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Canada will soon begin consultations on the CUSMA trade agreement.

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OTTAWA, September 18 (Xinhua) — Canada plans to begin formal consultations on the North American Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) between Canada, the United States, and Mexico within the next week, CBS News reported on Wednesday.

The government will soon issue a formal notice requesting public comment and feedback on CUSMA, the office of Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for Canada-U.S. trade, said in a statement.

Canada will engage with its industry leaders, provinces and territories, and Indigenous partners to prepare for a review of the agreement, the statement added.

Mexico's Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard released a video on Wednesday announcing that the country is also launching a public consultation process.

On Tuesday, the United States announced the formal launch of consultations to assess the agreement's progress over the past five years. This move will kick off a months-long process, signaling that formal negotiations to revise CUSMA could begin in early 2026, the statement said.

CUSMA, which came into force on July 1, 2020, provides for a “joint review” to be conducted in six years. –0–

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10 people are missing due to heavy rain in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

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NEW DELHI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — At least 10 people were missing after heavy rain hit a village in Nandanagar district in India's hilly Uttarakhand state early Thursday, a government official confirmed by telephone.

Search and rescue operations are underway. –0–

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In China, air raid sirens are sounding to commemorate September 18, 1931.

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SHENYANG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — On Thursday, the 94th anniversary of the September 18 Incident was commemorated in northeast China with the ringing of bells and the wailing of sirens. The events of September 18, 1931, marked the beginning of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

Hundreds of people, including veterans and their relatives, gathered in the square in front of the Shenyang September 18th History Museum in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, northeast China, to honor the memory of those who participated in the war against Japanese aggressors.

At exactly 9:18 a.m., 14 representatives from various walks of life rang a giant bell 14 times, symbolizing the 14 years of courageous struggle of the Chinese people against the Japanese invaders.

The wail of air raid sirens pierced the sky, sounding for three minutes. Vehicle horns blared throughout the city, and pedestrians, heads bowed in silence, stood still to pay their respects.

Since 1995, Shenyang has annually commemorated the events of September 18, 1931, with the wail of sirens.

On September 18, 1931, the Japanese Kwantung Army blew up a Japanese-controlled section of the railway near today's Shenyang, falsely blaming Chinese troops for the incident, which served as the pretext for the Japanese aggression against China. -0-

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School No. 2122 named after Yurasov in Shcherbinka has a new building, according to the Moscow Mayor.

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A new building for School No. 2122 named after Hero of the Soviet Union O.A. Yurasov was built in Shcherbinka. This was reported on their channel in MAX messenger Sergei Sobyanin reported.

"The building welcomed its first students on September 1st. It is connected to the main building by a heated walkway and is designed to accommodate 400 children. The school's capacity has increased—it will now accommodate 1,100 students," the Moscow Mayor wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin's channel in MAX messenger

The new building houses general-purpose and specialized classrooms, laboratory and research facilities, a gym, and recreation areas.

The opening of the new building has created comfortable conditions for study and research, including for children with disabilities.

Playgrounds for active games and events, as well as a sports area, were installed near the school. The grounds were also cleaned up.

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The reorganization of 49 former industrial zones will create more than 255,000 jobs in the capital.

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The implementation of 72 integrated territorial development projects (ITD) in 49 former industrial zones will create dozens of qualitatively new urban spaces in the capital and nearly 255,500 jobs, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction. Vladimir Efimov.

"Currently, 72 KRT projects are being implemented in the capital across 49 former industrial zones. A total of over 981 hectares of land have been allocated for redevelopment. 22.3 million square meters of real estate will be built on this land. Thus, qualitatively new urban spaces with housing and sought-after infrastructure will emerge in various districts of the capital, creating nearly 255,500 additional jobs. Investments in the development of the 49 former industrial zones are estimated at 7.42 trillion rubles, and the annual budgetary impact could reach 530.2 billion rubles," said Vladimir Efimov.

The 49 former industrial zones designated for redevelopment are located in 10 Moscow administrative districts—all but the New Moscow. Two or more integrated development projects are being implemented in 20 of the 49 industrial zones.

"The largest number of KRT projects—14 out of 72—are being implemented in the southeast of the city, within seven industrial zones: Hammer and Sickle, Karacharovo, Yuzhny Port, Kuryanovo, Vykhino, Graivoronovo, and Volgogradsky Prospekt. Over 4.8 million square meters of real estate will be built there on a site of over 200 hectares, of which nearly half a million square meters will be industrial infrastructure, and over 1.7 million square meters will be public and business infrastructure. Thus, two sports complexes and a hotel will be built in the Karacharovo industrial zone, a public and business complex will be built on the Volgogradsky Prospekt industrial zone site, and educational and sports complexes and a logistics center will be built on the Graivoronovo industrial zone site," noted the Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy.

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin made a decision on reorganization of two sites in the Filevsky Park area under the KRT program.

