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Minister Cummings welcomes U.S. Ambassador for Courtesy Visit

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• Post date January 19, 2024

On Friday 19th January 2024, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Her Excellency Candace A. Bond paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Youth Development and National Service’s (MYDNS) Head Office at #2 Elizabeth Street, St. Clair, to discuss the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Youth Resilience, Inclusion and Empowerment Y-RIE) program in Trinidad and Tobago.

Speaking with the Minister of Youth Development and National Service the Honourable Foster Cummings and other Ministry officials, the Ambassador praised the work done by the MYDNS in its development of strategic programs, aimed at nurturing the Nation’s youth and propagating a culture of entrepreneurship. The Ambassador discussed the importance of program integrations, with a view toward improving youth resilience to crime and violence, through enhancing youth workforce preparedness and strengthening community family systems.

Minister Cummings expressed the Ministry’s interest in working alongside the Ambassador and USAID and believes that this strategic partnership will serve to strengthen the youth resilience effort within Trinidad and Tobago. MYDNS Representatives present at the meeting included Permanent Secretary – MYDNS, Narine Charran, Deputy Permanent Secretary – MYDNS, Savitri Balkaran, Director, Youth Affairs Division – MYDNS, Sean Ramrattan and National Service Co-ordinator – MYDNS, Gachelle Gilkes-Edwards.

The Ministry of Youth Development and National Service remains committed to bringing all stakeholders together to promote youth development and encourages civic-minded citizens to contribute to national service across Trinidad and Tobago.

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Last February 15, French Ambassador to the Philippines Michèle Boccoz paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Teodoro Locsin, Jr., Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines.

On this occasion, Ambassador Boccoz expressed France’s willingness to deepen its cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in the areas of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight against climate change, defense cooperation, tourism, as well as economic, trade, and cultural exchanges.

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The Ambassador of Mexico to Mauritius, H. E. Sara Valdes Bolano, paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Namita Jagarnath Hardowar and to Dr Drishtysingh Ramdenee, President and Secretary-General of the MCCI respectively on 6 September 2023. Discussions focused on the collaboration of the businesspeople of both countries. Ambassador Valdes Bolano expressed the wish that the MCCI and the Mexican Business Coordinating Council, the apex body of the private sector in Mexico, work closely so that there could be more exchanges of information and data regarding business development. Speaking about the trade relations between the two countries, the President of the MCCI, Mrs. Namita Jagarnath Hardowar was of the view that further opportunities could be explored.In 2022, exports of goods to Mexico amounted to USD 1.4 million and included mainly frozen fish (re-exported) and garments. During the same year, imports from Mexico amounted to USD 8.2 million and included mainly vehicles, electrical machinery and equipment, medical instruments and appliances, machinery and mechanical appliances. She also spoke about the movement of persons and highlighted the issue of visa of entry to Mexico. She expressed the wish that the visa facilities can be extended to businesspeople travelling from Mauritius to Mexico. Both parties agreed that discussions relating to the consolidation of business ties should be pursued as there are many opportunities which can be developed between Mexico and Mauritius. Legend: Ambassador Valdes Bolano, Mrs. Namita Jagarnath Hardowar and Dr Drishtysingh Ramdenee

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Courtesy visit of the UNCT Retreat members to the President of Seychelles

His Excellency, the President of Seychelles, Mr Danny Faure welcomed the UN delegation for a courtesy visit in the morning of Tuesday April 16, 2019 at the State House of Seychelles.  H.E.   Mr D. Faure acknowledged the commitment of the UN delegation, lead respectively by Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Regional Director, East and Southern Africa of UNFPA and Her Excellency Ambassador Christine Umutoni, UN Resident Coordinator for Mauritius and Seychelles. The delegation also comprised Regional Directors from UNESCO and UNWTO, and Heads of UN agencies of four countries namely Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles who will participate in the UN Retreat.

The President of Seychelles welcomed the UN Country Team to Seychelles and expressed his gratitude for choosing to hold the retreat in the Island nation to better understand the context. He appreciated the UN’s commitment to the Seychelles while other bilateral and multi-lateral agencies have disengaged as the country attained high-income status. The UN support has allowed the country to continue having an equal voice in the international arena as well as identifying and tackling existing vulnerabilities. A copy of the State of World Population Report 2019, in preparation for the regional launch to be held jointly by the Government and UNCT, was handed over to the President on this occasion. The Government of Seychelles and UNCT Strategic Programme Framework, a first in partnership platform, has enabled joint funding, implementation and review of progress. He pledged his Government’s total commitment for its implementation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The latter also acknowledged the separation of the Resident Coordinator office from the UNDP stating that the delinking will help to better focus support.

