Honduras' presidential race remains undecided, with preliminary results

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Tegucigalpa, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Honduras' National Electoral Council said Monday that the presidential vote remains virtually tied, following preliminary vote counts conducted peacefully a day after the country's general elections.

According to the latest data from the preliminary election results system, after 57.03 percent of the votes have been counted, National Party candidate Nasri Asfoura has 749,022 votes (39.91 percent).

His main rival, Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party of Honduras, follows him with a narrow lead of 515 votes, with 748,507 votes (39.89%).

National Electoral Council President Ana Paola Hall described the situation as a "tie" and called on citizens to remain patient while the voting results protocols are processed.

More than six million Hondurans registered to vote in the elections to choose a new president, 298 mayors, 128 members of the National Congress, and other officials.

Honduras holds elections without a runoff, meaning the candidate with the most votes wins the presidency.

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The OECD maintains its global GDP growth forecasts for the current and next years.

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Paris, December 2 (Xinhua) — Global GDP growth is projected to slow from 3.2 percent in 2025 to 2.9 percent in 2026, in line with the September forecast, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Economic Outlook released Tuesday.

Supportive macroeconomic policies, improving financial conditions fueled by optimism about the potential impact of new technologies, and growing investment and trade linked to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have combined to strengthen global demand, according to the review.

Further increases or abrupt changes in trade barriers would weaken growth, increase policy uncertainty and lead to serious disruptions to global supply chains, the report said.

It also adds that assets with high valuations based on overly optimistic expectations of AI development could be subject to sudden corrections, while fiscal vulnerability in many countries could hinder economic growth.

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The President of the Republic of Korea proposed restoring communication channels with the DPRK.

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SEOUL, December 2 (Xinhua) — Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae-myung on Tuesday proposed re-establishing communication channels with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to multiple local media reports.

He made the statement at an event of the Consultative Council for the Peaceful and Democratic Unification of the Korean Peninsula.

Lee Jae-myung stressed that he will strive for a denuclearized status for the Korean Peninsula and an end to the state of war on the peninsula.

The Korean Peninsula remains formally in a state of war, as the 1950-53 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty. –0–

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Breaking: OECD maintains global GDP growth forecasts for this and next years

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Paris, December 2 (Xinhua) — Global GDP growth is projected to slow from 3.2 percent in 2025 to 2.9 percent in 2026, in line with the September forecast, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in its economic outlook on Tuesday.

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A team of Chinese researchers has used AI to create a wide-angle 3D display that doesn't require special glasses.

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SHANGHAI, December 2 (Xinhua) — Imagine watching a car race on your computer screen and feeling as if the cars were jumping into your room, remaining clearly visible even as you move from side to side in front of your desk. What's most intriguing: this effect is possible without the use of 3D glasses or special wearable devices.

Now this immersive experience is one step closer to reality thanks to new display technology developed by Chinese researchers.

The system, dubbed EyeReal, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create 3D images without glasses on desktop-sized monitors, thereby overcoming a problem that has plagued consumer electronics for decades. This is described in a recent article published in the journal Nature.

According to the article, this display offers a 100-degree field of view with Full HD resolution. This allows the viewer to move around while watching while maintaining the clarity of 3D effects, something that previous technologies could only achieve on displays that were much smaller or had limited viewing angles.

A team of researchers from the Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Lab and Fudan University, two institutions located in the eastern Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, have applied an AI-based approach that utilizes eye tracking and dynamic image optimization using a minimalist three-layer LCD panel structure. This development has potential for future consumer use cases.

The study found that the display offers a high resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of over 50 frames per second, making the image smooth and natural.

“Our device has potential applications in areas such as education, 3D design, and virtual reality,” the researchers said. -0-

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Export leasing operations through bonded zone launched in Kashgar section of Xinjiang FTZ

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URUMQI, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — The Kashgar section of the free trade zone (FTZ) in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently completed its first export leasing transaction through a bonded zone with special tax and customs status.

This deal was a key step for the Kashgar section of the FTZ in expanding the range of bonded services and enhancing trade convenience and liberalization, the FTZ administration noted.

As it turns out, the lessee was a Kyrgyz company. The 18-month lease included a batch of printers provided by a Kashgar-based company. They have already been delivered to Bishkek and safely handed over to the lessee. The entire transaction was deemed orderly and efficient.

Jiang Haitao, Deputy Director of the Kashgar Prefectural Commerce Department, noted that the bonded zone export leasing scheme not only opened an acceptable path for exploring new “bonded services plus” business models in the Xinjiang FTZ, but also offered businesses in Kyrgyzstan and other Central Asian countries more flexible options for using the necessary equipment.

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The first group of Chinese tourists planning to enter Russia visa-free has arrived at the Heihe border crossing.

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — The first group of Chinese citizens planning to visit Russia under the visa-free regime arrived at the Heihe checkpoint in Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, on Tuesday. Russia officially announced the establishment of a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens yesterday, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 30 days without a visa. This regime will be in effect until September 14, 2026.

Heihe, China, and Blagoveshchensk, Russia, are separated by the Heilongjiang (Amur) River. The minimum distance between them is just over 700 meters. According to the news portal chinanews.com.cn, on Tuesday morning, a long line of Chinese tourists formed at the departure hall of the Heihe checkpoint, many of whom were from the country's southern provinces, where snow is rare.

