crash site – it is a hard-to-reach area, a mountain slope. There is a fire at the site," the source said. -0-

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Dialogue of Civilizations between SCO countries – 2025 held in Tianjin

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On the eve of the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council, on July 23, the SCO Dialogue of Civilizations 2025 was held in Tianjin. It was organized by the Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, the Foreign Language Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China, and the SCO Secretariat. The event was organized by the Information Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government, the Europe and Asia Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) under the Foreign Language Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, and the International Relations Center under the Foreign Language Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China. The event was attended by more than 300 guests from the SCO countries, representing government agencies, think tanks, the media, culture, art, education, and some other areas. Those present held in-depth discussions on the topic of “Promoting the Global Civilization Initiative, creating beautiful common homes of the SCO.”

Pictured: The venue of the Dialogue

The event was attended by Director of the Foreign Language Literature Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China Du Zhanyuan, member of the Standing Committee of the Tianjin City Party Committee, head of the Propaganda Department of the Tianjin City Party Committee Shen Lei, Deputy Secretary-General of the SCO Sohail Khan, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Deputy Chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation Dmitry Novikov, Vice-Rector of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Zainidin Kurmanov and Deputy Director of the Foreign Language Literature Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China Yu Yunquan. The moderator was Director of the Europe and Asia Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) under the Foreign Language Literature Publication and Distribution Office of the People's Republic of China Jiang Yonggang.

Pictured: The event announced the results of a study titled “Building a Community with a Shared Digital Future: China’s Initiative and the Future of the SCO”

During the event, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies presented a research report on “Building a Community with a Shared Digital Future: China's Initiative and the Future of the SCO”. In addition, 10 youth representatives from SCO countries jointly announced the Tianjin Initiative on “Joint Protection of Civilizations. SCO Youth in Action”.

In the picture: Youth representatives from SCO countries jointly announce the Tianjin Initiative “Joint Defense of Civilizations. SCO Youth in Action.”

The event included three sub-forums in the areas of sustainable development, preservation of cultural heritage and visual arts. Experts, scholars and youth representatives from the SCO countries focused their discussions on three key topics: “promoting green development and joint development of the SCO ecological civilization”, “preserving the pearls of history and culture and sharing the SCO civilization treasury” and “through diversity of images – to the common future of the SCO”. The participants unanimously noted that on the eve of the 25th meeting of the SCO Heads of State Council, the events within the Dialogue make a significant contribution to deepening mutual understanding, strengthening strategic trust and promoting the construction of an even more cohesive community of a common destiny for the SCO.

In the picture: Distinguished guests view the exhibition of works from the 8th SCO Chinese Calligraphy Competition

During the 2025 SCO Dialogue of Civilizations, an exhibition of works from the 8th Chinese Calligraphy Competition for participants from SCO countries, an exhibition of sculptures from SCO countries “Light of Unity in Harmony” and an exhibition of intangible cultural heritage of Tianjin were also held. The events clearly demonstrated the mutual enrichment of the diverse cultures of the SCO countries.

In the picture: honorary guests view the exhibition of sculptures from SCO countries “Light of Unity in Harmony”

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The Polytechnic University is completing the process of accepting documents for budget-funded bachelor's and specialist's degrees

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The admissions campaign at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University is in full swing, and its first stage is coming to an end. On July 25 at 12:00 Moscow time, the deadline for accepting documents for the bachelor's and specialist's programs of full-time budgetary education ends. Applicants have only one day left to submit an application and finally decide on their future profession.

Currently, more than 139,000 applications have been submitted for bachelor's and specialist's degree programs, which confirms the high interest of applicants in the Polytechnic University. In terms of the number of applications, the leading positions are still occupied by the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport.

Although you can submit documents to SPbPU online from anywhere in the country, the Admissions Committee is always happy to meet with applicants in person. This year, a modern multifunctional space has been organized in the Reading Room of the Main Academic Building, where you can submit documents with the help of the Admissions Committee staff, sign a training agreement and, of course, submit consent for enrollment (in 2025, it replaces the need to provide an original education document). Next to the Reading Room, there are institute stands where university representatives provide detailed information about training programs, internship opportunities and employment prospects. During the admissions campaign, meetings and tours of laboratories were also held for applicants and their parents, allowing them to get acquainted with the university infrastructure.

This year, in order to be enrolled in a university, it is necessary to provide consent for enrollment instead of the original educational document. At the moment, more than 1,500 applicants have already submitted consent for enrollment.