“Seychelles is excelling in many areas including attainment of high-income status and is recognized as a blue economy champion, but it is still facing some challenges such as inequality that need to be addressed,” stated HE Mr Faure.   The latter backed the regional engagement in the context of SIDS specially the commonalities among IOC countries whereby Seychelles is the actual chair and reiterated the commitment of the Republic of Seychelles in supporting the SAMOA pathway and all other regional and international commitments.  

Dr. Julitta Onabanjo, Head of Delegation, indicated a number of events that will be held alongside the UNCT retreat such as the UNFPA launch of the State of World Population Report 2019; the celebration of the 50 th anniversary of UNFPA and ICPD’s 25 th ; the KWIBUKA25 remembrance event 25th commemoration of 1994 Rwanda Genocide against the Tutsi; the Official Launching of the SPF Steering Committee of Seychelles; and a team building trip to Praslin Island. She said the SWOP2019 report incorporated the progress made during the last 25 years. The report puts people, especially women at the center of development, that is  education for girls and safe pregnancies amongst others but highlighted  that more needs to be done.

The UN Resident Coordinator, Mrs. Christine Umutoni, described the UNCT Retreat as a UN Family Country Team annual event that reviews country specific plans and from this retreat, regional needs and networks will be incorporated. “The Agenda has been elaborated to gain consensus on Seychelles SPF implementation mechanisms; support Mauritius SPF launch and implementation and to explore means of regional collaboration” , she concluded.

The retreat itself, which is the main objective of this meeting, aims to build on lessons learnt from the previous years, agree on the UNCT’s collective strategic engagement within the context of regional framework, UN reform and support both countries to achieve SDGs.   The UNCT Retreat will maintain its critical role in promoting valuable support towards capacity building efforts, in fostering policy dialogue and advocacy, sharing of best practices and identifying lessons and innovations, and back research and data analysis in addition to various ongoing projects and programs.

To conclude, Dr. Julitta Onabanjo extended her appreciations to the President for the warm welcome provided by the Government of Seychelles in organizing the retreat and facilitating the participants’ stay in the island and the valuable support his Government offered in facilitating the work of the UN in Seychelles including establishment of a coordination office in the Foreign Affairs Office.

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Difference between courtesy call and courtesy visit.

In business, a courtesy call is a visit or call from a company to customers to measure satisfaction or thank them for their patronage. [9] A newly appointed head of mission usually pays a courtesy call to the Minister of Foreign Affairs who received him, to the head of government and often to other dignitaries such as the local mayor. It is also common for a new head of mission to make courtesy visits to other heads of mission in the capital and often receive courtesy visits. Failure to make a courtesy visit to the missions of small countries may lead them to upset the newly arrived head of mission. When a head of mission leaves, an additional round of courtesy visits is often expected. [3] Meeting this protocol obligation is a tedious task, with one diplomat noting that it took him five months to complete a cycle in Washington DC. [4] The diplomatic convention states that courtesy calls last 20 minutes, which in some cases is exaggerated as both sides are desperately looking for what to say, although some ambassadors consult an encyclopedia before the call to prepare talking points. In other cases where session pages have commonalities to discuss, a call may take an hour or two. Diplomatic staff are divided on the value of courtesy visits, some see them as a time-consuming tradition, while others see them as a way to get a valuable introduction.

In some cases, it is possible to arrange a joint courtesy visit by visiting a Senior Ambassador who, upon prior agreement, brings his regional colleagues together for the meeting. [5] U.S. Navy regulations require that (when joining a new ship or station) an officer must make a courtesy call on his or her new commander or commander within 48 hours of joining. [8] A courtesy call is a telephone call or courtesy visit. [1] Dial the number and wait for the party to respond. Wait for the customer to say “hello” and then speak. Identify yourself and the company you represent. For example, you should say, “Hello/afternoon, Natalie Smith is calling from Widget Corporation.” Make the courtesy call from a moderately quiet neighborhood with a company phone. Ensure good call quality by checking if you have a good signal when calling from a company phone. A strong focus on good, useful communication can create a place of respect for the small business. Courtesy calls are a great way to remind customers of upcoming appointments, check for the arrival of a replacement product, or check if payment has been received.

