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Ukraine ready to sign long-anticipated minerals deal with US, official tells BBC
Government sources have told the BBC Ukraine’s economy minister is currently en route to Washington DC and that she is ready to sign the ... -
As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing
They’d watched overnight as the bombardments grew closer, and observed through binoculars as the last U.S. Marines piled into a helicopter on the roof ... -
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the ... -
Nine killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver
A man drove a vehicle into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, killing at least nine people and ... -
China launches three astronauts to replace crew on Chinese space station
China has launched three astronauts into space to replace the crew on the Chinese Tiangong space station, marking a further step in the country’s ... -
Mediators work on proposal for long-term truce as Israeli strike on Gaza kills 23
Arab mediators are working on a proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war that would include a five to seven year truce and the release of all ... -
European regulators OK Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after initial doubts
European regulators have finally approved the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi after an advisory committee initially rejected the drug last summer and then reconsidered it. The ... -
US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals
The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and ... -
China’s exports jump 12.4% in March as bigger US tariff hikes loom
China’s exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier in a last-minute flurry of activity as companies rushed to beat increases in U.S. ... -
Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young
After his arrest, the boy’s mother was stunned to discover that her 12-year-old had been learning how to kill and gorging on videos of ... -
EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talks
The European Union’s executive commission said yesterday it will put retaliation measures on hold for 90 days to match President Donald Trump’s pause on ... -
Beijing asks its citizens to think twice before visiting the US; files complain to WTC
China has issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to evaluate the risks of visiting the U.S. as tourists and to exercise caution. The ... -
South Korea’s military fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers cross the border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals’ tense border yesterday, South Korean officials said, the first known border ... -
Black Monday: Macau big-six casino shares plunge on the Hong Kong Stock Exghange
Macau’s six casino operators suffered significant stock declines on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange yesterday, amid escalating global trade tensions. The Hang Seng Index ... -
Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans
A trio of elections Tuesday (yesterday, Macau time) provided early warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump at the beginning of an ambitious term, as Democrats rallied ... -
April Fools: Musk not coming to Macau – as far as we know
On Tuesday, April 1, the Macau Daily Times marked April Fools’ Day with a satirical article on page 12, following a long-standing journalistic tradition ... -
Elon Musk to visit Macau in April on a fact-finding mission, sources say
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly planning a discreet visit to Macau in late April. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO is said to be ... -
The European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisis
The European Union last night urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as ... -
The European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last three days in case of crisis
The European Union today (Wednesday) urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as ... -
Trump says he’ll put a 25% tariff on countries that buy Venezuelan oil, though US does so itself
President Donald Trump said yesterday [Macau time] he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or ... -
Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion
Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the U.S. outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion, ... -
Pope leaves hospital after surviving life-threatening bout of pneumonia
A weak and frail Pope Francis left the hospital yesterday after surviving a five-week, life-threatening bout of pneumonia, giving a thumbs up to an ... -
Japan becomes the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after host nations
Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Bahrain 2-0 at Saitama Stadium yesterday. Second-half goals from Daichi ... -
EU signals a new drive to buy European weapons and break its security dependency on the US
The European Union yesterday announced a new drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense ... -
From France comes a call for Trump’s America to return Lady Liberty – t won’t happen
Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the ... -
Republican legislation seeks to ban Chinese nationals from studying in the US
A group of House Republicans during the weekend put forward legislation seeking to prevent Chinese students from studying in American schools, as some U.S. lawmakers ... -
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament
Belgian federal prosecutors said today (Thursday) they have arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports ... -
US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize
An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year’s Wolf Prize, a prestigious Israeli ... -
Canada’s next prime minister has managed the financial crisis, then Brexit and now
Canada’s next prime minister has helped run two Group of Seven economies in crisis before and now will try to steer Canada through a looming ... -
Two days of clashes and revenge killings in leave more than 1,000 people dead
The death toll from two days of clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad and revenge killings that followed ... -
At the Voice of America, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision
As it has with other government agencies, the Trump administration is moving swiftly to assert its vision at the Voice of America. As it ... -
Gene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death
Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care ... -
Fire incident in Macau’s Toi San leaves five injured, including young children
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) said that it is currently assisting families affected by the blaze in the Jardim Cidade building in Toi San ... -
South Korean police summon Japanese woman for kissing BTS member without consent
South Korean police said Friday they are summoning a Japanese woman for questioning over allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, without consent during ... -
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war
China’s President Xi Jinping had a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin yesterday and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit ...
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