Questions raised over arrest of Malaysian journalist following trafficking cartel exposé
Malaysiakini, a leading Malaysian news outlet, is defending one of its senior reporters, B. Nantha Kumar, after his arrest in a sting operation for allegedly soliciting bribes. The journalist was apprehended at a Kuala Lumpur hotel on Saturday, suspected of demanding money from an agent involved in bringing in migrant workers.
Nantha Kumar's arrest occurred a week after Malaysiakini published his exposé on a migrant trafficking cartel allegedly operating at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). He is accused by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) of soliciting 100,000 ringgit (US$22,421) to suppress two articles, ultimately accepting 20,000 ringgit (US $4,484). Malaysia has a long-standing issue with trafficking syndicates and corruption related to migrant workers, with KLIA frequently implicated in scandals, including a recent crackdown that led to the arrest of dozens of immigration officers in September.
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Malaysiakini, a leading Malaysian news outlet, is defending one of its senior reporters, B. Nantha Kumar, after his arrest in a sting operation for allegedly soliciting bribes. The journalist was apprehended at a Kuala Lumpur hotel on Saturday, suspected of demanding money from an agent involved in bringing in migrant workers.
Nantha Kumar's arrest occurred a week after Malaysiakini published his exposé on a migrant trafficking cartel allegedly operating at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). He is accused by the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) of soliciting 100,000 ringgit (US$22,421) to suppress two articles, ultimately accepting 20,000 ringgit (US $4,484). Malaysia has a long-standing issue with trafficking syndicates and corruption related to migrant workers, with KLIA frequently implicated in scandals, including a recent crackdown that led to the arrest of dozens of immigration officers in September.
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‘We were surprised’: heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital
Soaring temperatures have led to the closure of schools in nearly half of Manila, Philippines, as the country's dry season begins. The heat index, which factors in both air temperature and humidity, is expected to reach "danger" levels, prompting concerns about heat cramps and exhaustion.
The decision to suspend classes is a precautionary measure, even though temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius, lower than the record 38.8 degrees Celsius experienced last April. Last year's heatwave caused widespread school suspensions, impacting millions of students. The current closures affect over 68,000 students in Malabon district alone, with Manila's total student population exceeding 2.8 million.
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Soaring temperatures have led to the closure of schools in nearly half of Manila, Philippines, as the country's dry season begins. The heat index, which factors in both air temperature and humidity, is expected to reach "danger" levels, prompting concerns about heat cramps and exhaustion.
The decision to suspend classes is a precautionary measure, even though temperatures are forecast to reach 33 degrees Celsius, lower than the record 38.8 degrees Celsius experienced last April. Last year's heatwave caused widespread school suspensions, impacting millions of students. The current closures affect over 68,000 students in Malabon district alone, with Manila's total student population exceeding 2.8 million.
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Sean Baker, winner of 4 Oscars for Anora, took the long road to Hollywood’s grandest stage
Sean Baker's film *Anora* was the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home both Best Picture and Best Director awards. Baker, known for his neorealistic portrayals of marginalized communities, has become a prominent figure in the indie film scene. *Anora* tells the story of a stripper who believes she has struck gold with a Russian oligarch's son, marking another example of Baker's focus on society's underbelly.
This is the first Best Director nomination and win for the 54-year-old Baker, who also secured awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing for *Anora*. The film also won Best Actress. Baker's win comes after a career built on casting non-actors, including sex workers, and his encyclopedic knowledge of film has helped him create authentic and compelling stories that resonate with audiences and critics alike.
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Sean Baker's film *Anora* was the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home both Best Picture and Best Director awards. Baker, known for his neorealistic portrayals of marginalized communities, has become a prominent figure in the indie film scene. *Anora* tells the story of a stripper who believes she has struck gold with a Russian oligarch's son, marking another example of Baker's focus on society's underbelly.
This is the first Best Director nomination and win for the 54-year-old Baker, who also secured awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing for *Anora*. The film also won Best Actress. Baker's win comes after a career built on casting non-actors, including sex workers, and his encyclopedic knowledge of film has helped him create authentic and compelling stories that resonate with audiences and critics alike.
