Tag: the buzz
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At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations
Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw that as a hopeful sign for an upswing ... -
Toddler injured in restaurant fire in Macau’s Rua da Barca
A fire broke out yesterday at a restaurant on Rua da Barca, injuring a three-year-old boy. The child, a customer at the time of the incident, ... -
What to know about possible Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
The talks have taken place in the warring capitals of Moscow and Kyiv, from Washington and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to countries across Europe. Now, all eyes ... -
Man jailed in the UK for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years, BBC reports
A man who has served 38 years in prison for the murder of a woman has had his conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal after ... -
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this ... -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25% to 4.25% in face of US tariff uncertainty
The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25% amid concerns over the potential shock to global ... -
Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying
President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post last weekend on his Truth ... -
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 of the ... -
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 ambitions for ... -
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 remaining hostages, ... -
Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with US President Trump on EU tariffs
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is the first European leader to have a face-to-face with President Donald Trump since he announced, and then suspended, 20% tariffs ... -
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 infused treatment ... -
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 pharmaceuticals. The ... -
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. tariffs imposed ... -
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 his sweeping ... -
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 advisory, issued ... -
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 intrusion by ... -
China says three Filipinos detained on spying suspicions
China has detained three Philippine nationals on suspicion of spying, the government and state media reported, as the countries’ relations deteriorate. The three were found to have ... -
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 against his ... -
Stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant
Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time. Although it’s still experimental, they hope the brain-computer interface ... -
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 war, cyberattacks, ... -
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 adoring crowd ... -
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 Kamada and ... -
Trump says he will talk to Putin today as he pushes for end to Ukraine war
President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin today as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The U.S. leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to ... -
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 are targeting ... -
Ship owner says arrested captain of cargo vessel involved in North Sea collision is Russian
The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker is a Russian national who remains in U.K. police custody, the vessel’s owner said yesterday, as ... -
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 award in ... -
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 has risen ... -
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 specialist. The ... -
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 on Wednesday. ... -
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 a free ... -
The main ingredients in Sierra Leone’s kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds
A new report released yesterday [Macau time] by an anti-transnational crime group has identified the core chemical components of kush, a synthetic drug that has swept ... -
The FBI’s new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency
The popular right-wing podcaster Dan Bongino has built a career of unleashing sometimes inflammatory rants against the media, Democrats and the federal government. Now, the 50-year-old former New ... -
Pope Francis had a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions
Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complex lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said yesterday. Vatican ... -
Trump backs idea to send some DOGE savings to American citizens
President Donald Trump said that he likes the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency back to U.S. citizens ...
