Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo

Two giant pandas from China have safely arrived in Southern California, where they will be cared for as part of an ongoing conservation partnership, the San Diego

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the

Troops kill 10 communist rebels in a clash, in the latest blow to decades-long insurgency

Philippine troops killed at least 10 suspected communist guerrillas in a clash in a remote northern area in the latest blow to a decades-old insurgency that has

For India’s garbage pickers, a miserable and dangerous job made worse by extreme heat

The putrid smell of burning garbage wafts for miles from the landfill on the outskirts of Jammu in a potentially toxic miasma fed by the plastics, industrial,

Exceptionally high-stakes election has begun. The far right leads preelection polls

Voters across mainland France began casting ballots yesterday in the first round of an exceptional parliamentary election that could put France’s government in the hands of nationalist, far-right

1997 Hong Kong handed over to Chinese control

Hong Kong has been handed back to the Chinese authorities - ending more than 150 years of British control. The British flag was lowered over Government House

Germany beats Denmark to advance to quarterfinals after storm stops play

Germany 2, Denmark 0 Let that patriotic fervor soar. Host nation Germany is headed to the quarterfinals at the European Championship after a wet and wild

Could Ronaldo be dropped again by Portugal after not scoring at Euro 2024? Here’s why it’s unlikely

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a showstopper, as expected, at the European Championship. Just not necessarily in the way he’d like to be. The Portugal

UNESCO finds Islamic State group-era bombs in Mosul mosque walls, years after the defeat of IS

The U.N. cultural agency has discovered five bombs hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in the city of Mosul in northern Iraq, a

WestJet cancels more than 400 flights after a surprise strike by mechanics union

Canada’s second largest airline, WestJet, said it canceled 407 flights affecting 49,000 passengers after the maintenance workers union announced it went on strike. The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association

Beijing and Hanoi united in their desire to ensure stable regional environment

President Xi Jinping’s meeting with visiting Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Beijing on Wednesday again sent a strong message to the outside world that Beijing and

Monday, July 1, 2024 – edition no. 4513

— Attracting European tourists to Macau remains a challenge amid gov’t roadshows as connectivity and costs continue to be obstacles, the Times learned * Duty-free limit raised for Macau and Hong

Macau universities rise in global rankings

The University of Macau (UM) and the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) have made significant advances in the latest global university rankings, reflecting the growing

Group launches online outreach program to identify suspected drug abuse cases

In response to a concerning rise in drug-related crimes, Macau is taking proactive steps to address substance abuse issues, particularly among young people.

Unpaid leave at DFS sparks debate on labor rights

Local labor officials say they have received no complaints so far about a major duty-free retailer, DFS, requiring employees to take unpaid leave this summer. However,

Growing cases of alcoholism-related mental illness in Macau

The number of people in Macau seeking help due to alcoholism-related mental illness is growing significantly, the president of the Association for Rehabilitation of Drug

Big brands continue with a mainland-tourists-only sales orientation

The Times has learned that some local representatives of major electronics brands continue to have a mainland-tourists-only approach to sales, disregarding other markets such as

Officer investigated for hair-pulling incident at Hengqin checkpoint

The Public Security Police (PSP) in Macau has launched an investigation into the conduct of one of its officers who was seen on video appearing to

Exports at MOP1b in May

The city’s total merchandise exports amounted to MOP1.04 billion in May, down 11.6% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and Census Service. This was driven by a 10.9% decline

Fire at Tong Wa San Chun estate sends six to hospital

A fire at Block 14 of Areia Preta’s Tong Wa San Chun estate has left at least six individuals seeking medical attention for smoke inhalation, local authorities reported

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