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In the second of a two-part series tracing new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong amid excitement over the football World Cup, Connor Mycroft looks at the rise of prediction markets and the risks. Read part one here. When 25-year-old Jean Pierre* started betting on Polymarket last year, his reasoning was simple: “I was just looking to see if I could […]

Washington DC [US], June 20 (ANI): Describing them as 'classics', US President Donald Trump has named Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping among the world leaders he most admires, praising their leadership styles, political strength, and global influence.During an interview on The Axios Show on Friday, when asked to name the two […]

The former White House chief medical adviser allegedly misled the US Congress about his role in shaping intelligence assessments on the pandemicAnthony Fauci used his position as the leading Covid-19 adviser under two US administrations to steer scrutiny away from the so-called lab leak theory and protect himself from possible accountability, outgoing US […]

The former Covid-19 adviser allegedly lied to the US Congress about his role in shaping intelligence assessments on the pandemicAnthony Fauci used his position as the leading Covid-19 adviser under two US administrations to steer scrutiny away from the so-called lab leak theory and protect himself from possible accountability, outgoing US Director of […]

The former White House chief medical adviser allegedly misled the US Congress about his role in shaping intelligence assessments on the pandemicAnthony Fauci used his position as the leading Covid-19 adviser under two US administrations to steer scrutiny away from the so-called lab leak theory and protect himself from possible accountability, outgoing US […]

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 19 (ANI): Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman has unveiled the original soundtrack album for 'Baab' - the critically acclaimed Arabic psychological fantasy-thriller directed by Nayla Al Khaja. Released across all major streaming platforms through Rahman's music label KM Musiq and distributed worldwide by Divo, the […]

BEIJING, 19th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) has taken its Chinese-language catalogue to Beijing this week, using the city's international book fair to sign a new translation deal and showcase a decade of work building readership in China.The Institute is part of the "Al Bait Al Emarati" pavilion at the 32nd Beijing […]

Guiyang [China], June 19 (ANI): India delivered a commanding performance at the World Boxing Cup 2026 (Stage 2), with Prachi leading the charge as the country confirmed six medals following a strong showing in the quarterfinals.Prachi (57kg) produced the standout performance of the day, defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu of Chinese Taipei […]

Macau [China], June 19 (ANI): Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha continued her strong run in the Macau Open Badminton World Tour (BWF) World Tour Super 300 with a convincing win over Korea's Kim Min Sun to reach the women's singles semi-final here on Friday.Ashmita defeated Kim 21-16, 21-18 in just 37 minutes to set up a last-four clash against another Korean […]

The summit in Kazan showed Southeast Asia still values Moscow for energy, trade, and strategic balance in an increasingly multipolar worldFor years, Western policymakers and media outlets have insisted that Russia's international position has been irreparably weakened since February 2022. Yet the ASEAN-Russia Summit held in Kazan tells a very different […]

BEIJING, June 19 (Xinhua) -- From early Friday morning, waterways crisscrossing Chinese cities, towns and villages have been reverberating with the rhythmic splash of paddles and the beat of drums as people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.The festive spectacle offers city residents the perfect outing as they begin their three-day break on Friday, while […]

SCO countries should develop their own digital resources rather than depending on foreign tech giants, a Digital Development Ministry official has saidRussia is urging members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to develop their own digital platforms to reduce dependence on Western media giants.The SCO comprises China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, […]

SCO countries should develop their own digital resources rather than depending on foreign tech giants, a Digital Development Ministry official has saidRussia is urging members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to develop their own digital platforms to reduce dependence on Western media giants.The SCO comprises China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, […]

A Hong Kong taxi fleet has terminated its collaboration with a driver after a cab stopped in the middle of the road in Tsuen Wan for two passengers to alight and take their suitcases out from the boot, with authorities requesting a report from the operator. A video circulating on social media on Friday shows the two passengers, each with two suitcases, […]

