Hong Kong’s first astronaut shows world a different side to the city

News - South China Morning Post June 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

Hong Kong’s first astronaut may have travelled into space, but the significance of the moment extends far beyond the mission itself. Lai Ka-ying became our first home-grown astronaut to reach space, as part of China’s Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking a historic milestone for the city and its role within the country’s scientific ambitions. For many, the moment naturally evokes pride and excitement. Yet, beyond science and national achievement, this milestone may also...

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Armed conflicts hit worldwide post-WWII record report

Tajikistan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - the highest number since systemat

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Armed conflicts hit worldwide post-WWII record report

Kyrgyzstan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - the highest number since systemat

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Armed conflicts hit worldwide post-WWII record report

Turkmenistan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five were recorded in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - the highest number since systemat

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Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII report

Turkmenistan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five state-based conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - t

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Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII report

Tajikistan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five state-based conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - t

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Armed conflicts worldwide hit record since WWII report

Kyrgyzstan News June 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM

Sixty-five state-based conflicts were recorded worldwide in 2025, according to the Peace Research Institute OsloThe number of armed conflicts worldwide reached its highest level since World War II in 2025, according to a study published on Tuesday by the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO).Researchers found there were 65 state-based conflicts - involving at least one government actor - t

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Xinhua world news summary at 1510 GMT, June 9

Kyrgyzstan News June 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM

KINSHASA -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 550, including 101 deaths, with health authorities warning that the outbreak continues to trend upward. According to an update released Monday, 35 new confirmed cases, including 10 deaths, were recorded on Sunday in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. Seven additional patients recovered, bringing

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Xinhua world news summary at 1510 GMT, June 9

Tajikistan News June 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM

KINSHASA -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 550, including 101 deaths, with health authorities warning that the outbreak continues to trend upward. According to an update released Monday, 35 new confirmed cases, including 10 deaths, were recorded on Sunday in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. Seven additional patients recovered, bringing

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Xinhua world news summary at 1510 GMT, June 9

Turkmenistan News June 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM

KINSHASA -- The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 550, including 101 deaths, with health authorities warning that the outbreak continues to trend upward. According to an update released Monday, 35 new confirmed cases, including 10 deaths, were recorded on Sunday in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. Seven additional patients recovered, bringing

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FIFA World Cup: Spain thrash Peru 3-1, France beat Northern Ireland in warm-up fixtures

Turkmenistan News June 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM

Puebla [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): Spain underlined their status as one of the favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-1 victory over Peru in their final warm-up match, while France and the Netherlands also secured wins ahead of the tournament's opening game on June 11.According to FIFA, La Roja made an ideal start at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Mexico, taking the lead after just two minutes through

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FIFA World Cup: Spain thrash Peru 3-1, France beat Northern Ireland in warm-up fixtures

Kyrgyzstan News June 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM

Puebla [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): Spain underlined their status as one of the favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-1 victory over Peru in their final warm-up match, while France and the Netherlands also secured wins ahead of the tournament's opening game on June 11.According to FIFA, La Roja made an ideal start at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Mexico, taking the lead after just two minutes through

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FIFA World Cup: Spain thrash Peru 3-1, France beat Northern Ireland in warm-up fixtures

Tajikistan News June 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM

Puebla [Mexico], June 9 (ANI): Spain underlined their status as one of the favourites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-1 victory over Peru in their final warm-up match, while France and the Netherlands also secured wins ahead of the tournament's opening game on June 11.According to FIFA, La Roja made an ideal start at the Estadio Cuauhtemoc in Mexico, taking the lead after just two minutes through

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China performs world’s first combined transplant of pig liver and kidney to human

News - South China Morning Post June 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM

A Chinese team has transplanted a pig’s kidneys and liver into a patient who had suffered brain death, a world first that could pave the way for multi-organ animal-to-human transplants. After the operation, the organs functioned within the 53-year-old man for nearly five days before the study was ended in line with his family’s wishes. Xenotransplantation, or the transplant of organs or tissues from one species to another, could help tackle global organ shortages that leave patients in limbo or...

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World Yogasana Championships 2026: India completes century of golds in dominant clean sweep

Turkmenistan News June 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday.Second-place Japan were a distant second with three gold, three silver and five bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza's exploits

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World Yogasana Championships 2026: India completes century of golds in dominant clean sweep

Tajikistan News June 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday.Second-place Japan were a distant second with three gold, three silver and five bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza's exploits

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World Yogasana Championships 2026: India completes century of golds in dominant clean sweep

Kyrgyzstan News June 8, 2026 at 11:34 PM

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination at the EKA Arena here on Monday.Second-place Japan were a distant second with three gold, three silver and five bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza's exploits

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