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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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