However, it is important that the courtesy call is done in the right way. Customers don`t like to receive unwanted sales calls, especially if they`re already doing business with the company, but a courtesy call is acceptable. Support important business relationships by adding this helpful service to your customer service procedures. Naval courtesy calls were common in the 19th century. [6] The U.S. Great White Fleet made a series of courtesy calls to ports around the world during a demonstration of U.S. naval power in 1907-1909. [7] In diplomacy, a courtesy visit is a formal meeting where a diplomat or representative of a state visits a head of state or a representative of the state as a courtesy.

Courtesy calls can be paid for by another head of state, prime minister, minister or diplomat. The meeting usually has symbolic value and rarely involves a detailed discussion of the topics. At the beginning of the new year, the diplomatic corps usually makes a collective courtesy visit to a head of state to deliver his State`s New Year`s greetings to the head of state. In some cases, speeches may be made, often by the Head of State, in which the diplomatic policy of their State for the coming year can be outlined. The ambassadors then report on this speech to their own Heads of State and Government. At the most formal level, ambassadors who make courtesy visits to a head of state may be required to wear a diplomatic uniform, national state dress, morning suit or white tie. Formal courtesy calls to a head of state usually take place in a presidential or royal palace. Be sure to talk to the right party. Say, “May I speak to the Lord. Schmidt? If the answering machine hesitates, say, “This is a courtesy call and it only takes a minute. Wait for the group to join the line or ask for a good reminder time. Calls for courtesy to members of Cabinet and members of Parliament or Congress are important and can lay the foundation for an ongoing relationship.

In Western democracies, ambassadors will make appeals to the leaders of small and large opposition parties, as a change of government could take place at a later date. Such calls are important, and the ambassador must be careful to cultivate opposition without offending the incumbents. Appeals were also made to bourgeois dignitaries in the big cities, newspaper editors and trade unions. [5] In diplomacy, a courtesy visit is a formal meeting where a diplomat or a representative or famous person of a nation visits a head of state or a representative of the state as a courtesy. Courtesy calls can be paid for by another head of state, prime minister, minister (government) or diplomat. The meeting usually has symbolic value and rarely involves a detailed discussion of the topics. [2] Provide the service by providing or requesting the required information. Be polite and helpful during the call.

Keep the call short and concise. Courtesy call should always be a method of communication that helps the customer in one way or another. The numerical value of the courtesy call in Chaldean numerology is: 5 “courtesy call”. Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtesy%20call. Accessed October 10, 2022. Thank the customer for their time and remind them how to contact you if they have any further questions. A former senior sales manager at Mary Kay and co-owner of a renovation company, Monica Patrick has first-hand knowledge of small businesses. In addition to startups, she has extensive skills in recruitment, sales, leadership, makeup and skin care. Find out which words work together and create more natural English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app. Subscribe to America`s largest dictionary and get thousands of additional definitions and advanced search – ad-free! Find the answers online with Practical English Usage, your essential guide to English language problems. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!.

COURTESY VISIT BY NETHERLANDS AMBASSADOR

The Kingdom of Netherlands acknowledged the accomplishments of the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) and the lead role undertaken on the formulation of the Suva Declaration following a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of Netherlands, His Excellency Rob Zaagman , to the PIDF Secretariat on Monday 20 th June, 2016.

The visit allowed PIDF Secretary General, Mr. François Martel to provide an overview of the strategic directions and recent activities of PIDF while building the new regional organisation structure, processes and staff over the last 9 months since their last encounter. Mention was made of the Post-COP21 Public Forum on the Paris Agreement and other Post-COP21 engagements on maritime shipping emissions, in the role of Civil Society in climate change actions, and on climate-induced migrations and displacements.

“We had constructive discussions during the meeting with Ambassador Zaagman especially on the role of PIDF as a Pacific SIDS and South-South platform, as well as the potential for closer collaboration with the Netherlands” said Mr. Martel.

Ambassador Zaagman also shared his country experience and agreed that there are potential areas of collaboration in the area of sustainable development and building climate resilience in the Pacific.  The Ambassador pointed out his country’s expertise in water resilience, island resilience and in their willingness to share climate-smart solutions with SIDS. He provided a series of documents on the One Kingdom – Four Countries concept as Aruba, Curacao and St. Maarten are Caribbean autonomous SIDS.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands strives to be a partner in finding innovative, creative and green solutions to build resilience and create a sustainable society.  ‘This echoes the mandate of the Pacific Islands Development Forum, as provided to us by the Pacific Leaders and in line with our Strategic Plan to be tabled to the next Leaders’ Summit” pointed out Mr. Martel after the meeting.

