Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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Warnings ignored as Venezuela coastal towers faced quake forces they couldn’t take: AP investigation
CARABALLEDA — Scientists had warned the government not to build along Venezuela’s coastal strip of La Guaira. The area’s seaside Caribbean communities, not far from Caracas, ... -
A commercial plane traveling from Dubai to Israel is diverted to Saudi Arabia after a distress call
TEL AVIV — A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia ... -
Macau braces for up to 5.4 million border crossings over National Day holiday
Local government entities set out policing, border, transport, tourism and consumer protection measures for the mainland’s seven-day National Day holiday Tuesday, with police expecting 5.2 million ... -
Casino spend per capita remains below pre-Covid levels
Average gross gaming revenue (GGR) generated per gambler remained nearly one-fifth below its pre-pandemic level in the first eight months of 2026, indicating continued challenges for ... -
Gov’t to add ‘AI chat’ to One Account for faster inquiry processing
From Monday (Oct. 5), the Macao One Account and the Platform for Businesses and Associations will include a new function to replace the current inquiry system, ... -
11-year-old girl duped in fake mainland police scam
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly tricked into transferring MOP65,000 from her grandmother’s account in a scam involving fraudsters posing as mainland police officers, the Judiciary Police ... -
Gov’t open to autonomous vehicle trials but says legal and insurance issues need study
Macau is open to revising its Road Traffic Law to accommodate autonomous vehicles and potentially establish pilot routes, but the government said regulatory changes would need ... -
Beijing rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economy
China on Tuesday rolled out new measures to help boost its economy and sluggish property sector as pressures ramp up ahead of a year-end target for ... -
Gov’t to overhaul public car park charging from November
To improve parking resource efficiency, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) will introduce capped rates at five public car parks and half-hourly charging at 16 car parks from ... -
Two women lose nearly MOP190,000 in fake Douyin customer service scams
The Judiciary Police received two reports of scams involving fraudsters posing as Douyin customer service representatives, with two middle-aged women losing nearly MOP190,000. In one case, ... -
Health Bureau begins free flu vaccinations for high-risk groups
The Health Bureau began offering free flu vaccinations to high-risk groups today, with more than 1,220 people vaccinated by 4 p.m. Tuesday. The 2026-27 seasonal flu ... -
Macau New Neighbourhood attracts more than 4,000 residents
More than 4,000 people have moved into the Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin, with the community’s developer saying its residential facilities and services are now well ... -
Five hospitalized after August dog attacks as stray dog complaints mount
Five people were hospitalized in August after four reported dog bites and one case in which a passer-by was injured while fleeing a dog, the Public ... -
Driver injured after car crashes into construction barrier
A 67-year-old local man was injured Tuesday night after the car he was driving crashed into a construction barrier near Iao Hon, with the vehicle sustaining ... -
EASL 2026-27 season starts for Macau’s new representative
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has officially announced the 12-team field, groupings and full schedule for the 2026-27 season, setting the stage for its biggest ... -
Ant Bank launches English-language services on mobile app
Ant Bank (Macao) has launched English-language services on its mobile app, allowing residents to switch between Chinese and English versions with a single tap. The bank ... -
Sands China extends firecracker exhibition with seminar and guided tours
Sands China will hold a seminar Oct. 24 and expand guided tour services for its firecracker heritage exhibition at Sands Gallery, which has been extended through ... -
Revitalizing Rua das Estalagens through innovative entrepreneurship program
Sands China is breathing new life into one of Macau’s oldest commercial streets, bringing new entrepreneurs and renewed business activity to Rua das Estalagens while ... -
Malaysia begins Myanmar repatriations despite safety warnings by UN
Malaysia on Tuesday began repatriating Myanmar nationals, including women and children, under a voluntary program despite warnings from the United Nations refugee agency and rights groups ... -
Bangkok approves emergency funding after deadly floods
Thailand‘s government approved emergency funds Tuesday for flood victims amounting to $122 million following a deluge that had battered the country since mid-September, affecting more than ... -
Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base in England
A surprise decision by the U.K.’s counterterror police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation into a suspected bomb plot targeting a U.S.-operated air ... -
1955 James Dean killed in car smash
The Hollywood film star James Dean has been killed in a road accident in California, USA. The 24-year-old actor was behind the wheel of his German-made ... -
An Se-young of South Korea repeats gold in Asian Games – adds to Olympic, world titles
An Se-young is the world’s No. 1-ranked female badminton player, and she proved it again on Tuesday. The South Korean star defeated three-time world champion Akane ... -
FIFA claims harassment of Infantino by UEFA in filing to Florida court
FIFA lawyers claimed UEFA is harassing Gianni Infantino, in a court filing urging a Florida judge to deny the European soccer body’s request for evidence discovery ... -
Cuba’s ballet tradition endures through blackouts and shortages
For months, two-thirds of Cuba had no electricity at night. Some neighborhoods in the capital of Havana have been without running water for more than two ... -
Worried about bonds? You’re missing the point
A friend close to retirement texted that she was concerned about the bond market. She’d been building out that fixed-income allocation over several years at her ... -
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – edition no. 5046
* Border Rush — Holiday travel set to bring 5.4 million border crossings over National Day holiday, authorities say * Betting blues | Gaming spend per ...
