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The Afghan government has rejected the US president's comments on the fight against drugs.

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KABUL, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) — The Afghan government has categorically rejected US President Donald Trump's recent remarks on combating illegal drugs in Afghanistan, insisting that the country is determined to win the war on drugs and completely eradicate the menace.

"The assertion that Afghanistan has failed in the fight against drugs is tantamount to ignorance of the real situation in Afghanistan. Such a statement is contrary to reality, and we completely reject it," said Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Afghan administration, as quoted by National Radio and Television of Afghanistan on Wednesday.

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Azerbaijan attracted $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment in the first half of 2025.

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Baku, September 17 /Xinhua/ — Azerbaijan attracted $3.2 billion in foreign direct investment in the first six months of 2025, the AZERTAC news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the country's Central Bank.

The largest investors in Azerbaijan were Great Britain /806 million dollars/, Turkey /629 million dollars/, Cyprus /353 million dollars/, Switzerland /226 million dollars/ and Iran /176 million dollars/.

During the reporting period, Azerbaijan invested $1.349 billion in direct investment abroad. The top five recipient countries were Israel ($542 million), Turkey ($177 million), the United Arab Emirates ($156 million), Georgia ($77.6 million), and the United States ($77.1 million). –0–

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The active phase of the CSTO "Frontier-2025" military exercises has begun in Kyrgyzstan.

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Bishkek, September 17 (Xinhua) — The active phase of the command and staff exercise "Rubezh-2025" with the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces of the Central Asian Region (CRDF CAR) began in Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday, the press service of the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense reported.

The exercises are being held at the Edelweiss training center and in the waters of Lake Issyk-Kul. The exercise scenario involves the preparation and conduct of combat operations by the CAR CRRF to destroy illegal armed groups that have invaded the territory of a Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member state.

Military contingents from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and operational groups from the Joint Staff and the CSTO Secretariat are participating in the Rubezh-2025 exercises. A total of approximately 1,200 military personnel and 500 units of military and special equipment, including aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and combat boats, are involved.

As CSTO Secretary General Imangali Tasmagambetov stated at the opening ceremony, the exercises are taking place in a complex international environment, where new hotbeds of tension are emerging and old conflicts are escalating in various regions of the world.

"Today, the Collective Rapid Deployment Forces are an important component of the Organization's troops/collective forces and must be prepared to respond promptly and adequately to emerging challenges and threats to national and collective security in the Central Asian region," I. Tasmagambetov emphasized.

The CAR CRRF, formed in 2001, comprises units and subdivisions of constant readiness equipped with modern weapons systems and military equipment. The CAR CRRF's primary missions are to participate in repelling external military aggression and conducting joint counter-terrorism operations.

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China firmly opposes Israel's escalation of military operations in the Gaza Strip, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Beijing, September 17 (Xinhua) — China firmly opposes Israel's escalating military operations in the Gaza Strip and condemns all actions that harm civilians and violate international law, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

According to media reports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in Israel on September 15 that the United States supports the Jewish state's plans to destroy the Palestinian movement Hamas. On September 16, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a ground operation and launched massive airstrikes on Gaza City. The IDF believes that approximately 40% of the city's population has fled, while the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (COI) has declared that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Answering a question about this at a daily press briefing, Lin Jian said China is deeply concerned about the further escalation of tensions and opposes any further fuel being added to the conflict by the relevant party.

The Chinese side calls on Israel to heed the serious concerns of the international community, immediately cease military operations in the Palestinian enclave, and achieve a complete and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible to avoid an even larger humanitarian crisis, the Chinese diplomat emphasized.

“We hope that the parties involved will act in the interests of peace and stability in the region, adhere to a fair position and responsible approach, and play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation,” the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry added. –0–

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China will work with all countries to build an open global economy, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

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Beijing, September 17 (Xinhua) — China will join all countries in actively promoting the construction of an open global economy and opposing any form of protectionism, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

The Chinese diplomat made this statement at a regular departmental briefing, commenting on an article published in a recent issue of The Economist magazine, which stated that China's exports continue to grow this year, while its trading partners are becoming increasingly diversified. The article notes that China is currently strengthening its position in global supply chains, and countries around the world welcome Chinese goods, while trade and tariff wars have had little impact on China.

"In the face of a complex and constantly changing external environment, China's foreign trade has maintained stable growth, demonstrating increasing resilience and vitality," Lin Jian emphasized, adding that in the first eight months of this year, China's total merchandise trade volume in value terms grew by 3.5 percent year-on-year.

He noted that during the specified period, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union became China's two largest trading partners, and China's total foreign trade turnover with partner countries in the joint construction of the Belt and Road increased by 5.4 percent.

“Building walls and barriers will ultimately isolate the builders themselves, while open doors and paths can provide mutual benefit and a win-win situation,” Lin Jian pointed out.

According to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, facts prove that tariff and trade wars are not able to undermine the long-accumulated comparative advantages of China's manufacturing industry or the global reputation of Chinese high-quality products, nor are they able to reverse the global trend of countries around the world supporting trade liberalization and facilitation.

“China will work with all countries to walk hand in hand along the path of open development, resolutely promote the construction of an open world economy, oppose all forms of protectionism, and through high-level openness share opportunities and achieve common development,” Lin Jian concluded. –0–

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Water quality in the Black Sea off the coast of Georgia meets environmental standards – Georgian National Environment Agency

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Tbilisi, September 17 (Xinhua) — Water quality in the Black Sea along Georgia's entire coastline is within environmental standards, the Georgian National Environment Agency announced on Wednesday.