(260619) -- BUDAPEST, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member demonstrates an AI toy at a cultural event in Budapest, Hungary, on June 19, 2026. A three-day exhibition showcasing Chinese intangible cultural heritage, tourism resources and creative industries kicked off in Budapest on Friday, bringing together artists, cultural institutions and tourism […]

YANGON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- A cultural experience event to mark the Dragon Boat Festival was held at the China Cultural Center in Yangon on Friday, bringing together about 200 participants from the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, Myanmar-China Friendship Association, universities, and Chinese-language institutions.The event offered visitors an opportunity to […]

BEIJING, 19th June May, 2026 (WAM) -- The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) announced the launch of the 'Cultural Track' under its Youth Social Responsibility Programme, on the sidelines of its participation in the Beijing International Book Fair 2026 in China. The initiative aims to empower Emirati youth to participate in cultural initiatives and forums, […]

(260619) -- YANGON, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit a Dragon Boat Festival cultural experience event at the China Cultural Center in Yangon, Myanmar, June 19, 2026. TO GO WITH "Feature: Dragon Boat Festival event highlights China-Myanmar cultural ties " (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

(260619) -- WUHAN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Manacero is seen at a gymnasium of Hubei University in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 18, 2026. Miguel de Oliveira Manacero, known in China as Ma Feilong, is a Brazilian student in Wuhan. Manacero first encountered Chinese culture through martial arts. By the age of 10, he had begun formal training, […]

(260619) -- SHANNAN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This drone photo shows people working at the construction site of the wind turbine in Qonggyai County, Shannan, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 16, 2026. The first wind turbine of the Phase I of a wind power project built by the Xizang branch of China Huadian Corporation in Qonggyai County was […]

(260619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Geovanna Santos of Brazil competes during the ball match of individual all-around final at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Beijing in Beijing, China, June 19, 2026. (Photo by Ma Zihan/Xinhua)

(260619) -- ZURICH, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A China Eastern Airlines passenger plane receives a water cannon salute at Zurich Airport in Zurich, Switzerland, June 18, 2026. China Eastern Airlines has launched direct flight between Shanghai and Zurich, Switzerland. A China Eastern Airlines Airbus A350-900 carrying more than 260 passengers touched down at […]

Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI) Growing concern over China's treatment of Tibetans has prompted renewed action in the United States Congress, as senior lawmakers seek an official determination on whether China's policies in Tibet amount to genocide or crimes against humanity, as reported by Phayul.According to Phayul, Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman […]

Washington DC [US], June 19 (ANI): East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) has welcomed the advancement of the Uyghur Policy Act of 2025 (S.1542) by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, while urging lawmakers and the administration to take additional steps to address the situation in East Turkistan.According to the ETGE press release, the […]

Hosting the Asian debut of the Hyrox World Championships could bring more high-spending visitors to Hong Kong and the city’s selection as host may have been driven by its proximity to the vast mainland China market, experts have said. The announcement that the pinnacle event of the fitness race would take place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in June next year was […]

(260619) -- ZHENYUAN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dragon boat teams compete at a race during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations at Zhenyuan ancient city in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on June 19, 2026. People across China are celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu […]

(260619) -- ZHENYUAN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 19, 2026 shows dragon boat teams gathering for a race during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations at Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. People across China are celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the […]

(260619) -- JINGXIAN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Villager Zhai Shanyan makes a bamboo-framed paper dragon head in Taohuatan Township of Jingxian County, east China's Anhui Province, June 18, 2026. Nestled at the headstream region of the Qingyi River, the Taohuatan scenic spot has owed its fame to a famous poem of Li Bai, a legendary Chinese poet of Tang […]

Russia has long accused Washington of conducting prohibited research abroad under the cover of epidemic preventionA US intelligence release of new information about American-funded biolabs in Ukraine confirms Russia's suspicions that the research had a military dimension, the Russian Ministry of Defense has said.Last week, Director of National Intelligence […]

