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Madagascar's armed forces have announced they have seized power in the country.

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ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Colonel Michael Randrianirina, an officer in the Madagascar army, announced on Tuesday that state power in the country was transferred to the control of a military council consisting of representatives of the army, gendarmerie and national police.

M. Randrianirina stated that the constitution had been suspended and new state structures had been created “to meet the aspirations of the people of Madagascar.”

The colonel also announced the dissolution of key state institutions, including the Senate, the Supreme Constitutional Court and the National Independent Electoral Commission.

On the same day, the National Assembly of Madagascar (the lower house of parliament) voted in an extraordinary session in the capital, Antananarivo, to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, despite the president having previously announced the dissolution of the chamber. –0–

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The National Assembly of Madagascar voted to impeach President A. Rajoelina.

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ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Madagascar's National Assembly, the country's lower house of parliament, voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina at an extraordinary session in the capital, Antananarivo, on Tuesday, despite the presidential office's earlier announcement of the chamber's dissolution.

"President A. Rajoelina has been impeached. Of the 131 deputies present at the vote, 130 voted for impeachment, and one abstained," Deputy Speaker of the House Siteni Randrianasoloniaiko announced after the meeting.

This decision was made several hours after A. Rajoelina announced the dissolution of the National Assembly.

According to local media, quoting S. Randrianasoloniaiko, the decree on dissolution “has no legal force due to the lack of official approval.”

On the same day, Colonel Michael Randrianina, an officer in the Madagascar army, announced the transfer of state power in the country to the control of a military council, which included representatives of the army, gendarmerie, and national police.

M. Randrianirina stated that the constitution had been suspended and new state structures had been created “to meet the aspirations of the people of Madagascar.”

The colonel also announced the dissolution of key state institutions, including the Senate, the Supreme Constitutional Court and the National Independent Electoral Commission. –0–

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The Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China held a meeting on the economic situation.

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang held a meeting on the economic situation on Tuesday, hearing the views and suggestions of experts and entrepreneurs on the national economy and related work.

After listening to speeches from experts and business representatives, Li Qiang noted that since the beginning of the year, despite difficult external conditions and difficulties in economic activity, China has made every effort to maintain the continuous improvement of the economy and stimulate high-quality development.

Li Qiang called for maintaining strong confidence and facing challenges head-on, staying focused on properly managing their own affairs, and striving to achieve the annual goals and objectives of the country's socio-economic development.

The Chinese prime minister emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to address bottlenecks through reform, expand domestic demand, and strengthen domestic economic circulation. He stated that it is necessary to improve investment efficiency, foster market viability, and comprehensively combat disorderly and irrational competition.

Li Qiang also called for accelerating the practical implementation of scientific and technological achievements, stabilizing foreign trade and foreign investment, and improving the comprehensive service system abroad.

The Premier expressed hope that entrepreneurs will focus on innovation and make even greater contributions to high-quality development. He called on experts and scholars to provide valuable suggestions and recommendations to help improve economic performance and contribute to the country's development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

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Gaza's reconstruction will cost $70 billion.

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October 14, 2025 Humanitarian aid

Rebuilding Gaza and ensuring the safety of its residents after two years of war will require approximately $70 billion, UN development experts stated on Tuesday. Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies report that the amount of aid received remains insufficient compared to Palestinian needs.

Almost no part of the enclave – just 41 kilometers long and two to five kilometers wide – escaped destruction as a result of constant Israeli bombing.

According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Special Representative for Palestine, Jako Silje, the rate of destruction in the enclave "is around 84 percent, and in some areas, such as Gaza City, up to 92 percent."

$20 billion in the next three years

Speaking from Jerusalem, a UNDP representative noted that according to a preliminary assessment by the UN, the European Union and the World Bank, damage is estimated at $70 billion.

To launch a massive reconstruction operation, $20 billion will be needed in the next three years alone, Silje told reporters in Geneva.

UNDP, together with humanitarian partners, is already providing emergency assistance to 2.1 million people in Gaza, including access to clean water and medicine, temporary employment, waste removal, and making homes and public spaces safer by clearing debris that could contain unexploded ordnance or missing persons.

"We've already removed around 81,000 tons of debris—that's roughly 3,100 truckloads," Silje explained. "The main goal of the clearance is to ensure humanitarian organizations have access to the affected areas so they can deliver much-needed aid. We're also clearing hospitals and other social institutions."

A UNDP representative noted "very positive signals" from potential donors, including Arab states, European countries and the United States, which have also expressed a willingness to participate in the early stages of recovery.

Urgent humanitarian aid

Meanwhile, UN humanitarian agencies have again called on Israeli authorities to open all crossings into Gaza after the The 20 remaining Israeli hostages were released and a number of Palestinian prisoners.

This came after the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, which took place on Monday evening in Sharm el-Sheikh, brokered by US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and Turkey.