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Hong Kong police arrest 3 for allegedly stealing HK$8,400 on flight from Bangkok
香港警方逮捕了三名中国大陆男子，他们涉嫌从一架从曼谷飞往香港的航班上盗窃一名乘客背包中的8000多港元（约合1029美元）现金。该乘客在飞行途中将背包放在头顶行李架上，事后发现钱款丢失并报警。
警方初步调查后，逮捕了这三名年龄在29岁至37岁之间的大陆男子，他们涉嫌盗窃了受害者约8400港元的外币。目前三人仍在拘留调查中，案件由机场警方处理。警方表示将继续开展宣传教育工作，并与机场管理局和航空公司等相关方合作，以防止和打击机舱盗窃行为，同时加强与航空公司之间的情报交流，识别高风险航线，并通过定期的犯罪预防讲座提醒航空公司关注此类航线，提高机组人员的防范意识。
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香港警方逮捕了三名中国大陆男子，他们涉嫌从一架从曼谷飞往香港的航班上盗窃一名乘客背包中的8000多港元（约合1029美元）现金。该乘客在飞行途中将背包放在头顶行李架上，事后发现钱款丢失并报警。
警方初步调查后，逮捕了这三名年龄在29岁至37岁之间的大陆男子，他们涉嫌盗窃了受害者约8400港元的外币。目前三人仍在拘留调查中，案件由机场警方处理。警方表示将继续开展宣传教育工作，并与机场管理局和航空公司等相关方合作，以防止和打击机舱盗窃行为，同时加强与航空公司之间的情报交流，识别高风险航线，并通过定期的犯罪预防讲座提醒航空公司关注此类航线，提高机组人员的防范意识。
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University of Hong Kong gets approval to launch new graduate medical programme
香港大学医学院获准开设新的研究生入学项目，计划于9月迎来首批25名学生。此举旨在应对香港医生短缺问题，并助力香港发展成为生物医药中心。该四年制医学项目面向已获得学位的申请者开放，申请截止日期为6月20日。
港大医学院院长刘泽星教授表示，大学教育资助委员会已批准该项目，并已向香港医务委员会提交更新。刘教授认为，本科毕业生拥有扎实的学术基础，有助于跨学科知识融入医学教育，促进跨学科合作和知识整合。他还指出，香港正面临人口老龄化和医疗专业人员短缺的问题，加速人才培养已成为当务之急，该项目将为有志成为医疗专业人员的人士开辟新途径，同时加强和多样化医疗系统和临床研究的人才储备。
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香港大学医学院获准开设新的研究生入学项目，计划于9月迎来首批25名学生。此举旨在应对香港医生短缺问题，并助力香港发展成为生物医药中心。该四年制医学项目面向已获得学位的申请者开放，申请截止日期为6月20日。
港大医学院院长刘泽星教授表示，大学教育资助委员会已批准该项目，并已向香港医务委员会提交更新。刘教授认为，本科毕业生拥有扎实的学术基础，有助于跨学科知识融入医学教育，促进跨学科合作和知识整合。他还指出，香港正面临人口老龄化和医疗专业人员短缺的问题，加速人才培养已成为当务之急，该项目将为有志成为医疗专业人员的人士开辟新途径，同时加强和多样化医疗系统和临床研究的人才储备。
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Khalil Fong dies, Trump-Zelensky row, China’s ‘Fantastic Four’: 5 weekend reads you missed
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以下是一个示例，展示了如何使用 2-3 个段落总结新闻，突出核心信息，并提供背景信息：
全球气候变化的影响日益显著，极端天气事件频发。 近期，多个国家和地区遭受了前所未有的高温、洪水和干旱，对当地居民的生活和经济造成了严重影响。科学家警告称，如果不采取紧急措施减少温室气体排放，未来极端天气事件的频率和强度将会进一步增加。
气候变化的主要原因是人类活动导致的大量温室气体排放，尤其是化石燃料的燃烧。为了应对这一挑战，国际社会正在积极寻求合作，制定更加严格的减排目标，并推动可再生能源的发展。同时，各国政府也在加强基础设施建设，提高应对极端天气事件的能力，以减少损失。
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以下是一个示例，展示了如何使用 2-3 个段落总结新闻，突出核心信息，并提供背景信息：
全球气候变化的影响日益显著，极端天气事件频发。 近期，多个国家和地区遭受了前所未有的高温、洪水和干旱，对当地居民的生活和经济造成了严重影响。科学家警告称，如果不采取紧急措施减少温室气体排放，未来极端天气事件的频率和强度将会进一步增加。
气候变化的主要原因是人类活动导致的大量温室气体排放，尤其是化石燃料的燃烧。为了应对这一挑战，国际社会正在积极寻求合作，制定更加严格的减排目标，并推动可再生能源的发展。同时，各国政府也在加强基础设施建设，提高应对极端天气事件的能力，以减少损失。
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Bear abused in cruel fights rescued in Pakistan
