At least 14 people have been killed in southern Lebanon by Israeli airstrikes.

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Beirut, April 2 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people were killed on Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, the country's National News Agency reported.

At the same time, the Hezbollah movement said its militants attacked several Israeli targets, groups of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles using missiles, drones and artillery shells.

Lebanon's Minister of the Interior and Municipalities, Ahmad al-Hajar, said the country is being subjected to devastating Israeli attacks as part of a war imposed on it. He expressed hope for support from Arab countries and the international community to end the conflict and facilitate the Lebanese government's decision to extend its authority throughout the country using its own forces.

Lebanon's Health Ministry said in a daily report that the death toll since March 2 has reached 1,318, with another 3,935 injured.

Fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has been ongoing in the Lebanese-Israeli border area since March 2. For the first time since the ceasefire took effect on November 27, 2024, the movement fired rockets at Israel. Israel responded with intensified airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon.

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Urgent: China is ready to cooperate with Bahrain to help end the war and restore peace – Wang Yi

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Beijing, April 2 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Bahrain to help end the war, restore peace, and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said Thursday during a telephone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdel Latif bin Rashed Al-Zayani.

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The UN Security Council will focus on Middle East issues in April.

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UN, April 1 /Xinhua/ — The UN Security Council will focus its attention on the Middle East in April, considering issues related to Iran, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank. This was announced on Wednesday by Jamal Fares Al-Rowai, Bahrain's permanent representative to the UN and current Security Council president.

Speaking at a briefing on the Security Council's work programme for April, the diplomat said Bahrain's four main priorities during its membership in the Security Council are strengthening peace and stability, addressing traditional and emerging security threats, ensuring inclusiveness and participation, and promoting multilateralism.

According to him, these priorities are included in the Security Council's work program and go beyond it. –0–

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Breaking: Trump said negotiations with Iran were continuing, but threatened an "extremely strong" strike in the next 2-3 weeks.

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WASHINGTON, April 1 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump said in an address to the nation on Wednesday that discussions with Iran were ongoing, but threatened the Islamic Republic with an "extremely strong" strike in the next two to three weeks.

If there is no deal, the United States will "strike every one of their power plants," he said. -0-

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The United States launched the Artemis 2 crewed lunar mission.

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Los Angeles, April 1 (Xinhua) — NASA's Artemis 2 lunar mission carrying four astronauts launched from Florida on Wednesday. The crewed spacecraft will orbit the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

The Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 6:35 p.m. ET.

This is NASA's first crewed mission under the Artemis program. The crew includes American astronauts Reed Weisman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as Canadian Jeremy Hansen.

Artemis 2 will demonstrate a wide range of capabilities necessary for deep-space missions. It is aimed at testing the Orion spacecraft's life support systems and will allow astronauts to practice operations critical to the success of Artemis 3 and subsequent lunar missions, NASA announced.

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The Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan received a 190-ton shipment of live Kamchatka crabs imported from Russia.

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Beijing, April 2 (Xinhua) — A Russian vessel carrying 190 tons of live king crabs safely arrived at the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan (Zhejiang Province, eastern China) after a long voyage, setting a new record for the largest cargo capacity of a single vessel in the port's king crab import operations, the Zhongguo Xinwenshe news agency reported Wednesday.

As a fresh seafood product with a high price tag, the Kamchatka crab has strict habitat requirements. Its lifespan after harvesting from its native marine environment is extremely short. Customs clearance times directly determine the survival rate and market value of this product.

Taking these factors into account, and taking into account the specific cold chain transportation characteristics of king crabs and the corresponding needs of industry enterprises, Zhoushan Port has continued to optimize the customs clearance process by implementing a targeted program based on the “one vessel, one policy” principle, guaranteeing 24/7 customs clearance of cargo, and has also opened a “green corridor” for the import of fresh aquatic products.

