Monthly Archives: September 2026
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Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild
Joshua Kijape eases his motorcycle through the tall grass, listening for movement in the bush. There is no engine rumble, no exhaust and little warning for ... -
2000 UK fuel protesters go back home
The fuel protests which have paralysed Britain for seven days, causing a crisis in the NHS, emptying supermarkets shelves and closing schools, have ended. The last ... -
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
This summer, a 28-year-old digital content marketer packed up his suitcases and duct-taped boxes and fled Russia, leaving behind his family and friends and not knowing ... -
India wins women’s Asia Cup but refuses to take trophy from Pakistani official
Political tensions between India and Pakistan spilled onto the cricket field again Sunday when India’s women refused to accept the Asia Cup cricket trophy from Asian ... -
‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave
The 78th Emmy Awards are here. “The Pitt” will look to find its place in the television pantheon and “Widow’s Bay” will ride a storm of ... -
More than 30 missing from ferry that sank in Vanuatu
A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu continued Monday for more than 30 people who officials said were missing after a passenger ... -
Chess, Go and the struggle for global supply chains
The contest between China and the West is often described through tariffs, sanctions and technological breakthroughs. But its logic may be easier to understand by looking ... -
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – edition no. 5036
* Card cut-off — OCBC Macau is exiting credit cards, with transactions ending Nov. 30 and accounts closing Dec. 31 * Property swings | New homes ... -
Macau tops 30 million visitors as airport sees steady growth
Macau has topped 30 million visitor arrivals this year, reaching the mark 22 days ahead of last year as authorities prepare for the next major holiday ... -
Secretary: Education, cultural zone top new development agenda
Macau will focus on building a cross-border higher education hub in Hengqin and developing an integrated tourism and culture district under its new Five-Year Plan, Secretary ... -
Officials launch door-to-door mosquito alert after ovitrap index hits 64%
Health officials are knocking on 30,000 doors to warn residents about mosquitoes after the city’s ovitrap index hit 63.9% in August – a level that signals ... -
46 ZAPE units sealed in illegal accommodation crackdown
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has sealed 46 of 134 units in ZAPE reported to authorities so far this year, following a resident’s complaint. Authorities ... -
MPay user funds suspected of being transferred to previous phone number holders
Some members of the public have reported on online social platforms that funds in their children’s MPay e-wallet accounts were suspected to have been transferred by ... -
Senior Sports Games kicks off with over 1,000 participants
The 2026 Macao Seniors’ Sports Day was held Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion, attracting more than a thousand participants ... -
Hengqin service station to open Wednesday
The Macao Government Service Station in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone will begin operations Wednesday, offering cross-border assistance with applications, including loan approvals. Located on the ... -
Youth exhibition to showcase nearly 200 works
The Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Tap Seac will host an exhibition showcasing nearly 200 creative works by local teens from ... -
Woman injured after being beaten by husband with clothes hanger and charging cable
A local woman sustained a contusion to the back of her head after being struck by her husband with a clothes hanger and a charging cable ... -
Temporary car park to be built on Nam Van Lake Plot C9 by year-end
In a move to implement this year’s policy objective of promoting temporary land use in the transport and public works sector, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) ... -
Cross-border testing channel to link Hengqin health station with Macau labs
Macau and Hengqin authorities have agreed to establish a dedicated cross-border channel that will allow routine biological samples collected at the Macao New Neighbourhood (MNN) Health ... -
Kevin ‘Kit’ Thompson, arts educator and former UMAC college master, dies at 74
Professor Kevin “Kit” Thompson, a prominent arts educator and former master of Moon Chun Memorial College at the University of Macau (UMAC), has died at ... -
Post office to issue Hengqin stamps and National Day postmark
The Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) will issue a four-stamp set for the fifth anniversary of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and open a ... -
Cotai EV supercharger passes tests, set to open in early 2027
An electric vehicle supercharging station in Cotai has completed testing and is expected to open to the public in early 2027, according to the Environmental Protection ... -
Au Kam San national security case set for Wednesday, closed-door hearing
Court authorities have confirmed that the Court of First Instance (TSI) will hear the national security case involving Au Kam San behind closed doors on Wednesday, ... -
Macau braces for potential record El Niño and wetter winter
The local observatory has forecast that the current El Niño will peak by year-end, possibly reaching “super-strong” intensity and becoming the strongest on record, lasting until ... -
FSS revenue reaches MOP16 billion on investment gains
The Social Security Fund (FSS) announced that its total revenue last year reached approximately MOP16.11 billion, up about 21% year-on-year, while total expenditure rose 6.8% to ... -
Run of Hope charity event returns in November
Four Seasons Hotel Macao will host its annual Run of Hope charity event on Nov. 1, bringing runners, walkers and families together to support cancer research ... -
The Parisian Macao marks 10 years with focus on non-gaming growth
The Parisian Macao marked its 10th anniversary Sept. 13, with Sands China highlighting the integrated resort’s role in expanding the city’s non-gaming tourism and supporting economic ... -
India’s Modi and China’s Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to ... -
Beijing says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductions at ‘an early date’
China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon, a Chinese government spokesperson said late last week, fueling expectations that ... -
Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
Reform UK, the anti-immigration party led by Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, received 72 million pounds ($97 million) from two cryptocurrency billionaires this weekend, fueling concerns about ... -
1981 Queen’s ‘fantasy assassin’ jailed
A teenage boy who fired blank shots at the Queen during a Trooping of the Colour ceremony has pleaded guilty to a charge under the 1848 ... -
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for Youth Games, the first Olympic event to be held in Africa
The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal’s capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting ... -
Romania sets Guinness record with miles-long table, raises funds for pediatric psychiatry hospital
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Romania ’s capital Saturday to sit down at a miles-long table to break a Guinness record and raise money for what ... -
An Iranian commercial ship is struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck early Sunday off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded, Iranian state media said, a day ... -
What the settlement left out: Meta can still collect data from kids
In August 2026, Meta agreed to one of the largest consumer protection settlements in American history. The settlement resolves claims from 47 states alleging that Meta intentionally designed ...
