Sudan accuses UAE of ‘complicity in genocide’ amid civil war

苏丹在提交给国际法院的文件中指控阿拉伯联合酋长国参与种族灭绝。这使得阿联酋在苏丹内战中扮演的角色受到了关注。长期以来,苏丹和其他国家一直指责阿联酋支持快速支援部队(RSF),该部队与正规军的战斗已经持续了近两年,但阿联酋否认了这一指控。

苏丹拥有丰富的自然资源,包括广阔的农业用地、天然气和黄金,是非洲第三大黄金生产国。2021年,苏丹军队首领阿卜杜勒·法塔赫·布尔汉与他的副手,即RSF指挥官穆罕默德·哈姆丹·达加洛(又称赫梅蒂)发动政变夺取政权。两年后,两位将军之间爆发了战斗,包括阿联酋、埃及、土耳其、伊朗和俄罗斯在内的国家被指责支持冲突中的一方。

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China influencer, 24, dies day after revealing not eating for 2 days, unable to pay rent

中国知名 Cosplay 博主 Maoyouyou(真名:Shi Ye)去世,年仅 24 岁,引发中国互联网用户的广泛哀悼。她的家人在社交媒体上证实了这一消息,但未透露死因。许多粉丝猜测,她可能因抑郁症而自杀。

Maoyouyou 在中国 Cosplay 圈内颇有名气,经常参加全国各地的动漫展,并在网上分享她的 Cosplay 照片。她的家人表示,将保留她的手机号和社交媒体账号,以表达对她的思念。粉丝们对她的去世表示惋惜,并对她生前承受的经济压力和精神疾病表示同情。

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73-year-old Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after cyclist dies in road accident

一名出租车司机被捕,原因是他涉嫌在香港西北部撞倒一名骑自行车者,导致其死亡。事故发生在青山公路蓝地段附近,当时出租车正向元朗方向行驶,撞上了一名68岁的骑自行车者。

警方表示,这名73岁的出租车司机因涉嫌危险驾驶导致他人死亡而被拘留,目前正在接受调查。骑自行车者头部受重伤,被送往屯门医院后证实死亡。新界北区交通特别调查组正在调查此案。

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Sri Lanka resort seeks to break gender barriers, empower women

Sri Lanka has opened its first resort fully operated and managed by women, Amba Yaalu, in an effort to address gender disparities in the country's tourism sector. The resort, located in Dambulla, is managed by Jeewanthi Adikari, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over two decades. It aims to empower women in a country where they are significantly underrepresented in the tourism workforce.

Amba Yaalu employs 75 women who handle all aspects of the resort's operations, from gardening and cooking to guest services and security. The resort also provides training programs to help women develop their skills in various areas of hospitality. This initiative is seen as a crucial step towards unlocking women's potential and boosting the tourism economy in Sri Lanka, which is currently facing a major economic crisis.

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Naming contest for Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs draws 35,700 entries

香港海洋公园为大熊猫双胞胎幼崽举办的征名活动已截止,共收到超过35700份投稿。公园方表示,对如此踊跃的参与感到“震惊”,并感谢公众对这对本地出生的大熊猫幼崽的关心和喜爱。

征名比赛的结果将于今年上半年公布,获奖者将另行通知。在此期间,“姐姐”和“弟弟”的昵称将继续沿用。最终选定的中文名字的普通话拼音,也将作为这对双胞胎幼崽的英文名字。

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Cyclone approaching Australia east coast weakens to tropical system

热带气旋“阿尔弗雷德”减弱为热带低压系统,预计将给澳大利亚第三大城市布里斯班带来持续数日的强降雨和洪水。原本预计“阿尔弗雷德”将成为自1974年以来首个在昆士兰州首府附近登陆的气旋,但目前强度已减弱。

气象局经理Matt Collopy表示,该系统预计将在布里斯班以北的Bribie岛和阳光海岸地区之间登陆。随着前热带气旋“阿尔弗雷德”向内陆移动,强降雨可能导致突发洪水和河流洪水,这将成为主要关注的问题。通常,气旋在昆士兰州北部热带地区很常见,但在与新南威尔士州接壤的东南部温带人口稠密地区则很少见。

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India’s answer to China’s belt and road starts to take shape

India is actively продвигается the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as a counterweight to China's Belt and Road Initiative. The ambitious project envisions a network of railways, shipping lanes, energy pipelines, and data cables connecting South Asia, the Gulf, and Europe, aiming to reshape global trade routes and enhance India's connectivity and global standing.