According to the department, research is conducted monthly at 12 locations and allows for the determination of various physicochemical parameters of seawater, including the concentration of 13 heavy metals, total petroleum hydrocarbons, and 16 polyaromatic hydrocarbons.

The agency emphasized that it continues to improve the Black Sea water quality monitoring system in accordance with the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Research results are regularly published on the agency's official website, ensuring transparency and public access to information.

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Financial news: 09/17/2025, 15:35 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A106WW9 (VEBP-38) were changed.

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September 17, 2025

15:35

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on September 17, 2025, 15:35 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 112.84) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1239.45 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 18.75%) for security RU000A106WW9 (VEBP-38) were changed.

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The IAEA has opened a new visitor centre showcasing the power of nuclear science for peace and development.

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Today, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) opened its new Visitor Center, located in its laboratory complex in Seibersdorf, Austria. This first-of-its-kind facility offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the Agency's mission and how nuclear science and technology help solve global challenges.

At a ceremony held today in the presence of IAEA Member State ambassadors and representatives of the Austrian scientific community, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and the Austrian Ambassador to the United Nations in Vienna, Gabriela Zellner, officially opened the centre.

"This center brings to life the Agency's mission of 'Atoms for Peace and Development,'" Director General Grossi emphasized. "This new milestone for the IAEA underscores how nuclear technology contributes to advances in energy, medicine, food security, and industry, as well as the Agency's role in reducing the risk of nuclear proliferation."

Located less than an hour from Vienna, the IAEA Visitor Centre provides an immersive experience by introducing the Agency's scientific and technical mandate and exploring the applications of nuclear energy in health, food and agriculture, water, ocean protection, cultural heritage, energy, and industry.

The center features 33 interactive exhibits with physical and digital displays highlighting the groundbreaking scientific work being conducted at the IAEA laboratories in Seibersdorf, Vienna, and Monaco. First established in 1962 in Seibersdorf, just five years after the IAEA's founding, the IAEA research laboratories are unique in the United Nations system and include five joint laboratories that support the work of the FAO-IAEA Joint Centre. They serve as hubs for applied research and development, technical and analytical services, capacity building, and the development of innovative nuclear technologies.

"This new, state-of-the-art visitor center will bring the IAEA's work to life," Ambassador Zellner emphasized during the opening ceremony today. "It showcases how nuclear science helps address global challenges—from health to food and agriculture to ocean and water protection. It also reflects the IAEA's commitment to sharing knowledge and engaging with the public on the peaceful uses of nuclear science. Austria is proud to host the IAEA and its laboratories."

Touring the centre for the first time, the Director General described the visit as a dynamic and accessible introduction to the IAEA's mission for a wide range of visitors, from researchers and scientists to schoolchildren and students with a keen interest in science and global cooperation.

“Today is not just a grand opening of a facility; it is the beginning of a new chapter in scientific education and outreach,” added Director General Grossi.

The center was funded by the United States, and during today's opening ceremony, Director General Grossi emphasized that it is a testament to international partnership and cooperation. Counselor of the US Permanent Mission Lucy Chang and Lower Austrian State Assembly Member Marlene Zeidler-Beck also spoke at the opening. More information, including registration, can be found on the website. IAEA Visitor Center.

Group tours are available not only at the center itself. Depending on availability, groups can also visit laboratories dedicated to plant breeding, food safety, pest control, dosimetry, safeguards, nuclear safety, and much more.

"Whether you're a student, a scientist, a journalist, or anyone interested in engaging with the IAEA, I invite you to explore and be inspired by the transformative power of science. We showcase how, thanks to the Agency's global influence, nuclear innovation improves the lives of people on every continent."

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Financial News: The Bank of Russia presents a concept for supervisory stress testing of banks for discussion with the market.

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Annual supervisory stress testing will become mandatory for all systemically important banks starting in 2028. The stress test results will impact the assessment of the bank's economic position and, consequently, the amount of contributions to the Mandatory Deposit Insurance Fund. They will also be factored into internal capital adequacy assessment procedures, which may determine whether the bank will receive an additional capital buffer.

The new approach will encourage credit institutions to accumulate the capital reserves necessary to independently overcome potential stress, which will increase the resilience of the banking sector as a whole.

For more details, please read the public consultation report. "The Concept of Supervisory Stress Testing of Credit Institutions"Responses to the questions posed in the report, as well as comments and suggestions regarding it, may be sent to the Bank of Russia up to and including October 17, 2025.

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Dmitry Patrushev: Over the past five years, the Russian government has allocated more than 17 billion rubles for the purchase of veterinary vaccines and diagnostics.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev chaired a meeting of the standing government anti-epidemic commission. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, and other relevant agencies, as well as regional representatives.

"Epizootic safety is the key to the sustainable development of Russian livestock farming. Efforts to ensure this are being implemented across the entire chain. The Russian government has allocated 4.2 billion rubles to the regions for the purchase of vaccines and diagnostics in 2025. Moreover, funding for this area is steadily increasing, with a total of over 17 billion rubles already allocated over the past five years," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that to minimize the risk of disease outbreaks, continuous monitoring of the situation in wildlife and private farms must be ensured.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that a separate federal project within the national project "Technological Support for Food Security" is aimed at improving veterinary welfare.

At the federal level, all necessary tools for ensuring epizootic safety have been provided, including methodological recommendations for the regions, and decisions are being made at the commission level to improve industry regulation. Specifically, the veterinary safety plan has been updated, outlining procedures for preventing and responding to animal diseases. Systematic improvement of the effectiveness of state veterinary services remains a priority.

Following the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev instructed that preventative measures be implemented promptly to prevent disease outbreaks. The Deputy Prime Minister also drew the regional leaders' attention to the need for high-quality livestock census.

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