News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 7:18 PM
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday brushed off concerns about consumer inflation surging to a fresh three-year high in May, on the back of soaring energy prices caused by his war in Iran. “The numbers were great … I love the inflation,” Trump told reporters, a comment pounced on by Democrats who have made rising prices a cornerstone of their campaign to take control of Congress in November’s midterm elections. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 4.2 per cent year-on-year, up from the...
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The Astana Times
June 10, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue on June 10, bringing together senior officials from Central Asian countries and the United States to strengthen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains, investment and technological development. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Fatima Kemelova Opening the dialogue, Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev said critical minerals are becoming the foundation of the global technological transition and a new industrial architecture. Kazakhstan’s Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Fatima Kemelova “Central Asia possesses significant mineral resources, growing industrial potential and a strategic location between major global markets. Kazakhstan views the critical minerals sector as a strategic priority and invites American companies to participate in…
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
As the 2026 Fifa World Cup prepares to kick off on Thursday, the world’s elite players are vying for more than just glory – they seek a shimmering prize whose bullion value has eclipsed all previous benchmarks. The trophy set to be hoisted in the US state of New Jersey next month is now worth 157 per cent more than it was during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, owing to a historic rally in gold prices. The raw gold value of the statue currently stands at around US$713,000 – a staggering jump from...
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The Trump administration’s export controls, sanctions and tariffs are hurting American firms in China without achieving their policy goals of blocking critical technology or reviving US manufacturing, according to a new business survey. “US export controls are not calibrated to empower American companies … Instead, they are forcing buyers to go elsewhere,” the US-China Business Council (USBC) said on Wednesday, releasing the results of its annual member survey. “Export controls are less...
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The US president has angered some fans by using the images of characters like Pikachu and Naruto.
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
China’s Qianfan network has hit a national milestone by placing over 200 broadband satellites in orbit, but there are concerns its deployment could be too slow and costly. The constellation now has 201 satellites after a successful launch on board a Zhuque-2E rocket from the Gobi Desert at 4.23pm Beijing time on Tuesday. The mission delivered Qianfan DTC-01 – a direct-to-cell test satellite – alongside a satellite from China Mobile, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The flight followed...
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 5:54 PM
A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insufficient protection of ecologically sensitive areas. Janet Lee Ka-wai, senior marine conservation officer at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, also said on Wednesday that underwater mapping technology had been used to assess coral coverage and identify ecological sites. Major coral spots identified in...
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The Astana Times
June 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to strengthening its expanded strategic partnership with the United States during talks with U.S. Special Envoy for South and Central Asia, Ambassador Sergio Gor as both sides highlighted growing political and economic cooperation. Sergio Gor and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during their meeting in Astana on June 10. Photo credit: akorda.kz “We highly value the opportunity to discuss a broad range of current issues and particularly welcome your participation in the C5+1 Critical Minerals Dialogue. This underscores the strategic importance that the United States attaches to cooperation with Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian region,” said Tokayev, who had paid a visit to Washington D.C. in September 2025. During the meeting, Tokayev and Gor discussed joint trade and investment projects and prospects for cooperation in priority sec…
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority has reported a medical intern to police for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation, suspending her and a resident doctor over the case. The authority also said on Wednesday that it had warned the trainee over earlier misconduct while interning at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai and was investigating whether she was involved in more malpractice. It said it would pass on any findings to the Medical Council, which regulates the profession. “The Hospital...
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Investigators are expected to soon release an update on the crash, which killed 260 people last year.
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The post-summit detente between Washington and Beijing has moved from diplomatic language to institutional design. Less than three weeks after the summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the US Trade Representative (USTR) asked companies to identify “non-sensitive” Chinese goods that might qualify for tariff relief under a new US-China Board of Trade. On the same day, the USTR also proposed Section 301 duties on imports from 60 economies, including China, after its...
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
by Xinhua writer Yu Xiaohua BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- When Xiaomi opens registration for guided tours of its electric-vehicle factory in Beijing, demand often runs into tens of thousands for a small number of tour slots each month. Many spend months entering lotteries before finally securing a spot. The surge points to a broader shift in China's tourism landscape. With landmark attractions like the Gre
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Tajikistan News
June 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
by Xinhua writer Yu Xiaohua BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- When Xiaomi opens registration for guided tours of its electric-vehicle factory in Beijing, demand often runs into tens of thousands for a small number of tour slots each month. Many spend months entering lotteries before finally securing a spot. The surge points to a broader shift in China's tourism landscape. With landmark attractions like the Gre
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Turkmenistan News
June 10, 2026 at 5:16 PM
by Xinhua writer Yu Xiaohua BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) -- When Xiaomi opens registration for guided tours of its electric-vehicle factory in Beijing, demand often runs into tens of thousands for a small number of tour slots each month. Many spend months entering lotteries before finally securing a spot. The surge points to a broader shift in China's tourism landscape. With landmark attractions like the Gre
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The Astana Times
June 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the United States are deepening cooperation on aviation security, with Kazakh specialists completing training in New York on cargo risk assessment, aircraft inspections and border security procedures ahead of the planned launch of direct air service between the two countries. Kazakh aviation experts in New York. Photo credit: Kazakh Transport Ministry Kazakhstan’s civil aviation authorities and specialists from airports in Astana and Almaty passed training in New York as part of the International Air Cargo Interdiction Training (IACIT), facilitated by the Kazakh Transport Ministry and the U.S. Embassy in Astana. According to the Kazakh Transport Ministry, Kazakh specialists dived deep into modern approaches to analyzing cargo transport risks, organizing aircraft and cargo inspections, using technical screening equipment, the work of canine units, and mechanisms for interagency c…
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A suspected bird strike on a Chinese-made C909 regional jet in Beijing has reportedly left some marks on its nose and airframe, but experts said the likelihood of any severe damage was very low. The incident underscores the real-world tests of reliability facing the model as it is more widely deployed at home and abroad, according to observers. Air China flight CA1150, arriving from Ordos in Inner Mongolia, struck a large bird as it approached Beijing Capital International Airport on Sunday...
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