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Iran’s president says $6B in frozen assets in Qatar to be released as US talks challenged
Iran’s president said yesterday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets would be released by Qatar, as negotiations with the United States were challenged by attacks across ... -
Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step, ... -
1971 Space mission ends in tragedy
Three Russian cosmonauts have been found dead in their space capsule after it made what looked like a perfect landing in Kazakhstan. Lieutenant-Colonel Georgi Dobrovolsky, Vladislav ... -
A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base
Australia and Vanuatu signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty yesterday that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation. Australian Prime Minister ... -
Cooling the heat in China-EU trade
As Europe swelters under severe heatwaves, Chinese-made air conditioners are flying off the shelves, bringing consumers much-needed relief. At a time when China-EU trade frictions are ... -
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – edition no. 4981
*City Reboot — Master plan revision lowers 2040 population forecast, allocates land for three projects * Silent Crisis — Families caring for people with Down syndrome ... -
A small plane has crashed into a Beijing high-rise, killing the pilot and injuring 13
Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others. The authorities of the ... -
Elderly man hospitalized after apparent solo motorcycle crash on Friendship Bridge
A 63-year-old local man was hospitalized Saturday evening following an apparent solo motorcycle accident on the Friendship Bridge. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. on ... -
O Lam pays tribute to veteran medical leader Leong Sao Chan
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture O Lam expressed condolences to the family of Leong Sao Chan, a prominent figure in the medical sector and former ... -
Proposed law eyes school-to-continuing education center conversions
A proposed law would allow existing or former non-tertiary school premises to be repurposed as continuing education centers, leaving room for future school conversions. The Legislative ... -
Low-pressure trough to bring heavy showers and thunderstorms
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau said a cloud band associated with a trough is currently covering the northern South China Sea and the coastal areas of ... -
Guia Hill Cable Car resumes operations after lightning repair
The Guia Hill Cable Car resumed normal operations during the weekend after a comprehensive safety inspection confirmed all systems were functioning properly, the Municipal Affairs Bureau ... -
1974 First female president for Argentina
Maria Estela Isabel Martinez de Peron has been sworn in as interim leader of the Argentine Republic. Her husband President Juan Peron delegated responsibility after doctors ... -
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Temperatures soared to record highs from Switzerland to the Czech Republic and Denmark on Saturday, as a heat wave that baked western European countries this week moved to ... -
Monday, June 29, 2026 – edition no. 4980
* Breaking Red — Sharp rise in red-light offences drives increase in traffic accidents APEC | Gov’t seeks deeper tourism cooperation as visitor numbers hit record ... -
Melco supports growth through Whole Person Development
Creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered to actively develop new skills is vital to individual and business success. Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s expanding range of ... -
Sands China Drives MICE Development to Advance Macao’s Economic Diversification
Attracting over 15.7 million MICE visits since 2007 Elevating Macao’s international competitiveness through long-term non-gaming investment Over two decades, Sands China has continuously invested in both ... -
MGM holds leadership innovation programme in Greater Bay Area
MGM recently organized a two-day “Greater Bay Area Leadership Innovation Discovery Journey” in Shenzhen for 22 management staff from departments including Human Resources and Digital & ... -
Sands China hosts 12,800 MICE events, draws 15.7 million visits
Sands China Ltd. has hosted nearly 12,800 meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) events to date, attracting more than 15.7 million visits, as the company continues ... -
Hong Kong Police arrest booksellers on suspicion of selling seditious publications
Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested two people on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organizations, acting under a recent national security law. ... -
1963 Kennedy: ‘Ich bin ein Berliner’
The US President, John F Kennedy, has made a ground-breaking speech in Berlin offering American solidarity to the citizens of West Germany. A crowd of 120,000 ... -
Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three group-stage matches for first time
Javier Aguirre has been saying for a while now that the key to the Mexican team’s success at the World Cup is that they are a ... -
The Alibi Mixers Series: A Summer of Art, Music, and Craft Brews
Alibi – Wine Dine Be Social at Cordis, Hong Kong launches “The Alibi Mixers Series” this summer, transforming the venue into a vibrant cultural hub in ... -
China defends patrols east of Taiwan after three European nations raise alarm
China yesterday defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after Britain, France and Germany expressed alarm about what they described as “novel Chinese activity.” ... -
‘China Opportunity 2.0’ means more widely shared development benefits from innovation
As Chinese high-tech products gain global market share, some Western armchair strategists have slapped a new label on their “bogeyman”: “China Shock 2.0”. Catchy perhaps, but ... -
Friday, June 26, 2026 – edition no. 4979
* The 13th Hour — After years of controversy, The 13 has been rebranded and is betting on a gold-plated comeback, testing Macau’s appetite for ultra-luxury ... -
Premier says tech advancements an ‘opportunity’ for the world, not a threat
China’s Premier Li Qiang yesterday defended the country’s technological advancements as an opportunity for the world rather than a threat. Li also said the country’s heavy ... -
Outdoor Performance Venue temporary stage open for bookings
The Cultural Affairs Bureau has announced that a temporary stage at the Macao Outdoor Performance Venue in Cotai has been completed and is now available for ... -
Sun Yat-sen 160th anniversary exhibition set for October
To mark the 160th anniversary of Dr Sun Yat-sen’s birth this year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced plans to hold commemorative activities in the ... -
DSAL and Sands China launch ‘hire-first, then train’ program
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has partnered with Sands China to launch the “Passenger Services Integrated Talent Development Program,” offering six supervisor trainee positions under a ... -
Galaxy Macau launches summer with motorsurf, drone football, and floral displays
Galaxy Macau has launched a summer-long program featuring aquatic sports spectacles, interactive football experiences, and immersive installations across the resort. At the Grand Resort Deck, weekend ... -
‘Wynn Signature’ events win international marketing accolades
Two “Wynn Signature” events have been recognized at the Drum Awards for Marketing APAC 2026 and the 26th IAI Awards. The Wynn Signature – Hypercar Exhibition ... -
1970 New peace plan for Middle East
The United States has launched its latest plan to bring peace to the Middle East. US Secretary of State William Rogers announced his initiative to encourage ... -
Cristiano Ronaldo roars back with two goals as Portugal beats Uzbekistan 5-0
Cristiano Ronaldo rebounded from a lackluster start to his sixth World Cup and led Portugal to a dominant victory over Uzbekistan yesterday (Macau time), renewing hope that ... -
European heat wave triggers health warnings from London to Milan as temperatures rise even higher
People in large parts of the U.K. are being warned that high temperatures will present a risk to life yesterday as a “heat-dome” over Western Europe ...