Already, through the relationship and role of their Special Envoy of the Netherlands for Pacific SIDS, HE Sjef Ijzermans, based in Manilla, a team of Dutch specialists and resilience engineers visited recently several atoll nations of the Pacific to assess climate resilience options for the atolls.

Mr. Martel took the opportunity to invite the Kingdom of the Netherlands to participate in the next Pacific Leaders’ Summit of the PIDF to be held on 12-13 July, in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The Pre-Summit event will include discussions on preparation for COP22, on Healthy Oceans and on climate adaptation financing – issues of common interest between Pacific Islands and the Netherlands.

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Una-gh pays courtesy call on us ambassador to ghana.

A delegation from the United Nations Association-Ghana has paid a courtesy visit to the US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer at her office in Accra.

The visit was to introduce the Association and its leadership to the US Ambassador as well as to seek future collaboration with the US Embassy.

The Chairperson of the Greater Accra Regional Secretariat of the United Nations Association- Ghana, Dr. Akosuah Sumney said the Association has outlined a number of programmes and projects to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and appealed for collaboration and assistance from the Embassy.

She mentioned Women Empowerment, Human rights protection, Peace and Security, Climate Action, Quality Education, Skills training among others as areas the association would like to work on with the US Embassy.

H.E Virginia Palmer acknowledged the valuable contributions of United Nations Associations (UNAs) in global peace, human rights and social and economic development in UN member countries.

She assured the delegation that her outfit is ready to partner with UNA-GH to undertake projects and programs in the areas of education, exchange programs, human rights among other areas of interest to the US government.

The Secretary-General of the United Nations Association-Ghana (UNA-GH), Nene Amanor Aklebeto I, who spoke on behalf of the National President Bishop Peter Kojo Sackey, lauded the support of the US Embassy to Ghana. She added that the Association is committed to advancing the course of peace, human rights and development in Ghana.

The Director of Administration of UNA-GH , Mr. Lord Asante Fordjour said the Association has established secretariats in all the 16 regions of Ghana and with about 3000 membership nationwide.

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The minister appreciated the new ambassador upon his appointment to the diplomatic post and highly valued the longstanding friendship between Laos and Australia.

The minister expressed his confidence that the new ambassador will continue to promote and contribute to enhancing the friendship and cooperation between the two countries as well as to the socio-economic development of the Lao PDR .

The minister also expressed gratitude to the Australian government and people for their provision of assistance to the Lao PDR in various areas including human resource development, health, trade and investment, agriculture, rural development noting that such assistance has made Australia among key ODA providers of the Lao PDR .

He also expressed gratitude to the Australian government for providing over AUS 20 million in aid for anti-Covid-19 efforts in the Lao PDR .

Both sides also discussed issues of common interest on cooperation in the regional and international arenas, especially cooperation under the frameworks of ASEAN, Greater Mekong Sub-region- GMS and the United Nations, as well as Laos’ role as the new Country Coordinator for ASEAN-Australia Dialogue Relations for the 2021-2024 period .

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Meg Whitman: Inside the powerful world of the diplomat at the centre of Ruto's global frenzy

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a past address. PHOTO | COURTESY

Gone are the days when a Sir Edward Clay would brazenly accuse the Kenyan government of "vomiting all over our shoes," sparking a heated diplomatic row and risking relations between two friendly countries.

Today, the relationship between the Kenyan state and the Western embassies has grown so exponentially, it is hard for either of the two to exist without the other.

That relationship can best be exemplified by the camaraderie that President William Ruto and US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman share; since she was posted in 2022, the country has not witnessed such an escalated comradeship between the a Head of State and a High Commissioner.

After Kenya held elections and the results were contentious, Whitman publicly welcomed the results, calling the process free and fair - echoing what international observers had said.

Her stance, however, bothered the opposition who were at the time sharply against the outcome. It did not seem to bother her as she had clearly come for business.

And business unusual it was.

Whitman, a renowned American businesswoman and former CEO of e-commerce giants Hewlett-Packard and eBay, immediately launched into an economic diplomatic blitz which positioned her right at the centre of the Ruto administration, immediately getting down to work, bringing her tested business acumen to the fore.

According to the ‘New African’ magazine, Whitman envisions Kenya as the “Singapore of Africa,” a shining example of what can be achieved through strategic investment and innovative thinking.

