The Dominican Republic will allow the United States to use its air assets to combat drug trafficking.

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Panama, November 26 (Xinhua) — The Dominican Republic will allow the United States to use restricted areas at San Isidro Air Base and Las Américas International Airport to combat drug trafficking. This was announced on Wednesday by President Luis Abinader after a meeting with visiting US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

"We have agreed with the United States to temporarily expand cooperation to strengthen air and maritime surveillance in the fight against drug trafficking. These actions are supported by our laws and existing agreements," the head of state emphasized.

P. Hegseth stated that this agreement is a model for the region of fruitful cooperation and joint efforts between the two countries in the fight against drug trafficking and narcoterrorism.

The Pentagon chief's visit took place against the backdrop of an intensified US military presence in the Caribbean as part of the so-called counter-narcotics strategy. –0–

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Singapore media: China has enduring influence in the global economy

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On November 20, the Singaporean television channel CAN published an article about China continuing to signal further openness, while CNA found in interviews that most foreign companies continue to advance long-term business plans in China. This reflects China's enduring influence in the global economy.

Owen Messick, president of the Chinese division of the American essential oil company doTERRA, told a CNA correspondent: "Every company wants the same thing—stability—because business hopes to be able to plan for the future." Foreign company executives in Shanghai have repeatedly expressed this optimistic view: China's new development plan and its commitment to expanding high-level opening-up have given them a better understanding of the policy direction.

Su Weijie, Executive Director of the International Business Department of the Singapore Business Federation, stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan proposals, promising fair competition and integrated development, provide enormous reassurance to Singaporean companies operating in China. Su Weijie added that this reflects China's commitment to creating a more open, inclusive, and business-friendly environment: "We all need more certainty."

The head of the Chinese branch of a Lao import-export company stated that the China-Laos railway has reduced logistics time and costs: "For Lao products, China remains a huge market with great potential." A representative of a Danish company working in sleep technology stated that the Chinese market is generally highly open and has enormous potential. The head of a Singaporean lifestyle brand noted that the Chinese market's consumer power has been steadily growing over the past three years.

Johnson, an expert in the consulting industry, said, "As a multinational company, if it doesn't establish itself in the Chinese market, it won't be a real player in the global market." He added that it's no longer enough for multinational companies to simply sell products in the Chinese market; they must also keep pace with the development of local Chinese companies.

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China-Tonga economic agreement is an opportunity to expand trade and investment, says Chinese Premier

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Beijing, November 26 (Xinhua) — China is willing to strengthen the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Tonga's national development strategy and use the signing of the agreement on enhancing the quality of economic partnership as an opportunity to expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Wednesday.

The Chinese Prime Minister made the announcement during a meeting with King Tupou VI of Tonga. Li Qiang called for advancing cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction and industrial production, as well as for properly formulating and implementing development cooperation plans to better serve the modernization of both countries.

The premier said China is willing to import more high-quality agricultural and fishery products from Tonga and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, adding that the two sides should expand exchanges in education, healthcare, regional cooperation, tourism and sports.

According to Li Qiang, China looks forward to strengthening coordination and cooperation with Tonga at multilateral forums to jointly address global challenges such as climate change, actively promote the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, implement the four major global initiatives, and contribute to the development of a more equitable and reasonable global governance system. The Premier also expressed hope that Tonga will continue to play an active role in deepening cooperation between China and the Pacific island countries.

King Tupou VI, in turn, stated that the two countries always firmly support each other in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Tonga adheres to the one-China principle and fully supports UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, he emphasized.

The Tongan government attaches great importance to relations with China, the king noted, pointing out that Tonga wishes to deepen practical cooperation with China in areas such as economics, trade, agriculture, fisheries, clean energy, healthcare, disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as to intensify youth, sports and other humanitarian exchanges.

Tupou VI said his country supports the four major global initiatives put forward by the Chinese President and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China in multilateral formats to jointly address common challenges such as climate change, promote new achievements in South-South cooperation, and advance the reform of the global governance system.

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The military in Guinea-Bissau declared full control of the country.

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BISSAU, November 26 (Xinhua) — Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television on Wednesday that they had assumed full power in the country and introduced a series of emergency measures.

The military, which declared itself the "High Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order," said the move was taken in response to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the situation in Guinea-Bissau.

Armed forces spokesman Dinis Ntchama announced on television that the military had taken control of Guinea-Bissau and that the ongoing electoral process was suspended immediately.

Other measures taken include the closure of government offices, the suspension of media activity, and the closure of all land, sea, and air borders. The military has imposed a mandatory curfew from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM local time.

According to local media reports, intense gunfire was heard around 1:00 PM local time near the presidential palace in the center of the country's capital, Bissau. Residents of nearby houses hurriedly evacuated their homes, after which the military took control of the main road leading to the palace.

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Breaking: Guinea-Bissau military declares full control of the country

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BISSAU, November 26 (Xinhua) — Guinea-Bissau's armed forces announced on national television on Wednesday that they had assumed full power in the country and introduced a series of emergency measures.

