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LONDON, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Britain's Met Office on Thursday raised its storm warning to red for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly as Storm Goretti rapidly intensifies over the Atlantic Ocean, forming a "weather bomb."

The British Met Office warned that the storm expected to hit the UK and France could be "stronger than any storm in recent memory." It was described as a multi-factor weather event posing a "life-threatening threat."

Wind gusts could reach 100mph, with up to 30cm of snow possible in some parts of the UK, the Met Office said.

A red storm warning was issued on Thursday afternoon for Cornwall in southwest England and the Isles of Scilly. Residents were warned of the danger of flying debris. Road and rail closures are likely to cause transport disruption, and large waves pose a threat to coastal homes.

Even stronger winds from the storm "Goretti", named by the French meteorological service Meteo France, are expected in the Channel Islands and northern France.

Storm Goretti is forecast to bring heavy snowfall, with the heaviest amounts expected in Wales and parts of England, where a yellow warning has been issued.

As the storm moves through, rain will pose an additional risk, particularly in areas of south-west Wales and eastern England.

Goretti, the first storm of 2026, is being described by meteorologists as a "weather bomb." According to the Met Office, a weather bomb forms when rapid acceleration of air caused by the jet stream in the upper atmosphere removes air from the storm column, reducing its weight and causing a drop in sea-level pressure.

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Caracas, January 8 (Xinhua) – Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to deepening trade and economic agreements with China, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto wrote on social media on Thursday.

"Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to deepening trade and economic agreements with the People's Republic of China," the diplomat said on Telegram.

He stressed that bilateral relations “are supported by the framework of international law and the legislation of both sovereign states.”

The Bolivarian government expresses its "sincere gratitude" to the Chinese government for its support and solidarity in response to the recent US strikes on Venezuela, the Venezuelan Foreign Minister added. –0–

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Bogota, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The Colombian Presidency said Thursday that Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will pay an official visit to Colombia, during which Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet with her in Bogota to assist in peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts in Venezuela.

The date of the visit was not specified in the message.

According to a communiqué issued by the Colombian side, the meeting will take place as part of Colombia's efforts to support a political settlement of the crisis in the neighboring country. –0–

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Beijing, January 8 (Xinhua) — With the approval of the State Council, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNJF) will undergo a reorganization, according to a statement released Thursday by the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council.

China National Aviation Fuel Group is Asia's largest aviation services company, engaged in the procurement, transportation, storage, testing, distribution, and refuelling of aviation fuel. Sinopec is the world's largest oil refiner and a leading aviation fuel producer in China.

Industry experts believe the reorganization will help reduce aviation fuel supply costs, increase the competitiveness of the aviation fuel industry, and facilitate a green and low-carbon transformation of the aviation sector.

Restructuring of the state economy is a mandatory requirement for strengthening, improving and enlarging state capital and state-owned enterprises.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), China carried out strategic reorganization of 10 centrally-controlled state-owned enterprises from 6 groups and established 9 new centrally-controlled state-owned enterprises, which improved the efficiency of allocation and operation of state capital.

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Caracas, January 8 (Xinhua) — Venezuelan authorities will release a "significant number of Venezuelan and foreign citizens" from prison, National Assembly (parliament) President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Thursday.

According to J. Rodríguez, this government measure reflects its “unwavering commitment to ensuring peace in the Republic and promoting the peaceful coexistence of all people, regardless of political, religious, economic or social differences.”

"The liberation process is happening right now. Consider this a gesture from the Bolivarian government demonstrating its broad commitment to achieving peace," said J. Rodriguez.

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Tehran, January 8 (Xinhua) — Internet outages occurred in the Iranian capital Tehran and several other parts of the country on Thursday, according to the internet monitoring group NetBlocks.

According to the NetBlocks website, “real-time data shows that Iran is currently experiencing a countrywide internet shutdown.”

A Xinhua correspondent in Tehran confirmed the outage, which began at approximately 8:15 p.m. local time / 4:45 p.m. GMT.

The internet shutdown is believed to be caused by ongoing protests in several Iranian cities since late last month, including in Tehran on Thursday, amid a sharp fall in the rial and long-standing economic problems. –0–

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Hangzhou, January 8 (Xinhua) — Hangzhou, capital of east China's Zhejiang Province, has been selected as one of the "20 Zero Waste Cities" by the Zero Waste Advisory Council, established at the initiative of the UN Secretary-General. This was announced by the Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment.

