New Zealand | Government to start protecting bank deposits of most savers

New Zealand remains one of the few developed countries where people with bank savings have no recourse if their bank fails, but the government said yesterday

Indonesia | Strong quake recorded in Banda Sea, no tsunami

A strong earthquake struck yesterday in Indonesia’s Banda Sea, but authorities said there is no tsunami threat. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.3 quake

India | Death toll in encephalitis outbreak rises to 152

India’s Supreme Court yesterday directed state and national authorities to file reports to the court on an encephalitis outbreak in the eastern state of Bihar this

Iran | People say their ‘bones breaking’ under US sanctions

As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it’s the average person who feels it the most. From a subway performer’s battered leather hat

Report: US must communicate better with hostage families

The United States must do a better job communicating with families of American hostages held overseas, including telling “hard truths” to loved ones about the chances

Offbeat | Flying Wallendas safely cross Times Square on high wire

Two siblings from the famed Flying Wallendas safely crossed Times Square on a high wire strung between two skyscrapers 25 stories above the pavement. Nik Wallenda is

This Day in History | 1950 – UN condemns North Korean invasion

North Korea has invaded South Korea at several points along the two countries’ joint border. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has denounced North Korea’s actions as

Football | After World Cup rage, Cameroon faces demands for punishment

After all the rage and rebellion in the stadium, England players received a far more convivial reception back at their hotel they shared with Cameroon.

World briefs

TRADE WAR Chinese and U.S. trade negotiators are discussing ways to resolve disputes ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the G-20 summit

The Buzz | Trump suggests other countries pay US for protecting tankers

President Donald Trump is suggesting the United States should not protect ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz without compensation from other countries. The U.S. blamed Iran

Huge crowds for LGBT pride parade in Brazil’s biggest city

Hundreds of thousands of people filled a main São Paulo thoroughfare for one of the world’s largest LGBT pride parades — the first since the election of

Our Desk | Setting examples, not just uttering words

August is around the corner. Is Macau well prepared to embrace all the smells and colors of trash? Macau’s recycling spirit should start being developed

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 – edition no. 3318

* Graft buster slams Ilha Verde Hill mismanagement * Sex scammers are back targeting students * Thousands turn out for Wynn’s casino opening * Protesters crowd Wan Chai skyscraper   DOWNLOAD

Government says Macau relentless in fight against human trafficking

Through its judiciary authorities, the Macau government has been relentless in its efforts to combat human trafficking, according to the reply by the Office of the

Ask The Vet | Causes of feline incontinence

Feline incontinence often links to an underlying disease or condition. With incontinence, pets dribble small amount of cat urine all over the house. Incontinence also includes cat

Former DSSOPT head under probe, assets seized

The former Director of the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT), Jaime Carion, is under investigation for alleged corruption and his assets have

O Lam touted as possible Alexis Tam successor

The Chief-of-Office of the Chief Executive’s Office is being touted as a possible successor to Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Alexis Tam, the Times has learned.

Macau growth forecast slashed 3.5 percentage points

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has slashed Macau’s 2019 growth forecast by 3.5 percentage points in its latest report on the special administrative region, due to

IAM to make Sai Van Lake project more transparent

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has promised to be more transparent about the “transformation plan” for Sai Van Lake in the future, according to Sulu Sou, lawmaker

ARTM promotes prevention and treatment of drug addiction

The Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macao (ARTM) organized a public event yesterday at the Iao Hon Garden to observe International

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