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London, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Britain's Met Office on Thursday raised its storm warning to red as Storm Goretti rapidly intensified over the Atlantic Ocean, forming a "weather bomb."

The British Met Office has warned that the storm that will hit the UK and France could be the strongest in recent years. It has been described as a multi-factor weather event posing a "life-threatening" threat.

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Thongloun Sisoulith on his re-election as general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee.

As Xi Jinping noted in his message, since the 11th National Congress of the LPRP, the Central Committee of this party has united the Lao people and guided them in actively seeking a path of socialist development suited to national conditions, overcoming difficulties and persistently moving forward, achieving a number of important achievements in party building, economic development, improving people's livelihood and expanding foreign exchanges.

The successful holding of the 12th Congress of the LPRL is of great significance for continuing the glorious traditions and opening up new prospects for the development of the Party and socialism in Laos, the Chinese leader pointed out.

He expressed the hope that under the firm leadership of the LPRP Central Committee, with Thongloun Sisoulith at its core, the Lao Party and the Lao people will maintain unity, make every effort to successfully implement all the goals and tasks set at the 12th Congress of the LPRP, and continuously open up new horizons in the Lao socialist cause, boldly and resolutely moving forward towards the goal of the centenary of the founding of the LPRP in 2055.

Xi Jinping stated that China and Laos are friendly socialist neighbors, connected by shared mountains and rivers. He stated that in recent years, thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, China-Laos relations have entered their best period in history, and the construction of a strategically important China-Laos community with a shared future is steadily deepening, acquiring concrete meaning, and has already yielded a number of significant results.

As the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee emphasized, under the new circumstances, when the regional architecture is deeply connected with the changes taking place in the world, he is ready, together with the General Secretary of the LPRL Central Committee, to strengthen the strategic guidance for the development of China-Laos relations, develop the traditional friendship between the two countries, deepen the exchange of experience in party and state governance, expand practical cooperation in various fields and promote the progressive advancement of the construction of a China-Laos community with a shared future towards the goals of high standards, high quality and high level.

Xi Jinping added that this will bring even greater benefits to the peoples of both countries, better serve the development of socialist causes in each country, and make new contributions to promoting peace, stability, development, and prosperity in the region and throughout the world. –0–

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Moscow, January 8 (Xinhua) — The Russian Foreign Ministry believes that the plan proposed by Western countries for further steps regarding Ukraine has nothing to do with a peaceful resolution and, on the contrary, is aimed at escalating the conflict. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.

On January 6, in Paris, members of the so-called coalition of the willing, led by Great Britain and France, signed a declaration with Kyiv titled "Reliable Security Guarantees for a Strong and Lasting Peace." As noted in a commentary by the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, published on the ministry's website, the document "is aimed not at achieving lasting peace and security, but at continuing the militarization, escalation, and expansion of the conflict. Its core element is the deployment of a so-called 'multinational force' on Ukrainian territory, which the 'coalition' members will be required to form to facilitate the 'restoration' of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and ensure 'containment' of Russia after the cessation of hostilities."

"In this regard, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the deployment of Western military units, military facilities, warehouses, and other infrastructure on Ukrainian territory will be considered a foreign intervention, posing a direct threat to the security of not only Russia but also other European countries. All such units and facilities will be considered legitimate combat targets of the Russian Armed Forces. These warnings have been repeatedly voiced at the highest level and remain relevant," the statement reads.

M. Zakharova emphasized that a peaceful resolution to the conflict is possible only by addressing its root causes. This will undoubtedly be achieved either through political and diplomatic means or through a special military operation, during which the Russian Armed Forces retain complete control of the battlefield.

According to the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "the new militaristic declarations of the so-called coalition of the willing and the Kyiv regime are creating a real 'axis of war.' The plans of its participants are becoming increasingly dangerous and destructive for the future of the European continent and its inhabitants." –0–

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Beijing, January 8 (Xinhua) — China's tightening controls on dual-use exports to Japan is aimed at curbing Japan's "remilitarization" and its attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, which is entirely justified, reasonable, and legal, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday.

He Yadong noted that China is committed to maintaining the stability and security of global supply chains, and its export control measures will not affect goods intended for civilian use. Parties engaged in regular civilian trade should have no concerns, the official added.

On January 6, China announced a ban on the export of any dual-use items that could be used by Japanese military users, by Japan for military purposes, or by any other end-users involved in or for purposes that contribute to Japan's military buildup.

According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements about Taiwan constituted an infringement on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, open interference in China's internal affairs, and a military threat against China.

He Yadong recalled that since taking office, Sanae Takaichi has been pushing for the revision of three Japanese national security documents, and that people close to her have made statements about possessing nuclear weapons.

Such actions, He Yadong emphasized, represent an attempt to challenge the international community's red lines and expose the long-standing misguided position of Sanae Takaichi and Japanese right-wing forces and their persistent ambition to promote "remilitarization." As the Ministry of Commerce spokesperson pointed out, these steps, which undermine the post-war international order, will inevitably harm peace and stability in the region and pose a threat to global peace and security.

He added that China, as a responsible major power, has always actively complied with its international obligations on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and China's export control measures are in accordance with laws and regulations.

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Moscow, January 8 (Xinhua) — Russia calls on the United States to immediately cease illegal actions against the oil tanker Mariner, as well as other vessels conducting legitimate activities on the high seas. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced this on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the U.S. European Command announced that U.S. authorities had seized the tanker Mariner in the North Atlantic for violating U.S. sanctions.

