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JAKARTA, November 21 (Xinhua) — At least 10 people were killed and 18 others were missing after a landslide hit a residential area in Indonesia's Central Java province, local authorities said on Friday.

According to the country's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), after several days of heavy rains, a landslide occurred in the village of Pandanarum in the district of the same name, resulting in casualties.

Seven bodies were found on Thursday, bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to 10, BNPB spokesman Abdul Mukhari said.

According to him, prolonged rains, the presence of large springs, and existing cracks in the surrounding hills weakened the soil, contributing to the scale of the disaster. Search and rescue operations are continuing in difficult conditions, A. Mukhari added.

Local authorities reported significant damage. Forty-eight homes were destroyed or collapsed, and 195 people were injured. According to the latest BNPB data released Thursday evening, a total of 934 residents were evacuated to temporary shelters.

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Beijing, November 21 (Xinhua) — The flagship store of the Russian National Pavilion (RNP) recently opened its doors to visitors on Central Street in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province, northeast China. Its opening marks a significant achievement in the deepening cooperation between the Heilongjiang Transport and Investment Group (HLJ TIG) and the Russian Export Center (REC). This store is the only one in Heilongjiang Province officially authorized by the REC.

According to the news website zgjtb.com, this flagship store covers over 500 square meters. Its shelves stock approximately 2,000 high-quality Russian products, grouped into nine main categories, including confectionery, grains and oils, and dairy products. Notably, over 200 items from leading Russian brands are new to the Chinese market, allowing consumers to experience authentic Russian flavors in one place.

Of particular note is that each product is equipped with a unique QR code for traceability. Thanks to HLJ TIG's proprietary platform for tracking Russian food products, consumers can scan the code and fully trace the product's origin and its journey to the store, guaranteeing both the authenticity of the products and the fact that they were delivered directly from the manufacturer.

In addition to the expansive retail area, the store features skillfully organized functional spaces: a cozy lounge and tasting area, and a stage for streaming and performances. A modern automated coffee machine brews authentic Russian coffee for guests, complementing it with delicious desserts and creating a distinctive image for the RNP outlet. This will allow the store to serve not only as a retail outlet but also as an important platform for cultural exchange and bilateral trade, transforming this historic street into a living symbol of economic trust and cultural interpenetration between the two countries.

In the future, HLJ TIG regards the opening of the flagship store of the “Russian National Pavilion” in Harbin as a new starting point for further strengthening trust and continuing joint efforts with the Russian Export Center aimed at creating an important platform for trade between China and Russia and a model project for inter-company cooperation. -0-

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BEIJING, November 21 (Xinhua) — Russian drilling engineering professor Pavel Talalay has been elected a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), according to a list published on the CAE's official website on Friday.

According to available information, P. Talalay (born 1962) was invited to work at Jilin University, located in the province of the same name in northeastern China, in 2010. He is currently a professor at the Institute of Civil Engineering at the aforementioned university and the director of the Polar Research Center there. His research interests focus on various aspects of ice and permafrost drilling technology; ice sheet dynamics; ice properties; and environmental issues in polar regions.

In 2014, P. Talalay was awarded the Chinese government's Friendship Award, established to recognize foreign specialists who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization process. In 2024, he was elected a full member of the Russian Academy of Mining Sciences.

In addition to P. Talalay, the list also included 23 other newly elected foreign academicians of the IAC from countries such as Great Britain, the USA, and Germany.

Additionally, 71 Chinese scientists were elected as IAC academicians, according to a list released the same day. This brings the total number of IAC academicians to 1,002, and the number of foreign academicians to 148. -0-

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Jerusalem, November 21 (Xinhua) — Israel expects Washington to maintain its access to more advanced American weaponry, Israeli government spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian said Thursday, commenting on US plans to supply Saudi Arabia with F-35 fighter jets.

