June 2026 – Page 9 – From Inside Asia

Ex-hospital director opens China’s only school for HIV-positive children to provide shelter

A former hospital director in northern China has dedicated over two decades to creating an educational sanctuary for children living with HIV. Guo Xiaoping,...

by Zoey Zhang June 22, 2026 0 comment

World

Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?

Published: 6:00pm, 22 Jun 2026Updated: 7:10pm, 22 Jun 2026 A long-delayed bill meant to curb political dynasties in the Philippines – where powerful families...

by Sam Beltran June 22, 2026 0 comment

World

4 more suspects arrested over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong airport

Police have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold...

by Danny Mok June 22, 2026 0 comment

World

China rejects trade criticism after Merz backs global yuan action

China pushed back against criticisms of its trade practices after the German chancellor became the latest world leader to voice complaints amid surging trade...

by Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma June 22, 2026 0 comment

News

Taiwan’s Vice President Not Afraid to Take on Beijing

TAIPEI, Taiwan—When Hsiao Bi-khim set off for Washington six years ago, the newly minted Taiwanese envoy needed something to challenge China’s menacing “wolf warriors.”...

by Eva Fu, Jan Jekielek June 22, 2026 0 comment

World

Mainland ride-hailing giants back Hong Kong plan to cap permits at 10,000

Two mainland Chinese ride-hailing operators in Hong Kong have backed a controversial plan to regulate the industry by capping vehicle permits at 10,000, a...

by Lo Hoi-ying June 22, 2026 0 comment

World

Starmer resigns, making way for UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade

Keir Starmer announced his intention to step down as Britain’s prime minister on Monday, succumbing to intense party pressure as his popularity plummeted and...

by Andrew London June 22, 2026 0 comment