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Pakistan launched airstrikes in several areas of Afghanistan, Kabul officials said.

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Kabul/Islamabad, February 27 (Xinhua) — Pakistan launched airstrikes on parts of Kabul, southern Kandahar, and Paktia Province in eastern Afghanistan. There were no reports of civilian casualties, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said on Friday on the social media platform X.

According to him, after the airstrikes, large-scale retaliatory operations were carried out against Pakistani military positions in Kandahar and Helmand.

On Friday morning, the Afghan Ministry of Defense reported that its forces had killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured dozens of pieces of equipment during operations. The ministry stated that military operations along the border had now concluded.

According to the Ministry of Defense, eight Afghan servicemen were killed and another 11 were wounded during the clashes.

A Pakistani security source told Xinhua that the country carried out airstrikes on Friday morning against Taliban positions in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia. The source said the bombings targeted key defense installations.

According to the source, the airstrikes were carried out as part of Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (Wrath of Justice). It was launched after the Afghan Taliban began attacking Pakistani border posts on Thursday evening.

Pakistani Prime Minister Mosharraf Zaidi, the official spokesman, said that 72 Afghan militants were killed, more than 120 were wounded, 16 posts were destroyed, and seven more were captured as a result of retaliatory attacks by Pakistani forces. –0–

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China's central bank cuts reserve ratio for foreign exchange forwards to zero

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BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The People's Bank of China (PBOC, the central bank) announced on Friday that it will ease reserve requirements for foreign exchange forward contracts, which serve as a currency risk hedging tool, from March 2 this year.

The reserve requirement for currency forwards will be reduced from the current 20 percent to 0 percent, the Central Bank said in a statement.

It is emphasized that the main goals of this decision are to facilitate the development of the foreign exchange market and support enterprises in managing foreign exchange risks.

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) pledged to continue to assist financial institutions in optimizing their corporate foreign exchange risk management services and to maintain the RMB exchange rate basically stable at a reasonable and balanced level.

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Seven people were killed in a gas explosion in northern Kazakhstan.

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Almaty, February 27 /Xinhua/ — Seven people were killed in a gas explosion in the city of Shchuchinsk in the Burabay district of Kazakhstan's Akmola region, the Kazinform news agency reported on Friday morning.

The explosion reportedly occurred in a one-story cafe attached to a five-story residential building on the night of February 26-27. Five people died at the scene, and two more died in the intensive care unit.

The fire was completely extinguished. A 16-year-old girl was among the dead. A total of 26 people were injured, according to operational reports.

Thirteen people remain in hospital, six people have been released for outpatient observation, the regional health department reported.

The Health Department has quickly deployed additional medical teams. A regional task force is on the scene, and the cause of the incident is being determined.

The Akmola Region Akimat will provide all necessary assistance to the families of the deceased, as well as to the injured, the office added.

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Freight traffic has resumed on the Hungarian section of the Budapest-Belgrade railway.

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Budapest, February 27 (Xinhua) — Freight traffic on the Hungarian section of the railway connecting Budapest with Belgrade officially resumed just after midnight on Friday. The first train departed from Ferencváros Station in Budapest.

The Budapest-Belgrade railway is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative, jointly implemented by China, Hungary and Serbia to connect the two capitals.

The Hungarian section, approximately 158.6 km long, is an electrified line designed for both passenger and freight transport, with a maximum speed of 160 km per hour.

The Serbian section of the railway was fully commissioned in October 2025.

Once the entire railway line is open, travel time between Budapest and Belgrade will be reduced from eight hours to approximately three and a half hours. –0–

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Interest in distressed assets: Alfa-Bank and A1 will create an investment fund worth 30 billion rubles.

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What is known about the new "special situations" fund?

The fund that is being created Alfa-Bank and A1 (a company specializing in distressed assets) are planning to launch a fund for investments in "special situations." A1's management revealed some details of the project:

The investment amount will be up to 30 billion rubles; the key investment vector is "distressed assets"; the investment horizon is up to three years; Alfa-Bank will be the anchor investor, A1 will seek partners, and Alfa-Capital will handle management.

"Companies facing difficult situations will be given a chance for a new lease on life. The fund will help resolve disputes, achieve settlements, and achieve profitability," the project's authors note.

However, A1's activities in this area have been repeatedly criticized. Businesses have criticized its methods and complained of corporate raiding attempts. A1 is a creditor of Viktor Baturin, who is suing his sister (the widow of former Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov).

What assets do A1 and Alfa-Bank plan to acquire?

The list of assets that the "special situations" fund will work with includes companies experiencing serious problems, including:

Conflicts between capital owners and management; increased debt burden; ineffective business management; falling under sanctions; the departure of Western owners amid the imposed restrictions.

One of our key areas of activity is working with Russian companies owned by foreign partners. Given the challenging geopolitical situation, such businesses often lose their ability to effectively conduct business, and this new project will help them stay afloat and continue their productive work.

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NSU skiers won silver medals at the regional Spartakiad.

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The penultimate event of the "Vigor and Health" Spartakiad for faculty and staff of higher education institutions in the Novosibirsk Region—cross-country skiing—was held. Eleven teams participated. The NSU team demonstrated excellent results and took second place, behind only the perennial leaders, the NSTU team.

The winners in the individual championship in different age groups were teachers from the Department of Physical Education:

1st place – Anastasia Trishkina and Olga Chernaya

3rd place – Sofia Zakharova and Anton Pivovarov

Also, teachers from KaffaFV competed in skiing:

Anastasia PyankovaAnna TimofeevaAnna YuzhakovaAnton MamekovAlexander SozinovAndrey TolstovVictor PetrenkoAlexey Sokorev – head of the departmentEvgeniy Korolev – IFP employee

Congratulations to the winners and runners-up on their well-deserved medals! And to the entire NSU team for their excellent performance at the "Vigor and Health" Spartakiad!

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Top Stories of the Day | Thursday: Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, UN Security Council

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February 26, 2026 UN

The main news of the day at the UN and around the world: human rights violations in Gaza and the West Bank, new attacks on the population and infrastructure of Ukraine, "genocidal" violence in Sudan, and US First Lady Melania Trump's presidency of the UN Security Council.

Gaza and the West Bank

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented to the Human Rights Council A report on the Occupied Palestinian Territory covering the period from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025, he said, reveals serious violations by both Israel and Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups. While the ceasefire in Gaza on October 11, 2025, brought some relief, it did not lead to sustainable protection for civilians, Türk stated. He also expressed grave concern about Israel's efforts to expand its control in the West Bank.

Strikes against Ukraine

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that last night, as a result of a large-scale drone and missile strike, as well as fighting throughout Ukraine, civilians were killed and wounded, with homes and infrastructure damaged. At a briefing in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric stated that the Organization condemns attacks by Russian armed forces on civilians and infrastructure. He also reported that, according to local authorities and UN partners, nearly 7,000 people were evacuated from frontline areas in eastern Ukraine last month.

Violence in Sudan

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned today of a catastrophic situation in Sudan. He presented his new report to the Human Rights Council, documenting egregious cases of violence, including massacres and rape. Meanwhile, Mohamed Chande Othman, Chairman of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission to Sudan, reminded the Council of expert findings that the actions of the Rapid Intervention Force during the capture of El Fasher bore "signs of genocide" against the non-Arab Zaghawa and Fur communities.

Melania Trump at the UN Security Council

First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, will preside over a meeting of the UN Security Council on Monday, March 2, following the United States' month-long presidency. The meeting will focus on children, technology, and education in conflict. Responding to a reporter's question, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed today that this will be the first time a First Lady or First Gentleman has presided over a Security Council meeting. During the meeting, UN Under-Secretary for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo will deliver a briefing on behalf of the Secretary-General.

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Cuba said the United States is ready to cooperate in the investigation of the boat incident.

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Havana, February 26 (Xinhua) — Cuban authorities are maintaining contact with the American side, including the US State Department and the Coast Guard. They expressed their willingness to cooperate in the investigation of the boat incursion into Cuban waters on Wednesday, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio said on Thursday.

Cuban authorities will request information from Washington about the individuals involved, the vessel, and other details through existing bilateral mechanisms, the Deputy Foreign Minister noted.

"This is not an isolated incident," the diplomat said. "For more than 60 years, Cuba has been the victim of aggression and countless terrorist attacks, most of which were organized, financed, and carried out from US territory."

C. Fernandez reaffirmed Cuba's absolute and categorical commitment to the fight against all forms of terrorism.

He said the country's counter-terrorism efforts are fully consistent with international law and are a central component of national defense, necessary to protect the country's sovereignty, as well as the lives, security, and well-being of its people.

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At least one US citizen was killed in a boat attack in Cuba, according to media reports.

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Washington, February 26 (Xinhua) — At least one U.S. citizen was killed and another was injured Wednesday when the Cuban Coast Guard fired "highly unusual" shots at a U.S.-registered boat, U.S. media reported Thursday, citing U.S. officials.

The victim is receiving medical treatment in Cuba. The owner of the speedboat reported that the 24-foot vessel was stolen by one of his employees in Florida, U.S. authorities told Axios.

The incident left four people dead and six others injured.

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UN chief concerned about armed clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan – S. Dujarric

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UN, February 26 /Xinhua/ — UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following with concern the armed clashes on the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, his spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a note to correspondents on Thursday.

He noted that the Secretary-General calls on the parties concerned to comply with their obligations under international law and ensure the protection of civilians.

“While commending the mediation efforts undertaken by several Member States in recent months, the Secretary-General calls on the parties to continue to seek a diplomatic solution to any differences,” said S. Dujarric. –0–

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