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Iran's missile launches have sharply declined, according to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Washington, March 4 (Xinhua) — Since the start of massive US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian missile launches have sharply decreased, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kaine said at a Pentagon briefing on Wednesday.

As of Wednesday morning, "the number of ballistic missiles launched by Iran has dropped by 86 percent compared to the first day of hostilities," D. Kane reported, noting that "a 23 percent decline has been recorded in the last 24 hours alone."

“The number of kamikaze drones launched by Iran has decreased by 73 percent,” he added, promising that the US would begin “striking deeper into Iranian territory.”

Wednesday marked the fifth day of the conflict. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at a Pentagon briefing that the American military operation against Iran was "in its very early stages."

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The European Commission presented the “Made in EU” bill

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Brussels, March 4 (Xinhua) — The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a controversial draft Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), which proposes prioritizing EU-produced goods in state aid measures and public procurement. However, deep disagreements remain among EU member states over the bill, and it has also been criticized by some of the bloc's trading partners.

As the European Commission noted, the IAA targets “strategic sectors,” including energy-intensive industries, clean manufacturing, and the automotive supply chain, as Brussels aims to increase the manufacturing sector’s share of EU GDP to 20 percent by 2035.

The bill, which is seen as a manifestation of a protectionist trend and has drawn criticism from the EU's trading partners, aims to introduce sustainability, viability and the "Made in EU" principle into public procurement and support schemes to stimulate demand for EU-made and low-carbon products.

It is proposed to tighten conditions for foreign direct investment in those sectors that the European Commission defines as strategic, including the production of batteries, electric vehicles, solar panels, as well as the extraction, processing and recycling of critical raw materials.

For large investments in the specified sectors, exceeding 100 million euros (approximately 116 million US dollars), the bill sets requirements for investment admission, including a limitation on foreign participation in capital to 49 percent and an obligation to transfer technology. –0–

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Kyrgyzstan's construction industry output has grown eightfold in six years, according to the head of the Cabinet.

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Bishkek, March 4 (Xinhua) — Production volume in Kyrgyzstan's construction industry has increased eightfold over the past six years. This was announced Wednesday by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration, at a meeting of the board of the Ministry of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Public Utilities.

According to him, the construction industry is demonstrating steady positive growth and is one of the key drivers of the national economy. In 2025, production in the construction industry amounted to 438.5 billion soms (approximately $5.01 billion), compared to 58.5 billion soms in 2019. "Thus, the industry has grown eightfold in six years," the prime minister stated.

As noted, since 2021, the state has allocated more than 170 billion soms to the construction industry, which has enabled it to achieve record levels and complete the construction of 936 socially significant facilities.

Capital investment in the country's social infrastructure has also increased significantly: while 2.7 billion soms were invested in 2021, this figure reached 13.2 billion soms in 2025. –0–

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The Kyrgyz Foreign Minister discussed the situation in the Middle East with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Oman.

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Bishkek, March 4 (Xinhua) — Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev held telephone conversations with the Foreign Ministers of Bahrain, Abdel Latif bin Rashed Al-Zayani, and Oman, Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al-Busaidi, during which the parties discussed the current situation in the Middle East. This was reported on the Kyrgyz Foreign Ministry's website on Wednesday.

During a conversation between Zh. Kulubaev and his Bahraini counterpart, the two sides expressed hope for a speedy de-escalation of the situation, the resumption of political and diplomatic dialogue, and the adoption of concrete measures aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region.

During the conversation between Zh. Kulubayev and the Omani Foreign Minister, the two sides exchanged views on pressing regional issues and their impact on stability and security in that part of the world. "The ministers emphasized the importance of resolving all existing conflicts exclusively through diplomatic means to quickly stabilize the situation," the statement noted.

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Iran reports 1,045 deaths from Israeli and US strikes

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TEHRAN, March 4 (Xinhua) — Iran said on Wednesday that US and Israeli strikes have killed 1,045 people since February 28.

In a statement published on its official website, Iran's Martyrs and Veterans Foundation called the strikes "aggressive and brutal."

On the morning of February 28, the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with several series of missile and drone strikes against Israeli and US targets in the region.

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/Sessions of the NPC and the CPPCC National Committee/ The presidium was elected and the agenda of the 4th session of the 14th NPC was adopted.

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BEIJING, March 4 (Xinhua) — A preparatory meeting for the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) of China was held Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People. The presidium was elected and the agenda for the upcoming session was adopted. The session will begin on March 5.

The preparatory meeting was chaired by Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NSC).

