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Death toll from rains in southeastern Brazil rises to 30

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Rio de Janeiro, February 24 (Xinhua) — The death toll from torrential rains in the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais has risen to 30, with 39 people still missing, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Heavy rain that began Monday afternoon triggered landslides, overflowed city rivers and felled trees, damaging buildings and leaving thousands of people homeless, the local fire department said.

Rescue operations continue. –0–

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NSU celebrated Maslenitsa with folk games, pancakes, and round dances.

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On February 21, the traditional Maslenitsa festival took place at the main building of Novosibirsk State University. Students, faculty, and guests participated in folk games, master classes, and musical performances, and enjoyed pancakes and hot tea.

The celebration began with a Maslenitsa procession around the buildings of the university's new campus. Participants in folk costumes performed traditional songs, after which a festive program unfolded on the square in front of the main building, featuring round dances, competitions, and folklore performances.

According to Elena Krasilova, Head of the Department of Youth Policy and Educational Work at NSU, the university's Maslenitsa has a long history and has become one of the enduring traditions of student life:

"Maslenitsa has been celebrated at NSU for several decades and has deep roots thanks to the university's folklore groups, KrAsota, and the Semyonov Den ethnoclub. This year, the youthful games with the Voivode and Maslenitsa were particularly memorable: a banya with brooms in the snow, tug-of-war, and a wall-to-wall contest. At the end, the participants fraternized and passed around a bowl of kind words. Many heartfelt wishes were offered—manly restrained and at the same time very touching," she said.

The event was organized by teams from the NSU Youth Policy Department (artistic director Ekaterina Buyanova) and the Semyonov Den ethnic club. The university's student clubs also participated in the preparation and execution of the event.

The NSU Handicrafts Club held a workshop on making amulet dolls from thread. Students from the NSU Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics have been helping guests craft dolls from scraps of fabric for three years now. They began this project as part of their "Fundamentals of Project-Based Activities" course, and have been part of the Maslenitsa organizing team for three years now.

"These master classes are very popular; there are always plenty of students eager to make something with their own hands. Even temperatures of around -20°C didn't discourage the participants," noted Elena Krasilova.

Participants of the kvARTira theater studio performed as buffoons and peddlers: guests could receive a pancake or a lollipop for a song, poem, proverb, or ditty.

The sports portion of the program was prepared by the Modern Sword Fighting Club and the "ENOT" student sports club. Guests had the opportunity to participate in folk competitions, including felt boot throwing, stick horse racing, and duels in special equipment.

Particular attention was paid to the international participation in the celebration. The NSU Interclub and the Novosibirsk Association of International Students presented a dance program, reminding us that winter farewell traditions exist in many cultures around the world.

According to Anastasia, a participant in the festival, Maslenitsa also became a platform for students from different countries to connect:

"Maslenitsa is an incredibly important holiday for our culture. It's a truly vibrant event: there are circle dances, pancakes, and tea. Most importantly, it's a place where you can meet foreign children, talk with them, and immerse them in our culture. It's a truly unifying experience—one of fun, traditions, and celebration. It's simply impossible to celebrate such a day without a splash of color," she shared.

In addition to NSU students and staff, guests from other educational institutions took part in the celebration: the folklore ensemble "Okolitsa" from SUSPS, the creative association "Capital of Siberia," and students from the Novosibirsk Regional College of Culture and Arts.

According to the organizers, university Maslenitsa helps preserve Russian folk traditions and the living language, and brings together different generations. Students, faculty, and young families with children attend the celebration every year:

"Maslenitsa showcases the beauty of our customs and helps us preserve family values. It's a holiday that truly brings people together," Elena Krasilova emphasized.

Photo: Nikita Legkov, Pavel Kokanov, NSU Photo Club

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China saw over 2.8 billion interregional passenger trips during the Spring Festival holiday.

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BEIJING, February 24 (Xinhua) — More than 2.8 billion interregional passenger trips were made across China during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday (Chinese New Year, or the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year holiday), which ended on Monday, according to data released Tuesday by the Ministry of Transport.

This year's Chunyun (a special period of transportation operations during the mass internal migration of Chinese people before, during, and after the Spring Festival) is expected to set new records. Between February 2 and March 13, approximately 9.5 billion interregional passenger trips are projected to be made nationwide.

The agency noted that as of February 21—the middle of the 2026 Chunyun period—the volume of interregional passenger trips totaled 5.08 billion. Specifically, the volume of passenger trips by road totaled 4.76 billion, by rail—258 million, by water—19.99 million, and by air—47.51 million.

During this year's Spring Festival holiday, new energy vehicle (NEV) usage continued to rise. According to the National Energy Administration, from February 15 to 23, the total NEV charging volume on highways reached 149.77 million kWh. The average daily charging volume reached a record high of 16.64 million kWh, a 52 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

The Spring Festival, the most important traditional holiday for family reunions in China, fell on February 17 this year.

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China's civil aviation industry reported a 7.7 percent increase in passenger traffic during the Spring Festival holiday.

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BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) — China's civil aviation handled 22.05 million passenger trips during the Spring Festival holiday, up 7.7 percent from the same period in 2025, according to the latest data from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

During the nine-day holiday that ended on February 23, Chinese airlines operated an average of 18,956 flights per day, up 4.4 percent year-on-year.

In 2026, Spring Festival fell on February 17, traditionally an occasion for family gatherings and tourist trips. This year, the holiday lasted a record nine days, further stimulating demand for transportation services.

According to the Ministry of Transport of China, between February 15 and 23, Chinese residents made more than 2.8 billion trips. -0-

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China's railways are experiencing peak post-holiday passenger traffic.