Upon completion of border and customs clearance procedures, the unloading of this batch of king crabs began immediately. After sorting, weighing, and loading onto cold-chain transport, this seafood delicacy will be immediately dispatched to major cities across the country, such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, and delivered to major markets and catering establishments nationwide on the same day.

As a key hub of the 21st-century Maritime Silk Road, the Port of Ningbo–Zhoushan continues to expand its global reach. According to the port authority, cargo throughput at Ningbo–Zhoushan Port exceeded 1.4 billion tonnes in 2025, ranking first in the world for the 17th consecutive year.

According to the aforementioned news agency, imports of king crab through the Zhoushan port have increased significantly since the beginning of this year. In the first quarter of 2026, 22 vessels arrived at the port and unloaded approximately 1,300 tons of king crab, more than double the amount in the same period in 2025. More than 60 vessels are expected to arrive at the port this year, bringing the total volume of live king crab imported from Russia to over 2,000 tons.

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NordStar Airlines has launched ticket sales for a new route from Norilsk to Vladikavkaz.

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NordStar Airlines has opened ticket sales from Norilsk to Vladikavkaz. This new route will be the airline's 21st, offering residents of the city additional options for business and leisure travel to the capital of North Ossetia. Flights on this new route will begin operating on May 27, twice weekly on Mondays and Fridays. For Norilsk Airport's base carrier, adding this additional route represents an important strategic objective aimed at meeting passenger demand and increasing the accessibility of travel between the country's regions.

"NordStar Airlines annually expands its route network of direct and transfer flights from Norilsk Airport, offering passengers ample travel planning options. To determine the most popular destinations this year, the airline directly consulted with passengers. A week-long survey was conducted in March to determine which destination Norilsk residents currently miss. Among the more than 2,800 respondents living in Norilsk, Vladikavkaz received the most positive ratings. The opinions of the city's residents are also confirmed by transfer passenger traffic analysis based on data from previous years. Based on this, we expect this destination to be popular among Norilsk residents," noted Leonid Mokhov, CEO of NordStar Airlines.

Flights will operate with convenient connections via Moscow on Mondays and via Ufa on Fridays. Two frequencies allow for convenient planning of trips of varying lengths.

Flights on this route are operated on comfortable Boeing 737-800 aircraft with economy and business class service.

You can purchase airline tickets to all NordStar destinations on the airline's official website.nordstar.ru, in the airline's mobile app, at NordStar sales offices, ticket agencies in your city, as well as through the NordStar contact center by phone at 8-800-700-8-007 (free call within Russia) or by dialing *0887 (for free calls within Russia from a mobile phone).

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Financial news: 02.04.2026 The Investment Agency will hold a deposit auction.

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NSU scientists have developed a method for producing a key component of fire retardants.

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Scientists Center for New Functional Materials of Novosibirsk State University received a patent for a method for producing a mixture of 2-cyclohexenylcyclohexanone isomers—a substance used as a key intermediate in the creation of flame retardants. These compounds are used to reduce the flammability of modern materials, including composites used in transportation and industry.

The development is part of a project aimed at improving fire safety in transport systems. The project is being implemented with financial support from the NTI Foundation. Composite materials are increasingly being used in aviation, rail, and other technology.

"New composite materials are currently being actively implemented because they significantly reduce structural weight and improve transport efficiency, as well as offering excellent performance properties. However, they are more flammable than metal alloys and can emit toxic products when ignited," noted Mikhail Yadrenkin, a senior researcher at the NSU Center for New Functional Materials.

To solve this problem, scientists are developing special additives—flame retardants—that reduce the flammability of materials. Many modern flame retardants are based on a key structural fragment known as DOPO. This is essentially a base to which other components can be added, which will consequently alter the additive's properties, such as the compatibility of the flame retardant with a particular polymer base of a composite material. However, DOPO production requires affordable and effective raw materials, and a patented synthesis method has been developed specifically for this purpose.

As explained by Dyan Ok Tong, head of the Laboratory of Fluorinated Compounds at the N. N. Vorozhtsov Novosibirsk Institute of Organic Chemistry, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the idea is to create a more convenient and technologically advanced process for producing the DOPO precursor.

