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KUNMING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Dogs have been humankind's faithful companions for millennia, and a new study of ancient dog DNA reveals how deeply intertwined their histories are with ours.

An international team led by Chinese scientists has discovered that dogs have faithfully followed human migrations across Eurasia for nearly 10,000 years.

They analyzed the genomes of 73 ancient dogs, including 17 ancient domestic dogs. This resulted in a map of the evolution of the domestic dog lineage from East Asia to the Western Eurasian steppes. Specifically, the study yielded the first genomes of 14 ancient Chinese domestic dogs. The results were published Friday in the journal Science.

Both the Northeast Asian origin of Chinese dogs and the western origin of steppe dogs reflect human migrations. The study shows that Neolithic dogs on the early Eurasian steppes were related to Eastern European hunter-gatherers, while Bronze Age dogs were related to Iranian farmers and Caucasian hunter-gatherers.

The study not only confirms the millennia-old connection between humans and dogs, but also reflects the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations.

The researchers say this approach could be applied to horses, cattle, small ruminants, and other domesticated animals, further clarifying their role in human history. -0-

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Almaty, November 16 (Xinhua) — Over more than two decades of its existence, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has proven itself to be one of the most successful and influential regional cooperation platforms in Eurasia, making a tangible contribution to the development of a multipolar and equitable world order based on international law and mutual respect. This was stated by Jamshed Toshev, Deputy Director of the SCO Friendship and Cooperation Center in Tajikistan, in a written interview with Xinhua ahead of the meeting of the SCO Heads of Government Council, which will be held on November 17-18 in Moscow, Russia.

As the expert noted, this event once again draws attention to the organization's role in strengthening multilateralism, developing regional cooperation, and shaping a new global governance architecture.

D. Toshev named regional security as one of the SCO's key areas of activity. He explained that the Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure (RATS), headquartered in Tashkent, operates for this purpose. Under the auspices of RATS, member states regularly conduct joint exercises, coordinate their efforts to combat terrorism, extremism, and drug trafficking, and actively cooperate in the field of cybersecurity.

"These efforts enable countries in the region to effectively respond to modern threats and strengthen their resilience to transnational challenges. It's important that the SCO's security activities are based not on military alliances, but on mutual trust and coordination," the expert noted.

Along with security issues, he said, the SCO places special emphasis on economic development and humanitarian cooperation. He noted that the organization's countries are consistently promoting initiatives aimed at facilitating trade, improving transport connectivity, and developing infrastructure projects.

The expert placed great importance on aligning national strategies with regional initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative. "Projects are being implemented in energy, transport, agriculture, the digital economy, and green technologies. All of this contributes to the formation of an open, interconnected, and sustainable economic space in Eurasia," explained D. Toshev.

He also said that humanitarian cooperation within the SCO is being strengthened through youth forums, cultural festivals, academic conferences, and educational exchanges. The establishment of the SCO University and university networks facilitates academic mobility, intercultural dialogue, and knowledge exchange.

The expert explained that Tajikistan, as one of the SCO's founding members, has made a significant contribution to shaping its priority areas of activity. He explained that during Tajikistan's 2020-2021 chairmanship, regional security, economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic, and advancing the environmental agenda were emphasized.

"At Dushanbe's initiative, the SCO is paying special attention to water diplomacy and the sustainable use of natural resources. The Republic also consistently raises the situation in Afghanistan, advocating for the unification of efforts by countries in the region to promote peace and stability," he added.

Moreover, according to the expert, Tajikistan actively participates in the SCO's cultural and educational projects, providing venues for international forums, symposiums, and youth meetings. "These initiatives contribute to strengthening trust and mutual understanding between the peoples of the region," said D. Toshev.

He also added that today the SCO plays an important role in shaping a new global governance architecture that prioritizes equality, mutual benefit, and shared responsibility. He believes the organization demonstrates that international cooperation can be built not on confrontation, but on principles of partnership and solidarity.

"The SCO's experience proves that it is collective efforts that enable countries to effectively address the challenges of the 21st century—from climate change to cyber threats. This is its contribution to strengthening sustainable peace and a just world order," he shared.

"Today, the SCO is not just a regional format, but a dynamically developing platform of global significance, uniting countries with shared values and interests. Thanks to the joint efforts of all member states, including Tajikistan, the SCO continues to strengthen multilateralism, expand economic and humanitarian cooperation, and make a significant contribution to ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity in the Eurasian region," concluded D. Toshev.

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JERUSALEM, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation on Saturday evening, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, according to statements from both sides.

A statement from Netanyahu's office stated that the two leaders held the conversation at the initiative of Vladimir Putin, following a series of previous talks on regional issues. No further details were provided.

According to the Russian presidential administration, the two leaders discussed in detail the latest developments in Gaza in light of the ceasefire, Iran's nuclear program, further stabilization of the situation in Syria, and other issues.

Russia on Thursday presented its draft UN resolution on Gaza, challenging US efforts to get the UN Security Council to approve a separate proposal that would support US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.

According to media reports, the US proposal calls for the creation of an international stabilization force in Gaza with broad independence from the UN and grants Israel the right to continue control of the security perimeter around Gaza indefinitely.

Russia's proposal focuses on the creation of an international stabilization force under the direct leadership of the UN, opposes any demographic or territorial changes in Gaza, and calls for the implementation of a two-state solution for two peoples. –0–

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St. Petersburg, November 15 (Xinhua) — China's new stage of development during the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan from 2026 to 2030 will provide additional impetus and new opportunities for the comprehensive deepening of Chinese-Russian cooperation in all areas. This was stated by Chinese Consul General in St. Petersburg Luo Zhanhui in his article "Significant Achievements in High-Quality Development—A New Vision for the Implementation of the Fifteenth Five-Year Plan."

In an article published in the newspapers Consul, Long Bao, and on the Radio Metro website, Luo Zhanhui noted that the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee systematically summarized China's socioeconomic achievements over the past five years and defined a vision for further advancing China's modernization in the coming five-year period. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's contribution to global economic growth has remained stable at around 30 percent annually. The country has achieved significant results in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum communications. The production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first in the world for the tenth consecutive year.

"The plenary session set the key goals for socioeconomic development during the 15th Five-Year Plan. Based on this, we must undertake another five-year period of persistent struggle to achieve significant growth in China's economic, scientific, technological, defense, and overall national strength, as well as international influence, by 2035," the Chinese diplomat stated.

According to him, the principles of openness, cooperation, mutual benefit, and common development are integral components of China's modernization. "The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee demonstrated China's readiness to continue sharing development opportunities with other countries, strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships, and contributing to global prosperity," the publication states.

China is ready to work with Russia to deepen practical cooperation in all areas and jointly advance the implementation of key international initiatives such as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, and to make joint contributions to building a community with a shared future for humanity, Luo Zhanhui noted.

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TOKYO, November 15 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made erroneous comments about Taiwan during a parliamentary session, prompting lawmakers to call on her to retract her statements.

As reported by the Akahata newspaper on Saturday, Taku Yamazoe, a member of the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) and the House of Councillors (the upper house of parliament), stated on Friday that Takaichi's remarks had exacerbated tensions in Japan-China relations and led to mutual mistrust. He said that to prevent further deterioration in bilateral ties, Takaichi, as Prime Minister, should retract her statements.

Another House of Representatives (lower house) member of the Japanese Communist Party, Kazuo Shii, reiterated his call on Friday for Takaichi to retract her remarks. He noted that her comments on Taiwan were developing into a serious international issue, emphasizing that, to develop Japan-China relations in a positive direction, it is necessary to follow a course based on consensus reached by both countries through wisdom and calm dialogue, rather than making provocative statements that further escalate tensions.

During a Diet session on November 10, Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) House of Representatives member Hiroshi Ogushi also called on Takaichi to retract his statements, as previous Japanese governments had taken a cautious stance on the issue.

At a parliamentary session on November 7, S. Takaichi stated that if mainland China were to use military courts and armed force against Taiwan, it could constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. She asserted that under Japanese law, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces could exercise their right to collective self-defense if such a situation were deemed "survival-threatening."

On the same day, S. Takaichi also insisted that her words were in line with the long-standing position of the Japanese authorities, and she did not intend to abandon them. –0–

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TEHRAN, November 15 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei on Saturday warned of "risky" consequences for international peace and security amid the escalation of US military activity in the Caribbean and Latin America.

In his statement, the diplomat called for respect for Venezuela's sovereignty and territorial integrity. These remarks came two days after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Southern Spear in the Western Hemisphere, aimed at "combatting drug cartels."

E. Bagai noted that the US threats to use force against the legitimate government of Venezuela constitute a “flagrant violation of the law” and are contrary to the UN Charter.

The United States has sent several warships north of Venezuela, saying the mission is targeting suspected "narcoterrorists" it claims have ties to the Venezuelan government.

Since September, the United States has carried out 20 strikes on fishing vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing 80 people. –0–

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TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Saturday that its navy detained a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker off the southern coast of Makran for "violations" in the Gulf of Oman, without giving details.

According to a statement released by the IRGC's official news portal Sepah News, the oil tanker Talara was tracked and seized by the IRGC Navy's Rapid Reaction Force on November 14 at 7:30 local time /04:00 GMT/ following orders from Iran's judiciary and after monitoring its movements.

The statement said the vessel was carrying 30,000 tons of petrochemical products bound for Singapore. After inspecting the vessel and checking its cargo and documents, the IRGC Navy confirmed that the tanker had "committed violations" by carrying "unauthorized" cargo.

As noted, the operation was carried out “in order to protect Iran’s national interests and resources.”

A U.S. official said on November 14 that Iran had detained a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and sent it into Iranian territorial waters, calling it the first such incident in months in the strategically important waterway.

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Vladivostok, November 15 (Xinhua) — Russian experts recently praised the Russian government's plan to build logistics centers on the border with China and North Korea in an interview with Xinhua.

On November 1, a list of instructions following this year's Eastern Economic Forum, approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin, was published on the Kremlin website. The list calls for measures to ensure the development of multimodal transport and logistics centers in the Far Eastern Federal District and improve their efficiency, including at the Nizhneleninskoye-Tongjiang and Blagoveshchensk-Heihe railway bridge crossings, as well as the bridge under construction across the Tumannaya River (towards North Korea), ensuring its operation begins in 2026 and that access roads to the bridge under construction are brought up to standard.

Artem Lukin, Professor of the Department of International Relations at the Far Eastern Federal University's Institute of Oriental Studies, said that President Vladimir Putin's order to build multimodal transport and logistics hubs in the Far East is entirely logical, as Russia has been pursuing a consistent policy of expanding and deepening economic cooperation with its closest neighbors in Northeast Asia—China and North Korea. Full-fledged cooperation is impossible without a developed transport infrastructure, which, among other things, requires the creation of multimodal transport and logistics hubs.

According to A. Lukin, priority attention is being given to the creation of transport and logistics hubs near two cross-border bridges across the Amur River—Nizhneleninskoye-Tongjiang and Blagoveshchensk-Heihe. Russian authorities want to accelerate the development of transport and logistics infrastructure (access roads, warehouses, transshipment centers, etc.) on the border with China, including to maximize the efficiency of the bridges across the Amur River, which were already built several years ago. The necessary infrastructure has already been created on the Chinese side, but Russia is still lagging behind.

A. Lukin indicated that Moscow wants to expedite the construction of a road bridge between Russia and the DPRK across the Tumannaya River, which is scheduled to be operational next year. Its significance lies in the fact that it will be the first road bridge between Russia and the DPRK. Until now, land transport between the two countries relied on only one railway bridge across the Tumannaya River, which is clearly becoming insufficient given the growing cooperation between Russia and the DPRK.

Emphasizing that the West's short-sighted sanctions policy has already led to a redistribution of global trade routes, Alexey Mikhalev, professor at the Department of International Relations at the Far Eastern Federal University's Institute of Oriental Studies, pointed out that while the processes underway in Russia are often referred to as a "pivot to the East," this partnership has deep roots and is oriented toward the long term.

A prime example of such a strategy, according to the expert, are plans to create logistics hubs in Blagoveshchensk and Nizhneleninsky. These measures are aimed not only at increasing trade turnover but also at improving the entire logistics system to avoid overloading railway lines, he added.

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Islamabad, November 15 (Xinhua) — Five terrorists were killed in an intelligence-driven operation in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan, police said on Saturday.

According to police, the operation was carried out by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Takhti Khel district after receiving credible information about the presence of terrorists there.

Police also said weapons and ammunition were seized from the scene, adding that the action taken prevented a possible attack in the region.

The department emphasized that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks operating in the province. –0–

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JOHANNESBURG, November 15 (Xinhua) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit will go ahead as planned despite the US decision not to attend.

Speaking in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on November 14, Ramaphosa stated that South Africa is ready to host world leaders and ensure the success of the meeting. "The summit will go ahead. We're not going to stop it just because they won't be here," he noted, emphasizing that most G20 leaders have confirmed their participation.

S. Ramaphosa indicated that US President Donald Trump had recalled all US representatives, citing allegations of abuse of Afrikaners and “genocide.”

Stressing that “boycott policies never work,” he added: “If you boycott an event or a process, you lose because the show will go on.”

The G20 Leaders' Summit will take place on November 22 and 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub. –0–

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