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IRENA report: World is lagging in transition to clean energy

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October 14, 2025 Climate and environment

Despite record growth in renewable energy use, the world is still far from meeting its climate commitments, according to a report released Tuesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

According to IRENA, 582 GW of new renewable energy capacity was commissioned in 2024, an all-time high. However, to reach the target agreed upon at the COP28 climate conference of 11.2 TW by 2030, the world needs to add more than 1,100 GW annually. The current rate is clearly insufficient, the report's authors conclude.

"The clean energy revolution is irreversible," said the UN Secretary-General. Antonio Guterres, commenting on the report. "Renewable energy is being deployed faster and more cheaply than fossil fuels, creating jobs, stimulating growth, and providing affordable electricity. But the window of opportunity for keeping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is rapidly closing. We must act faster."

IRENA emphasizes that developed countries must take the lead in transitioning away from coal and oil, increasing the share of renewable energy sources to 20 percent of global energy capacity by the end of the decade. This requires a sharp increase in investment in modernizing power grids, supply chains, and the production of clean technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and hydrogen systems.

The report's authors also note that the falling cost and increasing efficiency of renewable energy sources are one of the few positive developments in the otherwise bleak climate forecasts of recent years. However, without decisive action and financial support, the transition to sustainable energy may be too slow to prevent the catastrophic consequences of global warming.

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Science shows that sensible alcohol policies help prevent cancer.

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14 October 2025Experts have concluded that the following measures reduce alcohol consumption at the population level:• increasing taxes or setting minimum prices;• raising the minimum age for purchasing or drinking alcohol;• limiting the density of sales outlets, as well as the days and hours of sale;• strict bans on alcohol advertising;• a state monopoly on sales;• other comprehensive measures.• save lives – reducing consumption prevents disease and premature death;• save money – tax policy not only reduces consumption and harm, but also increases budget revenues that can be directed towards health care and rehabilitation;• produce a rapid effect – results are visible within 5 years, that is, within one political cycle;• rely on science – IARC assessments are based on independent and reliable data and serve as a global benchmark.

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Libya's political impasse threatens future elections and stability

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October 14, 2025 Peace and security

Libyan political institutions continue to stall in implementing key stages of the roadmap developed with the assistance of the UN Mission in Libya. This was stated by the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, speaking at a Security Council meeting on Tuesday.

"Libya cannot afford further delays," Tetteh emphasized, calling on the House of Representatives and the Supreme Council of State to engage constructively. She stated that the lack of agreement on the composition of the Electoral Commission and the legal framework for the elections jeopardizes the entire process of democratic renewal.

Amid political discord, the security situation in the country remains fragile, Tetteh said. She emphasized that sustainable peace depends on security sector reform, which the UN mission is currently discussing with Libya's Presidential Council. "We urgently need to move forward," she declared.

Local elections demonstrate citizens' desire for democratic participation. Voting took place in seven municipalities in Zawiya in August, and elections are expected to resume in another sixteen districts in the coming days.

Meanwhile, economic governance in the country remains woefully ineffective. The Central Bank of Libya discovered 6.5 billion dinars (approximately $1.2 billion) in unaccounted banknotes, not officially registered. The total amount of illicit funds uncovered this year has reached 10 billion dinars. Tetteh called the situation "deeply alarming" and welcomed the launch of the National Anti-Corruption Strategic Plan, emphasizing that its success depends on political will.

Tetteh placed particular emphasis on national reconciliation in her report. The UN continues to work with victims of enforced disappearances and mass graves. A draft law on missing persons, which must comply with international standards, is being developed.

In conclusion, Tetteh emphasized that if the Mission's current efforts fail to achieve consensus among the main political institutions, it will be forced to propose an alternative approach and seek support from the Security Council. "The Libyan people deserve stability, peace, and respect for human rights," she concluded.

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Kazakhstan's KazMunayGas and Russia's Lukoil have begun implementing projects on the Caspian Sea shelf.

