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The custody of a Hong Kong couple’s four-year-old daughter remains in the balance after a Swedish court threw out their attempted appeal against the local social welfare administration’s application to transfer her legal guardianship to a foster family. The Swedish Social Welfare Committee said in a report dated June 3 that the child, Lily, had to be […]

New homes that Hong Kong developers will launch in the coming days and weeks will serve as a crucial test of the impact of Beijing’s latest capital-control measures, amid signs of recovery in the city’s residential property market. “Seemingly, a number of developers have turned more cautious in launching primary projects of late,” said Jack Tong, […]

(260615) -- BUCHAREST, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Artists of China National Opera House perform in the Turandot opera at Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania, June 15, 2026. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

(260615) -- DAR ES SALAAM, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 12, 2024 shows late Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao donating blood during a voluntary blood donation campaign in Tanzania. TO GO WITH "Feature: One year on, the legacy of the Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao lives on in Tanzania" (Xinhua)

by Burak AkinciANKARA, June 15 (Xinhua) -- On a busy afternoon in central Ankara, capital of Trkiye, steaming plates of manti, a kind of dumpling in Turkish cuisine, arrive one after another at Maharet Manti, a restaurant devoted to the beloved dumpling dish that generations of Turks have grown up eating.At one table, customers savor tiny Kayseri-style […]

Washington [US], June 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) renewed his criticism of immigration, arguing that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the future of the United States. In a post on Truth Social, he said, 'Sadly, if you import people from Third World Countries, you quickly become a Third World […]

Rabat [Morocco], June 15 (ANI): India's Gaganjeet Bhullar carded 6-under in the USD 2 million International Series Morocco, while Hong Kong's Taichi Kho clinched the prestigious title at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat.Bhullar finished on T31 after registering a par score in the fourth round. He hit four birdies on the final day, but his round was […]

Tehran and Washington have reached a preliminary agreement to end the conflict in the Middle EastThe US and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to end the hostilities in the Middle East, following weeks of direct and indirect negotiations mediated by Pakistan.The formal ceremony to sign the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will take place in […]

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): India will host the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 in the national capital later this month. Scheduled to take place from June 19 to June 24, at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, it is the first time that India will host a continental-level fencing championship.Widely recognised as the 'Asia Cup' of fencing, […]

The most important message from Chinese President Xi Jinpings two-day trip to Pyongyang earlier this month was what remained unsaidChinese President Xi Jinping's two-day trip to Pyongyang earlier this month was his first foreign visit of the year, his third trip to North Korea overall, and his first since June 2019. More importantly, it took place at a […]

Indian PM says global institutions have to reflect the new realities of the 21st centuryIndia has repeated its demand for reforms in the United Nations, saying that global institutions should reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.On his first visit to Slovakia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart affirmed their commitment […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- "A great economic and industrial opportunity." This is how Maria Jesus Lorenzana, regional minister of economy and industry of Spain's Galicia, described a planned electric vehicle factory project by Chinese automaker SAIC Motor in the region, which could become the company's first such facility in Europe.Hailed as one of the […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kids perform at the reception on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Cai Yang)

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Last Tuesday (9 June), Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new campus on a slope site at the junction of Sheung Shing Street and Fat Kwong Street in Ho Man Tin, marking the official commencement of the new campus development project and a […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a state visit to China, visits the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

A sample collected from a market in Hong Kong has tested positive for bird flu H9, days after a two-year-old boy who visited the venue contracted a mild strain of the infectious disease. But the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Monday that the risk of a serious bird flu outbreak was low. The boy, who lives in Sha Tin, became ill after visiting Wo […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China hopes the safe and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz can be resumed as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, adding China is ready to maintain communication with regional countries and the international community on relevant issues.Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily […]

SMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15: Admissions are now open for the 2026-27 academic session at ASCT's Lalit Seth Institute of Aviation & Logistics Management, Mumbai. The institute offers industry-focused degree programmes designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in the rapidly expanding aviation, airport, cargo, logistics and supply […]

SMPLMumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 15: ASCT's Lalit Seth Institute of Aviation & Logistics Management, Mumbai, has announced admissions for the Academic Year 2026-27 for its industry-focused Aviation and Logistics programmes. The institute aims to provide students with career-oriented education that combines academic learning with practical industry […]

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said India is rapidly transforming into a global economic powerhouse and Andhra Pradesh is playing a crucial role in driving the nation's growth.Addressing a meeting with leading venture capitalists during the first day of his Singapore visit, the […]

New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being silent on the US attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf, which killed three Indians.In a post on X, Kejriwal said the US President Donald Trump will be held accountable for Indian lives lost. 'Donald Trump, you […]

WUHAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Themed "Youth Drive Development For A Better World", the 2026 World Youth Development Forum opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Monday.

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with U.S. Representative Lou Correa at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Passengers arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. The total number of cross-border trips via Beijing's ports of entry exceeded 10 million as of Monday, marking a 10.5 percent year-on-year increase and hitting the milestone half a month earlier than 2025, the […]

(260615) -- WUHAN, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Youth Development Forum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, June 15, 2026. Themed "Youth Drive Development For A Better World", the 2026 World Youth Development Forum opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Monday. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

PHNOM PENH, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Lim Sreymom, a Cambodian souvenir and gift vendor, expects a sales spike following Monday's launch of a four-month visa-free pilot program for Chinese nationals.From June 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, Chinese nationals can enter Cambodia visa-free for up to 14 days. No application or fees are required, as travelers only need to […]

JINAN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Ten meters below the ocean surface off Wuzhizhou Island of the south China island province of Hainan, a small robotic inspector glided silently among branching corals. Seen via its cameras were hawksbill turtles, parrotfish and a reefscape that, a decade ago, was nearly dead.The island's marine ranch once faced coral collapse. […]

(260615) -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People attend the special screening of Chinese film "Dear You" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 15, 2026. The film will be released in major cinemas across Malaysia starting June 18. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)

(260615) -- ULAN BATOR, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends a commissioning ceremony for the central sewage treatment plant alongside Altankhuyag Uilstuguldur, chief of staff of the Office of the President of Mongolia, Mongolian Foreign […]

(260615) -- FOSHAN, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a night training session in Diejiao Township of Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, June 10, 2026. With a narrow and winding river, Diejiao Township holds the dragon boat race annually for the Dragon Boat Festival. Participants must drift the 25-meter-long vessel around shapes curved […]

(260615) -- GOLMUD, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cheng Jia (R) and staff member Wang Jinrong work at a test site in the Fenghuoshan observation station in northwest China's Qinghai Province, June 12, 2026. The Qinghai-Xizang Railway is the world's highest and longest plateau railroad. During the construction and maintenance, Chinese researchers and engineers […]

A Hong Kong court has awarded HK$6.29 million (US$802,698) in damages to a dancer left paralysed after being struck by a falling giant screen during a concert by Cantopop boy band Mirror four years ago. In a written judgment on Monday, the District Court ruled that Mo Li Kai-yin was entitled to substantial damages from his employer, Studiodanz, under the […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on advancing the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent will be published on Tuesday.The article by Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in […]

BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- A national conference on Party building was held in Beijing on Monday.Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended and addressed the conference. Li Xi, a member of the Standing […]

(260615) -- BEIJING, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attends and addresses a national conference on Party building in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2026. Li Xi, a member of […]

(260615) -- ULAN BATOR, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Bolortsetseg)

(260615) -- JINAN, June 15, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated file photo shows researchers of the Institute of Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) analyzing the data from LangYa 2.0, an ocean AI model, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China's AI, robotics make splash from nearshore to open sea" (Xinhua)

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 15 (ANI): Argentinian powerhouse, Santiago Alvarez, has been named Captain for the defending champions, Chennai Bulls, in the Rugby Premier League. He will lead the men's team, with Indian superstar Mohit Khatri appointed as the Vice Captain. Chennai Bulls begin their title defence on the 16th of June against Delhi Redz at […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 15: The Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers' Association (BCBA) -- the apex body of the customs-broking fraternity in Mumbai -- will host the second edition of its flagship policy forum, the India Logistics Conclave 2026, on 17 June 2026 at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 edition, which drew […]

VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 15: Following its highly anticipated reopening in 2025, the annual Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) for the 2026 season officially started. The launch marks a critical milestone for international pilgrims, particularly due to the spiritual significance of the current year and the famous Saga Dawa festival. In the traditional […]

A domestic helper who admitted to slapping her employer’s eight-year-old daughter while serving dinner was given a three-year bind-over order by a Hong Kong court on condition of good behaviour after an assault charge against her was dropped. Eastern Court on Monday heard that Linne Pramis Pesimo, 48, slapped the girl once as she refused to eat her meal […]

Hong Kong transport authorities will “actively explore” the secure storage of ride-hailing data ahead of new regulations for the industry due to take effect in August, as part of efforts to ensure compliance with national security requirements. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Monday stopped short of revealing whether data about users […]

The Hong Kong government has appointed a former deputy police commissioner to lead the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department. Albert Yuen Yuk-kin would lead the department following his retirement from the force, where over 37 years he rose to the rank of deputy commissioner of operations, the government said on Monday. The department post is one of two […]

Berlin [Germany] June 15 (ANI): Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) participated in a high-level panel discussion titled 'Testing Global Red Lines: East Turkistan, Tibet, and Taiwan' during the International Uyghur Forum (IUF) held in Berlin.According to the CTA, the discussion focused in part on growing international concerns […]