Representatives from over 100 countries will participate in the largest UN economic forum in recent years.

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October 13, 2025 Economic development

Delegations from over 100 countries, including approximately 60 ministers and 40 deputy ministers, will participate in the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan announced on Monday.

The forum, organized with the support of Switzerland, will take place from October 20 to 23. Trade and finance ministers, heads of international organizations, Nobel laureates, and leading economists will gather in Geneva to explore ways to make the global economy more predictable, inclusive, and resilient. 1,700 people have already registered to participate.

"The Secretary-General of the United Nations will be joining us, further underscoring the importance of this event," Greenspan said. "The UN's largest trade conference in four years comes at a critical time for global trade and multilateral cooperation."

According to her, the decisions made at the forum will impact the future of trade and global development policy. The discussion will focus on how countries can cope with record debt levels, supply chain disruptions, unstable investment flows, and accelerating digital transformation.

"Development is not a luxury, but a necessity," Greenspan emphasized. "We need to restore confidence in the economy, and the global economy must work for the benefit of all."

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Top Stories | Monday: Gaza, DRC, South Sudan, antibiotics

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October 13, 2025 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: the release of hostages and humanitarian operations in Gaza, a Security Council meeting on the Democratic Republic of Congo, an escalation of the political crisis in South Sudan, and the growth of antibiotic resistance threatening the population.

The situation in Gaza

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is taking part in the peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, welcomes the ongoing compliance with the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees. He called on all parties to strengthen this regime and transform it into a lasting peace. Meanwhile, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher announced the release of an additional $11 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to expand humanitarian operations in the enclave ahead of winter. Speaking today in Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of the summit, he noted that the UN and partners are actively implementing their humanitarian plan.

Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

There is now "realistic hope" for a ceasefire that will pave the way for a lasting and final settlement to the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa Huang Xia stated this at a Security Council meeting on Monday. He stated that despite the progress achieved through peace initiatives, further efforts are needed to achieve sustainable peace. The Special Envoy praised the efforts of the United States and Qatar to facilitate negotiations and expressed hope that they will resume soon.

Violence in South Sudan

The escalation of the political crisis in South Sudan is provoking resumption of armed violence and exacerbates the already dire situation for the country's residents. This was stated today by experts from the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan following their mission to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They reported that the number of armed clashes and forced displacements is again increasing: approximately 300,000 people have fled the country since the beginning of the year. The region is home to 2.5 million South Sudanese refugees.

Antimicrobial resistance

Every sixth laboratory-confirmed case of infection with common bacterial infections worldwide in 2023 was characterized by resistance to antibiotic treatmentBetween 2018 and 2023, more than 40 percent of monitored pathogen-antibiotic combinations demonstrated increasing resistance, according to a report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO data indicate that growing resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to public health.

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Sobyanin announced the start of occupancy in 14 more new buildings under the renovation program.

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Around 8,000 Muscovites are beginning to move into 14 new buildings under the renovation program. Since its inception, more than 235,000 residents have already moved into new apartments or are in the process of doing so. This was reported on the channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

Specifically, residents are relocating to a new building under the renovation program in the Kotlovka district. It's located at 5a Nagornaya Street.

"Today, the keys to new apartments were received by families who have already chosen a home in the building on Nagornaya Street in the Kotlovka district. The pleasant chores of settling in are just beginning. I'm sure it will soon become even more comfortable. The new building is within walking distance of the Verkhnie Kotly Moscow Central Circle station and the Nagornaya and Nagatinskaya metro stations. Schools, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, and a ski resort are nearby. The building has 188 apartments, each with improved finishes. A barrier-free environment has been created for residents with limited mobility and parents with strollers. There is underground parking, and the ground floor is dedicated to shops and service businesses," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

