Hard-right populist wins a place in a two-way runoff against center-left Socialist candidate

Presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro, of the center-left Socialist Party, won the first-round Lisbon - The leader of a hard-right populist party placed second in Portugal's presidential election yesterday (Sunday)

Sinulog Festival hits the streets to promote peace amidst chaos

The 26th annual Sinulog Festival 2026 took to the streets of Macau yesterday, starting at Sintra Square (Praça da Amizade), with three contingent groups competing in

Cape Verde gov’t reclaims Macau Legend project assets in Praia

The Cape Verde government has formally taken possession of all assets and existing structures linked to the long-stalled Macau Legend Development project in Praia, including the

Fewer accidents on the roads of Macau in 2025, but more injuries and deaths

In 2025, the number of road accidents in Macau decreased by 5.62%, according to statistics released by the Public Security Police Force (PSP). In total,

Gov’t tackled 260 illegal constructions last year

The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has released statistics indicating that in 2025, the bureau tackled 260 illegal constructions in buildings through batch processing. According to

Iris-recognition e-channel set to expand service for more non-locals

Macau currently provides 152 e-Channel lanes equipped with iris-recognition scans for registered residents of Macau and Hong Kong, with the Public Security Police Force (PSP)

Canada’s leader leaves China pronouncing success, but Trump lurks in the background 

Canadian leader Mark Carney met China’s Xi Jinping last week. The two statesmen talked. Fractured relationships began to heal. And a third man, though he wasn’t

Woman attempts to smuggle marijuana buds from Southeast Asia

A Hong Kong woman was arrested for smuggling 17.371 kilograms of marijuana buds wrapped in aluminum foil from Southeast Asia into Macau, with an estimated street value of

MGM Relishes L’art de Vivre through Gastronomic Excellence

In a city celebrated for its glittering skyline and world-class hospitality, MGM continues to uphold its excellence in the gastronomic front, closing 2025 with an extraordinary sweep of regional

Gov’t yet to announce charging criteria ahead of reclaimed water supply starting in March

Reclaimed water will be supplied to residents of the Seac Pai Van public housing estate and the University of Macau beginning March 1, with the

President Yoweri Museveni secures 7th term as opposition rejects results 

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of the vote, according to official results Saturday, in an election marred by a days-long internet shutdown

1966 Indira Gandhi takes charge in India

Indira Gandhi, only daughter of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, is to become the country’s next leader. She was chosen at the end of a

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes a nervy start in a first-round win

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was a little bit nervous with Rod Laver and Roger Federer in the crowd for her first-round win

Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction 

U.S. businesses are more concerned about China’s slowing economy than trade friction, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Friday. Of 368

Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children

Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16,

An emerging markets supercycle has just begun

Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Are emerging markets just a one-trick pony? After a stellar 2025, risk-averse investors are getting cautious. After all, this asset class has been an

Monday, January 19, 2026 – edition no. 4876

* Pit Señor!— Macau’s Filipino community takes to the streets for Sinulog Festival, celebrating faith and sending a message of peace and unity * Cape Verde gov’t

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