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RTHK's morning news programme. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:00
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Janice Lo and Ben Tse2026-03-09
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Now playing: Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
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Iran names Khamenei's son as new supreme leader
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Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, according to state media, succeeding his father Ali Khamenei who was killed in a US-Israeli strike last week. The decision was made by the Assembly of Experts, a powerful panel authorised by the constitution to choose the country's supreme leader. The announcement came as the United States and Israel continued to bomb more targets across Iran, with the government saying more than 1,300 civilians have been killed so far. Jamie Clarke reports:
'Khamenei's son unlikely to be endorsed by Trump'
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US President Donald Trump had earlier said he must have a voice in choosing Iran's next supreme leader, and any candidate without his blessing, quote, "won't last long". RTHK's Washington correspondent, Simon Marks, says it's highly unlike that that Mojtaba Khamenei will get the endorsement from Trump, or Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
Starmer speaks with Trump on Middle East
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Meanwhile, Trump has spoken to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, days after the US President criticised the UK's Iran response. Starmer's office says the two leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East and military cooperation between the UK and the US. Our UK correspondent Peter Anderson explains why the latest conversation is significant:
Syria's Kurds caution Iran's Kurds against aligning with US
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Kurdish residents of northern Syria have warned Iran's Kurds against aligning with the United States against Tehran. They've cited their own experience in recent months as evidence their Iranian counterparts would be "abandoned". Jamie Clarke has the details:
Middle East war should not have happened: Wang Yi
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Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the war in the Middle East "should not have happened" and "does no one any good". Speaking at a news conference during the annual Two Sessions in Beijing, he called for an immediate halt to military operations to prevent escalation and spillover of the situation. Frank Yung reports from the capital.
'HK 5-year plan will uphold One Country, Two Systems'
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Former Chief Executive and Vice-Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference CY Leung has said One Country, Two Systems will be upheld as Hong Kong drafts a five-year plan aligned with the nation's development. Wendy Wong reports.
'HK, GBA tech parks can yield cutting-edge advances'
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Businessman Irons Sze has called for collaboration between technology parks in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to make advances in artificial intelligence and biotechnology. Frank Yung reports from Beijing:
Wang Fuk Court security to be tightened: police chief
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Police Commissioner Joe Chow said reinforcement works at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court would resume Monday with tightened security measures in place. As Aaron Tam reports, his remarks came after three renovation workers were arrested for allegedly stealing jewellery from a unit of the estate.
HK enjoys opportunities under 15th Five-Year Plan: FS
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan says that Hong Kong has great potential, as the country's 15th Five-Year Plan brings boundless opportunities. Wallis Wang reports:
'Hetao Innovation Zone development accelerated'
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Tech minister Sun Dong has said construction for the remaining areas in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone has been accelerated. Wendy Wong reports:
Women are a powerful source of energy for HK: CE
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Chief Executive John Lee has described women as a "powerful source of energy for social progress" that's essential to Hong Kong's continuing success. Henry Siu reports:
Good service despite Tuen Ma Line special arrangements
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The MTR Corporation said Tuen Ma Line train services on Sunday were smooth, despite the implementation of special arrangements to facilitate track modification works between Hung Hom and East Tsim Sha Tsui stations. Wallis Wang reports:
Settler attack in West Bank kills three Palestinians
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The Palestinian Ministry of Health says four Palestinians have been killed by Israelis in the occupied West Bank over the weekend. According to the United Nations, Israeli settler violence has risen sharply over the past two years - as Jamie Clarke reports:
'Possible terror motive' in US embassy blast in Norway
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A search is ongoing for the perpetrators of a loud explosion at the US embassy in Oslo. The incident caused minor damage but no injuries, in what Norwegian police say may have been a deliberate attack linked to the crisis in the Middle East. Jamie Clarke has more:
Rahm claims Liv Hong Kong crown, ends winless streak
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Spain's Jon Rahm has stormed to victory at LIV Golf Hong Kong, carding a final round of six-under-par 64 to dramatically claim his maiden individual title in the SAR. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said such mega sporting events could attract more big-spending tourists from all over the world. Carlos Escueta sent this report from Fanling Golf Course:
Third-tier Port Vale stun Sunderland in English FA Cup
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In football... there were upsets galore for Premier League teams in fifth round action at the English FA Cup. Third-tier side Port Vale stunned Sunderland 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in 72 years, while Fulham were beaten by Championship side Southampton. Todd Harding has more:









