Polytechnic University brought together student sports experts from Russia and Belarus.

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The 4th All-Russian Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation, "University Sports in the Modern World," was held at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University. The event brought together leading experts, scientists, and representatives of sports organizations from Russia and Belarus. Experts discussed current issues related to the development of university sports, the implementation of innovative technologies, and interuniversity cooperation.

The opening ceremony began with welcoming remarks from the leadership of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, the Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of St. Petersburg, and the Russian Student Sports Union. The key event of the first day was the signing of cooperation agreements between the RSSU and the St. Petersburg Drone Racing Federation, highlighting the trend toward integrating high technology into the sporting environment.

Invited experts made presentations.

Valery Vasyuk (Belarusian State University of Physical Education) presented a paper on digital footprints during a physical education lesson. Victoria Kharkova (BSUPhK) spoke about the collaboration between SPbPU and the Belarusian university, strengthening scientific and educational ties. Dmitry Lukashevich (Belarusian National Technical University) shared his experience in biomechanical monitoring of athletes' training in canoeing and kayaking, gained while working with the Belarusian national team.

Participants were particularly interested in master classes demonstrating cutting-edge technologies in sports.

Sergey Sidorov, Director of the SPbPU Computer Sports Research and Education Center, presented a master class on drone racing. Maxim Churkin, Director of Tactical Shooting Simulators, introduced guests to the capabilities of the TOXIS tactical shooting simulator.

The second day of the conference featured a rich cultural program: participants were able to continue informal communication and gain a closer understanding of the Polytechnic's great history.

The "Student Sports in the Modern World" conference reaffirmed its status as an authoritative platform for dialogue between science, education, and sports practice, setting the direction for the development of student sports in the coming years.

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Japanese public figures have criticized the government's response to the intrusion into the Chinese embassy.

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TOKYO, March 26 (Xinhua) — Japanese public figures have criticized the government's response to a Self-Defense Forces member's intrusion into the Chinese Embassy compound earlier this week.

Yuri Kono, a professor at Japan's Hosei University, called the incident "an unforgivable and serious mistake." He believes the Japan Self-Defense Forces bear inevitable responsibility, as its active-duty officer threatened the security of a foreign embassy.

"From the perspective of international principles and the practical need to prevent further escalation, the Japanese government must take prompt measures to resolve this issue and bring those responsible to justice," Kono added.

Hiroshi Shiratori, also a professor at Hosei University, stated that this incident is unacceptable under international law. He warned that if this issue is resolved merely with expressions of "regret," Japan will have difficulty demanding a full apology if its own diplomatic personnel encounter similar incidents in the future.

Historian Masahiro Yamazaki also criticized the government's handling of the case and called the incident "serious."

"Shouldn't Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as Commander-in-Chief of the Self-Defense Forces, provide an explanation?" the historian wonders. "Will this matter be resolved simply by Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara's statement that the incident is 'regrettable'?"

He added that how the Japanese government handles this issue could significantly impact the development of Japanese-Chinese relations and therefore deserves serious attention.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Japan, a man who identified himself as an "active member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces" climbed over a fence and entered the embassy grounds on Tuesday morning, where he threatened to kill Chinese diplomats.

The embassy sent a serious message to the Japanese side and expressed a strong protest, demanding a responsible explanation of what happened.

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More than 12 people were killed and about 25 were injured in a road accident in southern India.

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New Delhi, March 26 (Xinhua) — More than 12 people were killed and about 25 injured in a road accident in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh early Thursday morning, a local police official confirmed.

The accident occurred in Markapuram district. The private bus carrying the victims collided head-on with another vehicle. The death toll may rise as five of the injured are in critical condition.

Both vehicles caught fire immediately after the collision, leaving passengers with little time to escape, local police said.

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The bodies of 18 people have been found after a bus fell into a river in Bangladesh.

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Dhaka, March 26 (Xinhua) — A bus carrying approximately 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh's Rajbari district, located 125 kilometers south of Dhaka. At least 18 bodies have been recovered so far.

According to the fire department, the accident occurred around 5:15 PM local time. The passenger bus, heading to Dhaka, lost control, capsized, and sank in approximately 24 meters of water.

Rajbari District Deputy Commissioner and Magistrate Sultana Akhtar told Xinhua that there were approximately 40 passengers on the bus. "The bodies of 18 people, including 10 women and two children, have been recovered so far," she said.

Officials initially said two bodies were recovered. They later reported that the salvage vessel Hamza raised the sunken bus at 11:50 p.m. local time on Wednesday, recovering 16 more bodies.

Eyewitnesses told local television channels that only 10-11 passengers managed to swim to shore.

The search and rescue operation continues. Officials fear the death toll could rise. –0–

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Global GDP growth to reach 2.9 percent in 2026 amid Middle East tensions – OECD

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Paris, March 26 (Xinhua) — Global GDP growth is forecast to slow to 2.9 percent in 2026 before rebounding to 3.0 percent in 2027, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said Thursday in its latest interim Economic Outlook report.

The report notes that the escalating conflict in the Middle East will test the resilience of the global economy. A prolonged period of high energy prices will lead to a significant increase in business costs, consumer prices, and negatively impact economic growth.