As part of the program for the integrated development of territories, implemented byon behalf of the Mayor of MoscowAttractive urban spaces are being created in former industrial zones and on underutilized and undeveloped sites, seamlessly integrating into the city's overall environment. Currently, 336 CRT projects, covering a total area of over 4,200 hectares, are at various stages of development and implementation in the capital.

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From neurotesting to workshops: what awaits guests at the Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture Festival

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The Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Culture Festival will be held in the capital from September 20 to 27. Lectures, master classes, games, and quizzes will be held at schools, colleges, universities, libraries, cinemas, the Moscow Center for Educational Quality, the VEB Center, Moscow Longevity Centers, and the Southern River Terminal. Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital's Department of Finance.

"Financial literacy is necessary and important at any age. Therefore, our festival will bring together children, parents, students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and senior citizens. Participants will gain practical knowledge and discover new opportunities for managing their finances. And the experts, whose presentations already attracted thousands of attendees at the recent financial literacy marathon in Zaryadye, will make the learning even more engaging and useful," noted Elena Zyabbarova.

This is the ninth time the festival will be held. According to Elena Zyabbarova, in just a few years, it has grown from a small project into a large-scale, multi-format educational event for anyone who wants to develop their financial skills.

The events on the first and last days of the festival are suitable for the whole family, while the remaining days will feature themed events for preschoolers, schoolchildren, students, young adults, middle-aged citizens, and senior citizens. Experts will explain how to save and grow personal wealth, take first steps in investing and entrepreneurship, and protect yourself from financial risks and fraud. All this will help participants plan their personal budget wisely, avoid mistakes, ensure long-term financial security, and build a solid financial foundation for the future.

The festival program emphasizes support for those planning to start their own business or those already running one. Residents can expect to meet with experienced entrepreneurs who will explain how to turn an idea into profit and avoid starting mistakes.

The festival organizers are Department of Finance of the City of Moscow, Financial Literacy Center, Moscow Department of Education and Science and the Main Administration of the Bank of Russia for the Central Federal District. Registration for events is available atwebsite.

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The festival's opening will take place at the Moscow Center for Educational Quality. Visitors can expect a variety of events, including lectures, master classes, quizzes, and games. Here, they will learn about how banks use fraud protection technologies, the entrepreneurial focus of educational institutions, and tax deductions.

Irina Maslova, Deputy General Director of the Association for the Development of Financial Literacy, will discuss how simple habits can shape a healthy attitude toward money and help ensure a comfortable future. At the workshop "Focus on Tomorrow: Why Invest Today," Gleb Yuchenkov, Director of Investment Products at Moscow Exchange's Finuslugi platform, will explain how investments work and why even small investments are important. Participants will learn about compound interest, investment goals, and investment tools.

For the first time, attendees at a financial literacy event will be offered a neurotest. In just 10 minutes, they will learn about their fatigue levels, stress tolerance, concentration, and professional inclinations. A specialist will explain how to obtain a detailed analysis.

Events for children and youth

Separate events for children aged six to 10 are planned at city libraries on September 21. Young participants will try their hand at creating their own bank card, learn about the history of money, and test their knowledge with a fun quiz. A webinar by Olga Andreeva, an expert at the Moscow Center for Financial Literacy, will be especially helpful for parents. She will share practical experience, answer questions, and explain in detail the best age to talk to children about money and how to instill smart spending habits.

A webinar for young people, where experts will explain in simple terms the new legal regulations that are coming into force and affecting personal finance management, will be held on September 24.

Activities for seniors

On September 20, at the National Research University Higher School of Economics' cultural center, students will present "Playing a Friendly Family," a play by French playwright Marc Camoletti, for older audiences. It's a funny and instructive story about how not to manage a family budget.

One of the most anticipated events will be a film lecture. On September 26, residents of the "silver" age group are invited to the Moskino chain's Salut cinema to watch excerpts from Vladimir Menshov's legendary film "Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears." Following the screening, viewers will join experts to discuss how the film's characters coped with change, chose between career and personal life, overcame financial difficulties, and built their futures.

The final program: a round table and a financial DNA test

The roundtable discussion "Financial Products and Services: How to Protect Your Rights" will take place on September 26 at 11:00 AM. Experts will discuss key aspects of protecting the rights of consumers of financial products and services, provide practical advice, and answer pressing questions.

The festival will conclude on September 27 at the VEB Center. There, guests will be able to take a financial and DNA test, guess which sounds are associated with the world of finance at the "That Very Sound" audio kiosk, and practice their personal finance skills using VR simulators developed in collaboration with experts from the Moscow Government's HR Services Department.

Muscovites can improve their financial literacy not only during the festival but also at any convenient time. An online library of educational materials is available atwebsite and portal Open Budget of the City of MoscowYou can follow event announcements on the Telegram channel. Open Budget of Moscow.

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Israeli bombing of Gaza City continues to claim Palestinian lives – UN

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UN, September 18 /Xinhua/ — Escalating Israeli bombing and ground operations in the Gaza Strip are leading to mounting Palestinian casualties, UN humanitarian agencies said on Wednesday.