The main innovation of this year was the "Petrovskaya Wave" program, which guarantees admission to applicants with high scores. If the applicant's score exceeds the established threshold, the university will enroll him or her even in a fee-paying place – at its own expense. In 2025, the wave will apply to some areas of the Institute of Energy, the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport, and the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications.

Also in 2025, a new grant system for talented applicants was introduced. Winners and prize winners of Olympiads, as well as students entering with high Unified State Exam scores, can receive a grant of up to 120,000 rubles, as well as an additional payment of 50,000 rubles subject to excellent academic performance. In 2025, more than 500 winners and prize winners of Olympiads applied to the Polytechnic University, of which 150 have already agreed to enroll in the university.

After the document submission process is complete, the enrollment stage will begin. On July 27, the competitive lists will be published, according to which applicants will be able to assess their situation and opportunities for admission. In order to be enrolled in the Polytechnic University, applicants must provide consent for enrollment (on the State Services portal, in person at the admissions office or by mail) within the established deadlines:

until August 1, 12:00 Moscow time — for applicants on quotas and without entrance examinations until August 5, 12:00 Moscow time — for applicants to the main competitive places

On July 2, priority enrollment will take place for preferential categories and winners and prize winners of Olympiads, and on August 7, the main stage of enrollment for full-time budgetary education will take place.

Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University is waiting for its future main heroes and is preparing for a new academic year full of discoveries, scientific achievements and exciting events!

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Afghan government approves six projects worth nearly $12 million

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KABUL, July 24 (Xinhua) — The National Procurement Commission of the Afghan Interim Government has approved six new development projects worth 828 million Afghanis (about 12 million U.S. dollars), an official statement to this effect was released on Tuesday.

The decision was made at a meeting of the commission chaired by Acting Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. During the meeting, a total of 28 proposed projects were considered, six of which were approved.

According to the statement, plans include repairing several roads in Kabul and completing work in the field of electricity supply and distribution in various provinces.

The government expects these projects to create jobs for hundreds of thousands of people, contributing to both economic growth and infrastructure development in Afghanistan. –0–

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Workshops and a tour of the plant: how the Summer School of Engineering and Economics 2025 is going

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On July 22, a busy lecture day was held for the participants of the Summer Engineering and Economics School – 2025. Young scientists from the GGNTU named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov – a partner of the State University of Management in the project of the Advanced Engineering School "RosGeoTech" – held 2 master classes.

Assistant of the Department of Automation of Technological Processes and Production of the Institute of Power Engineering Ayub Sadulaev spoke about smart control of the water level as part of the development of a laboratory complex based on OWEN. The audience learned details about the development device: levels of automated control systems, increasing efficiency through automation of processes, features of the control system and the use of the laboratory complex in real conditions.

Assistant of the Department of Technological Machines and Equipment of the Institute of Oil and Gas Yusup Taramov presented the engineering solutions of the university, created on the basis of the engineering development center of GGNTU, and highlighted their role in the scientific and technical process. The speaker noted that the Engineering Development Center solves real engineering problems and trains a new generation of engineers in the areas of the automotive industry, mechanical engineering and unmanned aircraft systems. Yusup Taramov also spoke about examples of successful projects implemented by students and the experience of cooperation with local enterprises.

The staff of the Engineering Project Management Center and the Reverse Engineering Laboratory of the State University of Management conducted practical training for students as part of the activities of the State University of Management Student Design Bureau “Innovative Solutions”.

During the practical lesson "Car Structure", which was conducted by the Laboratory specialist Denis Yudin, the participants not only understood the design of modern cars, but also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of different types of basic car components by design.

Vladimir Kutkov and Nikita Akinshin, specialists from the Engineering Project Management Center, spoke about the history of the development of unmanned aircraft systems, the most popular and universal designs of modern drones, the features of intelligent systems, and the autonomy of UAS during the practical course “Device of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.”

On July 23, participants of the Summer Engineering and Economics School 2025 visited the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant (JSC DMZ), which is part of JSC Transmashholding.

The guests were greeted by the plant's CEO Vladimir Chekalin and HR and Transformation Director Yulia Smirnova, who spoke about the development of the enterprise, its products and the current state of production. In 2025, the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant celebrates its 90th anniversary since its foundation. Today, DMZ is the leading enterprise for the production of electric trains in Russia. The plant produces EP2DM DC electric trains and EP3D AC electric trains. The trains manufactured by the enterprise are successfully operated in all climatic zones of the Russian Federation, as well as in the CIS countries.

