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Six Senses has signed a management agreement to open an urban wellness retreat in the Haidian District of Beijing, marking only the brand’s second property in Greater China and its boldest entry yet into a major Chinese city. The deal, struck with Beijing Zhongguancun Avenue Construction & Development Group, will see Six Senses Beijing take shape within Liulangzhuang, a once-rural enclave being reimagined as a hub for cultural programming and international exchange. The site sits inside the Three Hills and Five Gardens heritage landscape, an area closely tied to the Summer Palace and the Qing dynasty’s imperial retreats. For…

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Pedestrians walk down a street in the amusement district of Shinjuku in Tokyo, on February 12, 2026. Photo: VCGChinese traffic data analysis platform DAST said on Friday that, during March, which marked the start of Japan’s cherry blossom season, a total of 53 China-Japan routes had all flights canceled, an increase from February.The platform said in a statement to the Global Times that a total of 2,691 flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan were canceled in March, with the cancellation rate reaching 49.6 percent, up 1.1 percentage points from February.The number of travelers from the Chinese mainland to Japan…

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Easter Sale – 70% Off TipRanksAn announcement from KE Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR Class A ( (BEKE) ) is now available. KE Holdings Inc. reported its monthly return on movements in securities for the month ended 31 March 2026, showing no change in the number of issued Class A and Class B WVR ordinary shares during the period and confirming that it continued to meet Hong Kong’s minimum public float requirement. The filing detailed option exercises under the 2018 Share Option Plan that were settled using existing shares held by the depositary bank, ongoing capacity under the 2020 Share Incentive…

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Investing.com — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India in May as New Delhi and Washington work to reset relations following strains from US tariff policies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the planned visit in a post on X on Friday. The announcement came after Rubio met with India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, where the two held talks on bilateral relations. Gor did not specify the exact date of the visit. India’s Ministry of External Affairs did not immediately respond to a request for further details. “Welcome to the White House @VikramMisri! Productive meeting…

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On April 15, the anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s birth, the Italian Embassy in New Delhi celebrates National Made in Italy Day, an occasion dedicated to safeguarding, supporting, and promoting the excellence of Italian creativity and production both nationally and internationally.     The initiative aims to preserve the authenticity and integrity of Italy’s cultural and industrial heritage. To celebrate this occasion, the Embassy’s Cultural Center presents a special screening of a selection of short documentaries highlighting some of the most notable expressions of Made in Italy. The films are drawn from Ideas, an original web series developed by the Ministry…

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Newsfrom Japan Politics Apr 10, 2026 18:56 (JST) Tokyo, April 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan will start releasing additional state oil reserves equivalent to about 20 days of domestic consumption as early as the beginning of May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday.”We will ensure stable crude oil supplies,” Takaichi said at a meeting of relevant cabinet ministers to discuss how to cope with the fallout from the ongoing Middle Eastern crisis.The decision comes as it remains uncertain whether oil tankers can safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz even after the United States and Iran agreed on a ceasefire.The Takaichi administration…

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The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has released its 2025 annual report, outlining a year defined by strong economic growth, regulatory transformation, and accelerated digital innovation. These key pillars continue to reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global financial hub. The report highlights the resilience of the UAE’s financial system in navigating global economic developments, supported by proactive monetary policies, advanced regulatory frameworks, and the adoption of innovative digital solutions. Together, these measures continue to strengthen governance standards and enhance transparency across the financial ecosystem. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy…

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Home » TRAVEL ALERT » Flights Cancelled Across Asia As China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, UAE and More Cancel 573 and Delay 6,324 Flights, Disrupting Korean Air, ANA Wings, IndiGo, Saudia and Others in Beijing, Jakarta, Jeju City, Taipei, Dubai and Beyond Published on April 10, 2026 Image generated with Ai Flights across Asia were severely disrupted as 573 flights were cancelled and 6,324 flights were delayed due to a combination of operational challenges, extreme weather conditions, and congestion at major airports. China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and the UAE were among the hardest-hit countries, with airlines like…

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ommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/846 of 9 April 2026 has introduced amendments to the safeguard measures in force under Regulation (EU) 2019/159. The regulation includes changes to product classifications under the tariff rate quota (TRQ) system applied to imports of certain steel products into the European Union. Under the current regime covering 26 product categories, a 25% additional customs duty is imposed once the tariff quotas are exceeded. The safeguard measures are scheduled to expire on 30 June 2026. Investigations found that reinforcing steel products classified under CN codes 7214 20 00 and 7214 99 10 have also been imported…

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