Daily Archives: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of the world body itself
President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency. The ... -
China wins 4 more gold medals in the pool at the Asian Games. 13-year-old Yu Zidi has the day off
NAGOYA – China added four more gold medals on Tuesday in swimming, giving the powerful team 15 in 20 events over the first three days in ... -
European Union strikes a new free trade deal with the Philippines
BRUSSELS — The European Union and the Philippines announced a new free trade deal on Tuesday in the latest bilateral agreement struck by Brussels as it ... -
Hotels expect full capacity during Golden Week, but visitor spending lags
Local hotels expect to be full during the Oct. 1-5 National Day holiday period, but visitor spending, room rates and food-and-beverage demand are likely to remain ... -
Local-born pandas Jiang Jiang and Kang Kang to leave public display ahead of Chengdu move
Macau’s home-grown giant pandas Jiang Jiang and Kang Kang will leave public view early next month, bound for Chengdu in early November on a learning and ... -
AgiBot to deploy over 300 robots at Chimelong Park
Shanghai-based artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics company AgiBot is deploying more than 300 robots to operate at Chimelong Theme Park on Hengqin Island. The deployment is ... -
MGTO makes French travel market debut as European promotion continues
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has strengthened its promotional efforts in Europe by participating for the first time in the International & French Travel Market ... -
Casinos face September setback as premium demand cools
The casino market is heading into the autumn holiday season with a softer revenue outlook, after a Citi survey found a marked pullback in premium-mass wagering ... -
China, US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, leaders of rival nations in a race to dominate artificial intelligence, are expected to meet this week ... -
FMCC gala to support sign-language series led by deaf youths
The France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will direct proceeds from the Lucky Draw at its Oct. 30 charity gala to a 14-episode sign-language video series ... -
LRT and IC launch call for designs to use trains as a cultural promotion medium
The Macao Light Rapid Transit Company (MLM), in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has launched the “Call for Design Proposals for Artistic Cars for ... -
Low birth rate, aging population top 2027 agenda as O Lam consults associations
Macau’s low birth rate, aging population, elderly care and support for vulnerable groups are among the priorities being considered for next year’s policy agenda, following consultations ... -
Zone A parking spaces to open from late September
Motorists are set to benefit from 2,632 parking spaces across three New Urban Zone A economic housing estates under a phased rollout from late this ... -
Macau adds two silver medals in Asian Games wushu, karate
Macau added two silver medals to its Asian Games tally Monday, with Sou Cho Man finishing runner-up in women’s changquan and Fong Man Hou taking silver ... -
SSM says around 650 new dementia outpatient referrals each year
The Health Bureau (SSM) said around 650 new cases are referred to the memory clinic at the Dementia Medical Center for treatment annually. The bureau provides ... -
NBA House to bring legends, fan activities to Macau
The NBA will bring an expanded NBA House to Macau from Oct. 7 to 11, featuring appearances by 11 NBA legends and Chinese basketball star Ding ... -
Six Sands China restaurants earn Trip.Gourmet 2027 ratings
Six restaurants operated by Sands China Ltd. have been recognized on Trip.Gourmet’s 2027 Fine Dining List, giving the integrated resort operator the highest number of award-winning ... -
Main Kremlin party keeps control of Russia’s parliament
The main Kremlin party retained its majority in Russia’s parliament, election officials said Monday, after a carefully orchestrated balloting that excluded most opposition candidates and helped ... -
1978 Kenya’s founding father dies
Kenya’s president, Jomo Kenyatta, has died at his home in Mombasa. An official announcement on Voice of Kenya radio said Mr Kenyatta died peacefully in his ... -
Barcelona sizzles, PSG simmers and Spurs struggle: The story of Europe’s top leagues this season
Just as Europe’s top soccer leagues are really hitting their stride, here comes a longer-than-usual break — three weeks! — for international matches. A few early-season, ... -
Atletico beats 10-man Real, Man City outlasts Sunderland in Premier League
Atletico Madrid won the first capital derby of the season in the Spanish league with a 2-1 win against 10-man Real Madrid, while Manchester City prevailed ... -
Tyre’s ruins survive strikes as divers return
Beneath the Mediterranean waters off the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, divers swim past stone walls, ancient structures and a submerged road — remnants of parts ... -
Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
The sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. ... -
Musk’s ‘bright future’ of post-scarcity
Elon Musk offers an enticing future: artificial intelligence and robotics will produce so much that everyone can enjoy a high income without working. Even a penthouse ... -
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – edition no. 5041
* Packed, purses pinched — Golden Week hotels expect capacity crowds, but visitor spending is running about 10% below previous years * Jiang Jiang and Kang ...
