Israeli far-right ministers call for West Bank annexation

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JERUSALEM, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — Israeli cabinet ministers on Sunday called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank in response to Britain, Canada and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, called for "immediate countermeasures." In a post on the social media platform X, he called for "the immediate application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria," using the Israeli term for the West Bank, and declared that Israel must "crush" the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority.

According to I. Ben-Gvir, at the next cabinet meeting he will present a proposal for the annexation of the West Bank.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, another far-right coalition partner, also tried to pressure Netanyahu to establish Israeli sovereignty over the territory in order to “remove the stupid idea of a Palestinian state from the agenda forever.”

“Mr. Prime Minister, now is the time, and everything is in your hands,” said B. Smotrich.

Both ministers have long advocated for the annexation of the West Bank and the restoration of settlements in the Gaza Strip.

On Sunday, the Israeli military announced that more than half of Gaza City's residents had fled as Israel threatened to intensify its ground and air attacks on the city. According to the military, more than 550,000 civilians have been evacuated, but Xinhua has not yet been able to independently confirm this figure.

The military added that three full divisions had completed their advance into Gaza City and were currently operating in areas they had identified as Hamas strongholds.

Last week, Israel announced the launch of a large-scale operation to capture Gaza City, the enclave's largest urban center, with officials vowing to destroy what remains of the already devastated city.

Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Six-Day War and, despite international criticism, maintains control of the territories, where Palestinians want to establish their future state. –0–

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Chinese and foreign tourists visited the city of Shijiazhuang.

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On September 13, as part of the 9th Hebei Tourism Industry Development Conference held in Shijiazhuang, guests from more than 30 countries and regions, including Russia, the United States, and the Republic of Korea, got to know the city up close and experienced its charm. Photo by Xinhua News Agency correspondent Wang Xiao.

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Dutch Formula 1 driver M. Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the second time.

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Baku, September 21 (Xinhua) — Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the second time in his career, confidently winning the main race on the Baku street circuit on Sunday.

Second place went to Briton George Russell from the Mercedes team, while third place went to Spaniard Carlos Sainz from the Williams team.

For 27-year-old M. Verstappen, this victory was his second at the Baku round, following his triumph in 2022. He became the second driver in history to win twice in Azerbaijan.

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix has been held in Baku since 2016. –0–

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Georgia's agricultural exports exceeded $1.1 billion in the first eight months of 2025.

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Tbilisi, September 21 (Xinhua) — Georgian agricultural exports from January to August 2025 exceeded $1.118 billion, up 3.4 percent from the same period last year, the Georgian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture reported on Sunday.

The main export items were alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, stone fruits, processed stone fruits and blueberries.

Agricultural and food product exports to the European Union increased by $18.3 million, or 19 percent, to $113.9 million. This growth was driven primarily by exports of nuts, fruit, and vegetable juices.

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Israel condemned the recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Australia and Canada

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JERUSALEM, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday condemned the decision of Britain, Canada and Australia to recognize the State of Palestine.

"I have a clear message to those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the horrific massacre of October 7," Netanyahu said, referring to the Palestinian Hamas attack on southern Israel in October 2023. "You are giving terrorism a huge reward."

The Israeli prime minister added: “This will not happen, there will be no Palestinian state west of the Jordan River.”

B. Netanyahu also promised to respond to the recent recognition of the State of Palestine upon his return from the United States. "Just wait," he said.

Welcoming the move by the three countries, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said that “this is an important and necessary step towards achieving a just and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy,” according to a statement from his office. –0–

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Australia recognized the State of Palestine

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Canberra, September 21 (Xinhua) – Australia has officially recognized the independent and sovereign State of Palestine, a decision that took effect Sunday, the Australian government announced in a statement.

"Australia recognises the legitimate and long-standing aspirations of the Palestinian people for a state of their own," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a joint press statement.

As noted in the statement, Australia's recognition of Palestine, along with Canada and the United Kingdom, is part of a coordinated international effort to give new impetus to the "two-state solution" for two peoples, the implementation of which should begin with a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostages taken in October 2023.

“Today’s act of recognition reflects Australia’s long-standing commitment to the two-state solution, which has always been the only path to lasting peace and security for the Israeli and Palestinian peoples,” the document emphasizes.

“Australia will continue to work with international partners to build on today’s recognition and move the Middle East closer to the lasting peace and security that is the hope and right of all humanity,” the statement said. –0–

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Canada recognized the State of Palestine

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OTTAWA, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday announced Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine.

According to the statement, the Canadian side did this as part of a coordinated international effort to preserve the possibility of realizing the “two states for two peoples” solution.

“This recognition is fully consistent with the principles of self-determination and fundamental human rights enshrined in the UN Charter, as well as Canada’s consistent policy over many generations,” the document reads.

As noted in the statement, the current Israeli government is systematically working to prevent the future establishment of a Palestinian state. Israel is pursuing an intransigent policy of settlement expansion in the West Bank, which is illegal under international law.

Israel's ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip, in violation of international law, have resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, the displacement of more than a million people, and caused a catastrophic famine that could have been prevented, M. Carney said in a statement.

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China expands insurance coverage for rare diseases

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Beijing, September 21 (Xinhua) — China has expanded its list of rare diseases to 207 and included nearly 100 drugs for their treatment in the list of drugs covered by health insurance. This was announced at the 2025 China Conference on Rare Diseases, which concluded on Sunday.

Due to their low prevalence, small patient numbers, and high research costs, rare diseases have received little attention in the healthcare sector. Through coordinated interagency efforts, China has accelerated the development of a system for the prevention and treatment of such diseases, making medications more accessible and affordable for patients.

In 2024, health insurance funds allocated 8.6 billion yuan (about 1.2 billion US dollars) to cover drugs for rare diseases, accounting for about 7.7 percent of the total amount of insurance payments for drugs.

In addition to expanding drug insurance coverage, China is also developing a national network for diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases, which currently includes 419 medical institutions.

In addition, the country has a rare disease reporting system covering 1.15 billion people. To date, 1.64 million cases have been registered.

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A mass run took place in Bishkek

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Bishkek, September 21 (Xinhua) — The Bishkek Snow Leopard Run, a mass race, took place on Sunday at Ala-Too Square in the center of Kyrgyzstan's capital. According to the Bishkek City Hall press service, the sporting event, held for the sixth time, attracted approximately 5,000 participants from 24 countries, including 500 children aged 3 to 13.

The route ran along the city's central streets. Adult participants were offered 5 km, 14 km, and a 21.1 km half marathon, while children were offered 100 m, 300 m, 500 m, and 1 km.

The race featured professionals, amateurs, and people with disabilities. A total of 672 international athletes took part, including those from Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Turkey, along with 1,245 participants from Kyrgyzstan's regions and 2,865 residents of the Kyrgyz capital.

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Israel is holding peace talks with Syria, Netanyahu said.

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Jerusalem, September 21 (Xinhua) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday at his weekly cabinet meeting that the country is negotiating with Syria to establish peace. This was reported in a statement by the Prime Minister's Office.

“There is some progress, but for now this is a vision of the future,” B. Netanyahu pointed out.

According to him, negotiations with Syria and contacts with Lebanon “would have been impossible without our crushing victories on the northern front and on other fronts.”

“Our victories in Lebanon against Hezbollah have opened a window of opportunity that was unimaginable before our recent operations and actions, and that is the opportunity for peace with our neighbors to the north,” Netanyahu said.

Since October 2023, Israel has waged a military campaign on multiple fronts against the Palestinian Hamas movement, Iran, the Lebanese Hezbollah movement, and the Yemeni Houthis. During this time, Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of more than 65,000 Palestinians.

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