一头名为Rocky的黑熊在巴基斯坦东部的一个非法斗熊窝点被解救。这只七岁的熊此前被非法囚禁在旁遮普省，并在35场斗熊比赛中遭受虐待。当地政府最初介入将其转移到一个更安全的场所，但该场所无法提供其所需的护理，最终Rocky被转移到伊斯兰堡。
国际动物福利组织Four Paws的团队前往巴基斯坦帮助Rocky。兽医们为它进行了手术，取出了它鼻子上的链条和环。据医生称，Rocky的身体状况尚可，但精神上遭受了巨大创伤，下颚骨折，牙齿脱落，耳朵上也有多处因打斗和被狗咬伤造成的伤口。尽管斗熊在巴基斯坦属非法行为，但在该国部分地区仍然存在。
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一头名为Rocky的黑熊在巴基斯坦东部的一个非法斗熊窝点被解救。这只七岁的熊此前被非法囚禁在旁遮普省，并在35场斗熊比赛中遭受虐待。当地政府最初介入将其转移到一个更安全的场所，但该场所无法提供其所需的护理，最终Rocky被转移到伊斯兰堡。
国际动物福利组织Four Paws的团队前往巴基斯坦帮助Rocky。兽医们为它进行了手术，取出了它鼻子上的链条和环。据医生称，Rocky的身体状况尚可，但精神上遭受了巨大创伤，下颚骨折，牙齿脱落，耳朵上也有多处因打斗和被狗咬伤造成的伤口。尽管斗熊在巴基斯坦属非法行为，但在该国部分地区仍然存在。
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China’s first AI cardiologist eases pressure at short-staffed Shanghai hospital
上海中山医院推出中国首个AI心脏病诊断系统CardioMind，旨在模仿顶尖心脏病专家的诊断推理，以应对中国对心脏护理的巨大需求。该系统由复旦大学附属中山医院和上海人工智能研究院合作开发，通过比对患者病史和检测结果与全球研究，生成诊断建议，帮助医生更快速、准确地工作。
CardioMind并非要取代医生，而是作为“副驾驶”，协助超负荷的医生工作。中国科学院院士、著名心脏病专家葛均波表示，该系统通过学习心血管数据，像顶尖专家一样思考，从而帮助医生服务更多患者，减轻整体工作负担，并提高诊断和治疗质量。尤其在中国，劳动力减少和人口老龄化加剧了医疗资源的紧张，AI工具的应用显得尤为重要。中山医院心脏科去年136名医生处理了82万门诊量，凸显了中国顶级公立医院面临的巨大压力。
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上海中山医院推出中国首个AI心脏病诊断系统CardioMind，旨在模仿顶尖心脏病专家的诊断推理，以应对中国对心脏护理的巨大需求。该系统由复旦大学附属中山医院和上海人工智能研究院合作开发，通过比对患者病史和检测结果与全球研究，生成诊断建议，帮助医生更快速、准确地工作。
CardioMind并非要取代医生，而是作为“副驾驶”，协助超负荷的医生工作。中国科学院院士、著名心脏病专家葛均波表示，该系统通过学习心血管数据，像顶尖专家一样思考，从而帮助医生服务更多患者，减轻整体工作负担，并提高诊断和治疗质量。尤其在中国，劳动力减少和人口老龄化加剧了医疗资源的紧张，AI工具的应用显得尤为重要。中山医院心脏科去年136名医生处理了82万门诊量，凸显了中国顶级公立医院面临的巨大压力。
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Bitcoin up by a fifth after Trump names cryptocurrencies in strategic reserve
比特币及其他加密货币价格大幅上涨，部分原因是前美国总统特朗普表示计划将它们纳入美国战略储备。 特朗普在Truth Social上发帖称，他一月份关于数字资产的行政命令将创建一个包括比特币、以太币、XRP、Solana和Cardano在内的货币储备，此前这些币种名称并未公开。
特朗普的帖子推动比特币价格从上周五的低点上涨超过20%，扭转了自1月中旬以来因特朗普未能兑现放松监管承诺而出现的下滑趋势。 以太币、XRP、Solana和Cardano等其他加密货币也出现显著上涨，涨幅分别达到20%至78%不等。
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比特币及其他加密货币价格大幅上涨，部分原因是前美国总统特朗普表示计划将它们纳入美国战略储备。 特朗普在Truth Social上发帖称，他一月份关于数字资产的行政命令将创建一个包括比特币、以太币、XRP、Solana和Cardano在内的货币储备，此前这些币种名称并未公开。
特朗普的帖子推动比特币价格从上周五的低点上涨超过20%，扭转了自1月中旬以来因特朗普未能兑现放松监管承诺而出现的下滑趋势。 以太币、XRP、Solana和Cardano等其他加密货币也出现显著上涨，涨幅分别达到20%至78%不等。
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Mixue shares jump 29% in Hong Kong trading debut as investors flock to milk tea vendor
蜜雪冰城在香港首次公开募股中表现亮眼，股价大幅上涨，成为近几个月来香港最成功的IPO之一。投资者对这家奶茶供应商的股票趋之若鹜，开盘价远高于发行价。
