MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Republic of Mongolia

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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MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Republic of Mongolia

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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MoFA receives credentials copy from new Ambassador of Republic of Mongolia

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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Truck driver arrested as HK$10m of injections, fish maw seized at Hong Kong bridge

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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Over 85,000 return to Afghanistan from Iran, Pakistan in two weeks: UN

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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Over 85,000 return to Afghanistan from Iran, Pakistan in two weeks: UN

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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Over 85,000 return to Afghanistan from Iran, Pakistan in two weeks: UN

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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7 people, 2 firms face manslaughter, other charges over deadly Hong Kong fire

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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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing dozens

Tajikistan 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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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing several

Tajikistan 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.An AFP journalist saw a house completely destroyed in the southeastern province of Khost, where residents were digging graves to bury those killed in the overnightattack.Afghanistan's government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said "

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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing dozens

Kyrgyzstan 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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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing several

Kyrgyzstan 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.An AFP journalist saw a house completely destroyed in the southeastern province of Khost, where residents were digging graves to bury those killed in the overnightattack.Afghanistan's government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said "

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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing dozens

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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Pakistan renews air strikes on Afghanistan, killing several

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.An AFP journalist saw a house completely destroyed in the southeastern province of Khost, where residents were digging graves to bury those killed in the overnightattack.Afghanistan's government spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said "

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China’s military warned against ‘dangers of AI sycophancy’ on the battlefield

News - South China Morning Post June 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM

China’s military mouthpiece has highlighted the “dangers of AI sycophancy” – where artificial intelligence systems alter the facts to match user biases – and called for action to prevent this from harming People’s Liberation Army operations. An article in PLA Daily on Tuesday said the tendency for AI models to cater to user preferences – even endorsing blatant errors over objective facts – posed a “severe threat” at a time when the military relied more on automated systems. “The dangers of AI...

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China motorcycle legend invites fan to Italy race after learning man has late-stage cancer

News - South China Morning Post June 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM

China’s motorcycle industry legend Zhang Xue has invited a 31-year-old cancer-stricken fan to an overseas motorsport competition after learning about the man’s bleak prognosis. Zhang, who was little known to most of the public last year, rose to international fame months ago for achieving an unprecedented victory for the country in a world-class race. The turning point was in March when French rider Valentin Debise won two races in the WorldSSP class of the Superbike World Championship riding on...

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China fast tracks humanoid robots and embodied AI into industry under nationwide programme

News - South China Morning Post June 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM

China is launching a nationwide training programme to help humanoid robots move from dance performances and marathon races into factories, warehouses and hospitals, as Beijing steps up efforts to commercialise the technology. The goal is to accelerate the deployment of humanoid robots and embodied AI in real-world production and service environments, giving local governments and state-owned enterprises less than six months to prove the technology’s viability in such settings, according to an...

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Kazakhstan, Netherlands Reach Deals on $185 Million in Joint Projects

The Astana Times June 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the Netherlands agreed to move forward with joint projects worth 160 million euros ($184 million) following a business forum on June 9 during Kazakh Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliyev’s visit to the Netherlands. The Netherlands remains one of Kazakhstan’s key trade and economic partners within the European Union. Photo credit: Kazakh Ministry of Trade and Integration The forum was held as part of the GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 international exhibition, and served as the focal point of Kazakhstan’s trade and economic mission to the Netherlands, reported the ministry’s press service.  “The agreements reached today reflect the strong interest of businesses in both countries in expanding cooperation. Kazakhstan is ready to increase supplies of high-quality products to European markets and provide favorable conditions for investment projects involving Dutch partners,” Sha…

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Mpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak

News - South China Morning Post June 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM

Hong Kong has recorded an uptick in Mpox cases after an outbreak linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vaccination outreach programme for high-risk groups. The Centre for Health Protection has contacted more than 300 people who visited the venue since May for medical surveillance and urged anyone who visited during that period to call its dedicated hotline for advice. The centre is conducting an epidemiological...

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