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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet has resigned.

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TOKYO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi resigned along with her cabinet on Wednesday.

The entire Sanae Takaichi government resigned during a meeting that began shortly after 9:00 a.m. local time. A Diet session is scheduled for the afternoon to elect a new prime minister.

Following the vote, the new prime minister will finalise the appointment of cabinet members, and the cabinet secretary will announce its composition.

Sanae Takaichi, chairwoman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to be reinstated as prime minister, given that her party currently holds more than two-thirds of the seats in the powerful lower house of parliament.

Since Sanae Takaichi's cabinet was appointed only a few months ago, in October, and the ruling coalition won the general election on February 8, changes in its composition are unlikely, local media report. -0-

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Peru's Congress has approved a motion to impeach President José Jeri.

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LIMA, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Peru's Congress (parliament) on Tuesday approved seven motions to impeach President Jose Jeri, who must leave office immediately.

The proposals were adopted by 75 votes in favor, 24 against, and three abstentions.

Following the announcement of the results, Acting Congress President Fernando Rospigliosi declared the post of Congress President vacant.

He said lawmakers would convene in plenary session on Wednesday at 6:00 PM local time to elect a new head of Congress. The elected leader will assume the post of president.

J. Heri was sworn in as President of Peru on October 10, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Dina Boluarte by Congress.

According to the Peruvian Constitution, if the country's president is temporarily or permanently unable to perform his or her duties, his or her powers devolve upon the First Vice President. In the absence of the First Vice President, the Second Vice President assumes his or her duties. If both Vice Presidents are unable to perform their duties, the President of Congress assumes the presidential powers. If the inability to perform his or her duties is permanent, the President of Congress must immediately call elections.

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Breaking: Xi Jinping sent a return postcard to friends in the US state of Iowa, congratulating them on the Chinese New Year.

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BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday responded to friends in the U.S. state of Iowa with a New Year's card, saying that no matter how the situation develops, the Chinese and American people's aspiration for exchanges and cooperation will not change.

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26 international students have advanced to the final round of the "Your Path to Real Science" Olympiad.

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Novosibirsk State University announced the results of the selection round. Physics Olympiad "Your Path to Real Science", which was held in December not only in Russia but also, for the first time, in foreign countries. Over 100 international students from African countries—Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea—as well as China, participated in the Olympiad. Twenty-six participants advanced to the final round: 11 from China, 14 from Mali, and one from Niger. The Center for Public Diplomacy co-organized the Olympiad in Africa, and partners of Novosibirsk State University co-organized the Olympiad in China.

All students from non-CIS countries who made it to the final round are prize winners in the qualifying round, not only among international participants, but also among all Olympiad participants, of which there are more than 1,000 this year.

NSU and the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have been holding the Physics Olympiad for schoolchildren, “Your Path to Real Science,” since 2019. However, it has a long-standing tradition that dates back to the 1970s and 80s and is based on the format of entrance examinations. Faculty of Physics of NSUThe Olympiad is designed for students in grades 8–11 and aims to develop their physical intuition through solving both standard physics problems and unique assessment and demonstration problems. "Your Path to Real Science" is included in the list of the Russian Council of School Olympiads (RSOSH) and has been assigned a second-level rating.

"We were very pleased with the results of the selection round for international schoolchildren. It's important to note that we did not adapt or simplify the tasks for international participants. The results showed that the level of preparation of schoolchildren in China significantly exceeds that of other countries, which is likely due to the high level of competition and prestige of education in China. Nevertheless, talented students whose work stands out for its quality are also found in other countries. In particular, there are many such students from Mali. We look forward to seeing them at the final round, where they will be presented with interesting, non-standard problems, such as an evaluation problem and a demonstration problem," commented Artur Pogosov, Chairman of the Olympiad's Methodological Committee, Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, and Head of the Department of General Physics at the Faculty of Physics at NSU.

"The university sees one of the main goals of holding Olympiads abroad as supporting international students' interest in pursuing natural sciences and identifying the most talented and motivated students. This, in turn, positively impacts the prestige and image of Novosibirsk State University and Russian higher education. Therefore, a decision has been made to expand the geographic reach of Olympiad participants next year by adding new venues in various countries," said Evgeny Sagaydak, Head of the NSU Education Export Department.

The final round for citizens of Russia, the CIS, and other countries will take place on March 22. Winners and runners-up of the final round will have the opportunity to enroll at NSU and other leading Russian universities without entrance examinations.

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On February 19-20, the most favorable conditions for observing Mercury will occur at the latitude of Novosibirsk this year.

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The second half of February is a favorable time for observing Mercury, the planet closest to the Sun. The best days are February 19–20, when the planet will be at its highest altitude above the horizon at sunset and will be visible for more than an hour afterward, according to Alfia Nesterenko, head of the Vega Observatory at the NSU Physics Faculty.

"On February 19, Mercury reaches its greatest elongation during this evening appearance, when it is at its greatest angular distance from the Sun. Then, the angular distance between Mercury and the Sun in our sky will gradually begin to decrease. Ultimately, the planet will spend less and less time above the horizon, its brightness will begin to diminish, and by February 25-27, it will finally disappear into the rays of the evening dawn," explained Alfia Nesterenko.

