Protests drove king off the throne 16 years ago. Now, protests are trying to bring him back

Sixteen years ago, mass protests in Nepal forced then-King Gyanendra Shah to give up the throne and clear the way for a republic. Now, a new

Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more

President Joe Biden is hosting Poland’s president and prime minister for White House talks today with the Polish leaders looking to press Washington to break its

1970 Conservative victory in first teen election

The Conservatives are celebrating a record majority in the Bridgwater by-election. They won by 10,915 votes, the largest in the constituency for 50 years.  It was

Ukraine’s first Oscar is hailed as a reminder of war’s horrors as Russian drones strike buildings

Ukraine awoke Monday to another day of war — Russian drones blasted buildings in the Kharkiv and Odesa regions — but also the news it had won

Belgium’s Euro 2024 alternate jersey is leaked. A tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?

Some Belgium soccer players in the European Championship this summer could resemble a world famous reporter. Belgium’s Euro 2024 alternate jersey is a tribute to

Former driver Massa says he’s suing F1 and FIA

Former driver Felipe Massa said he’s filed a lawsuit in London against auto racing governing body the FIA, series owner Formula One Management and Bernie Ecclestone

Oscars get audience bump from ‘Barbenheimer’, but ratings aren’t a blockbuster

Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night’s 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That’s the

A ship loaded with tons of food is on its way to Gaza Strip

A ship carrying 200 tons of food is on its way to the embattled Gaza Strip from Cyprus to test the opening of a sea corridor to the besieged

Vanke, the developer that will break China’s back

A third year into a property downturn, China is still seeking market-oriented solutions. Insolvent developers must be  Unusual times call for extraordinary measures. As China Vanke Co.,

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – edition no. 4443

— Cultural bureau claims pandemic led to increased reading in libraries * Tourism | Pansy advocates multi-stop, culture-themed travel products * Social housing | Prospective buyers complain unreasonable pricing scheme * Gross gaming

Chambers continue to call for gov’t to lift cooling measures amid sector woes

The effects of the global pandemic in the city’s realty sector have consumed a lot of cash flow, making it difficult for companies and small property owners

‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

  Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as

‘Barbie’ ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’ makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win two Oscars

 What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s “Barbie” blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won

Local developer rejuvenates Pátio da Claridade

Pátio da Claridade will be revamped and transformed into a leisure and tourism hub with emphasis on culinary elements, the head of local developer Lek Hang Group

ID president hopes dragon boat races boost economy

The president of the Sports Bureau (ID), Pun Weng Kun, hopes that the “Dragon Boat Races”, scheduled for this June, will help boost the local

Congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi’s vision for national greatness

China's national legislature wrapped up its annual session yesterday with near-unanimous support for plans designed to carry out ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s vision for the

Gaming taxes in first two months at MOP15b

Macau has collected gaming tax revenues in the first two months of 2024 of nearly MOP14.8 billion, Financial Services Bureau data reveals, a surge of 142.9% year-on-year. February tax

Cultural monuments among six new heritage protection sites

A draft of the fourth round of real estate assessment administrative regulations has been announced, with six new pieces of real estate assessed. These comprise two monuments, two buildings

Candida Höfer: Epic Gaze’ exhibition extended

The photography exhibition “Candida Höfer: Epic Gaze” has been extended until May 19, after gaining popularity among residents and tourists, the Cultural Affairs Bureau announced. The exposition is Macau’s

José Chui calls for better privileges for CEPA reexported goods from Macau to mainland

A mainland-Macau trade agreement should be updated to facilitate better reexport of goods in Macau, National Congress member José Chui sugested. The Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement, commonly

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