The IMEC project, unveiled at the G20 summit, faced initial setbacks due to the Gaza conflict, which caused regional tensions and logistical challenges. However, momentum is rebuilding, with India and the United States reaffirming their commitment during Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to Washington. They plan to convene IMEC partners within six months to unveil new initiatives before the end of the year, signaling a renewed push to realize the corridor's potential.

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For China’s belt and road, the best days are still to come

The outlook for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly improved due to a perceived retreat of the US from global interventionism. With the US seemingly less inclined to actively oppose the BRI and other Asian economic integration programs, opportunities are opening for the initiative to gain traction, particularly in regions seeking alternatives to US economic and security support.

The US's apparent shift in foreign policy, potentially influenced by factors like the handling of the Ukraine war, has created a vacuum that China is positioned to fill. Europe, facing uncertainty in its relationship with the US, may find the BRI increasingly appealing as a means to access China's vast market for trade and investment. While the BRI's expanded scope has faced some opposition, its fundamental purpose as an economic bridge remains relevant.

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China’s ‘two sessions’: Taiwan may get less autonomy if reunited by force, deputy says

如果台湾通过武力与大陆统一,北京可能会降低其自治程度。全国人大代表、北京大学台湾问题专家李义虎在两会期间发出警告,表示和平统一可能比香港和澳门享有更大的灵活性,但若台湾走向分裂或抵抗统一,安排可能会降级到台湾省的级别。

大陆长期以来主张“一国两制”模式,允许台湾在与大陆统一后保留现有制度并享有高度自治。香港和澳门保留独立的立法和司法系统,并在某些国际组织中拥有代表权。李义虎的警告暗示,台湾的自治程度将取决于统一的方式。

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Elon Musk’s Doge took their jobs. Now they face humiliation from pro-Trump relatives

美国一些被解雇的联邦雇员在寻找新工作和更换医疗保险的过程中,意外地发现他们的亲戚竟然对他们的解雇表示欢呼。由于美国总统特朗普推行的成本削减措施,以及亿万富翁埃隆·马斯克的政府效率部(Doge)的执行,导致美国政治部落主义蔓延到家庭内部,影响了被解雇员工的生活。

一些被解雇的员工本以为会得到亲友的同情,但却发现他们坚定地支持他们所认为的精简臃肿政府的举措。例如,24岁的卢克·托宾被美国林务局解雇后,不得不赶紧在失去医疗保险前配药,并填写大量求职申请。而克里斯汀·詹在得知她即将开始的国家公园管理局巡逻员工作因Doge的招聘冻结而被搁置后,也得到了类似的家庭反应,她认为这份工作很可能彻底被取消。

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Man found dead at popular Hong Kong beach

一名中年男子被发现死于香港热门海滩。警方称,这名40多岁的男子于周六在柴湾大浪湾道的一个海滩被发现,那里是香港岛东南部一个受欢迎的游泳目的地。一名游泳者于上午6点53分报警,称发现一具尸体趴在他的肚子上。

赶到现场的警员证实该男子当时已经死亡。死因有待尸检。目前尚未披露有关该男子身份的信息。

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Hong Kong to review how national security law enforced after challenge over rules

香港政府将审查《国家安全法》的执行情况,此前香港终审法院推翻了已解散的“支联会”三名核心成员的煽动罪名。 这次推翻是《国家安全法》实施以来,首次成功的法律挑战。

律政司副司长张国钧表示,国家安全立法并非一蹴而就,而是持续发展的。北京驻港维护国家安全公署副主任孙青野也表示,应不断完善法律实施。至于是否修改法律,将由全国人民代表大会决定。

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‘Never forget’: Philippine documentary rekindles memories of terror during World War II

A new documentary, "Children of the War," highlights the horrific experiences of Filipino children during the Battle of Manila in World War II, a period marked by immense civilian casualties at the hands of Japanese forces. The film features survivors like Fernando Vasquez-Prada, who recounts the trauma of being forced to learn the Japanese folk song "Sakura" while witnessing atrocities, forever associating the tune with the terror of the occupation.

The documentary's release coincides with a sensitive time, as it arrives when Manila prepares for the return of Japanese soldiers under the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement, now as military allies. The film aims to shed light on the often-overlooked suffering endured by Filipino civilians during the war, particularly the brutal actions of Rear Admiral Sanji Iwabuchi, who allegedly ordered his men to engage in widespread violence, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 100,000 civilians during the month-long siege of Manila in 1945.

