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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June 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
An American diplomat was found dead in Myanmar’s largest city, the US State Department said, and members of the diplomatic community in Yangon say a Thai woman has been detained by police in connection with the investigation. American officials in Thailand and the US embassy in Myanmar referred questions on the case to the State Department, which confirmed the “death of a US government employee” assigned to the embassy in Yangon but gave no other details. “Out of respect for the privacy of the...
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Asia-Pacific cities account for 39 per cent of the top global financial services companies and about 36 per cent of the world’s leading financial centres, Colliers said. Supported by strong labour markets and venture capital activity, cities such as Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong ranked among the region’s top talent hubs. However, New York emerged as the clear leader in the property consultant’s report, scoring 4.6 out of a possible 5, followed by London with a mark of 3.9 and...
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 4:11 PM
A 30-year-old man from Sudan appeared in a Belfast court on Wednesday charged with attempted murder over a stabbing attack that left a victim seriously injured and triggered anti-immigrant violence in several parts of Northern Ireland. Hadi Alodid was ordered held in jail after an appearance by video in Belfast Magistrates’ Court, where a detective said he blinded Stephen Ogilvie in the left eye during the knife attack. He was also charged with possessing a knife and threatening to kill a...
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
If the Democrats win control of Congress in America’s midterm elections it could bring “renewed volatility” to relations with China, a veteran Chinese diplomat has warned. “The results [of the 2026 midterms] … are likely to have a profound impact on the stability of China-US relations,” said Bian Qingzu, former secretary general of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. Founded in 1954, the association has long been a conduit to foster non-governmental exchanges...
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) - Afghan authorities have launched the construction of three school buildings in Rustaq district of northern Afghanistan's Takhar province, the provincial government office said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the schools will be built along with the necessary supporting facilities to provide a suitable learning environment for students. Upon completion, the projects are
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Tajikistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) - Afghan authorities have launched the construction of three school buildings in Rustaq district of northern Afghanistan's Takhar province, the provincial government office said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the schools will be built along with the necessary supporting facilities to provide a suitable learning environment for students. Upon completion, the projects are
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Turkmenistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) - Afghan authorities have launched the construction of three school buildings in Rustaq district of northern Afghanistan's Takhar province, the provincial government office said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the schools will be built along with the necessary supporting facilities to provide a suitable learning environment for students. Upon completion, the projects are
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Malaysia’s prosecutors have closed a criminal intimidation investigation involving former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki, saying a complaint by businessman Albert Tei did not “meet the legal threshold” for further action. The decision comes against the backdrop of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government facing pressure over prosecutorial independence. Anwar had campaigned on a reformist, anti-corruption platform that has since been tested by high-profile dropped cases and delayed...
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The Astana Times
June 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Balkhash Airport in Kazakhstan’s Karagandy Region has resumed operations following the completion of reconstruction works, according to the regional akimat (local administration) press service. The airport received its first flights from Astana and Almaty on June 1 after the reopening. Photo credit: Karagandy Region Akimat Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times. The airport received its first flights from Astana and Almaty on June 1 after the reopening. The reconstruction project included upgrades to key airfield infrastructure, including the apron and taxiway, as well as the construction of a new building for special transport services. New ground support and airfield equipment were also installed. The airport operates from a 1960s-era terminal renowned for its architectural design. Photo credit: Karagandy Region Akimat Following the modernization, the air…
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials Anand Amgalan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mongolia to the UAE.Alshamsi welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in performing his duties, reaffirming the UAE's commitment to strengthening and advancing relations wi
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Tajikistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials Anand Amgalan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mongolia to the UAE.Alshamsi welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in performing his duties, reaffirming the UAE's commitment to strengthening and advancing relations wi
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Turkmenistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials Anand Amgalan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mongolia to the UAE.Alshamsi welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in performing his duties, reaffirming the UAE's commitment to strengthening and advancing relations wi
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BBC News
June 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The fresh strikes come after weeks of relative calm in the restive border region between the two countries.
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old truck driver on suspicion of smuggling and seized goods worth HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), including weight-loss injections and fish maw. The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that a medium goods vehicle was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing on June 4. The vehicle, bound for Macau, was declared to be carrying wine, garments, health supplements and cameras, but X-ray imaging revealed discrepancies,...
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Turkmenistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 85,420 people returned to Afghanistan from neighboring Iran and Pakistan between May 24 and June 6, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced, the local media Tolo news reported on Wednesday. According to the report, about 44,596 returnees entered Afghanistan from Iran during the period, while 40,824 others returned from Pakistan. The IOM, which tra
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Kyrgyzstan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 85,420 people returned to Afghanistan from neighboring Iran and Pakistan between May 24 and June 6, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced, the local media Tolo news reported on Wednesday. According to the report, about 44,596 returnees entered Afghanistan from Iran during the period, while 40,824 others returned from Pakistan. The IOM, which tra
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Tajikistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
KABUL, June 10 (Xinhua) -- A total of 85,420 people returned to Afghanistan from neighboring Iran and Pakistan between May 24 and June 6, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced, the local media Tolo news reported on Wednesday. According to the report, about 44,596 returnees entered Afghanistan from Iran during the period, while 40,824 others returned from Pakistan. The IOM, which tra
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News - South China Morning Post
June 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offences, including manslaughter, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, attempting to pervert the course of public justice and tax evasion, in connection with the city’s deadliest blaze in recent history. The defendants appeared at West Kowloon Court on Wednesday to face charges brought by police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the first to be laid against those deemed responsible for the...
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Turkmenistan News
June 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Pakistanhasrenewed deadly air strikeson neighbouringAfghanistan, officials in both countries said Wednesday, in the worst violence in weeks following a period of relative calm.Pakistan's government said on Wednesday that 26 "militants" linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group were killedin the attacks."In the aftermath of recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.... precise and calibrated Strike
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