Mercury is a relatively rare guest in the evening sky. This planet is closest to the Sun; in its apparent motion across the sky, Mercury follows the star and does not stray far from it, so its fainter glow is not noticeable in the Sun's light.

"The best time to observe Mercury is during the week following its greatest angular distance from the Sun, which occurs every two to three months—for example, six times in 2026. And this period began in the second week of February. You can find this small planet immediately after sunset in the southwestern horizon or at dawn," explained Alfia Nesterenko.

At the same time, the brighter Venus is visible just below Mercury. Both planets will be visible on February 18, when they will be near the Moon.

"Novosibirsk has a more favorable weather forecast for February 20, so city residents and amateur astronomers have the opportunity to observe the planet closest to the Sun and take photographs. To compare the size of Mercury relative to the solar disk, you can look at the photographs taken by our observatory during its transit across the Sun in 2016. The next pair of transits will be in 2032 and 2039," added Alfiya Nesterenko.

*A Mercury transit is an astronomical phenomenon in which the planet moves precisely between the Sun and an observation point (Earth, spacecraft, etc.). During a transit, Mercury appears as a tiny black dot moving across the Sun.

Pictured: Mercury transit, May 2016, captured by the Vega Observatory of the NSU Physics Department.

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Iran will not give up peaceful nuclear technologies, says president

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Tehran, February 18 /Xinhua/ — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his country will not abandon its "peaceful" nuclear technology, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday.

He made the statement at a meeting with three civil society activists, noting Iran's readiness to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.

Iran has repeatedly stated that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, based on its stated policy and the religious edict issued by the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Pezeshkian said, adding that the country is prepared for any verification in this regard.

He stressed, however, that the country would not accept being denied the use of nuclear science and technology to treat patients and develop industry and agriculture.

His statement comes amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington and a build-up of US military power in West Asia.

Iran and the United States concluded the second round of proximity nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday. The talks were held at the Omani Embassy and were facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. The first round of proximity talks took place in the Omani capital, Muscat, on February 6.

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It's time to admire the flowers in the "city of eternal spring"

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In the lead-up to the Spring Festival, flowers are blooming everywhere in Kunming, the "City of Eternal Spring." Capitalizing on Yunnan Province's advantageous flower industry resources, the city is actively promoting the deep integration of the "flower economy" and eco-cultural tourism. Several parks are creating floral landscapes, attracting numerous tourists and stimulating the development of a natural beauty economy.

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Nationwide Spring Festival themed events kick off in Qingdao

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Recently, Qingdao, Shandong Province, launched nationwide themed events titled "Our Holiday – Spring Festival." Under the theme "New Year of the Horse among Mountains and Seas," these events aim to create a festive atmosphere, enrich the New Year experience, and simultaneously stimulate consumption during the holidays.

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A Chinese New Year-themed train has been launched in Moscow.

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Moscow, February 17 /Xinhua/ — On Tuesday, the Moscow metro launched a themed train as part of the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival. The train is dedicated to the history and traditions of celebrating the Lunar New Year, known in China as the Spring Festival. This year, it is celebrated on February 17.

The train's design features the traditional Chinese colors of red and gold, associated with prosperity, joy, and good fortune. Passengers will be able to read poems dedicated to the Spring Festival in Chinese and their Russian translations, see photographs of past Chinese New Year celebrations in Moscow, and see the symbol of the new year—the Fire Horse, which embodies energy, movement, and forward striving.

Speaking at the ceremony before the train's departure, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui emphasized that the Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people and is celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide. According to the ambassador, celebrating the Spring Festival has already become a good tradition in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities.

"This year marks the 30th anniversary of our partnership and strategic interaction, and the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between our countries. We are also launching our cross-years of education. I am confident that this celebratory train will carry us not just along a subway line, but into the future—toward an even stronger friendship between our peoples," the Chinese diplomat stated.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, in turn, noted that this is the second themed train launched in Moscow as part of Russian-Chinese cooperation and dedicated to the Chinese New Year celebrations. The first such train entered service in 2025.

Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow and Head of the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, noted that the launch of trains in honor of Chinese New Year has become a tradition for Russians. He also noted that cooperation between the two countries continues to grow rapidly.

"China is Moscow's strategic partner in the Asian region… Together, we will continue to exchange experiences in the implementation of driverless transport, digital passenger services, artificial intelligence technologies, and other development areas. Moscow Transport is always happy to cooperate with its good neighbor and is ready to welcome guests from China," M. Liksutov emphasized.

The train dedicated to the Spring Festival will run on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line until March 28. –0–

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The bodies of three victims were found at the site of a building collapse in Russia's Leningrad Region, the governor said.

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St. Petersburg, February 17 /Xinhua/ — The bodies of three victims were discovered during the rubble clearing at the site of the collapse of an administrative building that occurred on Tuesday in a military unit in the city of Sertolovo, Leningrad Region, Russia. The region's governor, Alexander Drozdenko, announced this on Telegram.

A. Drozdenko added that specialized equipment is working at the scene of the incident, and investigative actions are ongoing.

A criminal case has been opened by military investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in connection with the collapse of the building. –0–

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