"We've improved a well-known synthesis method by replacing hard-to-find and limited-supply reagents with cheaper and more readily available alternatives without sacrificing efficiency. Furthermore, we've managed to scale the process from laboratory conditions to a 20-liter reactor," he said.

The patent awarded is not just a scientific result, but a step toward creating a fully-fledged technological chain. According to the researchers, temporary technological regulations have already been developed as part of the project, and the first samples of polymer binders with new flame retardants have been produced and tested for fire resistance.

"Our goal is not only to synthesize new substances, but also to develop technologies to a level where they can be scaled up and implemented in industry," emphasized Mikhail Yadrenkin.

This development is of significant importance for Russian industry, where the production of modern flame retardants is still limited. These new technologies will enable the creation of low-flammability materials for aviation, rail transport, and other industries with particularly stringent safety requirements.

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Moscow Longevity invites senior residents of the capital to Easter week.

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From April 6 to 9, Moscow's longevity centers will host Easter Week—a series of events dedicated to one of the most important Christian holidays. Senior Muscovites will be able to participate in creative and culinary master classes, educational lectures, and an interactive program.

On Wednesday, April 8, 11 flagship Moscow Longevity Centers will host a unified program of events, including master classes, lectures, and themed activities. On this day, guests will be able to participate in creative and culinary workshops, as well as educational lectures.

Throughout the week, participants will be able to create unique holiday crafts at various Moscow Longevity Centers. On April 6th, at the Tagansky-2 Center, Muscovites will be able to decorate eggs with bobbin lace, and on April 7th, at the Kryukov Center, they will learn how to make Easter baskets. On April 8th, the Sokolniki Center will host a culinary master class on making Easter cakes and demonstrating a unique egg-dyeing technique. On the same day, the Association of Culinary Clubs will bake a large Easter cake at the Lomonosovsky Center, and the Obruchevsky Center for Moscow Longevity will host a master class on "Wax Candles with Dried Flower Decorations."

The Moscow Longevity Centers will also feature themed creative zones called "The Art of Decor," where participants can create festive wreaths and arrangements from pussy willow branches, fresh and dried flowers, decorate wooden objects in the styles of Zhostovo and Gzhel painting, or modern minimalism, and make bast toys and baskets.

As part of the "Secrets of the Easter Table" culinary section, guests will be able to attend the "Ideal Kulich" culinary show with invited chefs and club leaders. Participants will learn how to make paskha (cottage cheese paskha) and decorate gingerbread. During the club leaders' culinary masterclasses, guests will recall traditional kulich-making techniques, learn innovative dishes for the holiday table, and learn eco-friendly ways to dye eggs using natural ingredients like turmeric and beets.

Throughout the week, a unified cultural and educational program will be held, including a lecture on "The History of Moscow Easter" about the capital's celebration traditions. Older Muscovites will be treated to lectures by representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church on the topic "From Palm Sunday to Easter: Preparing for the Main Orthodox Holiday."

A detailed program of events can be found at the nearest Moscow Longevity Center or by phone: 7 495 870-44-44.

You can join the Moscow Longevity project online on the portal mos.ru, place a request forwebsite or in person at any of the Moscow Longevity Centers and My Documents offices.

How Moscow Longevity's cognitive courses help participants improve their memory and thinkingThree thousand participants of the Moscow Longevity program have completed training on using the MAX messenger.Participants of the Moscow Longevity program can study art therapy and neural networks at Moscow universities.

Support for older citizens in Moscow meets the goals and objectives of the federal project "Older Generation" of the national project "Family", which has been implemented in Russia since 2025 by decision of Vladimir Putin. Its main goal is to support families with children, large families, reproductive health, and strengthening family values. The national project also includes the development of initiatives for active aging, ensuring high-quality care for the elderly, and the development of a family-oriented cultural infrastructure. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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