Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck just off the coast of Vanuatu yesterday, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nation as the injured began arriving at

Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US

Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump have announced plans for technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100 billion in projects in the United

A Russian general was killed by a bomb in Moscow, Ukraine official says secret service was behind it

A senior Russian general was killed yesterday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security agency leveled criminal

Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain’s Prince Andrew?

An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said yesterday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain’s government faced questions

1950: Radio Times hits Christmas deadline

The Christmas edition of the Radio Times will be out in time for families to plan their festive viewing and listening - despite recent publishing difficulties. An

‘Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone

It’s been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It’s no longer the variety whose smell some people associate

Las Vegas already seems part of the NBA world, which makes expansion decision feel inevitable

Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers has heard and seen enough. He’s convinced there will be an NBA team in Las Vegas. “Yeah, they’re going to get

15-year-old girl fatally shoots teacher and teenager at a Christian school in Wisconsin

A 15-year-old student opened fire inside a study hall at a small Christian school in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and teenager and prompting a swarm of police officers

Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: poll

The unemployment rate is healthy and the stock market is up, but Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump’s election victory, according to

How liberals lost comedy − and helped Trump win

Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were a vulnerability for Donald Trump. His appointment of antiabortion judges alienated key groups, including undecided young men. Yet Trump didn’t

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 – edition no. 4628

— Lawmakers say large performing arts shows in the city are key to growth * GBA Views | A magnetic hub with multiple charms: Macau * Tourism | Beijing eases visa-free transit

MOP7.3 billion for six major 2025 projects

The opinion issued by the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on the analysis of next year’s budget bill highlights six major projects planned for

Economic prosperity stable, mixed indicators

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has released the latest trend of the Macau Economic Prosperity Index, revealing a “stable” overall performance despite a “polarized” distribution of

Pereira Coutinho calls for action against fake diplomas

Lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent scandal involving fraudulent high school diplomas from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Lawmakers approve bill despite disappointment

The Legislative Assembly has passed the final reading of the bill that establishes the government budget for 2025. In a discussion that saw almost no debate or

For the first time in eight years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia

A U.S. Navy warship arrived yesterday in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia. Cambodia’s government

A stint that lasts a lifetime: an American’s journey in a changing Macau

Timothy Simpson never expected his stay in Macau would turn into such a long haul. He arrived in 2001, thinking of it as a good stepping

Free Public transport Dec. 20

Macau will waive fares for public buses and offer free travel on the Light Rapid Transit Dec. 20 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Macau Special Administrative

Discounts for elderly residence users extended

The government has announced an extension of its 20% discount on user fees for local elderly residents, responding to community feedback. Eligible applicants can now apply until Dec.

Woman arrested for Cotai theft of MOP9,300

A woman from mainland China in her 30s was apprehended for allegedly stealing handbags and perfume valued at approximately MOP9,300 from two stores in the Cotai. Last week,

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