US withdrawal from UNESCO contradicts fundamental principles of multilateralism – head of organization

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PARIS, July 22 (Xinhua) — The US withdrawal from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) runs counter to the fundamental principles of multilateralism, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said on Tuesday.

Expressing deep regret over the decision taken by US President Donald Trump, O. Azoulay warned that the country's withdrawal from the organization would primarily affect UNESCO's American partners, in particular communities applying for inclusion of sites on the World Heritage List, obtaining the status of "UNESCO Creative City" and the creation of UNESCO Chairs.

The United States announced on Tuesday that it would withdraw from UNESCO by the end of December 2026, just two years after rejoining, marking the country's third exit from the organization.

According to a statement from the US State Department, the decision was made in connection with UNESCO's policy, which Washington believes "promotes divisive social and cultural initiatives" against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Commenting on the statement, the UNESCO Director-General expressed regret over the US decision, rejecting the arguments made. She stressed that the organization remains “a rare forum for consensus building through concrete, action-oriented multilateralism.”

O. Azoulay assured that the US withdrawal from UNESCO in 2026 and the loss of American funding will not affect the normal activities of the organization, since its financial position has been significantly strengthened.

“We have undertaken major structural reforms and diversified our funding sources. Thanks to the efforts made by the organization since 2018, the decline in US financial contributions has been effectively offset,” the CEO said. –0–

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Air India plane's auxiliary power unit catches fire after landing

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NEW DELHI, July 22 (Xinhua) — An Air India passenger plane, flight AI-315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi, caught fire in its auxiliary power unit shortly after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, the Indian capital, on Tuesday, officials said.

The fire was discovered as passengers were preparing to exit the plane.

Air India said no passengers or crew were injured, but the fire caused some damage to the aircraft itself.

Another Air India flight from Cochin to Mumbai skidded off the runway while landing on Monday, causing damage to both the plane and the road surface, according to media reports. Last month, an Air India flight to London crashed shortly after takeoff in the city of Ahmedabad, killing all 241 people on board. –0–

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World Fencing Championships Start in Tbilisi

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TBILISI, July 22 (Xinhua) — The World Fencing Championships kicked off in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Tuesday. The country is hosting a competition of this scale for the first time and has fielded a team of 25 strongest athletes, the Georgian Fencing Federation said.

The competition will last until July 30. According to the organizers, about 1,200 athletes from 135 countries and regions of the world are taking part in the tournament. 12 sets of awards will be contested in fencing with epees, foils and sabres in individual and team disciplines among men and women.

President of the Georgian Fencing Federation Merab Bazadze expressed confidence that holding the championship will be an important step in the development of fencing in the country. “A lot of people will come, and I am glad that this elite sport will become a priority in Georgia,” he told reporters.

At the previous World Championship, held in 2023 in Milan /Italy/, the Georgian team won one award – a silver medal, which was won by sabre fencer Sandro Bazadze. –0–

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China's non-bank financial sector recorded $127.3 billion in cross-border capital inflows in the first half of the year

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BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — China's non-bank financial sector saw cross-border capital inflows of $127.3 billion in the first half of 2025, maintaining the trend of net inflows that began in the second half of last year, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said Tuesday.

According to the agency, non-bank financial institutions, including enterprises and individuals, recorded cross-border income and expenses of $7.6 trillion, a historical maximum for the same period. Notably, the yuan accounted for about 53 percent of cross-border settlements.

The agency said China's balance of payments remains balanced and the country's foreign exchange market continues to operate stably and orderly. -0-

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Uzbekistan's Economy Grew by 7.2% in First Half of Year

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Tashkent, July 22 (Xinhua) — Uzbekistan's economy grew by 7.2 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

According to preliminary data, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Uzbekistan for January-June 2025 increased by 7.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024.

It is noted that the country's foreign trade turnover increased by 16.1 percent in the first six months of 2025.

In June, the press service of the President of Uzbekistan reported, citing the head of state Shavkat Mirziyoyev, that over the past 8 years, the country's GDP has doubled and the goal has been set to bring it to 200 billion US dollars by 2030. –0–

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China issues regulations on rural highways

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BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) — Chinese State Council Premier Li Qiang signed a State Council order on issuing regulations to promote high-quality development of rural highways and ensure that they meet the needs of comprehensive rural revitalization and accelerated agricultural and rural modernization.