The military said the move was taken in response to the actions of certain politicians attempting to destabilize the situation in Guinea-Bissau. –0–

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The presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Russia highly praised bilateral trade, economic, and investment cooperation.

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Bishkek, November 26 (Xinhua) — On Wednesday, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek. Following the talks, the two leaders made statements to the media, praising bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, and investment.

As reported on the Kyrgyz President's website, S. Japarov emphasized in his statement that Russia is one of Kyrgyzstan's main trading partners, accounting for 22 percent of trade turnover. "We are pleased to note the progressive progress toward our shared goal of reaching the $5 billion mark in mutual trade in the coming years," he stated.

The Kyrgyz leader noted that Russian direct investment in Kyrgyzstan in the first six months of this year amounted to $110 million. "According to our data as of November 2025, there are more than 1,800 companies with Russian participation operating in Kyrgyzstan, accounting for one-third of the total number of foreign companies," added S. Japarov.

According to the Kremlin website, Vladimir Putin stated that by the end of 2024, trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan had set a new record, exceeding $4 billion. This year, this figure "continues to grow at a good pace"—approximately 17 percent. The ruble's share of bilateral commercial transactions already stands at 97 percent.

According to the Russian President, Russia is among the leading investors in the Kyrgyz economy. Russian capital investment has accumulated nearly $2 billion. Approximately 1,700 businesses with Russian participation operate in Kyrgyzstan in key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, transportation, and logistics.

That same day, S. Japarov and V. Putin signed a joint statement on deepening their alliance and strategic partnership. The parties also signed a number of documents aimed at strengthening cooperation in education, healthcare, migration, economic, and military-technical cooperation.

From November 25 to 27, Vladimir Putin will visit Kyrgyzstan on a state visit and to participate in a meeting of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. –0–

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Channels for theft and smuggling of petroleum products have been stopped in Kazakhstan.

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Almaty, November 26 (Xinhua) — Truck drivers illegally transporting approximately 60 tons of petroleum products were detained in two regions of Kazakhstan, the Kazakh Ministry of Internal Affairs' news portal reported on Wednesday.

During the searches, approximately 400 tons of petroleum products were seized, as well as firearms, gas weapons, and financial and business documentation confirming illegal transactions.

"As part of a separate criminal case, the activities of a company involved in a channel for smuggling petroleum products abroad are being investigated. According to preliminary data, the company exported over 30,000 tons of fuel worth approximately 8 billion tenge (approximately $15.43 million)," the Ministry of Internal Affairs website reported.

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The President of Belarus expressed his readiness to organize negotiations on Ukraine in Minsk.

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Minsk, November 26 (Xinhua) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed his readiness to hold talks in Minsk on resolving the crisis in Ukraine during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Wednesday, BelTA reported.

"If you wish to return to Minsk again, we are always ready," BELTA quotes the Belarusian leader as saying.

As A. Lukashenko stated, Minsk's position on a settlement in Ukraine is legally justified and is based on the fact that Belarus and Russia are allies. "I hope that everything will ultimately work out. Based on recent events, if the Americans proceed carefully, understanding that this is a complex issue and requires complex decisions," he said.

In turn, Vladimir Putin noted Alexander Lukashenko's contribution to the negotiation process in Ukraine. "I know you're always aware of this. This always concerns you, too. And you, too, are one of those people who strives to end this conflict. We remember your contribution to resolving this conflict," the Russian president stated, adding that he would brief the Belarusian president on the process of resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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The awards ceremony for the winners of the Ambassador's Grand Prix Chinese painting competition was held in Moscow.

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Moscow, November 26 /Xinhua/ — The awards ceremony for the winners of the 2025 Ambassador's Grand Prix Chinese painting competition was held at the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow on Tuesday.

Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui congratulated the contestants on their outstanding results. He noted that the Ambassador's Grand Prix Chinese painting competition is being held for the fourth time, and each year the number of participants grows, and their level of skill improves. "Today, this is a major event that attracts numerous connoisseurs of Chinese culture," the ambassador emphasized.

"By mastering Chinese painting techniques, our Russian friends are truly immersed in traditional Chinese philosophy and aesthetics. And through their art, they themselves become ambassadors of friendship, linking our cultures," Zhang Hanhui noted.

The competition was held in three categories: gunbi, landscape, and sei. This year, 202 original works were submitted by participants from across Russia. The submitted works are distinguished by a variety of subjects and a high level of craftsmanship.

The works were selected by a distinguished jury from the China National Academy of Painting. Following the competition, the best works were included in a month-long exhibition organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Moscow and were also published in a special album.

The winning entries were highly praised by Galina Kulikova, First Deputy Chair of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Society. She stated that the inspiration, skill, and diligence of the participants stemmed from a profound interest in Chinese culture and Chinese painting, which are gaining more and more fans in Russia each year.

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Xi Jinping expressed condolences over the fire in a building in Hong Kong, calling for comprehensive efforts to minimize the damage.

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Xi Jinping expressed condolences over the fire in a building in Hong Kong, calling for comprehensive efforts to minimize the damage. Xi Jinping expressed condolences over the fire in a building in Hong Kong, calling for comprehensive efforts to minimize the damage.

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