US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director S. Monares Fired Less Than a Month After Taking the Job

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Less than a month after taking office, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monares was fired on Wednesday.

“Susan Monares is no longer the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We thank her for her dedicated service to the American people,” the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the CDC, said in a post on the social media site X, without providing a reason.

When Monares was sworn in as CDC chief on July 31, she became the shortest-serving director in the agency's history.

Hours after the ministry's announcement, Monares' legal team released a statement saying she had not resigned or been fired.

Her lawyers accused Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. of "using public health for political purposes" and said he put "the lives of millions of Americans" at risk by firing health officials from the government.

Shortly after the statement was released, the White House officially fired S. Monares.

“Because Susan Monares refused to resign, despite informing the Department of Health and Human Services leadership of her intention to do so, the White House has terminated her employment,” White House press secretary Kush Desai said in a statement.

The Washington Post, citing two people familiar with the matter, reported that Robert Kennedy Jr., administration lawyers and other officials “pressed Monares for several days” to see if she would support rescinding some coronavirus vaccine authorizations.

“Robert Kennedy Jr., who has long been known for his anti-vaccine stance, and other officials asked Monares on Monday whether she supported the administration’s efforts to change its vaccine policy,” the report said.

Also on Wednesday, several senior CDC officials resigned, with U.S. media reporting that the resignations were linked to dissatisfaction with vaccine policies, alleged misinformation and the politicization of public health. –0–

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Preparations are underway for V. Putin's absolutely unprecedented visit to China – Russian President's press secretary

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Moscow, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China will be completely unprecedented, and preparations for it are currently underway, the Russian leader's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on Wednesday.

According to D. Peskov, a schedule of bilateral meetings of the Russian leader is being formed.

As RIA Novosti reported, at the end of the week, V. Putin will go on a four-day visit to China. From August 31 to September 1, the Chinese city of Tianjin will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, in which the Russian president will take part.

On September 3, a military parade will be held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II. The Russian President has also been invited to the celebrations.

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Autumn is coming – it's time to admire lotuses

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In early autumn, the lotus garden in the Yuanmingyuan Palace and Park Complex in Beijing attracts residents and tourists.

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Autumn is coming – it's time to admire lotuses In early autumn, the lotus garden in the Yuanmingyuan Palace and Park Complex in Beijing attracts residents and tourists.

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Australian authorities seize 900kg of amphetamine hidden in cardboard rolls

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SYDNEY, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Australian authorities have seized 900 kilograms of amphetamine that was shipped to Sydney in cardboard rolls, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) said on Thursday.

The drugs were reportedly found on August 20 when ABF officers, using available intelligence, targeted a container arriving at Port Botany in Sydney for inspection.

During the inspection, officers found 100 boxes, each containing six rolls of plastic film wrapped around cardboard rolls. ABF sniffer dogs responded positive when one of the rolls was drilled and found to contain white pellets.

Subsequent tests identified the substance as amphetamine, with each of the 600 rolls containing approximately 1.5kg of the drug. The total of 900kg had a street value of more than A$64 million (US$41.6 million), according to the AFP and ABF.

Investigations into this case are ongoing. –0–

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Journalists from over 60 countries and regions visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

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BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — About 200 journalists from China and abroad visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in southern Beijing on Wednesday. The visit was organized by the press center for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Representatives from more than 130 media outlets from China and over 60 countries and regions attended.

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — About 200 journalists from China and abroad visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in southern Beijing on Wednesday. The visit was organized by the press center for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Representatives from more than 130 media outlets from China and over 60 countries and regions attended.

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — About 200 journalists from China and abroad visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in southern Beijing on Wednesday. The visit was organized by the press center for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Representatives from more than 130 media outlets from China and over 60 countries and regions attended.

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — About 200 journalists from China and abroad visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in southern Beijing on Wednesday. The visit was organized by the press center for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Representatives from more than 130 media outlets from China and over 60 countries and regions attended.

BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — About 200 journalists from China and abroad visited the Memorial Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in southern Beijing on Wednesday. The visit was organized by the press center for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Representatives from more than 130 media outlets from China and over 60 countries and regions attended.

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President of Uzbekistan received Japanese Foreign Minister

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Tashkent, August 28 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, local media reported on Thursday, citing the press service of the Uzbek leader.

“On August 27, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is in our country on an official visit,” the statement said.

As reported, during the meeting, issues of further strengthening Uzbek-Japanese strategic partnership relations and increasing multifaceted cooperation were discussed.

