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The economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia
Widespread backsliding on protections of basic rights is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams, ... -
Teacher who created hundreds of learning centers wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize
An Indian teacher and activist known for creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals across the walls of slums won the $1 million Global ... -
Iran, US hold nuclear talks as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
Nuclear talks between Iran and the United States will take place today in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister said, as tensions between the countries remain high ... -
1983 ‘Butcher of Lyon’ returns to face trial
War criminal and former Gestapo commandant Klaus Barbie has arrived in France to stand trial for crimes committed 37 years ago. The 69-year-old, known as the ... -
In ‘A Poet,’ a Colombian farce of literary failure and stubborn belief
In Simón Mesa Soto’s “A Poet,” Oscar Restrepo (Ubeimar Rios) is a failed Colombian writer who keeps a photo of the author José Asunción Silva above ... -
Historian McCullough’s curiosity abounds in ‘History Matters’
The late Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough told an audience in 2012 that writing history was like working on a detective case. “And once on the ... -
Beauty in Celebration
As winter yields to spring, Diptyque celebrates a season in bloom where tradition and poetry intertwine. The Maison invites us on a dual journey of the ... -
PM Starmer apologizes to victims of Epstein for giving Peter Mandelson an ambassador job
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized yesterday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.’s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to ... -
Taiwan-US ties are ‘rock solid,’ the island’s leader says after Trump-Xi call
Taiwan’s ties with the United States are “rock solid,” the island’s leader said yesterday, hours after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on ... -
‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds
Informing people about political deepfakes through text-based information and interactive games both improve people’s ability to spot AI-generated video and audio that falsely depict politicians, according ... -
Friday, February 6, 2026 – edition no. 4890
* Out of tune — Japan-linked concerts increasingly canceled in Macau amid Beijing–Tokyo diplomatic tensions * Gaming | Trading briefly halted after MGM China results slip ... -
Deputy police chief dismissed after being sentenced for bribery
According to a report on the Office of the Secretary for Security website, a deputy police chief from the Public Security Police (PSP) Traffic Department has ... -
Hong Kong firm begins proceedings over ruling against its Panama Canal port contract
Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison Holdings said yesterday its subsidiary started arbitration proceedings against Panama after that country’s Supreme Court ruled a concession for the subsidiary to ... -
Committee member proposes direct bus service from the Islands to Kiang Wu
Leong Meng Ian, a committee member of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Committee, has called for more convenient transportation for residents in the Islands District ... -
Gov’t classifies chocolate snacks as less desirable options
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has mandated that school canteens and vending machines remove chocolate-containing snacks due to their caffeine content. In accordance with ... -
BOC Macau launches WeChat Mini program payment
Bank of China Macau launched its first BOC Pay WeChat Mini Program payment service this month, enabling seamless transactions within the WeChat ecosystem. According to reports, ... -
Mail to Portugal is expected to face delays
Mail and parcel services from Macau to Portugal are delayed due to severe weather from Storm Leonardo and the aftermath of Storm Kristin that struck several ... -
Half-hour parking fee to expand following positive feedback
Following positive user feedback, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) plans to further expand the “half-hour charging” policy to cover more parking lot facilities. The measure, implemented last ... -
COD launches ‘Ride the Wave of Prosperity’
City of Dreams (COD) is honoring the Year of the Horse with a series of horse-themed sculptures in its indoor and outdoor spaces. Theme “Ride the ... -
Galaxy rings in the CNY with festive privileges
Galaxy Macau launched the “Start the Year Lucky at Galaxy Macau” campaign to help guests try their hand at good fortune by participating in a curated ... -
Northern areas hit by heavy snowfall, as warnings issued for more
Heavy snow piling up in northern Japan in the last two weeks has blocked roads and is blamed for dozens of deaths nationwide so far, government ... -
Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture
Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday [Macau time] for striking a deal with the U.S. that seeks to reduce tariffs ... -
Mindful Escape: TRIA Spa’s Exclusive Journeys at MGM MACAU
In the fast pace of modern life, true renewal often begins with a moment of pause. Nestled within the serene surroundings of MGM MACAU, TRIA Spa ... -
Madrid to ban social media for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said yesterday [Macau time], in a move designed to shield young ... -
1996 First GM food goes on sale in UK
The first genetically modified, or GM, food goes on sale today in British supermarkets. Genetically modified tomato puree, which will be available in Safeway and Sainsbury ... -
Kiefer honors forgotten female alchemists in war-scarred Milan ballroom with monumental exhibition
German contemporary artist Anselm Kiefer pays tribute to one of Milan’s most majestic yet melancholy spaces inside Palazzo Reale with the site-specific exhibition titled “The Women ... -
NBA names Raptors’ Rajaković as coach for World team at All-Star Game
Darko Rajakovic always feels like he’s representing Serbia. At the All-Star Game, he’ll be representing the world. Rajakovic, the Toronto Raptors’ head coach, will be the ... -
China’s Xi and Russia’s Putin reinforce ties in video call
Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his country’s growing economic cooperation with China in a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping yesterday. The virtual meeting came ... -
European Union citizens want more unified and bold leadership, survey suggests
Citizens across the European Union want more unified, stronger and ambitious leadership of the 27-nation bloc as it faces military threats, economic pressures and climate instability, ... -
Pope faces crisis as traditionalists plan bishop consecrations without consent
Pope Leo XIV is facing his first major crisis with traditionalist Catholics as a breakaway group attached to the traditional Latin Mass announced plans to consecrate ... -
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – edition no. 4889
*Airport targets Southeast Asia — Strategic new routes aim to boost regional connectivity * Shopping | Galeries Lafayette quietly exits after two years * Labor | ... -
MGTO expects 175,000 daily during CNY
This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday is forecasted to see a daily average of up to 175,000 visitors in Macau, with an over 90% hotel ... -
13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out ... -
Women’s association calls for noise control, better Hengqin livelihood
The Women’s General Association of Macau is urging authorities to ease daily life in Hengqin and address persistent noise problems in Macau’s older districts. During their ... -
CCAC concludes inquiry into building in ZAPE, no wrongdoing found
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded an inquiry into the construction project at Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues No. 465-513 (Land plot 134 of ZAPE) ...