这家总部位于郑州的公司股票开盘价为每股262港元，比发行价202.50港元高出29.3%。盘中一度上涨至269港元，超过恒生指数1.4%的涨幅。招股说明书显示，开盘价使该公司在香港上市的股本价值达到990亿港元（127亿美元）。散户投资者认购的股份是发行 tranche 的 5,258 倍，使其成为香港有史以来最受欢迎的 IPO 之一。蜜雪冰城主要通过向其全球超过 45,000 家加盟商销售原料（牛奶、咖啡和糖浆）以及设备来创造收入。该模式由“全面的端到端供应链”提供支持，包括采购、生产、物流、研发和质量控制。
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蜜雪冰城在香港首次公开募股中表现亮眼，股价大幅上涨，成为近几个月来香港最成功的IPO之一。投资者对这家奶茶供应商的股票趋之若鹜，开盘价远高于发行价。
这家总部位于郑州的公司股票开盘价为每股262港元，比发行价202.50港元高出29.3%。盘中一度上涨至269港元，超过恒生指数1.4%的涨幅。招股说明书显示，开盘价使该公司在香港上市的股本价值达到990亿港元（127亿美元）。散户投资者认购的股份是发行 tranche 的 5,258 倍，使其成为香港有史以来最受欢迎的 IPO 之一。蜜雪冰城主要通过向其全球超过 45,000 家加盟商销售原料（牛奶、咖啡和糖浆）以及设备来创造收入。该模式由“全面的端到端供应链”提供支持，包括采购、生产、物流、研发和质量控制。
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In a world of declining freedom, 1 South Asian nation stands out: report
Despite a global decline in freedom, South Asia showed positive trends in the latest Freedom House report. Senegal and Bhutan were elevated to "free" status, with Bhutan becoming the only South Asian nation in that category. Other countries in the region, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, also demonstrated significant improvements in their scores.
The largest score improvement was observed in Indian-administered Kashmir, where elections took place for the first time since the revocation of its special status in 2019. However, the report also noted a continued decline in freedom in India as a whole, citing Prime Minister Modi's attempts to influence judicial appointments. The report marks the 19th consecutive year of declining freedom globally, with 2024 being particularly volatile due to the high number of elections.
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Despite a global decline in freedom, South Asia showed positive trends in the latest Freedom House report. Senegal and Bhutan were elevated to "free" status, with Bhutan becoming the only South Asian nation in that category. Other countries in the region, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, also demonstrated significant improvements in their scores.
The largest score improvement was observed in Indian-administered Kashmir, where elections took place for the first time since the revocation of its special status in 2019. However, the report also noted a continued decline in freedom in India as a whole, citing Prime Minister Modi's attempts to influence judicial appointments. The report marks the 19th consecutive year of declining freedom globally, with 2024 being particularly volatile due to the high number of elections.