The Ar-Rantisi Children's Hospital in the Gaza Strip was hit by multiple attacks overnight, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported, citing Gaza health authorities. The building housed 80 patients, including 12 children and infants in intensive care. Half of the patients and their caregivers were forced to flee for safety amid the shelling.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) stated that the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip is forcing women to give birth on the streets, without doctors or clean water. According to the Fund, 23,000 women are left without medical care, and approximately 15 babies are born every week without medical assistance.

According to OCHA, its humanitarian partners reported that 80 health posts and primary health centres providing outpatient sexual and reproductive health services have been damaged since the ceasefire collapsed in March, with 65 of them no longer functioning.

On Wednesday, the Israeli army ordered residents to leave Gaza City within the next 48 hours and move south through a temporary corridor, OCHA said.

Thousands of people continue to flee amid intense fighting. Roads are congested, people are starving, and children are in shock, the report says.

From Monday to Tuesday, UN humanitarian partners monitoring displacement in Gaza recorded nearly 40,000 southward movements. Since mid-August, nearly 200,000 displacements have been recorded, with many women, children, and elderly people forced to walk for hours.

“The issuance of movement orders does not relieve parties to the conflict of their responsibilities to protect civilians during hostilities,” OCHA said.

On Tuesday, two humanitarian missions to collect food at Gaza crossings were either cancelled or denied. Other missions were carried out but encountered obstacles on the ground, the ministry added.

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An orange aviation alert has been issued in Kamchatka due to ash emissions from the Shiveluch volcano.

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Vladivostok, September 18 /Xinhua/ — A code orange aviation alert has been issued in Kamchatka due to the threat of an ash column reaching a height of four kilometers. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team of the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

According to reports, at 9:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, explosions sent ash from the Shiveluch volcano four kilometers above sea level. The ash plume extended 40 kilometers west of the volcano. Experts have issued a Code Orange aviation alert for the volcano.

Shiveluch Volcano is located 50 kilometers north of the village of Klyuchi and 450 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Monitoring of the volcano's activity is ongoing.

The regional press service for the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the ash plume is spreading southwestward into the peninsula and there are no populated areas along its path. –0–

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A major airport in southern China reported a sharp increase in passenger traffic from ASEAN countries.

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GUANGZHOU, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — With the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit held at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China's Guangdong Province, there has been a significant increase in passenger traffic from ASEAN countries this year.

According to data from the Baiyun Airport border control point, as of the end of September 16, the airport had already handled approximately 1.5 million arriving and departing passengers from ASEAN member countries since the beginning of 2025, representing a 42.6 percent increase year-on-year. Tourists accounted for 70.5 percent of this total, a 60 percent increase year-on-year.

Over the past two years, China has successively introduced reciprocal visa-free travel with three ASEAN countries – Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – and this policy has contributed to the growth of people-to-people exchanges between China and ASEAN.

"The flight from Bangkok to Guangzhou takes just over three hours. Since the introduction of the visa-free regime, I've been visiting China every month to purchase electronic goods, and the customs clearance process is incredibly convenient," Thai businessman Somchai Chanthawani told Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday after completing the necessary entry procedures at Baiyun Airport.

Since the beginning of this year, almost 500,000 people from ASEAN member countries have entered China through the airport's checkpoint under the visa-free regime, which is 61.3 percent more than the previous year.

According to the Baiyun Airport border control point, the most frequent travelers to China came from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. During the reporting period, passenger traffic between China and Malaysia totaled 291,000, between China and Singapore 117,000, and between China and Thailand 104,000, with year-on-year growth rates of over 41 percent, 53 percent, and 67 percent, respectively.

As trade and economic cooperation between China and ASEAN deepens, and amid growing demand for travel to China due to the country's updated visa policy, the number of air routes to ASEAN countries from Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is steadily growing. Currently, over 100 scheduled passenger flights connect Guangzhou with cities in ASEAN countries each week.

To cope with the influx of air passengers ahead of the China-ASEAN Expo, the port has implemented paperless customs clearance procedures, and its staff, speaking Vietnamese, Thai, Malay and other languages, provide multilingual services, thereby improving the traveler experience. -0-

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China's resumption of highway construction reflects sustainable development of ties, says Sri Lankan President

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COLOMBO, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Tuesday that China's resumption of highway construction in Sri Lanka demonstrates the close ties and cooperation between the two countries and the steady development of bilateral relations.

He thanked China for its assistance during the economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

A.K. Dissanayake was speaking at the resumption ceremony of construction of Section 1 of the Central Expressway from Kadawatha to Mirigama, being carried out by Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC).

The President noted that this project is an important national priority for Sri Lanka. He thanked China for its support in improving the country's economy and raising living standards. The resumption of the project demonstrates Sri Lanka's efforts to overcome economic difficulties and move toward sustainable development, he added.

According to Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, the Central Expressway project is of crucial significance to Sri Lanka's recovery and revival and is a new milestone in the friendship between the two peoples.

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