The attacks on merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, and Washingtons blunt response, have deepened Indian distrust despite years of expanding cooperationThe recent incident of the US Navy attacking an unarmed merchant ship off the coast of Oman with two Hellfire missiles andkilling three Indian marinersas a result has deeply angered Indian public […]

(260619) -- BEIJING, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes photos during the 2026 Beijing World Reptiles Expo in Pinggu District, Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2026. The event takes place here from June 19 to 21. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

(260619) -- ZUNYI, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Tian Hao of China competes in horizontal bar during the senior men's team & all-around finals at the 13th Senior & 19th Junior Men's Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Zunyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)

Hong Kong’s education authorities are likely to miss the deadline for unveiling a concept plan for a proposed university town in the first half of this year, as the project must align with the city’s inaugural five-year plan, which is set to be released in the third quarter. A source familiar with the development said on Friday that at least two higher […]

From dragon boats to superbikes, a culture of resilience in central China's Mayang county is fueling sporting dreams, community pride and economic opportunity.CHANGSHA, China, June 19 (Xinhua) -- What do dragon boat racing and motorcycle racing have in common? For people in a small mountainous county in central China, the answer is simple: spirit.The finals […]

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19 (ANI): Efforts are on to bring Formula 1 back to India by 2030, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) and MotoGP by 2028, FMSCI President Arindam Ghosh said, after a meeting on Thursday with the Sports Ministry in Delhi, according to a press release. Later, at the FMSCI Annual Awards function, Ghosh said, 'The […]

NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], June 19: Taking centre stage at Royal Ascot from 16 to 20 June 2026, Longines reaffirmed its status as Official Partner, Official Time Partner and Official Watch of the prestigious event. Rooted in a rich equestrian heritage dating back to the 19th century, the Swiss watchmaker brought its values to life alongside Ambassador of […]

HAIKOU, June 19 (Xinhua) -- China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on Dec. 18, 2025. Zero-tariff imports at the Hainan FTP surged 120 percent year on year to nearly 2.65 billion yuan (about 388 million U.S. dollars) between Dec. 18, 2025 and May 31, 2026, local authorities said Wednesday.Hainan's goods […]

Confronted with the vastly amplified consequences of algorithmic warfare, the unprecedented empowerment of non-state actors, and the deepening AI security divide, the only way forward is to shoulder responsibility, reject exclusive blocs, and pursue sincere cooperation.by Liu ChongRecently, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced an accelerated shift […]

GUANGDONG, China, 19th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Sharjah is deepening its economic engagement with China as the emirate pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility and sustainable energy through a high-level mission to Guangdong Province, one of China's leading centres of innovation and […]

Hong Kong police have arrested nine people in connection with two burglaries at a farm in Tin Shui Wai, with some of the stolen items already pawned in Macau and the total losses exceeding HK$2.7 million (US$344,500) in cash, watches, jewellery and gold. Senior Inspector Lam Ka-kit of Yuen Long district’s crime squad said on Friday that the suspects, […]

An aging population, a collapse of fertility, and record numbers of abortions and divorces are turning a decline into a full-on nosediveThe South China Morning Post (SCMP) has cited a forecast by the Rhodium Group research team according to which China's population will shrink by 60 million people over the next ten years.Even such a decline, comparable to […]

Hong Kong’s pet funeral service providers have urged the government to allow animal ashes to be placed alongside those of their owners, citing a growing demand for such arrangements amid a rapidly expanding afterlife market for furry friends. Petmento, part of local group Sage laGreen Funeral Services, said it had been asking the government to relax […]

The Chinese embassy in the UK has called on the British government to “stop its acts of slander and suppression” after a court jailed two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London for up to 10 years for spying on activists. Bill Yuen Chung-biu, a manager at the office, was sentenced on Thursday to eight years behind bars for […]

(260619) -- TIANJIN, June 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A staff member conducts tests using a near-infrared spectrometer at the National Modern TCM Innovation Center in north China's Tianjin, June 18, 2026. The National Modern TCM Innovation Center has been dedicated to improving the quality and efficiency of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry. It […]