Anadolu staff09 June 2026•Update: 09 June 2026China successfully launched two satellites into space on Tuesday aboard a Zhuque-2E Y6 carrier rocket, state-run media reported.The rocket lifted off at 4.23 pm local time (0823GMT) from the Dongfeng Commercial Space Innovation Pilot Zone in northwestern China, according to Xinhua News.The mission carried two satellites, named Spacesail DTC 01 and China Mobile 02, which were successfully sent into their planned orbit, according to Chinese authorities.The launch was conducted using the Zhuque-2E Y6 rocket, part of the Zhuque series developed for commercial satellite missions. Source link
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Viral Anti-Rohingya Petition in Malaysia Sparks Hate Speech Warnings————————————–Human rights groups in Malaysia have warned of a dangerous surge in hostility toward Rohingya refugees after an online petition demanding their expulsion gathered over 424,000 signatures. Launched on Change.org, the petition claims the stateless minority strains public infrastructure and creates security risks. Its viral growth has been accompanied by intensifying social media backlash and the appearance of physical “No Rohingya” banners. Crucially, advocacy groups report that explicit online calls to harm refugees and attack their homes have been circulated alongside links to the campaign. The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam)…
The Hong Kong Legislative Council’s panels on Security, and Administration of Justice and Legal Services (the “Panels”) on Monday proposed a new “subsidiary legislation” under Article 23 of Hong Kong Basic Law, empowering its chief executive to certify “other offences endangering national security under the law of [Hong Kong Special Administrative region] (HKSAR).”Specifically, the proposal paper states:If the Chief Executive issues a certificate under Article 47 of the [Hong Kong National Security Law] (HKNSL) or § 115 of the [Safeguarding National Security Ordinance] (SNSO) to certify that the act concerned in a criminal offence case involves national security, then the…
Food has a way of bringing people together, no matter where they come from. And as travellers increasingly plan their itineraries around restaurants, cafes and local specialities, one question often takes centre stage: “What’s good to eat here?”Which is why rankings such as the world’s best food cities attract so much attention, and this year, India has made an aromatic mark.Time Out has unveiled its list of the World’s Best Food Cities 2026, and one city down south has secured the 13th spot globally. The ranking celebrates cities whose food scenes are not just delicious, but also exciting, diverse and…
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Engineering Contracting Company is appointed main contractor for Capria East and Capria West at Ghaf Woods in Dubai. Credit: Majid Al Futtaim Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim has appointed Engineering Contracting Company (ECC) as the main contractor for Capria East and Capria West, including Maravelle Residences, within the Ghaf Woods development in Dubai. The Dh2bn ($545m) contract marks a significant step forward for the Ghaf Woods project, which is claimed to be Dubai’s first forest living community. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Majid…
UPM has unveiled UPM PharmaSure for pharmaceuticals, UPM Vetro for wine and spirits, and UPM Endurance for oil and industrial chemicals, delivering tailored adhesive performance for each end-use.The purpose-built solutions are part of the UPM Raflatac label material offering. The company says that demanding label applications require adhesives beyond the capabilities of general-purpose solutions. Different environments carry varying technical requirements, regulatory contexts, and consequences when a label fails.Christian Szameit, senior VP Global Markets at UPM Adhesive Materials, says: “With demanding label applications, adhesive selection is a critical decision. Our purpose-built adhesive solutions help our customers choose the right performance for…
With bear sightings and attacks being reported across Japan, Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara on June 9 urged residents in municipalities where bears have been spotted but not yet captured, including Utsunomiya, Fukushima, and Matsumoto, to “put their safety first” in their daily activities. Speaking at a press conference after a Cabinet meeting, he also called on the public to review the Environment Ministry’s six rules for avoiding encounters with bears. Ishihara said residents in affected areas are facing considerable anxiety and disruption to their daily lives, and pledged to strengthen countermeasures through closer cooperation between the national and local governments.…
Dubai Bites at 77 Tottenham Court Road seeks permission to serve hot food until 1.30am every day. Photo: The Fitzrovia News. Voug Ltd has applied to Camden Council for a licence to sell late night refreshment at 77 Tottenham Court Road, on the corner with Tottenham Street in Fitzrovia. Permission is sought to sell hot food to customers until 1.30am every day of the week. The business is described as a restaurant and occupies the ground floor and basement. Camden Council requires premises supplying hot food and hot drink between 11.00pm and 5.00am to hold a licence to trade, under…