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Belarus and Myanmar have agreed to implement mutually beneficial projects in trade and economic cooperation, according to the Belarusian Foreign Minister.

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Minsk, October 2 (Xinhua) — Belarus and Myanmar have agreed to implement a number of mutually beneficial projects in trade and economic cooperation. This was announced by Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov on Thursday during the second meeting of the Joint Belarus-Myanmar Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Minsk. The Belarusian Foreign Ministry's press service published the corresponding information.

M. Ryzhenkov noted that Myanmar is an important partner for Belarus in Southeast Asia. He added that despite their geographical distance, the two countries have many points of contact.

"Following the meeting, we agreed to implement a number of mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation projects, primarily in the trade and economic sphere. These range from agriculture, the pharmaceutical industry, cooperation in healthcare and education, to the implementation of specific projects aimed at ordinary people," the Belarusian Foreign Minister said.

He added that the parties agreed to facilitate visa procedures and create favorable conditions for contacts between entrepreneurs and citizens of the two countries. "Furthermore, as the current chair of the EAEU, an SCO member state, and a BRICS partner, Belarus will fully support the development of Myanmar's cooperation with these international organizations and associations," Ryzhenkov emphasized.

In turn, Myanmar's Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Wa Wa Maung, expressed her country's readiness to cooperate with Belarusian universities and conduct exchanges between them, including for academic specialists. "We intend to implement the agreements reached on contacts in the tourism sector and would like to invite Belarusian tourists to Myanmar. The possibility of establishing direct flights between Myanmar and Belarus was also discussed," BelTA quotes her as saying.

Furthermore, according to the minister, cooperation in the banking and financial sectors, as well as between the business communities of the two countries, was agreed upon. The parties also agreed on a cooperation roadmap for the implementation of joint projects.

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Haiti faces mass starvation as humanitarian aid dwindles

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October 2, 2025 Peace and security

"The human rights situation in Haiti has reached a critical point," the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated on Thursday. Speaking at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Volker Türk noted that the level of violence in the country has increased significantly since the publication of his previous report on Haiti in March.

"I welcome the UN Security Council's decision to strengthen the Multinational Security Assistance Mission in Haiti by transforming it into an Anti-Gang Force. This is a strong signal of international support for the people of Haiti," the High Commissioner said.

Since January 1, 2022, Türk continued, more than 16,000 people have been killed and approximately 7,000 wounded in armed clashes. It is estimated that between 270,000 and 500,000 firearms are circulating illegally in Haiti, with the majority of them in the hands of gangs.

"Gangs kill and kidnap people, extort money at illegal checkpoints, hijack trucks carrying food and other goods, and burn and destroy homes, hospitals, schools, and public buildings," the High Commissioner said. "They resort to mass sexual violence to assert their dominance, expand their territorial influence, and displace the population."

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Delivery of humanitarian aid is extremely limited.

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday that increasing violence by armed groups in Haiti's capital is limiting the delivery of humanitarian aid. At the same time, due to severe funding shortages, the WFP is being forced to reduce food rations and suspend programs.

Armed groups reportedly control nearly 90 percent of Port-au-Prince. As a result, more and more farmers are losing access to markets, further weakening the already fragile food system and leading to rising food prices.

Around 1.3 million people have been forced to flee their homes in search of food and shelter. Thousands of families, deprived of income and education, are sheltering in schools and public buildings. More than half of the displaced are children.

A funding shortage forced the WFP to suspend hot meal distributions to displaced families and halve food rations. For the first time in its history, resource constraints prevented the WFP from pre-positioning food reserves in Haiti for disaster response during the Atlantic hurricane season.

"Violence has permeated every corner of Port-au-Prince, leaving no peaceful neighborhoods in the capital, and armed groups have begun to infiltrate previously peaceful rural areas," said Wanja Kaaria, head of the WFP office in Haiti. Today, approximately half of Haiti's population—5.7 million people—suffers from acute food insecurity.