On Tuesday, the international community's attention focused on the transfer of the bodies of the dead hostages. This process is being led by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

"At least we have a home."

Speaking from Gaza, UNICEF's Tess Ingram described a family forced to flee their home five times by the war: "I met Mustafa and Saida's family today, and they told me they considered themselves lucky because, as they were clearing rubble from the building, Mustafa said, 'At least we have a home.'"

Ingram said the family was relieved when the water truck arrived.

"But they live in fear that he won't arrive today or tomorrow. Saida can't get the medication she needs, and her sons had to travel a very long way to buy even enough to bake bread. The families are in dire need of everything right now. We need hundreds of truckloads of aid every day, as promised," she added.

Needs of the population

Aid workers say needs in Gaza remain "enormous" and constantly changing, with more than 300,000 Palestinians having begun their journey north towards Gaza City since Friday.

"The encouragement we've seen from the international community and people on the ground—hope that this is the beginning of the end of the suffering—hasn't yet been reflected on the ground. We're still not receiving enough humanitarian aid," noted UNICEF representative Ricardo Pires.

Israeli authorities have agreed to allow 190,000 tons of humanitarian aid. UN agencies are ramping up operations, but as representatives of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and partner organizations have repeatedly stated, this remains woefully insufficient.

"Of course, we are in discussions with everyone," said OCHA spokesman Jens Laerke. "We were also present in Sharm el-Sheikh yesterday, along with 22 heads of state and government, calling on everyone to do everything possible to get this process underway as quickly as possible."

Aid agencies say the practice of distributing aid in hard-to-reach areas, including non-UN distribution centres where hundreds of Palestinians have been killed or injured, must be abandoned.

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Ukraine: A UN convoy was attacked while delivering aid to a frontline area in the Kherson region.

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October 14, 2025 Humanitarian aid

UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Matthias Schmale strongly condemned the attack on UN vehicles in the Kherson region. There were no casualties, but two trucks caught fire, according to a statement released by the UN Office in Ukraine on Tuesday.

Shelling of a humanitarian convoy

On Tuesday, an interagency humanitarian convoy of four trucks clearly marked with UN symbols, delivering aid to the town of Bilozerka in the Kherson region, was attacked by Russian armed forces.

The humanitarian mission included employees of the Ukrainian offices of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

They were tasked with delivering aid to people severely affected by the war and who had not received support for months. When the humanitarian workers arrived, intense shelling began, and later, during unloading, two World Food Programme (WFP) trucks, also clearly marked, were targeted by drones equipped with FPV systems (systems that allow the operator to receive real-time video – editor's note).

Fortunately, no aid workers were injured, but two trucks were damaged and caught fire.

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Humanitarian law

"Such attacks are absolutely unacceptable. Humanitarian workers are protected by international humanitarian law and should never be targeted," Matthias Schmale emphasized.

He noted that civilians remaining in frontline areas are entirely dependent on humanitarian aid, and humanitarian workers must be able to deliver vital support in a safe environment.

“Deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers and humanitarian facilities constitute a grave violation of international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes,” the Coordinator added.

Drones in the Kherson region

In recent weeks, the Kherson region has seen an increase in drone attacks, resulting in civilian casualties. "These attacks must stop. All measures must be taken to protect civilians and humanitarian workers. International humanitarian law must be respected," Shmale said.

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Experts believe the global healthcare architecture needs a reboot.

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October 14, 2025 Healthcare

In a world of instability and uncertainty, protecting against future pandemics requires not just preparedness but a fundamental rethinking of approaches to combating them. On Tuesday, at the World Health Summit in Berlin, a global report was presented with a clear call to invest in primary health care, establish real-time risk monitoring, and strengthen international cooperation.

The 2025 report, entitled "The New Face of Pandemic Preparedness," was prepared by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB), an initiative created in the wake of the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank. The GPMB monitors the world's preparedness for emerging health challenges.

"True preparedness is impossible without resilient and securely funded primary care systems," emphasized Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Co-Chair of the Council and former President of Croatia. "Such systems not only provide essential health services in times of peace, but also build trust, which is vital in times of crisis."

Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is rapidly changing: technology is opening up new horizons – from data analytics to rapid vaccine development – but at the same time, misinformation is growing, mistrust is escalating, and geopolitical tensions are undermining preparedness efforts.

In this context, the Council proposes to restructure the global health architecture by focusing on three key areas: care, analysis and collaboration.

Care means strengthening advanced health systems, investing in primary care, working closely with communities, and protecting health workers.

Analysis – creating a risk monitoring system that tracks threats, vulnerabilities, and preparedness in real time, integrating health, social, economic, and environmental data into understandable signals for policymakers.

Collaboration is a health architecture based on solidarity and equity. The report calls for the ratification and funding of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, the implementation of a pathogen-sharing system, and continued implementation of the updated International Health Regulations.

