Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 0600 GMT, May 9

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck off the coast of Miyakejima island in Japan's southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday, the weather agency here said, although no tsunami warning has been issued.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake struck at 10:54 local time at a latitude of 25.2 degrees north and longitude of 126.5 degrees east. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km, the agency said. (Japan-Quake)

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KABUL -- A senior religious official was killed and at least seven people wounded in a bomb attack in eastern Afghan province of Parwan on Tuesday, reported local media Tolo News.

"Chief of Provincial Ulema Council Abdul Rahim Shah Hanafi was killed following an Improvised Explosive Device attack inside a local Madrasa or seminary school Tuesday morning," Tolo News aired in its news bulletin.(Afghanistan-Bomb attack)

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YANGON, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Archaeological excavation of three Myanmar's ancient Pyu cities, already on the world heritage site list, continued for tourism development under a cultural heritage preservation plan, official media reported Tuesday.

The three Pyu ancient cities, Hanlin, Beikthano and Sri Kestra were inscribed by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) into its World Heritage List in 2014. (Myanmar-Archaeology) Enditem