Georgia's international currency reserves have reached a historic high.

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Tbilisi, December 5 (Xinhua) — Georgia's international currency reserves increased by $213.2 million as of November 2025 compared to the previous month, reaching a record high of over $5.8 billion, the National Bank of Georgia said on Friday.

As noted in the statement, the National Bank continues to increase its reserves in the current period, given favorable market conditions. Net foreign currency purchases from January to October 2025 totaled $1,763.3 million.

As the agency noted, the National Bank's long-term strategy is aimed at accumulating reserves and effectively managing reserve assets, which is confirmed by the record level achieved.

As of November 2025, gold's share of total international monetary reserves was 16.5 percent, or $961.8 million. As a result of changes in gold prices, the value of monetary gold has increased by $461.8 million since its acquisition. –0–

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Work at one of the blocks of the Vorkutinskaya mine in Russia has been suspended by a court decision.

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Moscow, December 5 /Xinhua/ — Mining operations at the Vorkutinskaya mine in the Zapolyarnaya-2 block have been suspended for 90 days due to industrial safety violations, the press service of the Komi Republic's courts reported on Friday.

On November 29, gas contamination was detected at the mine's extraction site, the Pechora Office of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision (Rostekhnadzor) previously reported. Work at the site was suspended, and the case materials for the safety violation were referred to court.

On December 4, the court found Vorkutaugol JSC guilty of gross violations of industrial safety regulations, resulting in an immediate threat to human life and health. Operations and mining operations at the hazardous production facility were suspended for 90 days.

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has called on American politicians to stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs.

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HONG KONG, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government strongly condemned some politicians in the U.S. House of Representatives for attempting to use the so-called "resolution" to make absurd and factually distorted comments on Lee Zhiying's national security case and his detention conditions.

As a SAR government spokesperson noted, the Hong Kong authorities reiterate that since the trial of Lee Zhiying is still ongoing, it is inappropriate for anyone to comment on this case in an attempt to obstruct the judiciary from performing its functions independently, as doing so may constitute obstruction of justice.

The official representative recalled that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is an inalienable part of the People's Republic of China – a local administrative region that enjoys a high degree of autonomy in accordance with the implementation of the "one country, two systems" policy and is directly subordinate to the Central People's Government.

The SAR administration once again strongly calls on relevant US policymakers to distinguish facts from delusions, respect international law and basic norms of international relations, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong's affairs, which are China's exclusively internal affairs, he concluded. -0-

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China's $100 million aid package aims to help alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Beijing, December 5 (Xinhua) — China's new $100 million in aid to Palestine is intended to help improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced on Friday.

The diplomat made the statement at a regular departmental press briefing when asked to elaborate on China's intention to provide aid aimed at alleviating the humanitarian crisis and post-conflict reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave.

On December 4, at a joint media meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would provide $100 million in aid to Palestine to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and support its recovery and reconstruction. Furthermore, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in turn, sent a message of gratitude to Xi Jinping.

As Lin Jian recalled, Xi Jinping also announced that China and France will work together to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue as soon as possible.

Noting that more than two years have passed since the latest round of conflict in Gaza, which triggered an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, Lin Jian stressed that China is deeply concerned about this issue.

He noted that since the beginning of this confrontation, China has provided numerous shipments of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip through the UN, Egypt, Jordan and other channels, which has been welcomed and highly appreciated by the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people.

According to Lin Jian, the Chinese President called the Palestinian issue a test of the effectiveness of the global governance system and called on the international community to face the root cause of the issue head-on, demonstrate responsibility, and take decisive action to address historical injustice and uphold fairness and justice.

China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and will continue to work tirelessly with the international community to promote the implementation of a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, alleviate the humanitarian situation in the enclave, and achieve an early political settlement of the Palestinian issue based on a two-state solution, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman concluded.

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Death toll from Sri Lanka's extreme weather rises to 607

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Colombo, December 5 (Xinhua) — The death toll from severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwa in Sri Lanka has risen to 607, the Sri Lankan Disaster Management Centre reported on Friday.

According to the center, another 214 people are still missing, and the disaster affected more than 2 million people from 586,464 families across the country. 4,164 homes were destroyed, and another 67,505 suffered partial damage, the agency added.

Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall in some parts of the country will increase from December 9 to 11 due to the northeast monsoon.

The National Building and Research Organisation of Sri Lanka also issued a Level 3 early warning of landslide hazard for several areas in the districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale and Nuwara Eliya. –0–

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A Chinese song singing competition was held among students in Kyrgyzstan.

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Bishkek, December 5 (Xinhua) — The finals of the 12th Chinese Song Competition among students took place at Bishkek State University (BSU) on Friday. Thirteen contestants from four Confucius Institutes in Kyrgyzstan participated.

In an interview with Xinhua, BSU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Kanatbek Toktobaev noted that the competition, which has already become a tradition for the university, helps strengthen cultural exchanges between Kyrgyzstan and China and deepen mutual understanding between their peoples. "Holding such an event, which highlights Chinese culture and Chinese songs, is very good and gratifying. Year after year, the performance of songs and dances is getting better and better," he said, expressing confidence that the spiritual rapprochement between the youth of the two countries will positively influence the further development of their cooperation.

According to Du Hua, Director of the Chinese side of the Confucius Institute at BSU, this competition allowed students from Kyrgyzstan to express their love for the Chinese language and showcase their progress in learning it through singing. "We hope that in the future, even more Chinese language enthusiasts will participate in the competition, eager to showcase their language skills and talents," she added.

At the competition, the students performed some of China's most famous and popular contemporary songs, providing the audience with a visual and auditory delight. Their brilliant performances repeatedly earned thunderous applause and cheers from the audience, continually building the atmosphere in the hall to a climax.

Erbol Keldibaev, a third-year student at the Confucius Institute at Osh State University, won the competition. He says he loves singing Chinese songs and always enjoys it. "At the competition, I met many students who speak Chinese well and made friends with them. This is my greatest achievement from participating in this event," he shared.

The competition was organized by the Confucius Institute at BSU. It was attended by about 600 people.

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The world's longest direct flight connects Shanghai and Buenos Aires.

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SHANGHAI, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — After a 26-hour journey covering more than 20,000 kilometers with a stopover in Auckland, New Zealand, flight MU745 arrived in Buenos Aires on Thursday afternoon local time, marking the opening of the world's longest commercial air route between Shanghai, China, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The new route also marks the first direct commercial air service between two points on opposite sides of the globe. Compared to previous routes via Europe or North America, the new southern route reduces travel time by approximately five hours.

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India and Russia signed agreements in several areas

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New Delhi, December 5 (Xinhua) — India and Russia on Friday signed several agreements and memorandums of understanding in areas such as migration, labor mobility, healthcare, food security, maritime cooperation and trade.

The bilateral agreements were signed in New Delhi in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in India on a two-day state visit that concluded on Friday.

In addition, on the occasion of Vladimir Putin's visit, India announced that it would provide Russian citizens with the opportunity to obtain a free 30-day electronic tourist visa on a reciprocal basis.

According to a joint statement, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi reaffirmed their support for further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.

The parties confirmed their intention to expand cooperation in the field of nuclear energy, including the nuclear fuel cycle, life cycle support for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India, and non-energy applications of nuclear technologies.

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The Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China held a videoconference with the Secretary of the Treasury and the US Trade Representative.

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Beijing, December 5 (Xinhua) — Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and Coordinator of China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations He Lifeng held a videoconference with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer on Friday. –0–

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The Prime Minister of Armenia and the British Minister of State for Defence discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.

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Yerevan, December 5 /Xinhua/ — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with British Secretary of State for Defence Vernon Cocker on Friday, the press service of the Armenian prime minister reported.

N. Pashinyan noted that active dialogue has recently been established between Armenia and the United Kingdom, and an extensive bilateral agenda has been developed. The Armenian government attaches great importance to high-level reciprocal visits, which provide new impetus to the consistent expansion of ties.

V. Cocker emphasized that elevating relations with Armenia to the level of strategic partnership will facilitate the development of multilateral ties and the implementation of joint programs. He expressed his readiness to continue close dialogue with Armenia to expand and develop cooperation, including in the areas of military education and cybersecurity.

The parties also discussed the situation in the region. V. Coker expressed confidence that peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan will contribute to stability and the development of cooperation in the region.

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