Daily Archives: Monday, October 12, 2026
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UK prime minister say it is ‘clear’ Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit referendum
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says it is clear that Russia interfered with Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, adding it was important to put ... -
Mavericks and Rockets tie 1-1 in double-header in Macau
The Dallas Mavericks tied 1-1 on Sunday, beating the Houston Rockets 131-115 in the second game of the NBA China Games 2026 at the Venetian Arena. ... -
Gov’t opposes US human trafficking report
The government has rejected the United States’ decision to place the territory in the lowest tier of its 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, calling the assessment ... -
Criminality down 0.9%, but gaming and youth cases edge up
Macau recorded 9,966 criminal investigation cases in the first nine months of the year, down 92 cases, or 0.9%, year over year, with serious violent crime, ... -
Gov’t GGR forecast unchanged despite four straight months fall
Last month’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) stood at MOP18 billion, marking a fourth consecutive month of year-on-year decline. Questioned on the matter by the media, the ... -
Faux CE website flagged by gov’t
The government issued a press statement warning about a website that illegally claims to represent or voice the ideas and opinions of Chief Executive (CE) Sam ... -
The taxi system needs accountability
Authorities recently announced the results of yet another tender for taxi operations in Macau. Long overdue, the tender aims to award licenses for up to 700 ... -
Over 1,000 requests per month push for new mental health station
Local authorities have announced plans to establish a physical and mental health service station to expand residents’ options for seeking help and to strengthen online and ... -
Macau to add pickleball, expand sports classes to Hengqin next year
The Sports Bureau (ID) plans to add pickleball to its mass sports classes next year and to leverage venue advantages in the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone ... -
Sharp rise in red-light running, failure to give way
Local police authorities said they prosecuted 1,817 taxi violations in the first nine months of this year, down 11.7% year-over-year; 3,965 cases of jaywalking, down 39.4%; ... -
Man dies after domestic dispute over money, woman arrested
A local man has died, and his 62-year-old wife has been arrested following a domestic dispute over money that escalated into a violent confrontation at their ... -
Average hotel occupancy rate up 3.1% y-o-y
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said that, according to industry figures, hotel establishments in Macau averaged 91.3% occupancy during the National Day holiday, up 3.1% ... -
Organizers confirm program for the 73rd edition
The Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) has officially announced the program for the 73rd Macau Grand Prix, scheduled for Nov. 19 to 22. Without any ... -
Wynn supports SCMM in aid for 371 families
Wynn donated MOP300,000 and food hampers to the Holy House of Mercy (SCMM) to support 371 underprivileged families and ease their financial burdens. Families from local ... -
Foshan takes title at Lion Dance Championship
The 13th International Lion Dance Championship 2026 – MGM Cup – concluded yesterday at Barra Square after two days of competition. This year’s championship brought together ... -
Mainland experts say Taiwan leader’s speech shows separatist agenda unchanged, undiminished
Beijing criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s Saturday speech, accusing him of promoting separatism and confrontation despite his pledges to preserve peace and strengthen dialogue, while mainland ... -
Tim Cook makes first China visit since stepping down as Apple CEO
Tim Cook appeared in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Saturday, marking his first trip to China since stepping down as Apple’s chief executive and his first visit ... -
Riyadh extends closure of airport after 12 killed in Houthi attack
Saudi Arabia on Sunday extended the closure of its main international airport as Houthi rebels threatened airstrikes across the kingdom, a day after a missile attack ... -
Real Madrid’s Vinícius red-carded for pulling hair of Villarreal player
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was sent off with a direct red card for pulling the hair of a Villarreal player in their La Liga game ... -
Cubans turn to free community pharmacies as medicines grow scarce
Every Thursday and Sunday at noon, dozens of people gather outside an apartment building in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. Laura Mendoza comes downstairs, checks their names against ... -
A tiger kills a man who entered the big cat enclosure at an English wildlife park
A man died Saturday after he entered the tiger enclosure at a wildlife park in northern England and was attacked by one of the animals, police ... -
Monday, October 12, 2026 – edition no. 5052
* The NBA Show — The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets split the NBA China Games 2026 at the Venetian Arena, as basketball fever swept Macau ...