Zhao Leji stated that all preparatory work for the annual session has been completed.

The presidium of the 4th session of the 14th NPC included 167 people, and Li Hongzhong was elected head of the session secretariat.

The agenda for the session was also approved at the preparatory meeting:

— consideration of the report on the work of the government;

— consideration of the draft of the main provisions of the 15th five-year plan for the socio-economic development of the country;

— consideration of the report on the implementation of the socio-economic development plan for 2025 and the draft socio-economic development plan for 2026, as well as the draft socio-economic development plan for 2026;

— consideration of the report on the execution of the central and local budgets for 2025 and the draft central and local budgets for 2026, as well as the draft central and local budgets for 2026;

— consideration of the proposal of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the submission of a draft environmental code for consideration;

— consideration of the proposal of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the submission for consideration of a draft law on promoting national unity and progress;

— consideration of the proposal of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the submission for consideration of the draft law on national development planning;

— consideration of the report on the work of the NPC Standing Committee;

— consideration of the report on the work of the Supreme People's Court of the PRC;

— consideration of the report on the work of the Supreme People's Procuratorate of the PRC;

— consideration of the report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the progress of work on systematization of legislation and on proposals for revising relevant laws and decisions.

Following the preparatory meeting, the Presidium of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) met. Participants approved the session's schedule, which will run from March 5 to 12.

Before the start of the preparatory meeting, a meeting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the NPC Standing Committee was held.

Zhao Leji presided over both the meeting of the Presidium of the 4th Session of the 14th NPC and the meeting of the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the Standing Committee of the NPC. –0–

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Middle East: UN warns of risk of regional escalation amid ongoing strikes

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March 4, 2026 Peace and security

A new wave of violence in the Middle East continues for the fifth day. US and Israeli strikes on Iran have been reported, as have missile and drone attacks by Iran in several countries in the region. The intensifying standoff has raised concerns about further escalation.

The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the attacks on Iran carried out by Israel and the United States. In their statement, the experts reminded all parties of the need to strictly adhere to international humanitarian law and international human rights law, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution to protect civilians.

The mission also expressed deep concern at reports that schools in Iran have been hit, including attack on a school in the city of Minab, where more than 150 students and teachers were reported killed.

Experts also expressed grave concern over Iran's retaliatory strikes on neighboring countries, warning that they are causing civilian deaths and destruction of civilian infrastructure throughout the region. They warned that further military escalation could lead to further casualties both in Iran and throughout the region, and called for an immediate end to the attacks.

Attacks on medical facilities

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is increasingly straining health services. He expressed regret over the reports of the death of three medical workers and the injury of six others during rescue efforts following explosions in the city of Tyre, Lebanon.

According to the WHO, medical facilities in Iran have also been damaged by the fighting. Explosions near Motahari Hospital in Tehran on March 1 reportedly damaged part of the building, forcing the evacuation of patients and staff. Gandhi Hospital was also damaged. Additionally, according to the WHO, two emergency medical centers in the cities of Sarab and Hamedan were damaged, injuring at least two medical workers.

The WHO emphasized that healthcare facilities must always be protected, especially during crises when medical care is most needed.

Flow of refugees from Lebanon

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), approximately 11,000 people fled Lebanon on Monday amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Hezbollah positions. This is significantly higher than the daily average.

Most of the arrivals are Syrian families, although Lebanese citizens are also among those crossing the border. UNHCR staff are working at border crossings, and humanitarian aid supplies have been pre-positioned in Syria in case of increased numbers of arrivals.

Children are among the main victims

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child expressed deep alarm over the escalating violence in the Middle East and its grave consequences for children. The experts stated that they were "deeply shocked" by the loss of innocent lives. They called for an immediate ceasefire and safe humanitarian access.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) also warned that children are increasingly becoming victims of violence in Lebanon. According to the country's Ministry of Health, new airstrikes killed seven children and injured 38 in the past 24 hours. The fighting has also led to mass displacement: nearly 60,000 people, including 18,000 children, were forced to flee their homes in just one day.

UNICEF says it is scaling up emergency assistance, including medical services, psychosocial support and essential supplies, for families sheltering in overcrowded shelters.

Nuclear risks

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had seen no damage to sites in Iran containing nuclear material following the recent strikes and that there was currently "no risk of radiological release."

Citing an analysis of recent satellite images, the agency reported damage to two buildings near the nuclear facility in Isfahan. However, no new damage was detected at the Natanz facility, other than the previously reported destruction of the entrance structures. No damage was also recorded at other nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi once again called on the parties to exercise maximum restraint to avoid a radiological incident.