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Recently, 13 more residential complexes were handed over for occupancy in the districts of Beskudnikovsky (Dmitrovskoye Highway, Building 93, Block 2), Bogorodskoye (Krasnobogatyrskaya Street, Building 36), Golyanovo (Amurskaya Street, Building 1a/1/1, Building 1a/1/2, Building 1a/1/5), Vykhino-Zhulebino (Tashkentskaya Street, Building 14, Building 2), Kuzminki (Marshal Chuikov Street, Building 9b and Yunyh Lenintsev Street, Building 99, Building 2), Lyublino (Lyublino Street, Building 109, Building 2), Biryulevo Zapadnoye (Kharkovsky Proezd, Building 1a, Building 2), Nagatino-Sadovniki (Varshavskoye Highway, Building 47/2), Khoroshevo-Mnevniki (Generala Glagoleva Street, Building 11, Building 1), Troitsk (Gorodskaya Street, Building 10), Yuzhnoye Tushino (Okruzhnaya Street, Building 2a) and Vostochnoye Izmailovo (Izmailovsky Boulevard, Building 71).

New building in Kotlovka

This single-section, monolithic, 22-story residential complex on Nagornaya Street (Building 5a) was built to a custom design. The exterior features a curtain wall system with brick-effect clinker tiles. The loggias and balconies are glazed, and air conditioning units are installed. The entrance areas feature stained-glass windows.

The new building is located a 15-20-minute walk from the Verkhnie Kotly stations of the Moscow Central Circle and the Nagornaya and Nagatinskaya metro stations. Nearby are Korshunikha Park, the Kant ski resort, schools, kindergartens, healthcare facilities, shops, sports clubs, and restaurants.

The building comprises 188 apartments with a total floor area of 9,200 square meters. The improved finishes of the apartments and common areas comply with Moscow renovation standards. For car owners, there is underground parking with 64 spaces.

The residential complex is connected to an individual heating system and is equipped with an automated energy consumption monitoring and metering system. This will significantly reduce operating costs and utility bills. The building has been awarded a high energy efficiency rating of A.

A barrier-free environment has been created for people with limited mobility and parents with strollers. The residential complex is equipped with four elevators. The residential lobbies house utility rooms, mailboxes, concierge rooms, and storage areas for strollers and bicycles.

The non-residential ground floors are intended to accommodate shops and service businesses.

Two playgrounds and a recreation area have been installed near the building. Modern lighting and video cameras have been installed for the comfort and safety of residents.

138 families are planned to be relocated to the new building on Nagornaya Street – 318 residents of buildings 2 and 4 of building 7 on the same street.

Renovation program in the Kotlovka district

In Kotlovka, 82 buildings—a third of the district's housing stock—are included in the renovation program. An estimated 15,700 people are expected to move into new apartments.

Six residential complexes were built for participants in the renovation program at the following addresses:

— Dmitry Ulyanov Street, Building 45 (handed over for occupancy on March 30, 2019);

— Sevastopolsky Prospekt, Building 22 (handed over for occupancy on March 30, 2019);

— Nagornaya street, building 13 (handed over for occupancy on September 11, 2019);

— Dmitry Ulyanov Street, Building 47 (handed over for occupancy on December 28, 2023);

— Remizova street, building 11, building 2 (handed over for occupancy on May 30, 2025);

— Nagornaya street, building 5a (handed over for occupancy on September 30, 2025).

Construction continues on two residential complexes on Bolshaya Cheremushkinskaya Street (Building 25b) and Krzhizhanovsky Street (Building 31). Design and planning documentation is being prepared for six more new buildings.

Residents of 12 buildings (794 apartments) have moved or are in the process of being resettled into new apartments.

The Moscow Housing Renovation Program was approved on August 1, 2017. It covers 5,176 buildings—approximately 350,000 apartments with a total area of 16.4 million square meters—inhabited by approximately one million residents.

To date, more than 6.7 million square meters of housing have been commissioned to implement the program, which will allow for the relocation of approximately 1,400 older buildings. Design and construction of approximately 10.5 million square meters of housing are underway.

When moving, city residents receive assistance at information centers staffed by representatives of the Department of City Property, the Moscow Renovation Fund, the prefecture, the management company, the general contractor, and other agencies.

Since the program's inception, more than 235,000 city residents have been resettled.