As noted in a letter from the advisory board received by the Chinese city authorities, Hangzhou's experience stands out due to its unwavering commitment to reducing waste to zero and its contribution to promoting inclusive, sustainable, and innovative waste management solutions.

The city's gross regional product exceeds 2 trillion yuan (approximately 284.91 billion US dollars), and its population exceeds 12.6 million. Under these circumstances, Hangzhou effectively implements comprehensive solid waste management and its subsequent use as resources.

From 2021 to 2024, the volume of household waste in Hangzhou continued to decline, with the average daily waste amount per capita decreasing from 1.06 to 0.99 kg.

The city's achievements were made possible by the deep integration of digital intelligence into the entire waste sorting and resource recycling chain. Hangzhou's digital and intelligent household waste management platform connects 7,361 waste collection points, 1,780 garbage trucks, 9 waste incineration plants, and 11 food waste recycling facilities across the city in real time.

The letter also notes that Hangzhou's example will be officially presented at the UN on March 30 to mark International Day for a World Without Waste, as well as during official events in Nairobi and New York dedicated to the day. –0–

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ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Yusuf on Thursday co-chaired the 9th round of China-AU Strategic Dialogue at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia.

On the same day, Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, together with the Chairman of the AU Commission, attended the opening ceremony of the Year of China-Africa Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges.

Wang Yi and Mahmoud Ali Yusuf exchanged views on topics such as China-Africa joint efforts to promote modernization, global governance, China's zero tariff regime on imports from African countries, the International Mediation Organization, and the Horn of Africa Peaceful Development Concept.

The parties noted that China and the AU countries, as members of the Global South, have broad consensus on key international and regional issues.

They stressed the importance of jointly protecting the legitimate rights and interests of countries in the Global South and reiterated their commitment to mutual support in protecting each other's core interests and important concerns.

The parties emphasized the need to further strengthen coordination and cooperation in order to give a positive impetus to peace, stability and development in the region and the world as a whole.

The AU reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle, stressing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory, and that the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legitimate government representing the whole of China, and firmly supporting all efforts of the Chinese Government to achieve national reunification.

Both sides once again reiterated the need to protect the international order based on international law, in particular respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

They expressed concern over recent events in Venezuela, stating that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be respected and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law must be strictly observed.

Wang Yi and Mahmoud Ali Yusuf also discussed cooperation in various fields, including joint efforts between China and Africa to promote modernization. They emphasized the importance of strengthening the alignment of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for socio-economic development with the African Union's Agenda 2063 implementation plan.

The two sides agreed to strengthen communication, coordination, and mutual support within the framework of major initiatives, including the China Global Security Initiative, the Global Governance Initiative, the International Mediation Organization, the African Agenda 2063, the Silencing the Guns by 2030 initiative, and the African Continental Free Trade Area.

The Chinese Foreign Minister and the Chairman of the AC Commission reaffirmed their commitment to promoting the effective implementation of all signed cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding.

The two sides also agreed to further explore the potential for practical cooperation between China and the African Union to bring tangible benefits to the people of China and Africa. –0–

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Budapest, January 8 (Xinhua) — China will retain its position as Hungary's largest source of investment in 2025, said Istvan Joo, head of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) and government commissioner for investment promotion and major foreign direct investment projects, on Thursday.

In a video published on social media, he stated that in 2025, Hungary would attract investments totaling more than €7 billion (US$8.17 billion) through 108 major projects.

The projects covered sectors such as electronics, automotive, mechanical engineering, chemicals, information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, creating 18,200 jobs.

Chinese companies accounted for the largest share of total investment, followed by investors from Singapore. Hungarian investors ranked third, while companies from the United States and the Republic of Korea ranked fourth and fifth, respectively.

In recent years, China has consistently ranked first in terms of foreign investment in Hungary. According to HIPA, Chinese direct investment in Hungary reached €5.28 billion in 2024, accounting for 51 percent of total foreign investment in the country.

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UN, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — The global economy is expected to grow by 2.7 percent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 percent growth expected in 2025, according to the UN's World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, released Thursday.

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