"We call on Washington to return to compliance with the fundamental norms and principles of international maritime navigation and immediately cease its illegal actions against the Mariner, as well as other vessels carrying out legitimate activities on the high seas," reads a statement published on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.

As noted, the vessel Marinera, which received temporary permission to sail under the state flag of the Russian Federation on December 24, 2025, in accordance with international law and Russian legislation, was conducting innocent passage in international waters of the North Atlantic, heading towards a Russian port.

The Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that it considers the threats made by American authorities to prosecute the ship's crew under absurd pretexts categorically unacceptable. "By conducting an unsafe pursuit and then an armed seizure of the oil tanker in difficult weather conditions, the American military clearly failed to consider the risk of causing significant damage to the environmental safety of the North Atlantic," the statement reads.

"We consider the American side's references to its national 'sanctions legislation' to be unfounded. Unilateral restrictive measures by the United States, as well as those of other Western countries, are illegitimate and cannot serve as justification for attempts to establish jurisdiction, much less the seizure of vessels on the high seas. The suggestions by individual US officials that the seizure of the Mariner is part of a broader strategy to establish Washington's unlimited control over Venezuela's natural resources are extremely cynical. We resolutely reject such neocolonialist tendencies," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.

"Along with the US administration's disdain for the generally accepted 'rules of the game' in international maritime navigation, Washington's willingness to generate acute international crises, including in Russian-American relations, which are already extremely strained by the disagreements of recent years, is regrettable and alarming. The Marinera incident can only lead to a further escalation of military and political tensions in the Euro-Atlantic region, as well as a visible lowering of the 'threshold for the use of force' against peaceful shipping. Inspired by the dangerous and irresponsible example set by Washington, some other countries and entities may also feel entitled to act in similar ways," the statement emphasized.

The Russian Foreign Ministry demanded that the American side ensure humane and dignified treatment of Russian citizens on board the tanker, strictly respect their rights and interests, and not hinder their speedy return to their homeland.

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Washington, January 8 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027 on social media Wednesday, significantly exceeding the $901 billion budget for 2026. This has sparked fears of war.

“After long and difficult negotiations with Senators, Representatives, Secretaries, and other political representatives, I have concluded that for the good of our Nation, especially in these very turbulent and dangerous times, our military budget for 2027 should be not $1 trillion, but $1.5 trillion,” Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social.

“This will allow us to build the ‘dream military’ to which we have long been entitled, and, more importantly, will ensure our safety and security, no matter who the enemy is,” the US president wrote.

He said the "enormous revenues" generated by the tariffs would make it possible to achieve the new figure.

"This isn't a peacekeeping budget. This is a military budget, a big military budget," said American journalist and commentator Tucker Carlson on his latest program. "Clearly, this is the kind of budget a country expecting a global or regional war would allocate to its armed forces."

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the United States remains the world's leading military spender, with military spending reaching $997 billion in 2024. –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with the international community to uphold the authority of international law, jointly promote multilateralism, and ensure world peace and stability, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Thursday.

As reported, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk pointed out that the US military operation in Venezuela undermines the fundamental principle of international law, and experts of the Human Rights Council issued a joint statement strongly condemning the actions of the United States.

At a regular departmental press conference, the Chinese diplomat stated that China consistently opposes the politicization of human rights issues and their use as a tool, rejects the selective application of international law, and opposes the use of human rights as a pretext for interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

Mao Ning said China firmly supports Venezuela in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and legitimate rights and interests, and firmly supports all countries in choosing their own development paths in the field of human rights in accordance with their national conditions.

China is willing to work with the international community to uphold the authority of international law, jointly promote multilateralism, and maintain world peace and stability, she added. -0-

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SINGAPORE, January 8 (Xinhua) — The United States' military intervention in Venezuela is a concern for small countries like Singapore, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Thursday at the Regional Outlook Forum 2026, when asked about Singapore's view of the situation in Venezuela.

"I think we should be concerned about the long-term consequences [of such actions] for the international system. From the perspective of a small country, if the world operates by these rules, we have a problem," he noted.

Expressing Singapore's serious concern over US military intervention in Venezuela, Lee Hsien Loong noted that Singapore opposes military intervention in other countries, as "it is contrary to international law and contrary to the UN Charter." –0–

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — Chen Zhi, the ringleader of a major transnational gambling and fraud ring, has been extradited to China from Cambodia, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said Thursday.

The extradition procedure was successfully completed on Wednesday with the support and cooperation of Cambodian authorities, marking another important milestone in law enforcement cooperation between the two countries, the department said in a statement.

The organized crime group led by Chen Zhi is reportedly suspected of committing a number of crimes, including running gambling dens, fraud, illegal business activities, and concealing and laundering the proceeds of these crimes.

Chen Zhi has been subjected to coercive measures in accordance with the law, and investigations into the relevant cases are ongoing.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense stated that a search for Chen Zhi's henchmen would be issued in the near future. The ministry also expressed its determination to arrest and bring to justice all fugitives. -0-

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BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday commented on the investigation into Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence platform Manus, noting that enterprises investing overseas are required to comply with Chinese laws and regulations.

Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said at a press briefing that the Chinese government always supports enterprises in conducting mutually beneficial transnational transactions and international technological cooperation in accordance with laws and regulations.

The representative emphasized that enterprises engaged in overseas investment, technology export, cross-border data transfer, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and other activities are required to comply with Chinese laws and regulations and follow legal procedures.

He added that the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, together with relevant departments, will conduct an assessment and investigation into the compliance of this acquisition with laws and regulations in the areas of export control, import and export of technology, and overseas investment. -0-

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