Monthly Archives: January 2026
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1983 Man shot by police hunting David Martin
A man has been critically injured in a police ambush in a west London street in what may be a case of mistaken identity. Witnesses said ... -
US Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today [Macau time] over state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. Lower courts ruled ... -
Real Madrid gets rid of Alonso and promotes B team manager Arbeloa
Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa yesterday [Macau time]. Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but ... -
Pentagon is embracing Musk’s Grok AI chatbot as it draws global outcry
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said yesterday [Macau time] that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok will join Google’s generative AI engine in operating inside the Pentagon ... -
Mexican president tells Trump that US intervention against cartels is ‘unnecessary’
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said she had “a very good conversation” with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday [Macau time] and that their two governments will continue ... -
Carney visit chance for Canada to repair ties
Since it took office last year, the Mark Carney government has made public its willingness to foster a healthy relationship with China. And the meeting between ... -
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – edition no. 4873
* Faculty Fears — Falling birth rate raises concerns over teacher unemployment as class sizes shrink, especially in early childhood education, the Times finds * MDT ... -
Accessible taxi shortage leaves wheelchair users and seniors struggling
The difficulty of hailing taxis has long been a contentious issue in Macau, frequently raised in the Legislative Assembly (AL), and lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng emphasized ... -
Clinic offers lifeline to migrants through medical services and counseling amid limited gov’t support
Migrant workers from the Philippines, Burma, Thailand, and other minority communities in Macau continue to rely on Hope Polyclinic for affordable medical care, as many lack ... -
Dealers warn recovery in car market remains out of reach
The city’s car market remains under pressure, with dealers warning that a recovery is unlikely in the near term as prolonged vehicle replacement cycles and weak ... -
Local IT firm taps brain-computer interfaces as authorities map AI policy
In formulating its development plans, Macau authorities have proposed research into policy measures for artificial intelligence (AI) development, and while some commentators suggest that AI applications ... -
EV charging fares to drop 10% from February
The government has reduced the charging fees for electric vehicles (EVs) by approximately 10%, according to an executive order published yesterday in the government’s official gazette. ... -
Macau revokes six publications, registers six new titles
The Government Information Bureau (GCS) revoked the registration of six publications in 2025 under Article 15 of the Press Law and related regulations, which mandate automatic ... -
Repairs begin at Lotus Station ahead of LRT expansion talks
Roof replacement works started yesterday at Lotus Station on the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Taipa Line to repair typhoon damage and upgrade the passenger waiting area. ... -
Sands China, SJM announce 2025 bonuses; Sands to raise staff salaries
Sands China and SJM Resorts announced discretionary bonuses for 2025, completing pledges from all six casino operators in Macau. The special one-month bonus statements follow similar ... -
Man caught stealing HKD237,000 in casino chips
A 20-year-old mainland Chinese man was caught stealing HKD237,000 in chips from a female gambler at a Cotai casino, authorities said. The woman left her chips ... -
Coloane recycled water station set to launch
The first phase of Coloane’s recycled water station is set to begin operations soon, supplying non-potable water for toilet flushing and irrigation at Seac Pai Van ... -
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Macau’s world heritage
To mark the 20th anniversary of Macau’s Historic Centre as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and CCTV co-produced Macau: Open-Air Museum. Premiering ... -
Zhu Yuling wins women’s singles title at Doha
Macau’s table tennis star Zhu Yuling has secured the women’s singles title at the WTT Champions in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday evening. Zhu defeated China’s Chen ... -
Red lines and increasing self-censorship reshape once freewheeling press scene
From 18th place to 140th. That’s how much Hong Kong’s ranking plunged in a global press freedom index over some 20 years. Behind the decline are ... -
Trump says Tehran wants to negotiate as death toll in protests rises
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a ... -
2004 Serial killer Shipman found hanged
Harold Shipman, the former GP who is believed to have killed more than 200 people, has been found dead in his prison cell. He was found ... -
‘Hamnet’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ take top honors at Golden Globes
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ragtag revolutionary saga “One Battle After Another” took top honors at Sunday’s 83rd Golden Globes in the comedy category, while Chloé Zhao’s Shakespeare ... -
Barcelona beats Real Madrid again to win Spanish Super Cup
Barcelona 3, Real Madrid 2 Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 yesterday [Macau time] in the final of the Spanish Super Cup played ... -
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Grok over sexually explicit AI images
Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being ... -
A $400,000 payout after Maduro’s capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight
Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan ... -
The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children
Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. In case ... -
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – edition no. 4872
Wheel Deal — Lawmaker warns taxi shortages are worsening for wheelchair users and seniors amid limited accessible vehicles * Healthcare | Migrants turn to local clinic ... -
Gov’t to provide assisted reproduction services for 130 eligible cases in 1H
The government has confirmed that 130 couples eligible for the assisted reproductive services scheme will receive treatment by the first half of 2026, following clinical evaluations ... -
Survey shows enterprises plan modest salary hikes in 2026
A joint survey conducted by two leading employment agencies in Macau reveals that local enterprises are increasingly reluctant to raise compensation, with even those planning to ... -
Barrier construction at Coloane Village finally picks up pace
Announced more than three years ago, the construction of a flood barrier in the Coloane Village and Lai Chi Vun areas is now clearly underway. The ... -
DSEDT plans consumer incentive program for ZAPE hotel guests to revitalize the area
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced plans to explore a consumer incentive program for hotel guests at ZAPE to assist businesses impacted by ... -
MPU to launch classes in Hengqin University Town by September
As part of Macau’s push to expand higher education into mainland China, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) confirmed it will launch postgraduate classes this September in the ... -
UM celebrates 45th anniversary with Open Day and robotics showcase
The University of Macau (UM) marked its 45th anniversary yesterday with a celebratory opening ceremony at the UM Lakeside Theatre, where government officials, students, alumni, and ... -
E-payments account for almost 80% of all retail, F&B payments
Electronic payment (E-payment) transaction values accounted for between 70% and 80% of the receipts of restaurants and similar (F&B) establishments and retail trade in November last ...