Working in conditions of funding shortages

Despite limited access and extremely dangerous conditions, WFP has provided assistance to approximately two million Haitians since January 2025. More than 70 percent of school meals are prepared from locally sourced ingredients, creating income sources for farmers and suppliers. WFP has also launched targeted infrastructure projects in communities, including areas controlled by armed groups, to restore irrigation systems and increase local food production.

Haiti is the only country in the Americas and one of five in the world experiencing catastrophic levels of hunger. The WFP needs $139 million over the next 12 months to help the country's most vulnerable families.

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Passenger traffic at Georgian airports exceeded 5.6 million people in the first eight months of 2025.

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Tbilisi, October 2 (Xinhua) — More than 5.6 million passengers used Georgian airports from January to August 2025, a 14 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024, the United Airports of Georgia reported on Thursday.

According to the agency, approximately 700 flights per week are currently operated at the country's three international airports.

During the first eight months of this year, Georgian airports handled a record number of passenger and cargo flights—24,915. This is a 15 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

Georgia's busiest air traffic is with neighboring Turkey. According to 2024 data, over 1.2 million passengers were transported between the two countries, accounting for 47 percent of the total passenger traffic between Georgia and neighboring countries.

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Georgian Railways launches block trains from Georgian ports to Azerbaijan

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Tbilisi, October 2 (Xinhua) — Georgian Railways is launching a new block train route, Batumi-Poti-Tbilisi-Absheron-Sumgait-Alat, which will connect Black Sea ports with Azerbaijan's largest cargo terminals. This was announced on Thursday by Georgian Railways (GR).

Representatives of the Georgian and Azerbaijani railway authorities signed an agreement to launch the new service in Almaty. The parties agreed to provide cargo owners with a simplified logistics service based on the "terminal-to-door" principle.

Block trains will operate according to a pre-arranged schedule, ensuring the timely delivery of containers. The new service is expected to significantly reduce road congestion and reduce the negative environmental impact by shifting container shipments from road to rail.

"This is a simplified logistics service for cargo owners, who will receive containers from Batumi, Poti, and Tbilisi to Baku and vice versa at precisely agreed-upon times, without delays. Thanks to this service, cargo owners will save not only time but also money, as storing cargo and empty containers at terminals entails a daily fee," noted Lasha Abashidze, General Director of Georgian Railways.

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The European Political Community summit revealed disagreements over Ukraine's membership in the European Union.

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Oslo, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) — European leaders gathered in the Danish capital of Copenhagen on Thursday for the 7th European Political Community (EPC) summit, where the prospects for future relations between Ukraine and the European Union were a key issue on the agenda.

Speaking at the summit on behalf of the host country, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen highlighted security challenges in Europe, noting that the continent must become strong enough to make war "unthinkable."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country is ready to open the first phase of EU accession negotiations. He said such progress would strengthen Europe's overall security.

Nevertheless, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán once again spoke out against Ukraine joining the European Union. He told reporters that full membership was unacceptable. "Membership would bring war to the EU, and EU money would flow to Ukraine. This is too much," he said, adding that a strategic partnership on economic, energy, and security issues would be acceptable.

Even before Denmark assumed the EU Presidency on July 1, Copenhagen signaled its intention to expedite Ukraine's accession negotiations, including opening negotiating clusters. However, Hungary's objections cast doubt on the possibility of achieving significant progress during the Danish Presidency.

The ENP summit in Copenhagen brought together approximately 50 leaders from EU and non-EU countries. Discussions focused on European security and hybrid threats.

Established in 2022, the ENP serves as a platform for informal political and strategic dialogue to promote security, stability and prosperity across the European continent. –0–

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The Global Engineering Congress will be held in Shanghai.

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Beijing, October 2 (Xinhua) — The General Assembly of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations and the 2025 Global Engineering Congress will be held from October 12 to 17 in Shanghai, east China, organizers announced.

