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Gaza, October 21 (Xinhua) — The Gaza Strip's health authority announced on Tuesday that it received 15 more bodies of Palestinians from Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross, bringing the total number of bodies returned since the ceasefire to 165.

According to Munir al-Bursh, Director General of the Palestinian Enclave's Health Authority, medical teams will examine the bodies and complete the necessary paperwork before handing them over to relatives.

The Israeli army has not yet commented on this report. –0–

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Geneva, October 21 (Xinhua) — The ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has allowed UN humanitarian agencies to provide food to more people, but greater access to the Palestinian enclave is needed to end the famine, said Abir Etefa, Senior Regional Communications Officer and Spokesperson for the UN World Food Programme (WFP), in Geneva on Tuesday.

As A. Etefa noted, since October 11, when the ceasefire began, WFP has delivered more than 6,700 metric tons of food to Gaza, enough to feed nearly half a million people for two weeks.

"Daily deliveries continue and currently average approximately 750 tonnes," she said, adding that this volume remains significantly below the WFP target of 2,000 tonnes per day. "Unless all entry points are operational, achieving this goal will be nearly impossible," the official emphasized.

Currently, only the Kerem Shalom and Kissufim crossings in the southern Gaza Strip are open. Access to the northern part of the enclave, where a famine was declared in August, remains blocked by severe damage.

Ensuring access for large convoys into northern Gaza is a priority. "We have carried out extensive road clearing in the northern direction," said A. Etefa, "but we need to open other crossings to reach Gaza City, where the situation is particularly dire."

WFP is also assisting the most food-insecure households through digital payments, enabling approximately 140,000 people to purchase food locally, with plans to soon double the number of beneficiaries. A. Etefa emphasized that humanitarian aid alone cannot resolve the crisis, and commercial supplies must complement relief efforts.

Only a fully implemented and sustainable ceasefire can allow the WFP to operate at the required scale, concluded A. Etefa. –0–

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Moscow, October 21 /Xinhua/ — Russia is open to honest dialogue and mutually beneficial trade, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said at the plenary session of the International Export Forum "Made in Russia."

"We are open to honest dialogue and mutually beneficial trade. We certainly have much to offer our international partners," the head of the Russian government noted.

M. Mishustin emphasized that the main goal of exports is to modernize industries, increase efficiency, and create jobs. He stated that despite sanctions, non-resource exports accounted for over 12% of GDP in the first half of 2025, and the share of the ruble in transactions exceeded 50%, strengthening the economy and stimulating investment. Demand for Russian products remains strong, and there is a shift toward the markets of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

The Russian Prime Minister noted that products from Russian manufacturers are purchased not only by traditional partners but also by countries classified as "unfriendly" states. In the first six months of this year alone, these countries purchased Russian goods worth over $25.5 billion.

On October 21, the 13th International Export Forum “Made in Russia” was held in Moscow. This annual event for Russian exporters has been held since 2012. –0–

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Moscow, October 21 (Xinhua) — The premiere of new works by young Chinese composer Wang Chenxu took place on Monday at the Great Hall of the House of Composers in Moscow. The concert featured seven works from the "Harmony of Light" cycle, performed by the Moscow ensemble of soloists "Studio for New Music" under the direction of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation and conductor Igor Dronov.

Wang Chenxu is considered a composer of the new generation. A graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music of China, he honed his skills at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, won first prizes at international competitions, and became the youngest recipient of China's highest musical award, the Golden Bell.

Critics note that his music combines Eastern philosophy with the Western school of composition, reflecting the broad possibilities of synthesizing various cultures, and creating a bridge between different traditions and eras.

Wang Chenxu was pleased with the premiere of his new works performed by Russian musicians from the "Studio for New Music" soloists' ensemble. "Conductor Igor Dronov is very renowned. Many Chinese musicians know him. I think today was good, but we have a studio recording ahead, and we can do even better there," the composer shared.

Wang Chenxu explained that due to his intense workload in China, he didn't spend much time rehearsing in Moscow. During meetings, he tried to explain to the musicians what and how they should play. "I have a piece called 'Peking Opera Park in Summer,' which features elements of traditional Peking opera. Everyone knows it in China, but I don't think it's widely known in Russia. If you play melodically, like Tchaikovsky, it's uninteresting. So I told the musicians they should play like jazz. And everyone understood right away," he recalled with a laugh, recalling one of the work episodes.

