According to Reuters, the wristbands, presented to the squad by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, feature the names of all]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279122369/portugal-to-honour-late-diogo-jota-with-commemorative-wristbands-at-world-cup 279122369 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:31:11 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279122369/portugal-to-honour-late-diogo-jota-with-commemorative-wristbands-at-world-cup Taipei [Taiwan], June 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has strongly criticised Beijing after two Chinese vessels briefly entered restricted waters near Taiwan-controlled Itu Aba Island in the South China Sea, marking the first such incident recorded in the area, according to Taipei Times.

As reported by Taipei Times, the CGA stated that the Chinese patrol vessel Sansha Zhifa 301 and supply ship]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279121058/taiwan-condemns-beijing-after-chinese-vessels-enter-restricted-waters-near-itu-aba-island 279121058 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:03:37 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279121058/taiwan-condemns-beijing-after-chinese-vessels-enter-restricted-waters-near-itu-aba-island Lisbon [Portugal], June 13 (ANI): Marco Silva, the former coach for English football club Fulham, was appointed as the manager of Benfica on a two-year deal, announced the club on Friday.

Silva, who comes as a replacement for legendary manager Jose Mourinho, who left the Portuguese shores for a return to Spanish football giants Real Madrid, has an option to extend his deal for another year, as per the club's off]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279119778/marco-silva-appointed-as-new-benfica-manager-on-two-year-deal 279119778 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:58:25 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279119778/marco-silva-appointed-as-new-benfica-manager-on-two-year-deal Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 12 (ANI): The budget session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will begin from July 6, according to an official notification from the Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

It stated that the Assam Governor, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, passed the order under Clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution, which allows the Governor to summon the House.

The notification stat]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118908/budget-session-of-16th-assam-legislative-assembly-to-begin-on-july-6 279118908 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:38:43 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118908/budget-session-of-16th-assam-legislative-assembly-to-begin-on-july-6 The notorious Mirotvorets website publishes the personal data of individuals it claims to be a threat to Ukraines national security

Two Brazilian football players from Russian club CSKA Moscow have been targeted by the pro-Kiev Mirotvorets ('Peacemaker') website, which publishes personal details of individuals it deems 'enemies' of Ukraine.

Matheus Reis de Lima, 31, and Joao Victor da Silva]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118736/brazilian-football-players-added-to-kievs-state-linked-kill-list 279118736 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:09:10 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118736/brazilian-football-players-added-to-kievs-state-linked-kill-list (260611) -- MACAO, June 11, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum and Exhibition (IIICF) is held in Macao, south China, June 11, 2026. The event held its opening ceremony on Thursday in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), with a focus on green digital infrastructure connectivity.

Under the theme "Boosting Green Digital Infr]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279116880/china-macao-17th-iiicf-cn 279116880 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:15:47 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279116880/china-macao-17th-iiicf-cn Orlando (Florida) [US], June 11 (ANI): The final round of FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up matches concluded on a positive note for England, Portugal and Algeria, with all three nations securing convincing victories before turning their attention to the biggest tournament in world football.

England overcame adverse weather conditions and a determined Costa Rica side to record a comfortable 3-0 victory in Orlando. Kick]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279115853/fifa-world-cup-warm-ups-end-on-high-note-as-england-portugal-algeria-sign-off-with-victories 279115853 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:03:28 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279115853/fifa-world-cup-warm-ups-end-on-high-note-as-england-portugal-algeria-sign-off-with-victories File photo of Zhongye Dao of China's Nansha Qundao. /VCG

Editor's note: Ding Duo is the director of the Research Center for International and Regional Issues at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.

The South China Sea, a vast expanse of azure waters dotted with islands]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123809/china-claim-safeguarding-sovereignty-and-peace-in-south-china-sea 279123809 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:51:37 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123809/china-claim-safeguarding-sovereignty-and-peace-in-south-china-sea File photo of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. /VCG

On July 12, 2016, the so-called South China Sea Arbitration Tribunal issued an award in an attempt to deny China's territorial sovereignty and its legitimate maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. The Chinese government immediately stated its objection to the arbitration and refused to recognize the award.