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Hong Kong property: Winland’s 5 asset sales show more distress in store
香港越来越多的房产业主正以大幅折扣出售资产，原因是高企的借贷成本加重了抵押贷款的偿还负担，且专家预计市场将进一步走弱。世邦魏理仕香港资本市场部执行董事颜伟表示，越来越多的业主希望通过减少债务来确保财务状况保持健康，因此挂牌出售的房产数量环比增加了20%到30%。
据悉，莱坊正在帮助永伦集团的伦氏家族出售位于长沙湾的永伦大厦，要价约为7亿港元（9000万美元）。该家族还聘请莱坊出售位于金钟力宝中心的部分单元，要价约为4.5亿港元，比八年前的收购成本低36%。此外，伦氏家族据称最近还以1.18亿港元的价格出售了屯门顺成大厦的三个楼层，并以1.07亿港元的价格出售了北角奥迪安大厦的两个楼层。由于美国和香港的决策者在上个月维持了关键利率不变，借贷成本预计在未来6到12个月内仍将居高不下，这加剧了业主对杠杆的担忧，并使投资者在抵押贷款偿还方面几乎没有得到缓解。
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香港越来越多的房产业主正以大幅折扣出售资产，原因是高企的借贷成本加重了抵押贷款的偿还负担，且专家预计市场将进一步走弱。世邦魏理仕香港资本市场部执行董事颜伟表示，越来越多的业主希望通过减少债务来确保财务状况保持健康，因此挂牌出售的房产数量环比增加了20%到30%。
据悉，莱坊正在帮助永伦集团的伦氏家族出售位于长沙湾的永伦大厦，要价约为7亿港元（9000万美元）。该家族还聘请莱坊出售位于金钟力宝中心的部分单元，要价约为4.5亿港元，比八年前的收购成本低36%。此外，伦氏家族据称最近还以1.18亿港元的价格出售了屯门顺成大厦的三个楼层，并以1.07亿港元的价格出售了北角奥迪安大厦的两个楼层。由于美国和香港的决策者在上个月维持了关键利率不变，借贷成本预计在未来6到12个月内仍将居高不下，这加剧了业主对杠杆的担忧，并使投资者在抵押贷款偿还方面几乎没有得到缓解。
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Why Hong Kong’s austere budget is hard for the public to swallow
Hong Kong's latest budget is notable for its austerity measures, a stark contrast to the city's past financial abundance. The city once boasted substantial reserves, leading to past budget debates focusing on accusations of financial secretaries being overly frugal and not adequately distributing the surplus wealth to the public.
In the past, Hong Kong's budget surpluses were frequently underestimated, becoming a recurring joke. For instance, in 2010, a deficit of HK$25.2 billion was projected, but the year concluded with a HK$75.1 billion surplus. While current Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also underestimated the latest deficit, it was by a smaller margin compared to previous instances, with an actual deficit of HK$87.2 billion against a predicted HK$48.1 billion.
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Hong Kong's latest budget is notable for its austerity measures, a stark contrast to the city's past financial abundance. The city once boasted substantial reserves, leading to past budget debates focusing on accusations of financial secretaries being overly frugal and not adequately distributing the surplus wealth to the public.
In the past, Hong Kong's budget surpluses were frequently underestimated, becoming a recurring joke. For instance, in 2010, a deficit of HK$25.2 billion was projected, but the year concluded with a HK$75.1 billion surplus. While current Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also underestimated the latest deficit, it was by a smaller margin compared to previous instances, with an actual deficit of HK$87.2 billion against a predicted HK$48.1 billion.
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From geek to chic: Japan PM stuns women’s fashion show with trendy new look
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba surprised attendees at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show by ditching his usual suit for a more stylish ensemble, signaling his support for a "cool" Japan. Ishiba's appearance in a double-breasted blazer, denim trousers, white sneakers, and black-rimmed glasses drew cheers from the audience and performers at the prestigious event held at Tokyo’s National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium.
Ishiba, whose policy goals include revitalizing Japan, stated his support for efforts to create a "cute, energetic, and cool" image for the country. He hopes such events will become more widespread and even extend internationally. He was accompanied at the show by Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 Osaka World Expo, further highlighting the effort to promote Japanese culture and innovation.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba surprised attendees at the Tokyo Girls Collection fashion show by ditching his usual suit for a more stylish ensemble, signaling his support for a "cool" Japan. Ishiba's appearance in a double-breasted blazer, denim trousers, white sneakers, and black-rimmed glasses drew cheers from the audience and performers at the prestigious event held at Tokyo’s National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium.
Ishiba, whose policy goals include revitalizing Japan, stated his support for efforts to create a "cute, energetic, and cool" image for the country. He hopes such events will become more widespread and even extend internationally. He was accompanied at the show by Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 Osaka World Expo, further highlighting the effort to promote Japanese culture and innovation.