According to the report, global economic growth remained robust before the conflict escalated, thanks to significant investment and production in artificial intelligence, as well as favorable fiscal conditions.

The Economic Outlook also notes that since the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, sharp increases in energy prices and heightened uncertainty have led to higher costs and lower demand, offsetting earlier growth momentum. –0–

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Iran exchanged messages with the US through intermediaries, but there are no negotiations, says Foreign Minister

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Tehran, March 26 (Xinhua) — Tehran and Washington recently exchanged messages through intermediaries, but no talks have taken place since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began in late February, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with state television channel IRIB on Wednesday.

"A few days ago, the American side began sending various messages through various intermediaries. When messages are transmitted to us through friendly countries, and we respond by stating our positions or issuing necessary warnings, this cannot be called either negotiations or dialogue. We are simply exchanging messages through our friends, and we are reiterating our principled positions," he said.

According to him, Iran warned the United States in a number of messages about the inadmissibility of attacks on its infrastructure, which, as A. Araghchi claims, led to Washington abandoning its plans to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours.

The Foreign Minister noted that Iran does not seek war and advocates its end, but "in a way that prevents it from happening again." However, Tehran does not support the idea of a ceasefire, considering it a return to the "vicious cycle" of negotiations, war, and truce, and insists on ending the conflict "on its own terms," Araghchi added.

He stressed that Iran's current policy is to continue resistance and defend the country, with no plans for negotiations.

Commenting on the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, A. Araghchi stated that it is considered part of the territorial waters of Iran and Oman. Tehran is exploring "new mechanisms to ensure safe passage," he noted.

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A graduate student from the State University of Management spoke to the Prime Minister of Vietnam.

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Nguyen Thi Hai Anh, a postgraduate student at the National University of Management, took part in a meeting of students with the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Pham Minh Trinh, as part of his official visit.

Upon arriving in Moscow, the Prime Minister met with Embassy staff and representatives of the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in the Russian Federation. The meeting discussed the friendly relations between Vietnam and Russia, which are strengthening year after year.

First-year graduate student at SUM, Nguyen Thi Hai Anh, represented the Vietnamese student community in Russia and expressed gratitude to the Party, State, and Government for their ongoing work and support in providing educational opportunities for generations of Vietnamese youth, both previously in the Soviet Union and today in the Russian Federation.

Pham Minh Trinh called for the development and dissemination of Vietnamese culture to the world to promote bilateral relations between the two nations and maintain international friendship.

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China called on Japan to correct its mistakes to ensure normal bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

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BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) — China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday called on Japan to rethink and correct its mistakes to pave the way for normal trade and economic cooperation with China.

Speaking at a regular press conference, ministry spokesperson He Yongqian emphasized that China remains committed to high-level opening-up and strives to create a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized first-class business environment.

The results of the latest survey conducted by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China show that Japanese enterprises operating in China generally report good business conditions, maintain a high degree of satisfaction with China's business environment, and plan to continue expanding their presence in the Chinese market, she said.

According to the ministry's spokesman, stable and healthy trade and economic relations between China and Japan serve the common interests of the peoples of the two countries. -0-

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China's Defense Ministry criticized Japan's "ulterior motives" in exaggerating so-called external threats.

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BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on Thursday criticized Japan's "ulterior motives" in exaggerating so-called external threats.

Jiang Bin thus commented at a regular departmental press conference, at the request of journalists, on the Japanese Prime Minister's recent statement that Japan is facing its most difficult and complex security situation since World War II.

As a country that once inflicted profound suffering on the people of Asia and the world and has yet to truly reconsider its historical crimes of aggression, Japan continues to inflate so-called external threats, Jiang Bin said.

“It is more than obvious that the Japanese administration’s true intention is to divert public attention from domestic problems, mislead the international community, and achieve ‘remilitarization,’” he said.

According to him, Japan is pushing for a revision of three national security documents, is vigorously developing its offensive military potential, and is even voicing its desire to acquire nuclear weapons. These dangerous steps merit the utmost vigilance.

Peace-loving people around the world should unite to resolutely suppress the revival and spread of Japanese "neomilitarism" and firmly uphold regional peace and stability, as well as the security and well-being of the people, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman added. -0-

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China vows to take stronger countermeasures against Philippine provocations

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BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) — China's Defense Ministry on Thursday vowed to take stronger countermeasures against rights violations, provocations and propaganda by the Philippines.

This statement was made by the official representative of the PRC Ministry of Defense, Jiang Bin, at a regular press conference, responding to a question about the recent declarations of sovereignty by the Philippine Coast Guard over certain waters in the South China Sea (SCS).

"China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nanhai Zhudao Islands and their adjacent waters, as well as sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters," Jiang Bin said.

The official called the so-called 2016 arbitral award on the South China Sea “completely illegal, invalid and void,” emphasizing that China does not accept or recognize it and will never accept any claims or actions based on this award.

Driven by selfish interests, some forces on the Philippine side are making every effort to incite conflicts at sea and fabricate false narratives, thereby undermining bilateral relations and threatening regional peace and stability, he noted.

"The Chinese side is unwavering in its determination to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests," Jiang Bin added. -0-

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