China ha]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279122239/why-is-the-south-china-sea-arbitration-award-illegal-null-and-void 279122239 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:52:58 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279122239/why-is-the-south-china-sea-arbitration-award-illegal-null-and-void A view of Zhongye Island, which lies in the middle of Zhongye Qunjiao, Nansha Islands in the South China Sea. /VCG

In recent months, the Philippines has repeatedly engaged in maritime provocations in the South China Sea, infringing on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. It has also colluded with external forces to stir up tensions in the region, seriously violating the]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279120620/explainer-why-china-claims-on-south-china-sea-are-legitimate 279120620 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:34:34 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279120620/explainer-why-china-claims-on-south-china-sea-are-legitimate A view of the South China Sea. /VCG

China's National Climate Center announced that the 2026 South China Sea summer monsoon has fully set in during June, with an intensity ranging from near-normal to above normal.

The onset of the South China Sea summer monsoon marks the arrival of moist tropical airflows over the South China Sea. At the same time, the western Pacific subtropical high weakens ]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118502/south-china-sea-monsoon-signals-flood-season 279118502 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:42:45 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118502/south-china-sea-monsoon-signals-flood-season An aerial view of Zhaoshu Island, Sansha City, south China's Hainan Province. /Sansha Satellite TV

China is home to more than 11,000 islands, most of which are relatively small in size and feature fragile ecosystems. To promote sustainable island development, China's Ministry of Natural Resources launched an initiative aimed at creating model islands that embody ecological beauty, quality living and]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118487/ecological-revitalization-transforms-zhaoshu-island-in-south-china-sea 279118487 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:51:59 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279118487/ecological-revitalization-transforms-zhaoshu-island-in-south-china-sea Philippine's Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro talks to the media as he attends the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 29, 2026. /AP

Editor's note: Ding Duo, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is the director of the Center for International and Regional Studies at the National Institute for South China Sea Studies. The article reflects the author's opinio]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279116259/the-south-china-sea-arbitration-an-old-pretext-for-new-provocations 279116259 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:44:37 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279116259/the-south-china-sea-arbitration-an-old-pretext-for-new-provocations MACAO, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR)'s foreign exchange reserves amounted to 235.3 billion patacas at the end of May, up 1.1 percent from the previous month, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said on Monday.

According to the AMCM, the reserves increased from a revised 232.8 billion patacas recorded at the end of April.

Macao's foreign exchange reserves at the end o]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279124141/macao-foreign-exchange-reserves-rise-11-pct-in-may 279124141 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:15:22 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279124141/macao-foreign-exchange-reserves-rise-11-pct-in-may MACAO, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Ng Wai Han was sworn in on Monday as secretary for economy and finance of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government at a ceremony officiated by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai.

Speaking after the ceremony held at the government headquarters, Ng thanked the chief executive for the nomination and the central government for the appointment.

She said her team will work un]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123874/ng-wai-han-sworn-in-as-macao-secretary-for-economy-and-finance 279123874 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:45:05 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123874/ng-wai-han-sworn-in-as-macao-secretary-for-economy-and-finance BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) -- The State Council, China's cabinet, on Monday announced the appointment of Ng Wai Han as secretary for economy and finance of the government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR).

The appointment was made in accordance with the Basic Law of the Macao SAR of the People's Republic of China and based on nomination by Macao SAR Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai, said the State Counc]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123167/china-state-council-appoints-macao-sar-govt-secretary-for-economy-finance 279123167 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:18:49 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279123167/china-state-council-appoints-macao-sar-govt-secretary-for-economy-finance MACAO, June 13 (Xinhua) -- The 2026 Macao International Dragon Boat Races got underway on Saturday at Nam Van Lake Nautical Center of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), kicking off a series of competitions and cultural activities ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival.

Saturday's program included the small dragon boat races over a 200-meter course, and the competition continues on Sunday with the standard]]> http://www.macaunews.net/news/279120710/2026-macao-intl-dragon-boat-races-begin-with-local-teams-in-action 279120710 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:46:19 GMT http://www.macaunews.net/news/279120710/2026-macao-intl-dragon-boat-races-begin-with-local-teams-in-action LISBON, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness at the World Cup due to his age.

The 41-year-old, who has played 227 times for his country, will lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup finals. Speaking to the press on Friday ahead of his side's departure to the United States, he responded sharply to questions over whether he was still up to the task.