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Chinese man hospitalised after 3-hour childbirth simulation at lover’s request, sues
中国一名男子在女友的要求下体验了长达三小时的分娩模拟，结果因剧烈疼痛住院并切除了一部分小肠。 这起事件起因于女友的家人希望他能在婚前体验女性的痛苦，以确保他未来能更好地对待妻子。
据报道，这名来自中国河南省的女子在社交媒体上表示，她的母亲和姐姐认为，她的男友应该在订婚前体验女性所面临的挑战。该男子最初拒绝，但最终还是同意了女友家人的要求。在体验过程中，他通过电流刺激皮肤和肌肉，模拟子宫收缩的疼痛，结果导致胃痛和呕吐，最终不得不切除部分小肠。
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中国一名男子在女友的要求下体验了长达三小时的分娩模拟，结果因剧烈疼痛住院并切除了一部分小肠。 这起事件起因于女友的家人希望他能在婚前体验女性的痛苦，以确保他未来能更好地对待妻子。
据报道，这名来自中国河南省的女子在社交媒体上表示，她的母亲和姐姐认为，她的男友应该在订婚前体验女性所面临的挑战。该男子最初拒绝，但最终还是同意了女友家人的要求。在体验过程中，他通过电流刺激皮肤和肌肉，模拟子宫收缩的疼痛，结果导致胃痛和呕吐，最终不得不切除部分小肠。
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Have luxury Hong Kong estates made changes a year after Post exposed land grab?
在《南华早报》调查曝光香港三处豪宅区业主占用公共土地一年后，仅有四分之一的业主停止侵占，约10%拆除了违规建筑。政府部门表示，将对拖延整改的业主发出警告信，或考虑起诉。
专家表示，业主可能因上诉、等待审批或安置租户等原因导致延误。但他们同时呼吁政府加强执法，加大处罚力度，并建议修订《建筑物条例》以打击违规建筑。去年二月，《南华早报》调查发现，这三处豪宅区近90%的房屋涉嫌存在违规扩建，部分建筑位于政府土地上。调查后，地政署向其中34户发出了法定通知，要求停止占用并拆除公共土地上的建筑物。
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在《南华早报》调查曝光香港三处豪宅区业主占用公共土地一年后，仅有四分之一的业主停止侵占，约10%拆除了违规建筑。政府部门表示，将对拖延整改的业主发出警告信，或考虑起诉。
专家表示，业主可能因上诉、等待审批或安置租户等原因导致延误。但他们同时呼吁政府加强执法，加大处罚力度，并建议修订《建筑物条例》以打击违规建筑。去年二月，《南华早报》调查发现，这三处豪宅区近90%的房屋涉嫌存在违规扩建，部分建筑位于政府土地上。调查后，地政署向其中34户发出了法定通知，要求停止占用并拆除公共土地上的建筑物。
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Standard Chartered to open sixth Hong Kong wealth centre, increase headcount: Mary Huen
渣打银行计划继续在香港招聘私人银行家并开设更多财富管理中心，目标是在未来五年内从富裕客户那里获得2000亿美元的新资金。香港、大中华及北亚区行政总裁禤惠仪表示，富裕财富管理和跨境业务一直是该行在香港的双引擎增长点。今年，渣打银行将在香港开设第六家跨境财富管理中心，目前已设有五家，服务高净值客户。
渣打银行发现高净值客户对跨境财富管理中心的反应积极，近年来已在台湾和上海设立类似中心，并考虑在大湾区城市如深圳和广州开设。作为未来五年对财富管理业务15亿美元投资的一部分，该行去年已在香港招聘了约100名客户关系经理，并将继续招聘更多财富专家，香港将是扩张的重点。
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渣打银行计划继续在香港招聘私人银行家并开设更多财富管理中心，目标是在未来五年内从富裕客户那里获得2000亿美元的新资金。香港、大中华及北亚区行政总裁禤惠仪表示，富裕财富管理和跨境业务一直是该行在香港的双引擎增长点。今年，渣打银行将在香港开设第六家跨境财富管理中心，目前已设有五家，服务高净值客户。
渣打银行发现高净值客户对跨境财富管理中心的反应积极，近年来已在台湾和上海设立类似中心，并考虑在大湾区城市如深圳和广州开设。作为未来五年对财富管理业务15亿美元投资的一部分，该行去年已在香港招聘了约100名客户关系经理，并将继续招聘更多财富专家，香港将是扩张的重点。
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Philippines’ push for Asean-wide prisoner transfer treaty: will it spur reforms?