"The ongoing active contacts and dynamic development of practical cooperation were noted with particular satisfaction. The fruitful results of the first meeting of the Strategic Dialogue of the Foreign Ministers of the two countries held today were highly appreciated," the statement said.

It is noted that trade turnover is growing, and large investment projects are being implemented with the participation of leading Japanese companies. Particular attention was paid to deepening political dialogue, promoting specific projects of trade, economic, investment, financial, technical, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation. –0–

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China to Hold Gala Concert to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War

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A gala concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the evening of September 3, a press conference was announced on Thursday.

The process of compositional construction of the gala concert is in the final stage, said Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China Lu Yingchuan.

According to him, the event will be attended by party and state leaders, veterans of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and comrades of the older generation, representatives of the laureates and the general public, as well as other guests from all walks of life.

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Iran Allows IAEA Inspectors Back into Country, No New Deal Yet

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TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to the country, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday.

He told the official IRNA news agency that inspectors were allowed to witness the fuel change at the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The minister also denied reports that Iran and the IAEA had agreed on a new framework for cooperation, saying that despite the exchange of proposals, the final text of the document had not yet been approved.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that agency inspectors had returned to Iran for the first time since their deportation during the June conflict. “The first team of IAEA inspectors is now back in Iran and we are ready to resume work,” he said.

Iran suspended cooperation with the IAEA in early July after President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a parliamentary bill restricting access to nuclear sites. The move followed Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran accused the agency, and Rafael Grossi in particular, of siding with the West and failing to condemn the attacks.

The restrictions, which require inspectors' visits to be approved by Iran's Supreme National Security Council, have raised concerns among the UN secretary general, with Israel renewing calls for the restoration of UN sanctions against Tehran.

Britain, France and Germany have said they will decide whether to use a snapback mechanism to roll back sanctions by the end of August based on Iran's cooperation with the IAEA. Tehran has rejected the legality of such a move. –0–

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/SCO Summit in Tianjin/ Exclusive: “China and SCO Demonstrate a Different Path – Peaceful Dialogue and Diplomacy” – Armenian Expert

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Yerevan, August 28 /Xinhua/ — "In a world where conflicts are increasingly resolved by force, China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization offer an alternative – dialogue and diplomacy," Grigor Petrosyan, chairman of the Armenian Peace Committee, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency recently.

He noted that China has historically built international relations through culture, education and knowledge sharing rather than through conquest. According to him, it is this approach that today strengthens the country's role as a factor of stability and trust in the global arena.

G. Petrosyan emphasized the importance of the SCO as a multilateral platform for dialogue between the Central Asian states, India, Iran and Russia. “The dialogue platform is important, but even more important is the formation of common values and strengthening of trust between countries,” he noted.

He also drew attention to China's achievements in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles and other high technologies, which he said are complemented by Beijing's political stability and predictability in international affairs.

According to the Armenian expert, such principles of the “Shanghai spirit” as equality of states, respect for cultural diversity and non-interference in internal affairs are acquiring special significance today. These values, he emphasized, are capable of uniting different civilizations in the conditions of global instability.

G. Petrosyan added that in Armenia China is perceived as a force offering a civilized model of international politics. In the context of growing geopolitical contradictions, this, in his opinion, makes Beijing a stronghold of predictability and peaceful development. –0–

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China donates flood relief materials to Bangladesh

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DHAKA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — The Chinese government on Tuesday donated flood relief materials to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to help the country improve disaster preparedness and response.

The aid shipment included life jackets, rubber boats, life rafts, water purification devices, and so on.

These state-of-the-art materials will enable BDRCS volunteers to respond more effectively to floods, cyclones and storm surges, said the society’s chairman, Mohammed Azizul Islam, at the handover ceremony. “BDRCS remains steadfast in its mission of serving humanity and such donations significantly enhance our operational capabilities,” he added.

“This support from the Chinese government will further accelerate our rescue and humanitarian operations,” said Farooq-e-Azam, adviser to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, noting that his country is vulnerable to floods and natural disasters.

The official said the handover of the materials was a reflection of the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the two countries. “We deeply appreciate this solidarity and look forward to further cooperation in the field of disaster management and humanitarian assistance,” Farooq-e-Azam said.

Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen said China firmly supports Bangladesh in improving people's livelihoods and promoting social development. The donation is aimed at strengthening Bangladesh's capacity to prevent and mitigate natural disasters, the diplomat said.

Bangladesh is located in a low-lying region of South Asia, with hundreds of rivers flowing through the country. From June to September, monsoons bring heavy rains that often cause natural disasters such as floods, landslides and mudslides. –0–

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