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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, June 5

Xinhua
| June 6, 2026
2026-06-06

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistani security forces killed six terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the country's southwest Balochistan province, the military said on Friday.

The operation was conducted in Panjgur district on the night between June 3 and June 4 following reports about the presence of militants in the area, the military's media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations, said in a statement. (Pakistan-Balochistan-Terrorists)

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ULAN BATOR -- Mongolia welcomed 292,063 foreign tourists during the first five months of 2026, marking a 32 percent increase compared with the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth announced on Friday.

According to the ministry, Russia, China and South Korea were the leading source markets for inbound tourists during the period. (Mongolia-Foreign Tourist Arrivals)

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NEW DELHI -- A total of 13 foreign nationals died in the fire that broke out at a hotel in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, a spokesman of India's Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

A total of 21 people died in the fire incident. (India-Foreigners)

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HONG KONG -- The Chinese mainland's acclaimed film "Dear You" is slated to hit all cinemas across the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on June 18, the production confirmed on Friday.

Since its Chinese mainland release on April 30, the Chaoshan (Teochew)-dialect film has struck a deep chord with audiences via its tender emotional portrayal and heartfelt core storyline, grossing over 1.5 billion yuan (about 221.36 million U.S. dollars) at the box office to date. (Hong Kong-Culture) Enditem

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