Philippine corrections officials are advocating for an Asean-wide prisoner transfer agreement to bolster regional cooperation on inmate rights and aid rehabilitation. The proposal was a key discussion point at the Asean Regional Correctional Conference in Palawan, attended by corrections officials from various Southeast Asian nations and international organizations.
The Philippines' push follows the repatriation of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino inmate who spent nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia on drug-smuggling charges. While analysts view the agreement as a "marginal step" towards addressing inmate rights, they caution that it may not significantly alleviate overcrowding and other persistent issues within the region's prison systems.
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Philippine corrections officials are advocating for an Asean-wide prisoner transfer agreement to bolster regional cooperation on inmate rights and aid rehabilitation. The proposal was a key discussion point at the Asean Regional Correctional Conference in Palawan, attended by corrections officials from various Southeast Asian nations and international organizations.
The Philippines' push follows the repatriation of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino inmate who spent nearly 15 years on death row in Indonesia on drug-smuggling charges. While analysts view the agreement as a "marginal step" towards addressing inmate rights, they caution that it may not significantly alleviate overcrowding and other persistent issues within the region's prison systems.
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‘Two sessions’ set to unveil China’s top economic priorities for this year
中国年度最重要的政治事件“两会”本周将在北京召开，届时全国人民代表大会（NPC）和中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）将为北京2025年的政策蓝图奠定基础。面对国内需求低迷、通缩压力、房地产行业长期低迷以及中美贸易紧张局势加剧，预计北京将概述其主要的经济目标和政策重点，以帮助中国应对日益严峻的挑战。
包括国内生产总值（GDP）增长和通货膨胀等关键目标，预计将在国务院总理李强于周三在全国人大会议开幕会议上作政府工作报告时公布。分析人士普遍预测，北京将维持2025年“5%左右”的GDP增长目标，以稳定预期并表明其支持经济的决心。但瑞银分析师称，鉴于持续存在的增长阻力和不确定性，预计目标“雄心勃勃”，该瑞士银行维持其2025年GDP增长基线预测在4%左右。
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中国年度最重要的政治事件“两会”本周将在北京召开，届时全国人民代表大会（NPC）和中国人民政治协商会议（CPPCC）将为北京2025年的政策蓝图奠定基础。面对国内需求低迷、通缩压力、房地产行业长期低迷以及中美贸易紧张局势加剧，预计北京将概述其主要的经济目标和政策重点，以帮助中国应对日益严峻的挑战。
包括国内生产总值（GDP）增长和通货膨胀等关键目标，预计将在国务院总理李强于周三在全国人大会议开幕会议上作政府工作报告时公布。分析人士普遍预测，北京将维持2025年“5%左右”的GDP增长目标，以稳定预期并表明其支持经济的决心。但瑞银分析师称，鉴于持续存在的增长阻力和不确定性，预计目标“雄心勃勃”，该瑞士银行维持其2025年GDP增长基线预测在4%左右。
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‘Quick, nice, great’: 5 cancer patients test Hong Kong-made ‘living drug’
A new "living drug" produced in Hong Kong has shown promising results in treating lymphoma patients, with retiree Li Chun experiencing significant improvement after years of unsuccessful treatments. The CAR-T therapy, developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), led to the disappearance of cancerous tumors in Li Chun, offering her a pain-free and improved quality of life.
Li Chun was among the first five Hong Kong cancer patients to participate in the clinical trial using locally manufactured CAR-T products. The therapy involves modifying a patient's own T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells. Early results indicate that all five patients, including children and adults, are doing well, with most being discharged from the hospital within a month of receiving the CAR-T infusion, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment in the region.
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A new "living drug" produced in Hong Kong has shown promising results in treating lymphoma patients, with retiree Li Chun experiencing significant improvement after years of unsuccessful treatments. The CAR-T therapy, developed by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), led to the disappearance of cancerous tumors in Li Chun, offering her a pain-free and improved quality of life.
Li Chun was among the first five Hong Kong cancer patients to participate in the clinical trial using locally manufactured CAR-T products. The therapy involves modifying a patient's own T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells. Early results indicate that all five patients, including children and adults, are doing well, with most being discharged from the hospital within a month of receiving the CAR-T infusion, marking a significant advancement in cancer treatment in the region.
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