Singapore | Authorities probe drones at airport that disrupted 63 flights

Drones buzzing around Singapore’s Changi Airport have caused 63 flights to be delayed or diverted in the past week, triggering an investigation and raising questions about the

Cambodia | Court charges seven, including Chinese, in building collapse

A court in Cambodia said yesterday that seven people, including four Chinese nationals, have been charged with crimes related to a building collapse that killed 28 construction

The Buzz | Report: Hackers using telecoms like ‘global spy system’

An ambitious group of state-backed hackers has been burrowing into telecommunications companies in order to spy on high-profile targets across the world, a U.S. cybersecurity firm said in

Iran sanctions | Acting Pentagon chief Esper on global stage amid crisis

With barely one day on the job, Acting Defense Secretary Mark Esper is heading to Europe to try to persuade reluctant and increasingly wary NATO allies

UK Boris Johnson again dodges questions over police visit

Boris Johnson embarked on a media blitz yesterday, hoping to shift the subject away from his private life and back to Britain’s pending departure from the European

This Day in History | 1963 – Kennedy: ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’

The US President, John F Kennedy, has made a ground-breaking speech in Berlin offering American solidarity to the citizens of West Germany. A crowd of 120,000 Berliners

Offbeat | Prince Harry, Meghan’s home renovations cost taxpayers $3M

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s home was renovated with 2.4 million pounds (USD3.06 million) of taxpayers’ money, royal accounts revealed yesterday. Prince Harry and his wife

Football | Italy’s attack faces China’s stingy defense in round of 16

Led by the vibrant play of forward Barbara Bonansea, Italy has proven to be one of the revelations of the Women’s World Cup in its

Tennis | New No. 1 Barty’s rapid rise could be just a start

Ash Barty never had been ranked inside the WTA’s top 10 until April. As of this week, she is No. 1. The 23-year-old Australian never

World Briefs

OSAKA SUMMIT The Group of 20 summit in Osaka this week will be Trump and Putin’s first meeting since special counsel Robert Mueller ended his investigation with no finding

Macau Matters | Troubles with Pork

I am a bit surprised that I have not heard about rising pork prices in Macau. But, I loathe all kinds of shopping, including for food, and we

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity yesterday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – edition no. 3319

* Tourism | Macau’s travel alert coverage far from comprehensive * China to issue 2 billion yuan in gov’t bonds * Macau scores low in energy competitiveness * Popularity plunge for Carrie Lam   DOWNLOAD

CRIME | Local student loses 48,000 patacas in online sex scam

A local student has fallen victim to an online scam after seeking sexual services through a social network, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ). The PJ

Anti-corruption agency slams gov’t in Ilha Verde Hill probe

Macau’s anti- corruption agency has found that two government departments violated the Urban Planning Law and the Cultural Heritage Protection Law in their conservation and planning

Sidónio Pais café victim of second crash in two months

The Public Security Police Force has confirmed to the Times that a rubbish collection truck crashed into an old cafeteria on Avenida de Sidónio Pais at around

Sulu Sou wants police-demonstrator mechanism

Lawmaker Sulu Sou has asked the government to establish a specific communication mechanism between demonstration organizers and police authorities for future demonstrations, in order to avoid

New taxi law may create monopoly for recording devices

The city’s new taxi law is suspected of creating a monopoly due to its regulations on the installation of voice recording equipment inside taxis. During Macau

Education authority concerned internet corrupting youth values

The influence of the Internet on the values of Macau’s younger generation is a growing concern for officials in charge of the Education and Youth Affairs

Wynn Resorts | Thousands turn out for new Boston casino opening

Massachusetts’ third casino officially opened its doors near Boston on Sunday to thousands of patrons, including some who had lined up in the early morning hours to

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