Iran-US nuclear talks concluded in Geneva with "significant progress" – Omani Foreign Ministry

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Geneva, February 27 (Xinhua) — Iranian and US delegations concluded the third round of nuclear talks, achieving "significant progress," Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi said Thursday.

"We will resume negotiations shortly after consultations in the respective capitals. Technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna," he wrote on social media.

The third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, brokered by Oman, began on Thursday morning.

The Iranian delegation was led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and the American side was represented by US Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

According to media reports, after the talks, A. Araghchi told Iranian state television that “these were some of the most serious negotiations we have held with the United States,” adding that the next meeting between the parties could take place within a week. –0–

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2026 NPC and CPPCC National Committee Sessions | Launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan: What Steps Will the Chinese Economy Take?

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2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). What strategic moves will the Chinese economy make in this new beginning? The annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) will open soon, and the outside world is expecting more answers from them.

The main task is to ensure stable economic growth

Looking back at the 14th Five-Year Plan period, one can see that the giant ship of the Chinese economy has maintained its course amidst stormy waves, largely thanks to the consistency of its policies.

During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, the external environment is becoming more complex. The Chinese economy will not only have to address accumulated problems but also face new challenges. Leading international institutions agree that factors such as rising trade tensions and intensifying geopolitical conflicts could create even more obstacles to global economic activity.

In this context, the upcoming sessions of the NPC and the CPPCC National Committee are expected to provide clearer signals on what economic development targets, including GDP growth rates, the authorities will set for the current year and what effective policy measures will be implemented.

Unleashing the potential of domestic demand

From 2021 to 2024, domestic demand contributed 86.8% to China's economic growth on average. At the Central Economic Work Conference held in December 2025, it was proposed to "adhere to a domestic demand-oriented strategy and build a strong domestic market." Expanding domestic demand was again included among the key tasks for 2026.

Currently, the Chinese economy continues to face a structural contradiction: supply exceeds demand. Official authorities have already announced the development and publication of an Action Plan for the Implementation of the Domestic Demand Expansion Strategy for 2026–2030. New measures aimed at achieving a higher level of dynamic equilibrium and a healthy interaction between supply and demand are expected to be presented during the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). These measures include both the implementation of special programs to stimulate consumption and efforts to stabilize and restore investment activity.

Strategic "first move" in the development of industries of the future

In early 2026, the first collective training of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee was devoted to long-term planning and development of future industries, which underlines the importance of this area.

Against the backdrop of accelerating global scientific, technological, and industrial transformation, China is taking a long-term perspective, making a strategic "first move" in developing the industries of the future. The "Proposals of the CPC Central Committee for the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development" emphasize the need to transform quantum technologies, biomanufacturing, hydrogen and fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied artificial intelligence, sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications, and other areas into new areas of economic growth.

The prevailing view in academic circles is that many countries around the world are still at the same starting point in a number of future industries. Those who are able to implement strategic planning and achieve breakthroughs first are likely to gain an advantage. Private enterprises play a crucial role in this process. To more effectively stimulate their innovation, China is consistently strengthening its support for the private sector at various levels.

Another important issue to be addressed at the upcoming sessions of the NPC and the CPPCC National Committee is expected to be the provisions to be reflected in the Government Work Report and the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Planning Future Industries and Developing the Private Economy, as well as the valuable opinions and suggestions to be made by NPC deputies and CPPCC National Committee members on these issues.

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The first snow of the Year of the Horse fell in Beijing.

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On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

On February 26 (the 10th day of the first month of the lunar calendar), the first snowfall of the Year of the Horse occurred in the capital of China.

Photographer: Jiang Yonggang, Director of the European and Asian Broadcasting Center (Renmin Huabao Publishing House) of the Foreign Languages Publication and Dissemination Administration of the People's Republic of China

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The press center for the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has opened.

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BEIJING, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — The press center for covering the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the fourth session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) officially opened Friday at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing.

These two sessions will begin their work on March 5 and March 4, respectively.

According to the press center, more than 3,000 journalists have registered to cover the “two sessions” this year, including more than 1,000 reporters from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as from overseas.

The press center is scheduled to host a series of press conferences and events, where senior government officials are expected to answer media questions regarding government policy and key development areas. -0-

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Financial news: On February 27, 2026, the Territorial Development Fund will hold a deposit auction.

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Parameters:

The date of the deposit auction is 27.02.2026. The placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 1,412,000,000. Placement period, days – 27. The date of depositing funds is 27.02.2026. The date of return of funds is 26.03.2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 15.5. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 1,412,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time): Preliminary bids from 10:30 to 10:40. Competitive bids from 10:40 to 10:45. The cutoff percentage may be set or the auction may be declared void by 10:55. Additional terms and conditions.

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Financial news: 02/26/2026, 18-23 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZYU21 (ALPHA BO40) were changed.

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February 26, 2026

18:23

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 26.02.2026, 18-23 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 101.7) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1024.0 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 13.5%) of the security RU000A0ZYU21 (ALPHA BO40) were changed.

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Financial news: 02/26/2026, 17-45 (Moscow time) the values of the lower boundary of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZYU21 (ALPHA BO40) were changed.

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February 26, 2026

5:45 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on February 26, 2026, 17:45 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 104.21) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1050.64 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 11.25%) of the security RU000A0ZYU21 (ALPHA BO40) were changed.

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Financial news: Bonus "for success" for each NPF portfolio: draft Bank of Russia instruction.

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Bank of Russia offers change the procedure for determining the amount of remuneration of a non-state pension fund (NPF) depending on the method of investing pension reserves.

If funds separate their portfolios, for example, by placing funds separately under different non-state pension provision strategies and long-term savings programs, then they will calculate investment income separately for each such strategy to determine the amount of their remuneration.

If a specific portfolio achieves a positive result, the fund will be able to calculate a "success" bonus. This is the second component of the remuneration that NPFs receive in addition to the fixed component for asset management.

This approach will allow funds to more fairly reflect the performance and compensation for each strategy, rather than relying on average values across all pension reserves.

The changes are planned to take effect on January 1, 2027. This means that the variable portion of NPF remuneration for 2026 will be calculated according to the new rules.

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More flights: Nordwind Airlines expands its spring-summer flight program.

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Travel opportunities are growing!

In the upcoming spring/summer season, the airline's schedule will be expanded with a number of direct flights to the carrier's base airports and the country's major tourist destinations – Sochi, Makhachkala, and Kaliningrad.

Nordwind, in partnership with Ikar Airlines, will launch flights from Yekaterinburg and Kurgan to the resort town of Sochi using comfortable Embraer 190 aircraft with a 110-seat configuration.

Nordwind Airlines' route network to Sochi, spring/summer 2026

The flight map to the North Caucasus will be expanded with regular flights from Tyumen, St. Petersburg, and Surgut to the capital of the Republic of Dagestan:

Nordwind Airlines route network to Makhachkala, spring/summer 2026

Passengers from Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, Volgograd, and Tyumen will also have access to direct flights to the Baltic Sea.

Nordwind Airlines route network to Kaliningrad, spring/summer 2026

The current schedule and ticket booking are available on the airline's website and at the ticket offices in your city.

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Financial news: 02/26/2026, 16-07, the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for the GTRK (GTM ao) security were changed.

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February 26, 2026

16:07

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 26.02.2026, 16-07 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with the settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -96.43%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.321 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 122.92%) of the GTRK (GTM ao) security were changed.

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