Israel is currently the only Middle Eastern country operating modern stealth aircraft. According to US law, any arms sales in the region must not undermine Israel's "qualitative military advantage" over its neighbors.

"The United States and Israel have a long-standing agreement that Israel maintains a qualitative advantage in the area of defense," Sh. Bedrosyan told reporters.

“It was true yesterday, it is true today, and the Prime Minister [Benjamin Netanyahu] believes it will be so tomorrow and in the future,” she added.

This statement marked the first official comment from the Israeli government regarding the planned delivery of up to 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. The deal was announced on Monday by US President Donald Trump during a meeting at the White House with the kingdom's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. This decision marked a change in the US administration's policy after years of hesitation.

Israel and Saudi Arabia have not established formal diplomatic relations. During his visit to Washington, the Saudi Crown Prince stated that his kingdom desires to normalize relations with Israel but wants to ensure a "clear path to a two-state solution," which includes the creation of a Palestinian state.

B. Netanyahu and his far-right government are staunchly opposed to the creation of a Palestinian state. –0–

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BELEM, Brazil, November 21 (Xinhua) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on countries to urgently reach a fair and balanced agreement to address the grave climate crisis.

He made this statement at a press briefing during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), which is taking place in the Brazilian city of Belém from November 10 to 21. Climate negotiations are currently in their final stages.

A. Guterres noted that vulnerable communities can no longer wait for climate change mitigation and called on delegations to reach a consensus.

According to him, the progress achieved in the 10 years since the signing of the 2015 Paris Agreement is insufficient. "We must act much faster to sharply reduce emissions," the Secretary-General added. It is essential that most countries peak emissions now, halve them this decade, reach net zero by 2050, and then go negative, said A. Guterres, calling for a "fair, orderly, and equitable transition from fossil fuels, as agreed at COP28 in Dubai."

The UN chief stressed the urgent need to protect ecosystems and the importance of funding to achieve the goals.

By 2030, deforestation must be halted and reversed to ensure that nature remains a shield for humanity and does not become its victim, he said.

According to Antonio Guterres, developed countries must lead the effort to allocate at least $300 billion annually by 2035 to combat climate change, with a clear goal of reaching $1.3 trillion annually by that time. "We know budgets are limited, but the financial system can free up and scale up existing resources to achieve far greater impact. Multilateral development banks have a crucial role to play," he emphasized.

The UN Secretary-General also called for political will to make the necessary decisions. "What's missing is political will," he said. –0–

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BEIJING, November 21 (Xinhua) — The 17th Taiwan Strait Tea Industry Fair concluded Thursday in Wuyishan, East China's Fujian Province, after five days. The Russian pavilion, set up for the first time at the fair, showcased herbal teas, handmade ceramics, Russian nesting dolls, and other products, proving very popular with visitors.

As reported on the website of the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency, the fair's organizers, in deepening trade cooperation with Russian cities located along the Great Tea Road—Kazan, St. Petersburg, and Kyakhta—specially invited Russian tea traders to participate in the fair, thus creating a dual platform of "tea trade and cultural mutual learning."

The Russian pavilion primarily featured flower teas, herbal teas, handcrafted ceramics, and other items, as well as cultural exhibitions and tea tastings. According to Dmitry, a 41-year-old Russian tea merchant who has been trading tea with China for many years, his products are very popular at the fair. Numerous Chinese tea companies have expressed a willingness to collaborate with him, and a significant portion of his products have already been ordered.

Alisa, a volunteer from Chita, Russia, brewed flower tea for visitors on site. During the event, visitors also had the opportunity to learn how to make Russian milk tea and experience firsthand the integration of Chinese and Russian tea cultures.

The 14,000-kilometer Great Tea Road, which originated in the 17th century, began in the Wuyi Mountains and reached St. Petersburg, crossing China, Mongolia, and Russia. This route became an important trade and economic corridor, connecting China and Russia, as well as Asia and Europe, following the ancient Silk Road. In recent years, this ancient trade route has been revitalized. Recently, China, Russia, and Mongolia signed a corresponding plan for cooperation in tourism.

