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Decorated veteran remains behind bars on Afghan war crime charges
Australia’s most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, did not apply for bail when the war crime murder charges against him were listed in a Sydney court ... -
1999 President of Niger ‘killed in ambush’
The president of Niger, Ibrahim Bare Mainassara, has been shot dead in an apparent coup attempt. However, his death has been described as a “tragic accident” ... -
Markets surge worldwide as oil plunges toward $90 following ceasefire between US, Israel and Iran
Stock markets are surging worldwide, and oil prices are plunging back toward $90 per barrel after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force ... -
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – edition no. 4926
* Spending big, seeing less? — MOP14 billion poured into public works as PIDDA execution hits 95%, but real progress remains hard to verify * Holiday ... -
Tap Seac Craft Market offers creative workshops in April–May
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the Tap Seac Craft Market will be held at Tap Seac Square from April 23–26 and April 30–May 3. ... -
Citywide clean-up campaign underway
A month-long citywide clean-up campaign is underway, featuring mobile themed photo exhibitions in multiple neighborhoods to educate residents on mosquito and rodent control. The exhibitions are ... -
DSAMA ship simulator event returns for reading week
The Marine and Water Bureau’s “Maritime Book Exploration and Ship Simulator Driving Experience” – which drew over 400 participants in its inaugural edition – is set ... -
Macau eyes full recovery in international visitors
Lawmakers’ questions on attracting international tourists were addressed by Secretary for Economy and Finance, Anton Tai Kin Ip, who said preliminary figures show over 750,000 international ... -
Broad money supply rises in February
According to the Monetary Authority of Macao, broad money supply (M2) rose 0.5% in February to MOP863.6 billion, driven by a 7.4% increase in M1. Resident deposits ... -
Sun, Wang lead China into knockouts at ITTF World Cup
=Xinhua The round of 16 is set at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Men’s and Women’s World Cup, with eight Chinese players advancing. In men’s ... -
In search of the soul of the Greater Bay Area
Travelog Editor’s note: Kristian Odebjer wrote a comprehensive travel chronicle as a diary across the Greater Bay Area, published in the AmCham e-Magazine (Jan/Feb 2026). The ... -
2000 Asylum voucher scheme enforced
Asylum seekers in the UK will now receive vouchers to buy food and clothes, under controversial plans which have come into effect despite months of criticism. ... -
‘Two Prosecutors’ is a perfect nightmare of state corruption
Sergei Loznitsa’s “Two Prosecutors” is a nightmare of government corruption so perfectly composed that, by the time it reaches its chilling conclusion, you feel nearly as ... -
Charlie Puth shows off his bag of musical tricks
There have been some changes in Charlie Puth’s life recently. He got married. He’s a dad. And in the musical shoutout heard ‘round the world, Taylor ... -
Teens and young adults are driving demand for online abortion pills
Teens in the U.S. are obtaining medication abortion pills through telehealth, and young people age 18 to 24 are ordering medication abortion at much higher rates ... -
Friday, April 3, 2026 – edition no. 4925
* Mastering Integration — Urban Master Plan report shows progress in high-quality development and puts focus on national integration * Economy | Gov’t strives to shake ... -
Casinos extend recovery with GGR surging 15% to MOP22.6b
The casino industry extended its recovery in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbing 15% year-on-year to MOP22.61 billion (USD2.80 billion), according to figures released by ... -
UM reports strong employment for graduates
The University of Macau (UM) reported that more than 85% of its 2024/2025 undergraduate graduates found employment or pursued further studies within three months of graduation, ... -
Tamagnini Barbosa market launches tender for seven food stalls
The Tamagnini Barbosa Market is inviting bids for seven first-floor food stalls as part of its 16-stall food plaza revitalization. Operators can offer specialty cuisines or ... -
Man faces charges for HKD7 million hotel theft
A 44-year-old mainland man has been referred to prosecutors for aggravated theft after allegedly stealing HKD7 million from a friend at a Cotai hotel. Police said ... -
Six suspects detained for hotel robbery
Six mainland Chinese, aged 24-44, have been sent to prosecutors for robbery, money laundering, and running a criminal group after allegedly stealing HKD260,000 from a mainland ... -
Inclusive education student numbers rise
The number of students in Macau’s inclusive education system reached 2,870 in the 2024-25 school year, according to official data. More than 90% of these students ... -
Assisted reproductive services program handles 370 eligible cases
Authorities reported that from December 2024 to February this year, the Macao Union Medical Center handled 370 eligible cases under the assisted reproductive services program. Among ... -
Three new venues to be repurposed for community cultural and performing arts use
The government announced that three new cultural activity spaces will be added this year: a row of preserved Portuguese-style villas along Avenida do Coronel Mesquita, the ... -
Sands Gallery concludes participation at Art Central
Sands Gallery, presented by Sands China, concluded its participation at Art Central in Hong Kong on March 29, drawing interest from international gallery representatives, collectors, and ... -
Galaxy Macau showcases culinary expertise at International Food Festival
Galaxy Macau participated in the International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao from March 20–29, organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office. The resort presented a wide ... -
Most powerful cargo drone takes wing
The world’s most powerful cargo drone, built by China North Industries Group Corp, conducted its first flight on Tuesday in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province. ... -
1998 Papon guilty of war crimes
Former French cabinet minister Maurice Papon has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for his part in deporting Jews from France during World War II. ... -
Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from ‘AI slop’ videos
Advocacy groups and experts condemned YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children. In a letter to YouTube CEO Neal ... -
A month into war, Iran is holding the world economy hostage
One month into their war with Iran, the United States and Israel face an opponent that behaves less like a conventional state and more like an ... -
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – edition no. 4924
* Fuel shock at the pump — Prices jump 6.3% as Middle East tensions ripple into Macau, reviving calls for cheaper fuel options and regulatory reform ... -
Song vs Figueiredo headlines UFC Return to Macau
Galaxy Macau will host UFC Fight Night and the opening rounds of Road to UFC Season 5 at Galaxy Arena from May 28-30, kicking off a ... -
China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth
China’s factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said yesterday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh ... -
SMEs’ loan subsidies extended till the end of the year
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has announced that the application period for the “2025 SME Bank Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme,” launched in April last ... -
Acupuncture for smoking cessation featured at GBA forum
A forum on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technologies has featured acupuncture for smoking cessation as a non-pharmacological treatment that reduces nicotine cravings through acupoint stimulation. The ...