My neighborhood. Kotlovka

Kotlovka is a rapidly developing district in southwest Moscow, home to 65,000 people. Its attractions include parks in the Korshunikha and Kotlovka river valleys, Sosenki Park, and the Church of St. Euphrosyne, Grand Duchess of Moscow.

Much has been done here in recent years to improve the quality of life for city residents. The main activities were carried out under the "My District" program, developed at the initiative of Sergei Sobyanin.

As part of the creation of high-quality public space, comprehensive improvements were carried out at the most popular public sites. These included areas in the Korshunikha and Kotlovka river valleys, the park near the Church of St. Euphrosyne, as well as Nakhimovsky Prospekt and Krzhizhanovsky Street. Two sports complexes were developed—on Nagorny Boulevard and Remizova Street. Over 100 courtyards were improved.

Renovation work on Nagorny Boulevard, Remizova Street, and 5th and 6th Zagorodny Drives will be completed in 2025. More than 20 courtyards have become even more comfortable and welcoming.

After a comprehensive reconstruction, Branch No. 6 of Polyclinic No. 2 (Remizova Street, Building 6) is once again accepting patients.

For senior citizens, the Moscow Longevity District Center (11a Nagornaya Street) is open. It's a cozy space for socializing, creativity, and engaging in interesting and useful leisure activities.

The premises of Library No. 182 (43 Dmitriya Ulyanov Street, Building 1) and Children's Art School No. 18 (51 Sevastopolsky Prospekt) have been renovated.

The new building of the Kotlovka District Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia (6 Nagornaya Street) has been opened. It offers all the necessary conditions for duty, physical training, and recreation for Moscow police officers.

Nine new ground transportation routes have been opened in the district. Around 50 modern bus shelters have been installed.

There are two charging stations for electric vehicles within the "Moscow Energy" project. Cyclists can enjoy 37 bike racks.

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Russia remains committed to a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, says D. Peskov.

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Moscow, October 14 (Xinhua) – Russia is prepared for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, but due to the lack of alternatives, it is continuing its special military operation. This was stated by presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday, according to the TASS news agency.

According to the Kremlin spokesman, the Russian side remains open and ready for dialogue: “One way or another, Russia will secure its interests and achieve its goals.”

D. Peskov noted that Moscow welcomes any efforts aimed at finding paths to peace, including US initiatives. "We certainly welcome such intentions and the confirmation of political will, so that all this contributes to the search for peaceful paths," he said.

He expressed hope that US influence and the diplomatic skills of President Donald Trump's envoys will help encourage Kyiv to be more proactive and committed to the peace process. According to D. Peskov, the US president's special envoy, Steven Witkoff, has proven himself an effective negotiator, and Moscow expects his work to continue to contribute to the conflict resolution.

Commenting on the possibility of transferring American Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, the press secretary noted that conclusions should be drawn based on the results of the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Let's wait for the statements, listen to them, and analyze them."

D. Peskov also reported that there have been no new contacts with Turkey on the Ukrainian issue yet, but emphasized that a telephone conversation between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan could be arranged quickly if the need arises. –0–

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Kazakhstan's economy grew by 6.3 percent in the first nine months of 2025.

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Astana, October 14 /Xinhua/ — Kazakhstan's economy grew 6.3 percent in January-September 2025, inbusiness.kz reported on Tuesday, citing a statement by First Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin at a government meeting.

According to him, growth in the real sector amounted to 8.1 percent, and in the services sector, 5.3 percent. Industry, trade, and transport accounted for more than 70 percent of the GDP increase. Among the sectors, construction, mining, and mechanical engineering demonstrated the highest growth rates.

Trade grew by 8.8 percent, manufacturing by 6.2 percent, and agriculture by 4.4 percent. Fixed capital investment increased by 13.5 percent to 13.8 trillion tenge. Private investment also grew by 7.8 percent.

