Japan Says It Plans To Tell Trump It Will Build Up Military And Upgrade Security Strategy Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense to rapidly adapt to changing warfare realities and growing tension in the region when U.S. President Donald Trump visits Tokyo next week. Trump is expected to hold talks next Tuesday with Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office Tuesday after being elected Japan’s first female leader. Takaichi, who had spent much of past few weeks embroiled in internal political wrangling, has to face major diplomatic tests within...
A Cuban Man Deported By The US To Africa Is On A Hunger Strike In Prison, His Lawyer Says
A Cuban man deported by the United States to the African nation of Eswatini is on a hunger strike at a maximum-security prison having been held there for more than three months without charge or access to legal counsel under the Trump administration’s third-country program, his U.S.-based lawyer said Wednesday. Roberto Mosquera del Peral was one of five men sent to the small kingdom in southern Africa in mid-July as part of the expanding U.S. deportation program to Africa, which has been criticized by rights groups and lawyers, who say deportees are being denied due process and exposed to rights abuses. Mosquera’s lawyer, Alma David, said in a statement...
Louvre Reopens After Jewel Heist With Thieves Still On The Run
The Louvre reopened Wednesday morning for the first time since the brazen heist of France’s crown jewels. Police are still hunting the four thieves who made off with eight priceless pieces from the museum’s Apollo Room in a daylight robbery that took just four minutes. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed in a television interview Tuesday that the stolen jewels have an estimated value of €88 million ($102 million). The museum’s director, Laurence des Cars, will face a grilling from the French senate’s culture committee later Wednesday as the incident fuels national outcry over security at key cultural sites. The theft has struck a heavy...
Vacation Looks & Resort Wear: Effortless Style For Your Getaway
Planning a vacation? Whether you’re headed to a tropical beach, a cozy resort, or a city escape, your wardrobe should reflect both comfort and style. Vacation fashion isn’t just about looking good for photos—it’s about dressing in ways that match the vibe of your destination while keeping you cool, relaxed, and confident. WHAT IS RESORT WEAR? Resort wear is a category of fashion designed specifically for warm-weather travel. Think: breezy fabrics, flowy silhouettes, bright colors, and easy layering pieces. It’s about lightness, elegance, and relaxation with a touch of glam. Must-Have Vacation Look A flowy maxi dress is the...
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters At Work
In today’s fast-paced and diverse work environments, success is no longer measured by technical skills alone. While qualifications and experience are still important, emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a key trait that separates good employees from great ones. WHAT IS EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while also being aware of and sensitive to the emotions of others. It includes five key components: 1. Self-awareness 2. Self-regulation 3. Motivation 4. Empathy 5. Social skills WHY EI IS IMPORTANT AT WORK 1. BETTER COMMUNICATION People with high EI communicate more clearly,...
At Least 63 People Killed In A Crash Of Buses And Other Vehicles In Western Uganda
Two buses and two other vehicles crashed early Wednesday on a highway in western Uganda, killing at least 63 people, police said, in one of the worst motor accidents in the East African country in recent years. Several other people were injured in the crash that happened after midnight local time on the highway to Gulu, a major city in northern Uganda. Two bus drivers going in opposite directions attempted to overtake other vehicles and collided near the town of Kiryandongo, according to police. “In the process, both buses met head-on during the overtaking maneuvers,” the police statement said. Fatal...
Peru’s President Declares State Of Emergency In Capital As It Tries To Stem Surging Violence
Peru’s new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government’s latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor. Peru has seen an increase of killings, violent extortion and attacks on public places in recent years. Between January and September, police reported 1,690 homicides, compared to 1,502 during the same period of 2024. Former President Dina Boluarte was removed from office by Peru’s Congress on Oct. 10, after an impeachment process in which lawmakers said that she had been unable to tackle the...
Coca-Cola Sees Third-Quarter Revenue Rise On Higher Prices
The Coca-Cola Co. said Tuesday its third-quarter revenue rose largely due to higher prices. The Atlanta beverage giant said its organic revenue rose 6% to $12.41 billion in the July-September period. That was in line with what Wall Street expected, according to analysts polled by FactSet. Coke said its unit case volumes were up 1% worldwide. Case volumes were flat in North America and Latin America and down 1% in Asia. But they rose 4% in the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The company said it raised prices 6% during the quarter. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar was a standout...
Police Intensify Hunt For Louvre Thieves As France Reels From Jewel Heist
French authorities raced against the clock Tuesday, intensifying their hunt for the priceless royal jewels stolen from the Louvre, and the thieves whose brazen daylight robbery left the nation reeling. The thieves made off with nine items of jewelry belonging to members of France’s erstwhile royal families. A crown studded with more than 1,300 diamonds was found damaged shortly after the theft on the escape route the four culprits took on a pair of scooters along the bank of the River Seine. That leaves eight royal jewels that police and investigators are searching for, though experts in art security told NBC News it could...