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Almaty, October 14 (Xinhua) — Russian oil company Lukoil, together with Kazakhstan's national oil and gas company KazMunayGas (KMG), have begun implementing a project to jointly develop the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar fields on the Caspian Sea shelf. This was reported on Tuesday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Speaking at Lukoil's anniversary event, K.-Zh. Tokayev stated that more than $6 billion in direct investment is planned for the development of these fields, creating over 2,000 new jobs.

According to KMG, the project's total estimated recoverable resources amount to approximately 81 million tons of oil and 22 billion tons of gas.

K.-Zh. Tokayev noted that Lukoil, which first entered Kazakhstan in 1995, has invested over $12 billion in Kazakhstan's oil and gas industry, producing 94 million tons of oil and 60 billion cubic meters of gas.

Currently, Lukoil is also involved in the development of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium. –0–

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Xinhua Director-General Meets with Guests from Brazil and Nicaragua

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Xinhua News Agency Director-General Fu Hua held separate meetings on Tuesday with Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha and Nicaraguan Canal 13 television director Mauricio Ortega.

During his meeting with A. Padilha, Fu Hua stated that Xinhua intends to deepen cooperation with the Brazilian Ministry of Health and to tell stories about the country's development and China-Brazil cooperation.

Fu Hua called on both sides to jointly promote the improvement of the global governance system, break the shackles of the monopoly of Western discourse, and strengthen close cooperation within multilateral mechanisms.

Congratulating China on its achievements in healthcare, A. Padilla expressed hope that Xinhua, as a media organization with global influence, will disseminate accurate and reliable information to raise international awareness of scientific knowledge and practical practices in healthcare.

Speaking with M. Ortega, Fu Hua noted that after the restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua in 2021, a Xinhua team was promptly dispatched to the country to prepare reports and establish cooperation with local media.

Fu Hua emphasized that Xinhua hopes to expand exchanges with Nicaraguan media in areas such as mutual staff visits, professional training, joint reporting and program production, fully realizing the media's role as witnesses, chroniclers and promoters of bilateral ties.

Noting Xinhua's important contribution to the development of exchanges between the two countries' media and Nicaraguan-Chinese relations, M. Ortega, in turn, pointed out that Nicaraguan media often provide news reports from Xinhua, which contributes to strengthening mutual understanding and rapprochement between the two peoples. –0–

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A member of the State Council of the People's Republic of China held meetings with high-ranking guests from Bulgaria, Iran, and Uzbekistan.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Councilor Shen Yiqin held separate meetings on Tuesday with Bulgarian Vice President Iliana Yotova, Iranian Vice President Zahra Behrouz Azar and Uzbek Deputy Prime Minister Zulaykho Makhkamova, who arrived in Beijing to attend the Global Women's Summit.

At a meeting with I. Yotova, Shen Yiqin, also chair of the All-China Women's Federation, stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Bulgaria relations are making continuous progress. She added that China hopes to deepen cooperation with Bulgaria in areas such as culture, education, and the comprehensive development of women.

I. Yotova, for her part, emphasized the importance of the Global Women's Summit, expressing her readiness to continue to promote practical cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including the protection of women's rights and interests.

Speaking with Z. Behrouz Azar, Shen Yiqin noted that China intends to strengthen communication and coordination with Iran and, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, jointly promote further progress in China-Iran relations.

Z. Behrouz Azar, in turn, praised the development of bilateral relations and stated that Iran expects to deepen cooperation with China in various fields for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.

During her meeting with Z. Makhkamova, Shen Yiqin indicated that China intends to work with Uzbekistan to comprehensively implement the agreements reached by the heads of state, deepen cooperation in various areas, including women's development, and jointly build a Chinese-Uzbek community with a shared future.

Z. Makhkamova praised China's progress in advancing women's issues and stated that Uzbekistan is prepared to use the practical implementation of the current summit's outcomes as an opportunity to jointly promote women's issues. –0–

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Sinologists from around the world gathered in Shanghai /more details/

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The 2nd World Conference on Sinology, themed "Historical and Modern China: A Global Horizon," opened in Shanghai, east China, on Tuesday.