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BELEM, Brazil, November 21 (Xinhua) — A fire broke out Thursday in one of the pavilions of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in the Brazilian city of Belem. Firefighters organized an evacuation, local authorities said.

According to organizers, the incident occurred in the Blue Zone, where international stands and official negotiation rooms are located.

Brazilian Tourism Minister Celso Sabinho reported that the fire, which broke out around 2:00 PM local time, was contained within about half an hour. There are no reports of injuries yet.

Para State Governor Helder Barbalho told local media that emergency crews are currently looking into two possible causes of the incident: a generator malfunction or a short circuit in one of the stands. –0–

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Washington, November 20 (Xinhua) — U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll was "very optimistic" after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday to discuss a new U.S. peace plan. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said this at a briefing, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump supports the plan.

"This is a good plan for both Russia and Ukraine. We believe it should be acceptable to both sides, and we are working hard to achieve this," the press secretary said.

She said US Special Presidential Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had been quietly working on the plan for the past month and "engaging equally with both sides, Russia and Ukraine, to understand what these countries are willing to do to establish long-term and sustainable peace."

Zelensky's administration said Thursday that the Ukrainian president would speak with Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss "diplomatic opportunities and key points necessary to achieve peace."

According to American media reports, the current draft peace plan contains 28 points, including major territorial concessions by Ukraine and a drastic reduction in its armed forces, as well as restrictions on access to long-range weapons. The plan may also preclude the deployment of European peacekeeping forces to Ukraine after the ceasefire.

The disclosure of the information provoked a sharp reaction in Europe. European leaders fear being excluded from the negotiating process and view certain aspects of the project as favoring Russia.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas reportedly stressed on Thursday that any viable peace plan must be supported by Ukraine and Europe.

Russian-Ukrainian negotiations reached a deadlock after the August meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in the US state of Alaska. –0–

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Beijing, November 21 /Xinhua/ — Uzbek statesman and scientist Ibrokhim Abdurakhmanov has been awarded the title of Foreign Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), according to information posted on the CAS official website.

According to the list released Friday by the Russian Academy of Sciences, this honorary title was awarded not only to I. Abdurakhmanov, but also to 26 other scientists from countries such as France, Sweden, the United States, and Great Britain.

According to available information, I. Abdurakhmanov (born in 1975) is a doctor of biological sciences, professor, and academician. He conducted research in the fields of molecular genetics and molecular biotechnology. He currently serves as the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Meanwhile, the KAS also published a list of 73 newly elected academicians. This new addition brings the number of KAS academicians to 908, and the number of foreign academicians to 173.

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Beijing, November 21 (Xinhua) — The Sixth China-Russia Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Forum will be held from November 23 to 25 this year in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province (Northwest China), the China Daily newspaper reported, citing sources in the Secretariat of the China-Russia Committee of Friendship, Peace and Development (CRCFPD).

The forum was organized by the CRPD with the support of the People's Government of Shaanxi Province and the Small and Medium Enterprises Council of the China-Russia Committee for Friendship, Peace, and Development.

The China-Russia SME Forum is a regular trade and economic event organized by the aforementioned committee. Previous forums have been successfully held in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Harbin (China), as well as in Sochi and Chelyabinsk (Russia).

The upcoming forum's program includes an opening ceremony, a plenary session, thematic parallel sessions, and study tours. The opening ceremony is expected to attract approximately 600 participants, while five thematic sessions will focus on bilateral trade and investment cooperation, specifically, investment in the construction sector, export-import trade, tourism, culture, the food service sector, the film industry, agriculture, and the investment potential of Russia's regions.

Forum participants will be offered the opportunity to visit the China-Europe train collection and distribution center in Xi'an, the Yangling Smart Agriculture Demonstration Zone, and other attractions. B2B meetings with potential partners are also planned.

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