As one tourist from Zhejiang Province stated, "At first, we didn't know that Russia had introduced a visa-free regime for Chinese citizens. We were only informed about it upon arrival at the checkpoint. It's great that border control will now be much easier." Another tourist from Jiangsu Province was also delighted with the visa-free regime: "We learned about the visa-free regime on the news, and we were able to take advantage of it today. Traveling to Russia with just a passport is very convenient and pleasant!"

According to checkpoint officials, the Heihe section of the Heilongjiang River is currently not frozen, so passengers are transported between the two countries by hovercraft.

On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree allowing Chinese citizens to travel to Russia visa-free for stays of up to 30 days until September 14, 2026. The decree comes into effect on the day it is signed—December 1.

On September 2, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the introduction of a trial 30-day visa-free regime for one year (from September 15, 2025 to September 14, 2026) for holders of ordinary passports. This applies to those planning trips to China for tourism and business purposes, as well as to participate in humanitarian exchanges, visit relatives, or for transit purposes. -0-

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The city of Manzhouli and the Trans-Baikal Territory held a working meeting on the implementation of the China-Russia New Overland Grain Corridor project.

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Beijing, December 2 (Xinhua) — A delegation from Russia's Zabaikalsky Krai recently visited the city of Manzhouli, in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, where they held a working meeting with the city's mayor's office to discuss the implementation of the China-Russia New Overland Grain Corridor project. This was reported on the official website of the Manzhouli city government on Tuesday.

The purpose of the above-mentioned meeting was to strengthen Chinese-Russian trade and economic relations, promote the import of high-quality agricultural products from Russia, and increase the scale of trade between Manzhouli and the Trans-Baikal Territory.

The meeting was attended by Chinese officials from the Manzhouli Comprehensive Bonded Zone, the Border Economic Cooperation Zone, and the Border Residents' Mutual Trade Zone, employees of the Manzhouli Railway Station and local customs, grain importers, and representatives of the city's grain processing and logistics companies.

During the meeting, the parties held an in-depth exchange of views on a number of issues, including cross-border transportation of agricultural products, customs and phytosanitary supervision.

During the visit, members of the Russian delegation visited local grain and oilseed processing companies, as well as the Manzhouli Comprehensive Bonded Zone, where they inspected a dedicated railway line and grain handling facilities.

The current visit allowed the Russian partners to gain a more complete understanding of the grain import, transhipment, storage, and processing capabilities at the Manzhouli Port. Both sides reached a consensus on advancing the implementation of the China-Russia New Overland Grain Corridor project.

This project, which is of great significance for deepening Sino-Russian agricultural cooperation and optimizing grain transportation channels, will help increase the scale of grain imports through the Manzhouli Port, reduce logistics costs, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.

At the invitation of the Russian side, enterprises from the city of Manzhouli will travel to Russia to familiarize themselves with the work of the Trans-Baikal Grain Terminal in order to lay the foundation for the in-depth development of cooperation. -0-

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Venezuela does not want a “slave world” – N. Maduro

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Caracas, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — Venezuela does not want a "slave world," President Nicolas Maduro told supporters on Monday, noting that the United States has been "testing" the country with its military presence for months.

"We want peace, but a peace with sovereignty, a peace of equality, a peace with freedom; we do not want a slave or a colonial world. We will never be a colony, we will never be slaves," N. Maduro emphasized, noting that the 22-week US military "aggression" could be characterized as "psychological terrorism."

N. Maduro emphasized that national power is based on the participation of citizens and “is based on the enormous strength of its people, their consciousness, their institutions, their rifles, and their determination to build their homeland, despite any difficulties.”

Strengthening this social fabric, he said, makes national power “invulnerable, eternal, and enduring.”

N. Maduro stated that the goal is to maintain “peace with dignity,” while defending the republic and the country’s political autonomy.

As a reminder, US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Venezuela by increasing its naval presence in the Caribbean and targeting vessels suspected of drug smuggling since September. On Saturday, he issued warnings to stay away from Venezuelan airspace.

Venezuela has revoked the operating permits of six major international airlines that suspended flights to the country following a warning from the US Federal Aviation Administration.

N. Maduro and his government deny all criminal charges and say the United States is seeking regime change to gain control of Venezuela's vast natural resources, including oil.

According to media reports, during a telephone conversation on November 21, D. Trump presented N. Maduro with an ultimatum, demanding that he leave Venezuela.

Since early September, US forces have carried out at least 21 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, killing at least 83 people. –0–

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Egypt opens major defense exhibition in Cairo

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Cairo, December 2 (Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Monday inaugurated the opening of the 4th Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX-2025) here, the Egyptian leader's office said in a statement.

During the opening ceremony, A.F. el-Sisi toured Egyptian pavilions showcasing domestic military products and developments in other fields, and was briefed on various projects, including a joint initiative to produce howitzers, the statement said.

Egyptian Minister of Defense and Military Production Abdel Magid Saqr noted that the exhibition has become a key global platform for showcasing advanced defense technologies.

A. M. Sakr emphasized that in the context of regional and global challenges, it is extremely important to maintain readiness to counter dangers and threats.

The four-day exhibition, held at the Egypt International Exhibition Centre, features over 400 defence and security companies showcasing the latest military technologies, equipment and systems for land, sea and air forces, and attracts military personnel, government officials, international delegations and industry specialists. –0–

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