The six-day event, themed “Engineering Shaping a Green Future,” will provide an opportunity to share China’s engineering achievements and experiences, while also serving as a bridge for in-depth cooperation and exchanges within the international engineering community.

According to the All-China Society for Science and Technology, approximately 300 foreign guests from 56 countries and regions have confirmed their participation in the event to date.

The congress will also adopt a declaration and announce the top 10 global engineering achievements for 2025. –0–

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Global oil demand will rise to 378 million bpd, OPEC forecasts.

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Almaty, October 2 (Xinhua) — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecasts global primary energy demand to increase by 23 percent from 308 million barrels per day (bpd) to 378 million bpd. This was reported on Thursday by the Kazinform news agency, citing Behruz Baykalizade, head of OPEC's petroleum research department.

Presenting an overview of the global oil market at Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 and the 16th KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum in Astana, B. Baikalizade noted that the projected increase in the global population from 8.2 to 9.7 billion people will lead to increased demand for energy resources.

"By 2050, more than 1.2 billion people will live in cities. Rising costs will also accelerate the economies of countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development," he noted.

According to B. Baykalizade, gradual progress in the oil industry will improve efficiency and reduce costs, but no dramatic technological breakthroughs are expected.

According to the review he presented, by 2050, the share of renewable energy sources in the energy sector will reach 13.5 percent, while the share of coal and other sources will decrease by 13 percent. As a result of the phased phase-out of coal, coal-fired generation will decrease to 3.2 TWh, while the share of alternative energy sources will increase from 24 percent to 65.5 percent. –0–

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Kazakhstan launches new AI service for 1 billion users

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Almaty, October 2 (Xinhua) — Telegram messenger founder Pavel Durov announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence (AI) service in Kazakhstan for its 1 billion users, Kazinform reported on Thursday.

"I am very pleased to announce that today we are opening a specialized artificial intelligence lab in the Alem.ai building. First and foremost, we are implementing a joint project between Telegram and the Kazakhstan supercomputer cluster launched by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence," P. Durov announced at the Digital Bridge 2025 international technology forum in Astana.

"This technology will enable more than a billion people to use AI functions confidentially, transparently, and efficiently. We hope that the Kazakhstani supercomputer cluster will become the first major provider of computing power for this network," he noted.

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UN chief condemns UK synagogue attack

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October 2, 2025 Peace and security

UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, United Kingdom, today. He called the attack on a synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, a heinous crime.

"Places of worship are sacred spaces where people seek peace," the UN chief's press service said in a statement.

The Secretary-General expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

According to media reports, on Thursday, an unidentified man drove a car into people near the Heaton Park Synagogue and then attacked them with a knife. Two people were reported dead, and three more, according to police, are in serious condition. The attacker, who was shot by police, was also killed, journalists reported.

Guterres expressed solidarity with the Jewish community and called for those responsible to be brought to justice.

"The Secretary-General is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in anti-Semitism worldwide and stresses the need to counter hatred and intolerance in all their forms," the UN said.

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Two people were killed in a stabbing attack outside a Manchester synagogue, and the suspect was shot dead.

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London, October 2 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed Thursday in a stabbing outside the Heaton Park Jewish Community Synagogue on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, a suburb of Manchester, UK, police confirmed.

According to a statement from Greater Manchester Police, a third man, believed to be the attacker, was shot dead by officers with a firearm and is also presumed dead. His identity has not yet been confirmed due to suspicious objects found on his body, which necessitated the call of the bomb squad.

As a result of the attack, three more people were injured and are in serious condition.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a statement that "extra police have been deployed to synagogues across the country."

According to law enforcement, law enforcement officers were called at 9:31 a.m. local time after a witness reported a car driving toward pedestrians and a man being stabbed. Officers fired their firearms at 9:38 a.m., fatally shooting the suspect.

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham previously told the BBC that people should "avoid the area," but reassured that "the immediate danger appears to have passed." –0–

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