I. Dronov believes that all the musicians did a tremendous job. "This is very complex music, it's very high-tech, and it's not easy to play. I think few people can take on the challenge of performing these pieces. We worked hard, and I think we achieved the result. Judging by the audience's applause at the end of the concert, everything went well," he noted.

I. Dronov explained that he had previously conducted concerts of contemporary Chinese music in Russia. He noted that Chinese composers have a different musical language and traditions, but when you begin to understand and feel the music's content, everything works out. "It's very interesting; you can discover and learn a lot, and it's very beneficial for everyone. Music unites; that's what it was written for—to bring people together," he emphasized, adding that music plays an important role in relations between China and Russia.

Russian audiences warmly welcomed the Chinese composer's works. For pensioner Nadezhda, it was her first encounter with contemporary Chinese music. "I don't know much about Chinese music, but I sense its unique rhythm, its unique sound, and its distinctive Eastern elements. I understand that it has its roots in Chinese folk music. I really enjoyed the concert; it was very original," she said.

Muscovite Galina couldn't contain her emotions, expressing her admiration with cries of "Bravo! Bravo!" "What I heard was a masterpiece. I believe it's essential to introduce today's youth to such works so they can appreciate the melody," Galina remarked.

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Yerevan, October 21 (Xinhua) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan departed for Georgia on Tuesday evening for a two-day working visit, the prime minister's press service reported.

A meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze is scheduled for Tuesday. On October 22, the Armenian prime minister will participate in the 5th International Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi.

Earlier on Tuesday, N. Pashinyan met with Georgian Minister of Education, Science, and Youth Givi Mikanadze and Georgian Minister of Defense Irakli Chikovani, who were visiting Yerevan. –0–

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Tbilisi, October 21 (Xinhua) — In the first nine months of 2025, Georgia's exports totaled $5.15 billion (excluding undeclared exports), up 7.7 percent year-on-year, the National Statistics Service reported on Monday.

According to published data, the main export destinations for Georgian domestic goods were Russia (509.2 million dollars), Turkey (211 million dollars), and China (197.1 million dollars).

Among the key export commodities of local production, precious metal ores and concentrates lead the way, with exports amounting to $276.2 million (11.8 percent). Next come natural grape wines ($189.1 million) and other alcoholic beverages ($167.3 million).

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Tbilisi, October 21 (Xinhua) — The Tbilisi Financial Summit will be held in Tbilisi on October 22-23, the National Bank of Georgia announced on Monday.

The summit, which will be held as part of the 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum, is organized by the National Bank of Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and the Singapore-based Global Finance organization.

The summit will be a key platform for discussing global trends in financial technology and strengthening international cooperation. The event will bring together central bankers, representatives of leading global fintech companies, as well as experts and investors from various countries. Participants will discuss the prospects of digital currencies and cross-border payments, as well as new forms of financial inclusion.

The 5th Tbilisi Silk Road Forum will be held in the Georgian capital from October 22 to 23 under the motto "Invest in Connectivity – Develop in Stability." –0–

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BEIJING, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) — About 100 representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait attended a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday to mark the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return to China.

Zheng Ping, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, said at the event that the return of Taiwan was an important achievement of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

He stressed that international legal documents, including the Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945, confirmed China's sovereignty over Taiwan, and the Taiwanese people's half-century of resistance to Japanese rule was further proof of their Chinese identity.

Several young people from Taiwan also shared their thoughts on this issue. Lin Jingmao, a student at Peking University and a native of Changhua, Taiwan, noted that commemorating Taiwan's return to China is not only a tribute to history but also a way to awaken the Chinese identity of Taiwanese society, especially among young people, and to refute separatist historical rhetoric promoting the idea of "Taiwan independence."

The event was jointly organized by the All-China Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, Zhongguo Ribao, the Beijing Association of Taiwan Compatriots, and the Association of Relatives of Taiwan Patriots Who Resisted Japanese Aggression.

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