The report is based on the Monitoring Framework, which was developed over two years and launched in 2023.

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China recorded growth in NEV production and sales in the first nine months of this year /more details/

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BEIJING, October 14 (Xinhua) — China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector maintained strong production and sales growth in the first nine months of 2025, according to data released Tuesday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM).

According to CAAM, NEV production in the first three quarters increased by 35.2 percent year-on-year, reaching 11.24 million units.

According to the association, sales during the period increased by 34.9 percent to nearly 11.23 million units, accounting for 46.1 percent of the total number of vehicles sold in China.

According to data, the Chinese auto industry has generally maintained positive momentum recently thanks to trade-in programs, active regional auto shows, and intensive new product launches.

Total vehicle production during the reporting period reached 24.33 million units, up 13.3 percent year-on-year, while sales increased 12.9 percent to 24.36 million units.

Data released Tuesday also showed that China's auto exports maintained their robust growth momentum, increasing 14.8 percent year-on-year. Notably, NEV exports grew 89.4 percent year-on-year to 1.76 million units. –0–

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Exclusive: China's focus on technological sovereignty and sustainable development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period has allowed it to strengthen its economic position, according to Russian Presidential Special Representative B. Titov.

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Moscow, October 14 (Xinhua) — China's focus on technological sovereignty and sustainable development during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) has enabled it to strengthen its economic position. This was stated by Boris Titov, Special Presidential Representative for Liaison with International Organizations to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals and Chairman of the Russian Section of the Russian-Chinese Committee for Friendship, Peace, and Development, ahead of the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee.

"China has placed a premium on technological sovereignty and sustainable development, which has allowed it to strengthen its position in the face of global competition and sanctions pressure," he said in an interview with Xinhua.

B. Titov emphasized that China's average annual economic growth in the first four years of the 14th Five-Year Plan was 5.5 percent. He praised China's achievements in such areas as mechanical engineering and transportation, biotechnology and healthcare, high technology, and digitalization. The expert particularly highlighted the expansion of microchip production, the creation of the world's largest 5G network, and the development of artificial intelligence.

B. Titov highlighted China's successes in green energy and the greening of its economy. He noted that China is rapidly transitioning to renewable energy sources: solar, wind, and hydropower. Furthermore, China has become the undisputed world leader in electric vehicle production.

According to a Xinhua source, clear economic planning within the five-year plans allows China to successfully implement the Belt and Road Initiative. "By 2025, China's Belt and Road Initiative has transformed into a soft power tool, shifting its focus from raw materials infrastructure to digital and green technologies," the expert noted.

Speaking about the new 15th Five-Year Social and Economic Development Plan (2026-2030), B. Titov suggested that China will continue to move toward sustainable and high-quality growth. "The 15th plan aims to transform China into a 'high-income society' with an emphasis on the quality of growth, not speed," he emphasized.

The Russian expert also expressed hope for the further development of cooperation between China and Russia. Among the priority areas, B. Titov highlighted energy, increased supplies of Russian agricultural products to the Chinese market, increased Chinese investment in major transport projects and ports along the Northern Sea Route, and the development of the Digital Silk Road.

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The first transit container voyage from China to Europe took place along the Northern Sea Route.

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St. Petersburg, October 14 (Xinhua) — The first transit container voyage from China to Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) arrived at the British port of Felixstowe, the press service of the Russian corporation Rosatom reported on Tuesday.

The vessel, carrying nearly 25,000 tons of cargo containers, departed from Ningbo on September 23 and entered the NSR on October 1. It arrived in Felixstowe on October 13. The journey through the Russian Arctic took 20 days, almost half the time it would take via traditional southern routes. According to Rosatom, the shorter distance allows for not only significantly shorter travel times and cargo transportation costs, but also a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

On Tuesday, an action plan for the further development of NSR transport between China and Russia was approved in Harbin, China. The parties are working to establish a sustainable transport corridor.

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A SPbGASU student was among the top ten students at the International School of Internet Safety for Youth.

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Andrey Kornyushin

Andrey Kornyushin, a student at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, represented SPbGASU at the International Internet Security School for Youth, held at the Senezh Project Management Workshop.

More than 320 finalists from Russia and abroad participated in the event. Following the forum, Andrey was ranked among the top 10 participants.

During the five-day intensive course, Andrey Kornyushin worked across various practical tracks, including hacking corporate systems, creating an artificial intelligence model, identifying vulnerabilities in messaging apps, protecting personal data, and working with digital signatures. He also presented his own project, Code.ak, an educational platform for university students.

"The platform combines educational courses, participation in Olympiads and hackathons, and opportunities for professional growth through forums and internships. The project aims to ensure that university graduates have not only a diploma but also a portfolio, certification, and the real-world skills necessary for a successful career launch," Andrey explained.

This year, Andrey Kornyushin plans to defend his thesis as a startup, developing the Code.ak project as an innovative digital education platform.

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