US could sanction Chinese officials over Xinjiang abuses

A senior U.S. official says the United States would pursue sanctions on Chinese officials involved in a sweeping security crackdown in the western region of Xinjiang if they were

Belt & Road | Researchers: Massive infrastructure projects give China strategic benefit

A massive Chinese infrastructure program that Beijing says is aimed at promoting global trade and economic growth is actually intended to expand the country’s political influence and military presence,

Mahathir says he would halt, review Beijing loans

Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says Malaysia will stop borrowing from China and review Chinese investments if his opposition grouping is elected in May 9 polls.

Korean Crisis | Ahead of summit, CIA chief secretly meets with Kim

CIA Director Mike Pompeo recently traveled to North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un, a highly unusual, secret visit undertaken as the enemy nations prepared

Korean leaders can discuss peace, but can’t end Korean War

  President Donald Trump has given his “blessing” for North and South Korea to discuss the end of the Korean War amid a diplomatic push to end

Israel at 70 | Satisfaction and grim disquiet share the stage

Is Israel a success as it turns 70? As Israelis commemorate the milestone this week, satisfaction and a grim disquiet share the stage. It has

Saudi Arabia | Authorities to show ‘Black Panther’ to mark cinema opening

Saudi Arabia is to hold a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster “Black Panther” to herald the launch of movie theaters in the kingdom that are expected

Offbeat | Headless doll triggers major police operation in Germany

An apparent headless body that prompted a major police operation in southern Germany has turned out to be a doll. Police in Baden-Wuerttemberg state say a

This Day in History | 2005 – Ratzinger is elected as new Pope

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger has been elected as the Pope - the head of the world’s 1.1 billion Roman Catholics. Taking the name Pope Benedict XVI, the

Boxing | Pacquiao clarifies his split with trainer Roach is not final

Manny Pacquiao hasn’t entirely turned his back on a 16-year working relationship with trainer Freddie Roach. The eight-division world champion said he will be trained

Baseball | Belt’s check-swing ruins Corbin’s no-no, Dbacks 1-hit Giants

Patrick Corbin had hitters chasing sliders in the dirt and made up a 65 mph pitch on the fly. Arizona’s defense had a pair of spectacular plays

World briefs

TAIWAN STRAIT China’s navy held live-fire exercises near Taiwan yesterday in a warning to the democratic, self-ruled island against what Beijing describes as “dangerous” remarks on independence. Few details

The Buzz | DiCaprio to present Scorsese with award at TCM Film Festival

Leonardo DiCaprio will present his friend and collaborator Martin Scorsese the inaugural Robert Osborne Award for his contributions in keeping classic film relevant. Turner Classic

Iceland | Bitcoin heist suspect has likely fled to Sweden

A man suspected of masterminding the theft of about 600 computers used to mine bitcoins and other virtual currencies has likely fled to Sweden after breaking out of a

Made in Macao | Reminiscence of 90s Pop

Macao and Hong Kong share a similar culture. Aside from the tradition and customs, one thing seems to be exactly the same – our pop-songs culture. A few

Thursday, April 19, 2018 – edition no. 3030

* Typhoon Hato | Gov’t called to return flooded cars’ auction money and refund taxes * Casino won’t be built in Boracay * Graham Elliot finds local inspiration * Belt and road gives

New Macau questions mutual recognition driving licenses

The New Macau Association is calling on the Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, to withdraw the Executive Order announced on Monday regarding the agreement to mutually

Lawsuit dropped between Elaine Wynn and ex’s former company

A six-year boardroom battle ended with a settlement involving the Las Vegas company founded by embattled former casino mogul Steve Wynn and his ex-wife. A judge who was

AL Plenary | Greater Bay Area still a big question mark policy for the CE

Questions regarding the role of Macau and the influence of the Greater Bay Area’s plan in the region dominated yesterday’s debate between the Chief Executive (CE),

Briefs | TSI rejects Moon Ocean appeal

The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has rejected an appeal filed by developer Moon Ocean requesting the voidance of an Official Gazette notice published in April 2013. The

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