At the Exhibition Center, the excursion participants learned about the history of the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant, seeing documents, awards, photographs of events, employees, veterans of JSC DMZ, models of electric trains and narrow-gauge rolling stock. A unique exhibit of the museum is an interactive miniature railway, reflecting the geography of the operation of DMZ electric trains. It recreates natural landscapes and exact copies of railway stations in the regions where electric trains manufactured at the plant run – Moscow Region, the Far East, Armenia and Kazakhstan. The model presents real regions of operation and rolling stock, which is used in these areas.

Young scientists visited production shops: mechanical assembly, electrical installation, welding, wagon assembly, repair and others. In addition to the production of wagons and electric trains, the plant carries out major repairs of passenger rolling stock, manufactures wheel sets for metro cars, electric trains and rail buses.

Excursions to production facilities are traditionally an integral part of the program of the engineering and economics school. A visit to the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant, organized with the support and participation of the TMH Corporate University, allowed young scientists to see the work of an enterprise in the real sector of the economy, immerse themselves in the production environment and get acquainted with modern technologies and processes.

The opening of the “Summer Engineering and Economics School – 2025” was reported in this article.

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Cambodian and Thai soldiers exchange fire in disputed border area

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PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) — Cambodian soldiers clashed with Thai soldiers in a disputed border area on Thursday, said Mali Socheat, deputy secretary of state and spokesperson for the Cambodian Defense Ministry.

According to her, armed clashes occurred on the Cambodian-Thai border in Oddar Meanchey province.

"The Thai military was the first to launch an armed attack on Cambodian troops. Cambodian troops acted strictly in self-defense, responding to the unprovoked incursion of Thai troops that violated our territorial integrity," she said in a statement. -0-

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More than 145,000 people have fled their homes due to violence in Syria's As-Suwayda province – UN

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DAMASCUS, July 24 (Xinhua) — Despite a declared ceasefire, sporadic clashes, drone strikes and ground fighting continue in Suwayda province and surrounding areas in southern Syria, with the number of displaced people exceeding 145,000, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Wednesday.

According to him, mortar shelling and aerial reconnaissance were recorded from July 20 to 22, civilians were injured, and thousands were forced to flee. Most of the displaced persons remain within the province of As-Suwayda, while some are seeking refuge in the neighboring province of Daraa and rural areas of Damascus.

Access to basic services remains severely disrupted across As-Suwayda. The UN reports widespread disruptions to electricity, water, fuel and communications, while food insecurity is exacerbated by disruptions to markets and the closure of bakeries.

Humanitarian organisations have begun to respond to the crisis, providing health and protection services to affected communities, delivering food, clean water and non-food items. Access constraints remain, hampering their work.

The UN warns that displacement continues in the region, with overcrowded shelters, poor sanitation and explosive contamination exacerbating risks for already vulnerable groups. –0–

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Saudi Arabian delegation arrives in Damascus to participate in investment forum

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DAMASCUS, July 24 (Xinhua) — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih arrived in Damascus on Wednesday to open the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, which is seen as a significant step toward restoring and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, state news agency SANA reported.

The delegation, sent at the initiative of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, includes more than 130 businessmen and investors.

As SANA notes, the purpose of the forum is to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation and promote the signing of agreements that support sustainable development and mutual economic interests of the two countries.

As part of the forum program, it is planned to launch a project for a white cement production plant in the city of Adra in the outskirts of Damascus.

In an interview with Saudi Arabia's Al Arabiya TV channel on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Syria Faisal al-Majfal said the forum reflects the kingdom's leadership's commitment to supporting reconstruction, the resumption of state institutions and the territorial unity of Syria. –0–

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In China, about 95 percent of the population is covered by basic medical insurance /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, July 24 (Xinhua) — During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the country's basic medical insurance coverage remained at about 95 percent, with the number of people registered in the system reaching more than 1.32 billion in 2024, according to data from the National Medical Insurance Administration (NMIA).

These data were made public by the head of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Zhang Ke at a press conference held on Thursday.

In China, health insurance reimbursed citizens for nearly 20 billion visits to doctors between 2021 and 2024, Zhang Ke said, noting that in 2024, the number of people visiting doctors increased by 1.6 times compared to the figure recorded at the end of 2020. -0-

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