Around 500 renowned experts and scholars from around the world will participate in in-depth discussions on this topic. The conference is expected to include various sub-forums, an urban civilization exhibition, and other events.

Li Shulei, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Propaganda Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the conference and delivered a keynote speech.

Chen Jining, a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee, also attended the event.

Participants from China and abroad noted that Sinology should view Chinese civilization as an organically unified whole, analyzing the country's social, economic, and political landscape within a broader historical and cultural framework.

They emphasized the importance of explaining modernization in a Chinese style to present a genuine, multifaceted, and comprehensive China to the world. Participants also supported the Global Civilization Initiative, pledging to act as ambassadors to facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

The sub-forums will cover topics such as Chinese-style modernization, Sinological studies in the age of digital intelligence, and the role of youth in Sinological studies in the future.

The current conference, organized by the State Council Information Office and the Shanghai People's Government with the support of other government departments and academic institutions, is also expected to unveil an initiative to develop global Chinese studies and present a list of recommended readings for research in this area. –0–

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Russian auto market sales will reach 1.3-1.4 million units in 2025, according to the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade's forecast.

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Moscow, October 14 /Xinhua/ — Sales of new vehicles on the Russian market in the fourth quarter of 2025 are expected to total 350,000 units, and 1.3-1.4 million for the entire year. This was announced on Tuesday by Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade previously reported that just over 1 million vehicles of all types, including passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses, were sold in Russia from January to September 2025. The market decline compared to the same period last year was 24.6%.

According to A. Alikhanov, given the dynamics of the automotive market, the ministry expects a total of 350,000 vehicles to be sold in the fourth quarter.

"By the end of 2025, the new car market across all segments will reach approximately 1.3-1.4 million units. This is approximately a quarter less than last year's results, but it may exceed the more moderate growth figures for 2023, when approximately 1.3 million cars were sold," the minister noted.

He also noted that demand stimulation measures, the main ones being preferential car loans and leasing, continue to support the market. "In the first eight months of 2025, approximately 115,000 domestically produced cars have already been sold using these instruments," A. Alikhanov clarified.

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China has launched eSIM phone services nationwide.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — China's three leading telecom operators — China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom — have officially launched electronic SIM card (eSIM) phone services nationwide.

China Telecom announced that eSIM phone services are now available throughout China. Consumers can activate the service in physical stores or pre-order online through the company's app, then visit a pre-selected store for activation.

China Mobile said it will provide eSIM services across its entire product line, covering not only smartphones but also smartwatches, tablets, and in-car devices.

The eSIM phone service integrates the functions of a physical SIM card into the phone's built-in chip. Without inserting a physical SIM card, eSIM-enabled phone users can remotely upload their mobile numbers and store them on the phone's chip. Phones equipped with eSIM offer the same features as their traditional SIM card counterparts, including voice calls, mobile data, and text messaging services.

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The Global Women's Summit concluded in Beijing.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — The closing ceremony of the Global Women's Summit was held in Beijing on Monday afternoon, with State Councilor Shen Yiqin, Chairperson of the All-China Women's Federation, and UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Sima Sami Bacchus attending and delivering speeches.

As Shen Yiqin noted, the five practical measures announced by China to support the global development of women's issues demonstrate the responsibility of a major power and have received high praise and positive feedback from summit participants.

China is ready to work with other countries to translate the important initiatives and strategic consensus reached during the summit into concrete actions to help more women realize their dreams and achieve success, the State Councilor added.

S.S. Bacchus, for her part, praised China's enormous achievements in women's affairs and its significant contribution to global women's development, stating that all countries should better study China's experience in the field of women's development.

The closing ceremony was attended by approximately 800 delegates from more than 110 countries and international organizations, and a presidential statement was issued following the summit.

Leaders and representatives from 46 countries and international organizations delivered speeches at the plenary session held before the closing ceremony. They called the summit a new milestone in the history of the international women's movement and pledged to take concrete actions to accelerate the process of women's full development.

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