Monthly Archives: May 2026
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he has not made a decision on whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan after hearing concerns ... -
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others
One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said yesterday. ... -
1944 Monte Cassino falls to the Allies
The Polish flag is flying over the ruins of the ancient Italian monastery which has been a symbol of German resistance since the beginning of the ... -
FIFA finally seals World Cup broadcast deal in China at just USD60 million
FIFA finally sealed a World Cup broadcast rights deal for China on Friday, just 27 days before the opening game and at a much lower reported price than ... -
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern yesterday after more than 300 suspected ... -
Is healthcare the modern-day Goliath for migrant workers?
Healthcare is often described as a basic right, but in practice, it is frequently experienced as a calculation, especially for migrant workers in Macau. Recent experiences, ... -
Monday, May 18, 2026 – edition no. 4952
* Wasted Talent? — Audit finds senior civil servants underused, overqualified staff doing low-level work * Public Works | Coloane flood control project progresses as embankment ... -
Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
A Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague, Netherlands, a U.N. court said Saturday, three years ... -
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during meeting
Chinese leader Xi Jinping offered stark warnings about avoiding possible clashes between his nation and the U.S. yesterday, and even cautioned visiting President Donald Trump that ... -
AI reshaping broadcasting, betting and sports
Artificial intelligence is moving from a niche tool to a central part of sports, betting and live-event production, Paul Devlin of Amazon Web Services said Thursday ... -
Thai and Portuguese Culinary Reunion – A Critical Reckoning
Five centuries before this dinner, Portuguese navigators anchored off Ayutthaya. They brought firearms, Christian missionaries—and the chili. That single introduction rewrote Thai gastronomy forever. The Portuguese ... -
LRT ridership ‘grows steadily’ with 80% jump in passengers
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) ridership jumped about 80% last year to 9.62 million passengers, a trend the operator described as “growing steadily,” as train trips ... -
Two-time Macau winner at risk of missing GP
Two-time Macau Grand Prix winner Davey Todd is at risk of being forced to sit out this year’s event. The possibility arises after Todd was declared ... -
Economy remains stable despite external uncertainties: association
The local economy continued to show “resilience and stability” in March and April despite ongoing external uncertainties and shifting consumer behavior, according to the latest economic ... -
MGTO receives long-standing membership award at PATA summit
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) received the “Long-Standing Membership Award” at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Korea in recognition of its decades-long contribution to ... -
Security guard investigated for damaging shop light fixture
A Nepalese male security guard was summoned by the Public Security Police Force after allegedly smashing a dessert shop’s hanging lamp cover while under the influence ... -
Macao Water warns public over fake bill payment SMS scam links
Macao Water has warned residents about fraudulent SMS messages containing payment links, after reports that some users were directed to fake websites closely resembling the company’s ... -
Gov’t rolls out expanded Happy Family Month, extends reach to Hengqin
In the lead-up to the United Nations (UN) International Day of Families, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday at a press conference for the 2026 ... -
Hypertension control rate hits 49% as 150,000 residents live with condition
Macau’s hypertension control rate stands at 49% of the total population, though the treatment control rate was 66.5% in 2025, with health authorities citing medication adherence ... -
MGTO ramps up promotions, services ahead of uncertain summer tourist season
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) stated that international uncertainties make it difficult to estimate summer visitor growth, though proactive measures are underway – including stepped-up ... -
38 outdoor café permits approved since last August
Applications for outdoor café seating have been accepted since last August, with the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) reporting on Wednesday that 38 permits have been approved ... -
Parent-Child Sports Day opens registration for 1,100 teams
The 2026 Parent-Child Sports Day will be held on June 7 at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium and Indoor Pavilion in Taipa, with registration open until ... -
Elderly loses RMB44,000 in suspected online dating scam
A male elderly resident has reportedly lost RMB 44,000 after falling victim to a suspected online dating scam. The Judiciary Police (PJ) said the victim met ... -
Qualifying races kick off for Roadsport and GT Challenge
Qualification races for the Roadsport and GT Challenge categories ahead of this year’s Macau Grand Prix got underway last weekend at the Zhuhai International Circuit, marking ... -
The Power of One: The Single-Person Army
Analysis The Solopreneur might be a novel word to most, but this is hackneyed compared with the One Person Company model. Unlike a sole proprietor, sole ... -
Senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate, where he sought refuge to evade arrest, ... -
BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc’s unity
Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations began a two-day meeting in New Delhi yesterday as the expanding bloc faces divisions over the war in Iran, rising ... -
Ship is reported seized off the coast of the UAE and is heading toward Iran
A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said ... -
Trump’s talk of 51st US state met with near-silence in Caracas
Twice this week, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in turning Venezuela into his country’s 51st state. The latest came via a Truth Social post ... -
1954 Queen returns after lengthy voyage
The Royal Family has returned safely from their six-month tour of the Commonwealth to a rapturous welcome in London. Thousands flocked to the banks of the ... -
‘Is God Is’ unleashes unapologetic female rage
Playwright Aleshea Harris says something was missing when she first wrote “Is God Is,” her fierce revenge tale blending Greek tragedy, mythology, spaghetti westerns and a ... -
On ‘Dancing On The Wall,’ desire and dread meet on the dance floor
Four years since their last project, Muna — the Los Angeles-based synth pop band composed of Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin — has returned ... -
Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers leaves medical isolation unit
An oncologist traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak has been cleared to leave a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska, where ... -
UK leadership contenders expected to launch bids to unseat prime minister after days of maneuvering
Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer are likely to break out into open rebellion yesterday, with one potential rival expected to announce his bid for the ... -
Only cooperation with China serves US interests
US President Donald Trump’s visit to China comes at a pivotal moment, with conflicts in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz adding instability to an already ...