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OpenAI’s Sam Altman sues sister for defamation over sex abuse claims

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is suing his sister, Ann Altman, for defamation, denying her claims of sexual abuse that she alleges occurred over a decade. Altman's legal team asserts that Ann's "false statements" have damaged his reputation and caused him emotional distress. They further claim that her lawsuit is an attempt to pressure him into providing unrestricted financial support.

Ann Altman publicly accused her brother in January of abusing and manipulating her during their childhood in Missouri, starting when she was three years old and continuing until she was a minor and he was an adult. Sam Altman, along with his mother and brothers, has vehemently denied these allegations as "utterly untrue." Ann Altman's lawyer has responded to the countersuit, calling it "predictable" and "unfortunate."

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Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu launches US$55 oral English course with interactive sessions

美籍香港演员吴彦祖因推出英语课程而在中国社交媒体上引起广泛关注,该课程旨在教授他的粉丝地道的英语口语。吴彦祖在社交媒体上开设了名为“吴彦祖教英语”的账号,迅速吸引了超过20万粉丝,并在视频中宣布推出在线英语口语课程。

该课程由吴彦祖与中国领先的科技教育公司高途合作精心开发,可通过高途App访问。吴彦祖出生并成长于加利福尼亚,以其出众的外貌而闻名,被认为是华语电影界英语口语最流利的明星之一。他曾出演过60多部电影,包括与成龙合作的广受好评的《新警察故事》,并因此获得了2004年金马奖最佳男配角奖。

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Influential AI expert Tingwen Huang returns to China after decades abroad

中国人工智能专家黄廷文在海外工作二十多年后,已全职回到中国任教。他于2024年末加入深圳大学高等研究院,担任计算机科学与控制工程学院的讲席教授。

黄廷文此前在德州农工大学卡塔尔分校任教和研究超过20年,是一位在计算机科学和工程领域被广泛引用和极具影响力的研究者。他主要研究方向为智能控制、优化和复杂系统动力学,通过将理论控制数学与实际应用相结合,使自动驾驶汽车、卫星和供应链等自主系统在不确定的环境中保持安全、稳定和强大。

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Singapore jails Australian man who stole cash from moneylender at knifepoint

An Australian man, Jose Manuel Pacheco, was sentenced to 16 months in jail in Singapore for stealing cash from a moneylender while armed with a knife. Pacheco pleaded guilty to theft, criminal intimidation, and criminal breach of trust after initially being charged with armed robbery.

On June 3, 2024, Pacheco entered Accredit's Tampines outlet wearing a mask and cap, and carrying a knife. He threatened a female employee, demanding she fill his bag with money. The employee, who was alone in the shop, complied with his demands.

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Workers stage protest at Hong Kong airport over HK$6 million in unpaid wages

香港机场管理局已责令其第二航站楼建筑项目的主要承包商 Gammon Construction 解决工资拖欠问题,此前工人们举行了抗议活动。此次抗议活动由劳资纠纷引起,导致机场南互换交汇处附近的交通一度中断。

机场管理局表示已立即部署人员到现场并报警,同时通知巴士公司并安排交通改道。目前相关道路交通已恢复正常。管理局强调高度关注此事,并要求 Gammon Construction 迅速妥善解决问题,确保所有工人都能按时足额拿到工资。

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Hong Kong to press on with selling residential plots amid warnings of oversupply

香港发展局局长表示,尽管有评级机构警告供应过剩正在损害房地产市场,香港仍将继续出售住宅用地。 林郑月娥表示,当局不会放弃在离岛水域建造人工岛,作为确保未来土地供应计划的一部分。她强调,政府有科学依据表明需要住宅用地,并已考虑到全市重建工作带来的社会需求,对未来10年的土地需求进行了估算。

林郑月娥补充说,住宅用地的销售将根据当时实际的市场情况,每个季度推出。 面对一些反对声音,她强调政府应满足居民对经济适用房的需求。此举表明香港政府在增加土地供应、解决住房问题上的决心。

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Trial run to offer services to ageing Hong Kong residential buildings in 4 districts

香港四个旧区的单栋住宅楼宇预计将在今年年中开始获得物业管理服务,这是一项旨在解决长期存在的城市衰败问题的试点计划。该计划将通过联合物业管理模式,为这些老旧楼宇提供更经济实惠的基础服务。

民政及青年事务局局长麦美娟表示,油尖旺区是首个就该计划咨询的地区,深水埗、九龙城和荃湾将在本月稍后跟进。该计划是去年施政报告中提出的建议的一部分,旨在通过聘请同一家物业管理公司为多栋老化楼宇提供联合管理服务,帮助“三无”大厦和旧楼以可负担的价格获得基本的物业管理服务。

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