The US announced sanctions over alleged arms trade between Iran and Venezuela.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — The U.S. administration on Tuesday announced sanctions against 10 entities and individuals based in Iran and Venezuela, accusing Tehran of supplying conventional weapons to Caracas and threatening U.S. interests throughout the Western Hemisphere, including U.S. territory.

In separate statements, the U.S. State Department and Treasury Department said a sanctioned Venezuelan company was involved in the sale of Iranian-made combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth millions of dollars.

Other sanctioned entities and individuals were accused of supporting procurement networks linked to Iran's drone and ballistic missile programs, the statements said.

The sanctions came a day after US President Donald Trump warned at a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida that the United States would support renewed strikes if Iran attempted to revive its ballistic missile program.

In response to Trump's remarks, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on social media on Tuesday that his country would respond harshly to any act of aggression. –0–

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Mainland China will help Taiwanese enterprises seize development opportunities during the 15th Five-Year Plan.

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — The Chinese mainland will support Taiwanese enterprises in seizing development opportunities created under the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2026-2030), Zhang Han, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday.

She made this statement in response to a media question about the updated version of the catalogue of industries encouraged to attract foreign investment.

According to her, the recently launched catalog focuses on scientific and technological innovation and the development of new productive capacities. It will serve as a powerful incentive for Taiwanese businesspeople and entrepreneurs in areas such as investing, conducting business, and transforming and modernizing their operations on the mainland.

"We will encourage and support enterprises on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to establish closer cooperation in industrial chains and supply chains and help them achieve more active development under the new round of reform and opening-up," she said.

The said catalogue shall come into force on 1 February 2026. -0-

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US to bomb suspected drug factory in Venezuela, Colombian President says

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Bogota, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the bombing of a suspected cocaine factory in Maracaibo, a city in northwestern Venezuela.

The facility, located in the coastal area of Maracaibo, was allegedly used to process coca paste into cocaine, G. Petro wrote on social media.

He suggested the facility was being operated by the National Liberation Army guerrilla group, without providing further details.

On Friday, D. Trump said that the United States destroyed a “major facility on the coast” of Venezuela last week, but did not specify which facility or where it was located, media reports. –0–

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister will visit China and hold the 7th round of the China-Pakistan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue.

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Beijing, December 31 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will visit China from January 3 to 5, 2026, to hold the 7th round of strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of China and Pakistan, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. -0-

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December 31, 2025 Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2025

Happy New Year!

Another year filled with caring for nature, important causes, and significant victories has almost passed. We at the Ecology Foundation want to thank you for being with us—for your attention to nature, your participation in projects, and your support of ideas that make the world a cleaner and kinder place.

May the new year bring you many warm moments and simple joys. May lush forests, clean rivers, and rich biodiversity not just be abstract words, but remain a reality you've helped create.

Thank you for being with us! Happy New Year!

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Happy New Year from Rector Vladimir Stroev

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Dear students, faculty and staff of the State University of Management!

I congratulate you on the upcoming magical holiday – New Year.

On this day, many expect miracles, and some even take on the role of fairytale wizard. This is quite symbolic, as in life, each of us is the creator of our own happiness, success, and well-being.

At SUM, we always remember this and teach our students to be independent, make informed decisions, and build their lives in a way that will reward them in the future. And we're successful at this, as evidenced not only by our high placements in various competitions and university rankings but also by the large number of successful graduates who hold leadership positions in government, business, large enterprises, and social projects.

In the coming year, I wish you to continue to confidently move towards your goals, find inspiration in simple things, and make time in your busy schedule for relaxation and connection with loved ones.

Be happy in the coming 2026!

Subscribe to the "Our GUU" Telegram channel. Publication date: December 31, 2025.

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December 31, 2025 Address by the Holding's CEO, Alexander Zharov

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Dear friends!

2025 was an exciting, challenging, and vibrant year! Our Holding's TV channels launched dozens of new projects, strengthening their leadership in the media industry. RUTUBE broke all audience records, and Central Partnership released six blockbuster films.