The regulations on rural highways, which will take effect on September 15, stipulate that the development of rural highways should be in line with China's coordinated efforts to promote new-type urbanization and all-round rural revitalization.

The document notes the need to adhere to the principle of equal attention to construction, management, maintenance and operation, gradually improving a comprehensive, accessible, safe, practical, convenient and efficient rural transport infrastructure network.

It is stated that the quality of rural highway networks should be improved and their connections with national and provincial highways should be ensured to promote the integration of urban and rural transportation. Existing rural highways that do not meet the minimum technical requirements should be upgraded.

The document provides for strengthening the management and maintenance of rural roads through a clear division of responsibilities, and also requires regular inspections and the identification of hidden safety threats.

As emphasized in the regulations, local governments at all levels should promote the integrated construction of rural roads and related infrastructure facilities, industrial parks and tourist attractions located along them, which will promote the comprehensive development of rural passenger transportation, freight logistics, postal services and express delivery, and enhance the ability of rural roads to serve economic circulation between urban and rural areas. –0–

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US announces withdrawal from UNESCO again

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WASHINGTON, July 22 (Xinhua) — The United States on Tuesday announced its decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), two years after rejoining it.

According to a statement from the US State Department, the decision was made in connection with UNESCO's policy, which Washington believes "promotes divisive social and cultural initiatives" against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

“UNESCO’s decision to admit the ‘State of Palestine’ as a member state is highly problematic, runs counter to US policy and contributes to the spread of anti-Israeli rhetoric within the organization,” the statement said.

The US withdrawal from UNESCO will take effect at the end of December 2026.

This is the third time the United States has withdrawn from the organization, and the second time during the Donald Trump administration. Since the start of Trump's second term this year, his administration has already announced withdrawals from the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Health Organization, and the UN Human Rights Council. –0–

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In the Vyshka tent at VK Fest, they sent messages into space and immersed themselves in the virtual world

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The Ukrainian delegation at the talks with the Russian Federation will be headed by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council

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KYIV, July 22 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday on the X social network that the Ukrainian delegation at the new round of peace talks with Russia will be headed by newly appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov.

V. Zelensky added that, in addition to R. Umerov, the delegation will include representatives of Ukrainian intelligence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President of Ukraine.

V. Zelensky especially emphasized that official Kyiv is ready to work as productively as possible to achieve the release of Ukrainians from Russian captivity, the return of Ukrainian children taken to the Russian Federation, an end to the loss of life, and the preparation of a meeting of the leaders of Ukraine and Russia to truly establish peace between the two countries.

According to media reports, a new round of negotiations between delegations from Ukraine and Russia will take place in the coming days in Turkey.

The previous meeting of representatives of the two states took place on June 2 in Istanbul. At the meeting, Kyiv and Moscow agreed to conduct a prisoner exchange according to the formula “all for all” for two categories of servicemen – seriously ill and those aged 18 to 25. –0–

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The Kremlin does not expect “miraculous breakthroughs” in the talks with Ukraine in Istanbul – D. Peskov

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Moscow, July 22 /Xinhua/ — The draft memorandums on peace settlement handed over to each other by Russia and Ukraine should become the main topic of the third round of direct Russian-Ukrainian talks. Moscow does not expect any "miraculous" breakthroughs, any forecasts for achieving peace in Ukraine are currently impossible. This was stated at a briefing on Tuesday by the press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov.

“The topic of the negotiations is quite complex: in addition to other issues, of course, it will be necessary to discuss those very draft memoranda that were exchanged during the second round,” D. Peskov pointed out.

According to him, “of course, there is no reason to count on any breakthroughs from the category of miracles. It is unlikely that this is possible in the current situation.” The Kremlin representative emphasized that the Russian side intends to defend its interests and ensure their achievement.

D. Peskov did not estimate the time frame for a possible agreement on a Ukrainian settlement, emphasizing that this depends on many factors.

"I would not estimate potential timeframes at all. It depends on many factors, and now any forecasts will be wrong," the press secretary of the Russian president said.

Moscow proceeds from the fact that Kyiv has still not lifted the ban on negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "To be fair /it should be noted that/ this ban is still in effect. This is an obvious fact," added D. Peskov.

According to him, Moscow and Kyiv need to work a lot before discussing the prospects of a summit meeting. –0–

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