Significant investment growth was recorded in the financial sector, where investment doubled, and in education, where growth was 1.8 times. Investment in manufacturing increased by 30.7 percent, in agriculture by 21.1 percent, and in transportation by 14.8 percent. The highest investment activity was observed in the Akmola, Zhambyl, Aktobe, and Pavlodar regions, as well as in Astana.

Kazakhstan's foreign trade turnover for the first nine months reached $90.1 billion. Exports totaled $50.2 billion, of which $18.1 billion were processed goods. Imports reached $40.1 billion. The trade surplus exceeded $10 billion.

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The Israeli army opened fire on Palestinians in Gaza, killing six people.

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Jerusalem/Gaza, October 14 (Xinhua) — Israel said its forces opened fire on Palestinians who approached their forces in the northern Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Health officials in the enclave said at least six people were killed.

The Israeli military said several "suspects" were seen crossing the "yellow line" that marks Israeli-controlled areas under the ceasefire agreement and approaching troops, which they said was a "violation of the agreement."

Gaza health authorities reported that at least six Palestinians were killed by Israeli shelling in two separate incidents. Five of them were killed in the Shuja'iya neighborhood of Gaza City.

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem called the killings "a violation of the ceasefire agreement." In a statement, he called on "the various parties to monitor the behavior of the occupiers and not allow them to shirk their commitments to the mediators regarding ending the war."

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'Sweet Cooperation' Reshapes China-ASEAN Fruit Trade

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NANNING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Durian, a fruit so potently scented that it is banned from some Asian hotels, is gaining a new status in China, becoming a symbol of economic integration and everyday luxury.

In the bustling, fragrant aisles of Haijixing Market in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (GZAR), the prickly "king of fruits" is no longer a rare delicacy; for many, it has become a common purchase. This large wholesale fruit market, located in Nanning (the capital of GZAR), is now overflowing with durians, which are selling out fast.

The abundance of colorful fruits on the market, including durians and mangosteens from Thailand, and dragonfruit from Vietnam, conceals a complex, high-risk operation that runs daily in a race against time. This is the most tangible result of the "sweet cooperation" between China and ASEAN countries, which is gaining dizzying momentum, changing eating habits, economies, and the significance of fruit for many.

This transition from luxury to near-ubiquity is a logistical marvel created in border cities like Pingxiang, located on the Sino-Vietnamese border and home to the Yuyiguan (Friendship Outpost) land crossing. Here, the theoretical maps of regional trade agreements are realized in the continuous flow of trucks crossing the border, carrying precious cargo from the orchards of Southeast Asia.

The customs process at this border crossing is streamlined to ensure maximum speed. It ensures that Thai durians and mangosteens can travel from the tree where they grew to a dinner table in a Chinese city thousands of kilometers away, perfectly fresh.

The mechanism that supports this process is a combination of policy and labor. The State Fruit and Vegetable District (SFD) in southern China has turned fruit logistics into a science. According to Li Shuo, deputy head of the regional department of commerce, the region has created special "windows" for imported fruit, as well as "green corridors" for expedited customs clearance.

The goal is to reduce customs clearance to a total of six hours. The system uses a two-stage clearance process, allowing for the conditional release of compliant imported fruit, significantly reducing waiting times. Border crossing points operate nonstop, using a 24/7 appointment system, ensuring uninterrupted tropical traffic.

Statistics demonstrate the success of this approach. In 2024, the GCAR imported nearly 2.5 million tons of fruit from ASEAN, valued at nearly 35 billion yuan (approximately $4.93 billion), accounting for more than a third of China's total imports of such goods from ASEAN.

But this process is evolving further, going beyond simple transit. The initial import model assumed that fruit arrived in the GCAR only to be immediately shipped north by truck, creating a "corridor economy" with limited local benefits. Today, a more profound transformation is underway.

Near the border, the fruit's journey lengthens. At the local processing plant in Pingxiang, whole fruits are no longer considered finished products but rather raw materials. They are washed, pulped, and transformed into juice bottles or candied fruit packages. A company representative emphasized the rationale behind this initiative: processing ASEAN fruit immediately after customs not only preserves its flavor but also significantly reduces costs.

