Monthly Archives: July 2026
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US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling loss to Belgium 12 years ago
When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was ... -
Mexican fans blast horns outside hotel to disrupt England players’ sleep
Despite police blockades, dozens of Mexican fans gathered outside the England national team’s hotel until the early hours of yesterday (Macau time), hoping to disrupt players’ sleep ahead ... -
Another senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption
A Philippine senator was arrested yesterday and charged under the country’s anti-corruption statutes, becoming the latest member of the upper legislative chamber to be arrested in more than ... -
More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in six months, UNICEF says
More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the U.N. children’s ... -
Tuesday, July 07, 2026 – edition no. 4986
* Picture Perfect? — Gov’t launches wide-ranging law overhaul consultation, moves to regulate tourist hotspot photography * Safety Net — Gov’t announces plans to set up ... -
East and South extensions lead next phase of LRT expansion
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) will accelerate the expansion of the city’s light rail transit system after a public consultation showed strong support for rail-led transport ... -
850 internship places offered but only 331 takers as youth opt for leisure and finance sectors
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), citing the latest cohort of its Internship Programme as a case in point, highlighted a structural mismatch in the city’s labor ... -
Barra revitalization plan envisions 30-room boutique hotel
The redevelopment of the Barra district will transform the historic Customs Headquarters Building into a boutique hotel featuring about 20 to 30 guest rooms, marking a ... -
Vendors cry foul over beachside table ban, say tourist spending taking a hit
A ban on tables and chairs outside food stalls at Hac Sa Beach is driving tourists away and eating into vendors’ earnings, according to the Market ... -
Childhood obesity climbs 2% from pre-pandemic levels, epidemiological study indicates
A recent epidemiological survey has revealed that the childhood obesity rate in Macau has risen by about 2 percentage points compared with 2020, indicating an upward ... -
Gongbei Port records 64 million passengers in H1, 6% increase y-o-y
Immigration authorities from Zhuhai have announced that the Gongbei Port Inspection Station has recorded over 64 million passengers in the first half of this year (H1). ... -
Four passengers injured in a sudden braking incident on a cross-border bus
At least four passengers sustained minor injuries after a traffic incident involving a cross-border bus at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) yesterday. According to earlier reports, ... -
Woman loses MOP830 in online buffet voucher scam
A resident has fallen victim to an online buffet voucher scam, losing MOP830. The Judiciary Police (PJ) are investigating the case, and no arrests have been ... -
Private car crashes into stone curb; two injured taken to hospital
A private car crashed into a stone curb on Avenida Dr. Henry Fok near the Morpheus hotel in Taipa. On July 4 at around 9 a.m., ... -
Macau to see showers before temperatures climb to 34 degrees
Macau is affected by a low-pressure trough, with the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasting showers and thunderstorms from early to mid-week. Conditions are expected to ... -
PSP warns truck drivers over use of fast lane on bridges; 26 cases prosecuted last year
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has issued a warning to heavy-duty vehicles, including trucks and buses, against driving in the right-side traffic lane (fast lane) ... -
Gov’t moves to raise e-cigarette import penalty to MOP10,000 in law overhaul
The newly revised text of the bill on the prevention and control of smoking has optimized and adjusted the penalties for tobacco control enforcement, with the ... -
14 market and food stalls to be auctioned to reduce market vacancies
In a move aimed at revitalizing underused spaces and attracting new vendors to traditional markets and cooked food centers, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will launch ... -
Military promotes two new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of ... -
Heavy rains leave five dead in the north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
Heavy rains have left five people dead in northern China while a tropical storm toppled trees and submerged cars in the nation’s south, state media reported ... -
China sets a new record in express delivery
China’s express delivery volume surpassed 100 billion parcels as of June 30, reaching the milestone nine days earlier than last year, the State Post Bureau of ... -
Top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader in Tehran
Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader emerged into public view yesterday to attend the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ... -
1978 Eleven die in sleeper train inferno
Eleven people have been killed and seventeen injured in a blaze on the Penzance-to-Paddington sleeper train. Early reports suggest that the fire was started by a ... -
Co-host Mexico seeks to reach quarterfinals for first time in 40 years
Mexico is counting on a huge home-field advantage to help it reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years. England stands in the way. ... -
Egypt’s coach waved Palestinian flag after winning game
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team’s victory over Australia in the World Cup, saying he was dedicating it ... -
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
A cargo ship came under attack yesterday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, in the latest maritime attack off ... -
World Cup propels surveillance to new heights
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If you’re visiting or traveling around host cities, then you ... -
Monday, July 06, 2026 – edition no. 4985
* On the tracks — East and South extensions lead the next phase of LRT expansion * Job mismatch | Youth opt for leisure and finance ... -
Pet-friendly dining grows to 90 restaurants, but hygiene debate rages on
About 90 local restaurants – including 50 designated “pet-friendly” – now allow pets, an industry representative said yesterday, though a radio discussion on pet-friendly communities drew ... -
Son arrested for allegedly inciting father’s suicide attempt
A man has been arrested for allegedly inciting, assisting, or promoting suicide – identified as the victim’s son – the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced at a ... -
Spice Without Borders: When Sichuan Mala Meets Indian Masala in Hong Kong
This July, two of Hong Kong’s most visually arresting dining rooms will set the stage for a culinary dialogue that has been centuries in the making. ... -
LRT passenger figures drop by almost 20% month-on-month in June
The average daily number of passengers using the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system fell significantly last month, according to official figures released by the LRT company. ... -
Astronomer calls for global ‘space tax’ as orbital congestion risks rise
Astronomer Quentin Parker has urged governments to introduce a globally coordinated “space tax” to manage the rapid commercialization of Earth’s orbit, warning that unchecked satellite deployment ... -
‘Pop Out Green Restroom’ selected for architecture guide on sustainable design innovation
Macau architecture firm Urban Practice’s project “Pop Out Green Restroom,” a revamp of the Toi San Public Toilet, was selected for the 1st International Council of ... -
Your most valuable skill might be knowing what to ignore
For years, we’ve treated critical thinking as a professional virtue – the sharper your analysis, the better your judgment. Employers demand it. Schools reward it. LinkedIn ...
