Yearly Archives: 2026
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Trading food for medicine and crossing the river by zip line
Some survivors sheltering in relief camps after deadly floods in Nepal were struggling yesterday to obtain essential medicines and cash, even as authorities provided food and ... -
Pacific island nations seek to turn geopolitics into funding to offset climate change harm
When stormy seas batter Melekeok state on Palau’s biggest island, the Pacific Ocean floods right into people’s homes. “We keep telling the legislature we need to ... -
Far-right party targets Bauhaus school ahead of state election
Nearly a century after the Nazis shut down the world-famous Bauhaus school of design, it has once again become a cultural battleground between Germany’s establishment and ... -
1957 Homosexuality ‘should not be a crime’
A report sponsored by the government has suggested homosexual behaviour between consenting adults should no longer be a criminal offence. The proposal is the principal and ... -
‘Finding Emily’ is the British rom-com we’ve been waiting for
Late August can be a depressing time at the movie theater, but there’s a gem to be found in the British romantic comedy “Finding Emily,” which ... -
Mike D 5D’s debut solo album offers glitchy, post-Beastie Boy fun
Mike D 5D, a new project from former Beastie Boy Michael Diamond, will release “Thank You” on Friday — the debut solo album from the MC ... -
Diptyque unveils holistic body care collection
Diptyque debuts Les Rituels de Soin this September, a complete body care collection inspired by ancient bathing traditions. The French Maison transforms daily rituals into sensorial ... -
Cassandra Wilson, award-winning jazz singer, dies at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70. Dubbed America’s best singer by Time magazine in 2001, Wilson ... -
With a wary eye on Russia, Finland runs Europe’s largest civil defense exercise since WWII
In a civil defense shelter hewn into rock, behind doors designed to withstand a nuclear or biological attack, two Finnish conscripts wearing hazmat suits and breathing ... -
Netanyahu’s biggest reelection concern is his own supporters
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks reelection, his main concern isn’t his political rivals. It’s his biggest supporters. A series of small, pro-Netanyahu parties are ... -
Friday, September 4, 2026 – edition no. 5029
* Property pause — Macau’s property rebound is losing steam as weak demand, falling commercial values and cautious financing cloud the second half: report * Casino ... -
Schoolboy’s resentment over criticism leaves teacher with burns, blindness risk
A male student attacked his teacher with drain cleaner over past criticism, leaving her with 18% chemical burns and a risk of blindness, police said. On ... -
Analysts: GGR set for September rebound after three-month slide
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to return to year-on-year growth in September after falling for a third consecutive month in August, although analysts diverge over ... -
Sam Hou Fai seeks stronger tourism, trade ties with ASEAN
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai is seeking to deepen Macau’s economic and tourism links with Southeast Asia, with talks in Jakarta this week focusing on trade, ... -
Macau targets 10-15-minute drone deliveries for medical samples
Macau is eyeing drone deliveries for medical samples, with officials hoping to cut transport times to 10-15 minutes despite the city’s tight spaces and no-fly zones. ... -
Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that ... -
After fleeing Afghanistan, SOLA opens a permanent school in Rwanda
Shabana Basij-Rasikh smiles as she points to the sign in the middle of campus: School of Leadership of Afghanistan, SOLA, a home in Rwanda. The sign, ... -
Your wardrobe may be working against your fertility
Most people looking to protect or improve their fertility think first about diet, sleep, stress and medical care. Clothing rarely makes the list. But some researchers ... -
Modernizing the legal framework for associations in Macau
With over 12,400 registered associations and a deeply rooted tradition of civic engagement, Macau’s associative sector is one of the most vibrant in Asia relative to ... -
WhatsApp scam targets users with fake security alerts
The Judiciary Police have warned of a WhatsApp scam targeting users through fraudulent messages sent from business accounts. Victims are falsely told their accounts are high-risk ... -
Over 70 manhole covers removed as part of roadworks optimization
The government’s working group on roadworks optimization has pushed to reduce the number of manhole covers on the city’s roads, with recent coordination efforts already cutting ... -
Macau film center opens to help industry tap into mainland market
The Macau Film and Television Industry Service Center, established by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has begun trial operations to help the local film and television ... -
FSS expands online access to Guangdong pension payments
Macau residents can now apply online to receive certain Social Security Fund (FSS) payments directly into mainland Chinese bank accounts through an upgraded “Guangdong-Macau Pension Link+” ... -
Man accused of sexually harassing student on bus
A man in his 30s has been accused of sexually harassing a female student on a public bus and was later arrested by Public Security Police, ... -
DSEDT completes merger and restructuring
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), Consumer Council (CC) and Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) have completed their merger and organizational restructuring as part ... -
Forum examines new directions for Macau’s fine arts sector
Scholars, artists and students gathered in Macau recently to discuss the future of the city’s fine arts sector, with speakers examining the impact of cultural exchange, ... -
LVS raises stake in Macau unit to 75.01%
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) has increased its stake in Sands China Ltd. (SCL) to 75.01%, pushing the Macau casino operator’s public shareholding below the Hong ... -
Wynn Palace debuts at No. 96 on World’s 50 Best Hotels list
Wynn Palace has become the first hotel in Macao to be named on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 extended 51-100 list, ranking No. 96, the ... -
MGM’s Imperial Court to host Michelin-starred Zhiguan Courtyard for four-hands collaboration
MGM’s Imperial Court will host a four-hands culinary collaboration featuring Michelin-starred Zhiguan Courtyard from Beijing on September 17 and 18, bringing together Northern and Southern Chinese ... -
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
On the surface, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Egypt this week is a run-of-the-mill opportunity for two countries to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties. But ... -
19 agreed ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable, China dissented
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said yesterday [Macau time] that 19 of the members of the G20 had agreed to address streams of “cheap exports” that cause ... -
1976 Hull prison riot ends
The last protesting imates at Hull’s top-security prison have finally surrendered after 67 hours on the rampage. The protest ended peacefully after negotiations with a senior ... -
Alex Eala’s many fans descend on US Open, bearing Filipino flags, lots of love
The Alex Eala fans came bearing Filipino flags, and wearing hats telling her to fight on (“Laban Alex”). They cheered her sizzling groundstrokes, documented her volleys ... -
Air raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv
Hours after Russian ballistic missiles shook Kyiv overnight, balloons floated above a schoolyard in the Ukrainian capital’s Obolon district on Tuesday. Bleary-eyed parents and children in ... -
Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year began Tuesday across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the ongoing Ebola outbreak poses risks to children in the epicenter. ...