This marked a key shift from transit trade to local processing, a strategy actively promoted by the local government to build a complete industrial chain integrating planting, importing, processing, and marketing.

Guangxi Tiandong Yisheng Import and Export Trade Co., Ltd. has focused its efforts on mangoes. "We sell fresh mangoes, mango popsicles, and mango juice to Southeast Asia, where they are very popular," said the company's chairman, Lin De'en.

This creates a virtuous cycle in which local and imported fruits are processed through the new industrial base, feeding higher-value products back into regional supply chains. The GCAR has consolidated this shift by building specialized China-ASEAN fruit trading centers in Chongzuo, Nanning, and Qinzhou—designed to serve as hubs not only for trade but also for display, storage, settlement, and advanced processing.

Underlying this booming trade is the strong trade complementarity between the fruit sectors of China and ASEAN, according to Wang Jiubing, head of the fruit technical guidance station at the ASEAN Regional Council. ASEAN member states send their durians, mangosteens, and coconuts north, while China sends its apples, pears, oranges, and tangerines south—a "sweet complementarity between temperate and tropical zones."

The China-ASEAN Free Trade Area was a major boost, eliminating tariffs on approximately 7,000 goods on both sides in 2010. This policy change made regular durian consumption affordable for the average Chinese consumer.

Now, the largest free trade area in developing countries is preparing for its updated version 3.0, which promises to further enhance consumer freedom of choice. The technical terminology of the update—unification of food supply chains, simplified customs procedures, mutual recognition of sanitary and phytosanitary standards—reduces to a simple and powerful promise for consumers: fresher, cheaper fruit with more reliable quality.

What began as a simple exchange of goods has matured into a deep relationship between countries, where the speed of fruit trucks passing through border crossings and the hum of machinery in the fruit factories of the GCHAR directly determine the sweetness of each final bite. -0-

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Kazakhstan has exported 60.5 million tons of oil since the beginning of 2025.

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Almaty, October 14 /Xinhua/ — Kazakhstan's oil exports from January to September 2025 totaled 60.5 million tons, or 114.9 percent of the same period in 2024, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the country's Energy Minister, Yerlan Akkenzhenov.

As the minister announced at a government meeting, the oil export plan for 2025 is 70.5 million tons.

Oil and gas condensate production in the country during the reporting period amounted to 75.7 million tons, or 113.2% of the same period last year. The oil and gas condensate production target for 2025 is 96.2 million tons.

The volume of liquefied petroleum gas production is 2.3 million tons, or 101.1% compared to the first nine months of 2024.

In January-September, petroleum product production amounted to 11.6 million tons, or 110.1 percent of the same period last year. By the end of the year, production is planned at 13.7 million tons.

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An opposition candidate has declared victory in Cameroon's presidential election.

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Yaounde, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory in Cameroon's presidential election held on Sunday early Tuesday.

In a televised address to his supporters, he declared that the voting results showed a "convincing victory."

"Our victory is clear. It must be respected. The people have made their choice," said I. C. Bakari, who previously served as a government spokesman and resigned to run for president. Incumbent President Paul Biya, who has led the country for 43 years, also ran.

The government has not yet responded to his statement.

On Sunday, the head of the country's electoral commission said that the election results would be announced by the Constitutional Council "no later than 15 days after the closing date of the polling stations," making I. C. Bakari's statement premature. –0–

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Vice President of China meets with Vice President of Laos

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BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Tuesday met with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou, who is in Beijing to attend the Global Women's Summit.

At the meeting, Han Zheng noted that the Chinese side always views China-Laos relations from a strategic perspective and a long-term perspective, and is willing to work with Laos to implement the important agreements reached at the highest levels of the two parties and two countries.

China will use the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity next year to advance the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future so as to bring more benefits to the peoples of the two countries, Han Zheng noted.

Pany Yathotou, in turn, noted that Laos is ready to deepen comprehensive cooperation with China in order to achieve greater progress in creating a Lao-Chinese community with a shared future. -0-

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