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February 23, the seventh day of the first lunar month, marks the last day of the Spring Festival holiday. The country's rail transport is eager to accommodate the post-holiday peak passenger traffic. With 18.5 million passengers expected to use rail services, 2,297 additional passenger trains have been scheduled.

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Unforgettable moments from the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo

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When the Olympic flame simultaneously went out in both main cauldrons, the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo officially came to an end. The vibrant scenes and emotions, in their diversity, gradually fade into the past and freeze, but those unforgettable moments remain, forever imprinted in people's hearts.

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Tatyana Golikova, Sergei Sobyanin, and Olga Lyubimova opened new filming pavilions at the Gorky Film Studio.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova opened new filming studios at the Gorky Film Studios on Valdaisky Proyezd.

"I really want this location to become a landmark for filmmaking. It offers all the opportunities for creating children's and youth films with educational elements, which have always been a hallmark of Gorky Film Studio. Russian cinema is keeping pace today, and with the addition of such infrastructure, we have room to grow. Last year, we financed 229 films with the support of the Cinema Fund and the Russian Ministry of Culture, and the Institute for Internet Development completed 75 projects. We will continue to increase these volumes, especially since Gorky Film Studio's strategy through 2030 includes not only infrastructure but also content, education, and tours," emphasized Tatyana Golikova.

Gorky Film Studios is one of the oldest Russian film companies, many of whose films have become part of the golden age of Russian and world cinema. The Moscow government decided to undertake a large-scale modernization of the complex, encompassing both sites (on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd). Work began in January 2024. A world-class studio and production complex was built on Valdaisky Proyezd, covering a total area of over 56,000 square meters, more than twice the area of the old buildings. It houses 10 high-tech sound stages ranging from 500 to 2,300 square meters, screening rooms, control rooms, dressing rooms, and other necessary facilities. Construction of this large, high-tech facility took just 16 months.

"Today, we completed a crucial stage of the large-scale program to revive the historic Gorky Film Studio. A large-scale studio complex has been built in northern Moscow, on Valdaisky Proyezd, designed for the production of films, series, television programs, shows, and other video content projects. We see that the new site is in demand by the industry: Channel One, VGTRK, Gazprom-Media Holding, NMG Group, and others. Film and television projects are already being filmed here. We thank the Russian Government, and especially Tatyana Golikova and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, for their support of this project," noted Sergei Sobyanin.

As part of the opening ceremony, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Moscow government and the Russian Ministry of Culture for the next five years. The document provides for the implementation of joint projects in cinematography, museum and library services, theater, including the international open festival "Theater Boulevard," and other areas of culture and art.

"I am confident that leveraging the positive experience of the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Moscow government in developing cinema and animation, theater, music, visual and circus arts, education in culture and art, and museum and exhibition activities will help us preserve and enhance the country's cultural heritage," said Olga Lyubimova.

The new studio complex's capabilities allow for the full production cycle of films, series, television programs, and media in a single space. Specifically, six popular programs will be filmed here for Channel One: "Let's Get Married," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Fashion Sentence," "The Voice," "The Voice.Children," and "Tonight."

During the tour of the film studio, the creative teams introduced Tatyana Golikova, Sergei Sobyanin, and other guests to upcoming Gorky Film Studio films, as well as the production process of the series "Red Shambhala" and the film "Veselchak U" (based on the works of Kir Bulychev).

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Financial news: 02/24/2026, 18:46 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the security RU000A0JS4Z7 (VEB.RF 21) were changed.

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February 24, 2026

18:46

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 24.02.2026, 18-46 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 107.15) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1018.98 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 13.5%) for the security RU000A0JS4Z7 (VEB.RF 21) were changed.

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Iran is ready to take the necessary measures to reach an agreement with the United States, according to the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister.

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Tehran, February 24 (Xinhua) — Iran is ready to do "everything necessary" to reach an agreement on its nuclear program with the United States, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi said on Tuesday.

M. Takht-Ravanchi made the statement in an interview with the US National Public Radio (NPR), answering a question about how close Tehran and Washington are to a possible agreement during indirect talks, two rounds of which took place earlier this month, with a new round expected to take place on February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland.

"We are ready to reach an agreement as soon as possible. We are willing to do everything necessary to make this happen. We will enter the negotiating room in Geneva with all sincerity and goodwill," the Iranian diplomat emphasized.

“We hope that our goodwill and constructive approach will be reciprocated by the Americans, and I believe that with the political will of all parties, a deal can be concluded in the shortest possible time,” he added, calling for a focus on diplomacy that “will benefit everyone.”

M. Takht-Ravanchi reported that, by agreement of the parties, Iran's nuclear program is the only topic of the current negotiations.

Iran's deputy foreign minister confirmed that if the United States attacks, Iran will be forced to respond with strikes against American targets in the region. The diplomat emphasized that if a war breaks out, ending it will be difficult and that "the entire region will suffer."

M. Takht-Ravanchi's remarks came amid a massive buildup of the American military presence near Iran and reports that US President Donald Trump is considering launching a first strike on Iran "in the coming days." –0–

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A Xinhua Analytical Center report noted the fruitful results of cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

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BEIJING, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — China has been actively promoting development cooperation, leveraging the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to work with partner countries to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and improve people's livelihoods, according to a report released Tuesday by the Xinhua Analyst Center, a national think tank.

According to the report, "Upholding International Justice and Coping with Chaos: China's Solution to Global Governance," over more than a decade of cooperation, the Belt and Road Initiative has attracted nearly $1 trillion in investment and created at least 500,000 jobs in partner countries. The initiative has become a "road to poverty alleviation" and a "path to happiness."

China promotes the cultivation of rice, juncao grass, and fruits, as well as the development of livestock farming in partner countries, and implements Lu Ban Workshop programs there, helping to train highly qualified technical and professional personnel, the report states. –0–

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