Of course, a huge thank you to you—our viewers, listeners, and readers. For the likes, comments, letters, and your keen interest in our projects. You laughed with us at Shurik, worried about Yura from "Overheard in Rybinsk," sang "Katyusha!" from "Avtoradio," and cried over the heart-wrenching "Blood Type" and "Not on the List." I promise—the new year will be even more exciting!

Thank you to our team for pouring your heart, courage, and passion into your work. I see you burning with ideas, and it's inspiring. I wish you strength, drive, professional growth, and the feeling after each project that the next one will be even better!

Thank you to our partners for your trust and professionalism. May 2026 be a time of strong ideas and well-deserved victories. I wish you and your loved ones good health, happiness, inspiration, and creative courage.

And, as our Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Management Committee of PJSC Gazprom, Alexey Borisovich Miller, says: “And we will continue our work!”

With sincere gratitude,

Alexander Zharov, CEO of Gazprom-Media Holding

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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year's greetings

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

In his message, Xi Jinping, on behalf of the government and people of China, expressed sincere congratulations and best wishes to Vladimir Putin and the Russian people.

The Chinese President stated that 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and China and Russia solemnly celebrated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union, and the World Anti-Fascist War, sending a powerful signal that peace, justice, and the people will surely prevail.

Xi Jinping emphasized that 2025 will witness confident steps in developing China-Russia relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era. This year, the two leaders met in both Beijing and Moscow, engaging in an in-depth exchange of views on important issues of mutual interest.

The Chinese President pointed to the successful implementation of the mutual visa-free policy between China and Russia, the stable creation of an energy corridor connecting them, and dynamic cooperation in new sectors.

Beijing and Moscow also support each other within the UN and other multilateral platforms, offering their ideas and investing their energy in reforming and improving global governance, he said.

Xi Jinping announced that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chinese-Russian strategic partnership and cooperation, as well as the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between China and Russia. He added that 2026-2027 will be the Cross Years of Education in the two countries.

The Chinese leader also expressed his readiness to maintain close contacts with Vladimir Putin for the sake of continuous new progress in bilateral relations in the new era. –0–

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China has extended a fishing ban on the Yellow River and its tributaries.

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — A fishing ban aimed at better protecting aquatic life resources in the Yellow River will remain in effect, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs confirmed Wednesday.

The ministry recently issued a circular extending the ban to three more tributaries of the Yellow River. This means the ban now covers the main riverbed and 13 of its major tributaries.

According to the circular, a year-round fishing ban will be in effect from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, in the Yellow River's source area and key water bodies in the river's upper reaches. A seasonal moratorium will be in effect from April 1 to July 31 annually in the section of the river from the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (Northwest China) to its mouth.

During the ban, limited, quota-based general fishing is permitted in designated waters, as well as the fishing of specific species of biological resources. All other types of commercial fishing will be prohibited.

The ministry praised the results of the ban on fishing in the Yellow River basin since its introduction in 2018, noting its positive impact on the conservation of aquatic bioresources and the high-quality development of the local fisheries sector.

However, the agency acknowledged that the overall trend of fishery resource degradation in the Yellow River basin has not yet been completely halted, making it necessary to extend the ban.

The Ministry is willing to strengthen monitoring and regulation in cooperation with nine provincial-level regions located along the river to ensure effective protection of fishery resources. -0-

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Xi Jinping called for efforts to ensure a successful start to the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan /detailed version-1/

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BEIJING, Dec. 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for efforts to ensure a successful start to the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks at a New Year's tea party held by the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).

In his New Year greetings, Xi Jinping called on the entire Party and the country's multi-ethnic people to unite even more closely and continuously open up new horizons in advancing China's modernization.

He noted that 2025 was a special year in which China achieved major economic and social development goals, demonstrated strong economic resilience and vitality, and maintained overall social stability.

According to him, the past year also marked the completion of the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2021-2025), as a result of which China's overall national strength reached a new level.

As 2026 marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, Xi Jinping called for efforts in various aspects to give the new period a good start.

Xi Jinping stressed that the CPPCC should focus its consultative and advisory work on formulating and implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan to mobilize broad support and energy for advancing China's modernization. -0-

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