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"The Unified State Exam in Russia will be improved"

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From textbooks to the fire department: RUDN University architecture students develop depot designs

Under the guidance of senior lecturer Sergei Ivanovich Chertkov, third-year RUDN University students, future architects, visited a functioning fire station. The tour became a key step in their work on their student projects for a modern fire station, allowing the future architects to combine theoretical knowledge with the real-world requirements of the facility.

"The German Swimming Club Principle": A RUDN University professor shared the secrets of preparing students for the Olympics.

Professor Daria Apushkinskaya of the S. M. Nikolsky Institute of Mathematics at RUDN University has had a long career in science. Today, she teaches mathematical analysis, differential equations, and introduction to mathematical modeling at our university, and also serves as chief research fellow at the "Mathematics for Promising Young People" scientific development center.

Vladimir Potanin Foundation Scholarships: RUDN University Congratulates the Winners

The results of the Potanin Foundation scholarship competition for 2025/26 have been announced.

Among the winners were 33 RUDN University students. This year, the competition attracted over 9,000 applications. 2,300 advanced to the finals, and 1,000 master's students from across the country were named winners. The competition participants were assessed comprehensively, taking into account their academic, intellectual, and creative potential, their motivation for self-improvement, social awareness, and universal skills, including a willingness to take responsibility and work in a team.

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Tatyana Golikova took part in a meeting of the board of Rosarkhiv.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova attended a meeting of the Rosarkhiv Board, where the agency's work over the past year was summarized and plans for 2026 were outlined. Rosarkhiv Director Andrei Artizov presented a report on the activities of the Russian archival industry.

"The domestic archival industry today comprises nearly 2,500 state and municipal archives, hundreds of departmental archives, and tens of thousands of organizational archives. All of them play a vital role in public administration, social and humanitarian affairs, scientific research, and education. One of the most important tasks you perform is preserving national memory and passing on traditional Russian spiritual and moral values from generation to generation," Tatyana Golikova said in her opening remarks.

She noted the extensive work of Russian archivists in providing information support for the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, and, above all, the historical and documentary exhibition "Without the Right to Be Forgotten" at the State Historical Museum, which was visited by more than 140,000 people from 25 countries.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to continue efforts to preserve the memory of our country's glorious and heroic past, focusing on countering attempts to falsify the history of the Great Patriotic War, and objectively presenting the war crimes committed by the Nazis and their collaborators, based on archival documents and historical research, actively utilizing the full potential of modern technology for a broad public audience, especially young people. It is also important to ensure the documented preservation of the memory of those who participated in the special military operation.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has declared 2026 the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Its main goal is to strengthen national unity, peace, and harmony among all the peoples of our multinational country. Archives, serving as a link between the past, present, and future, preserve the continuity of traditions, knowledge, and values, helping people recognize their belonging to family, nation, and country," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Speaking about the agency's progress, Tatyana Golikova noted that the transition to electronic interaction between archives and users has been completed. "The majority of citizens' requests related to their pension provision were processed through a unified digital platform for social services. This has significantly improved the quality and efficiency of pension services. Since January 2024, state and municipal archives have processed approximately 5 million social and legal requests received from territorial offices of the Social Fund of Russia. I would like to thank my colleagues for such proactive work and ask them to maintain this momentum," she said.

Furthermore, an electronic service for remote access to archival documents was launched in 2025. "Now it allows not only searching for archival information but also viewing digitized images of nearly 80,000 federal archive files. This work must continue. We must expand the functionality of the state information system to allow for online ordering of electronic copies of archival files. We must expedite the development of regional archives' connection to the service. It is also important for us to continue digitizing archival documents and placing them in the information system in 2026. We must continue to inform our citizens about the availability of this service, how to use it, and the benefits it provides," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Tatyana Golikova emphasized that another priority is ensuring the safety and state registration of documents in our country's Archival Fund, which contains over 570 million items. In this regard, special attention must be paid to the systematic modernization of fire safety systems and anti-terrorism protection at facilities housing federal archives.

In conclusion, Tatyana Golikova congratulated all industry workers on the upcoming Archives Day and expressed gratitude to all Russian archivists for their professional and responsible approach to their work.

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Financial news: Updated directories with payment types on the T1 and T2 platforms of the Derivatives Market.

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From 05.03.2026, the data in the payment types directory on the T1 and T2 test sites of the Derivatives Market will be brought into line with the industrial (production) contour.

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