With a vision grounded in Kenya’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and commitment to renewable energy and digital connectivity, Whitman’s dedication to trade and Kenya's self-sufficiency has become a beacon of her tenure.

Her visionary leadership, business acumen, and relentless pursuit of opportunities are reshaping America’s engagement with Kenya in the face of unprecedented challenges.

She has become instrumental in most of President Ruto's trips to the USA - accompanying him along the way as she seeks to woo investors and use her unrivalled skills at commerce to bring the goodies home.

She, according to a column by PR expert Gina Din, has brought a unique blend of corporate acumen and global foresight that has allowed her to identify untapped opportunities and cultivate partnerships that benefit American investors and Kenya alike.

Unlike previous US emissaries, Whitman has refused to sit back and watch, instead preferring to be front and centre, pushing the President to more opportunities, trumpeting the gospel of Kenya and unashamedly exerting her unmissable influence in all matters Kenya.

Just recently, she organised the President's session with the Harvard Business School Class of 2025 as she appeared to moderate a panel that saw Ruto explain his tax policies and economic agenda.

Presently, she's in the US alongside the President and other Kenyan leaders in a trip that has seen Ruto become only the sixth Head of State - after the leaders of South Korea, France, India, Australia and Japan – to be accorded a State visit to the US during the Biden presidency.

Ruto's historic trip is also the first time in two decades that an African president has been accorded a State visit to the US.

All of this is through the magic touch of Meg Whitman - a close President Biden ally and a former Republican contender for the US Presidency.

But who is Meg Whitman? The 68-year old is a notable American business executive and politician who was president and chief executive officer (CEO) of eBay from 1998 to 2008.

Afterwards, she became president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2011 to 2015 and then served as the CEO of Quibi from its launch in 2018 until its closure in 2020.

During Mitt Romney’s run for Presidency in 2008 and in 2012, Whitman was a senior presidential campaign official for the Republican candidate.

She would later jump ship to the Democratic side by supporting Democrats Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden in the 2016 and the 2020 presidential elections, respectively.

Forbes currently evaluates Whitman to be worth a staggering $3 billion (Ksh.398 billion). In fact, so deep are her pockets that when she was running for the California gubernatorial seat back in 2010, she spent, at the time, more of her own money on a single election than any other political candidate in American history.

Despite losing the seat to Jerry Brown, Whitman shocked the nation after it was revealed that she spents $144 million (Ksh.19 billion) of her own money.

Closer home, she appears to apply her political astuteness to shape the country's policies, lend invaluable advice to the Ruto administration, and plug the country to the right international sockets and tap the country's immense potential.

Unlike most U.S. diplomats who tend to be more comfortable with security and governance issues, Whitman’s eyes are more on commercial diplomacy, becoming an evangelist for the idea that American businesses should consider her host country and continent as a business destination.

Last year, Whitman and Ruto toured Silicon Valley together, hoping to bring in investments. While flanked by Whitman in an event sponsored by Prosper Africa, Ruto made the intention of the trip crystal clear.

"I have come to the Silicon Valley to underscore the Kenya government's strategic intent to support, through infrastructure and other investment, the enhancement of Kenya's position as the epicenter of Africa's innovation and technological transformation," he said then.

While her intense involvement in the national affairs has raised some eyebrows, Whitman appears unfazed by the critics. She knows the US faces stiff competition from China and Russia and is steadfastly dedicated to put her country first - and Kenya too while at it.

Politico reports that if you’re a U.S. official on the phone with Meg Whitman and you’re wondering what Kenyan President William Ruto thinks about something, it’s entirely possible she’ll say: “Let me call and ask him.”

Minutes later, she might even conference Ruto into your call.

Such is the vigour, vivacity and commitment of Meg Whitman - she knows why Joe Biden picked her for Kenya. And she is consistently pulling all the stops to make the decision worthwhile.

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US Ambassador to Japan Visits Southern Islands at the Forefront of China Tension

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing

U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, left, and Yonaguni Mayor Kenichi Itokazu talk in front of a monument indicating Japan's westernmost point on Yonaguni Island in Okinawa prefecture, southern Japan Friday, May 17, 2024. Emanuel visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of tension with China's increasingly assertive actions in the regional waters. (Kyodo News via AP)

TOKYO (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Japan stressed Friday the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing.

Rahm Emanuel visited Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island just east of Taiwan , a self-governed island also claimed by China. He later visited another Japanese island, Ishigaki, home to Japan Coast Guard patrol boats defending the disputed East China Sea islands and Japanese fishermen from armed Chinese coast guard ships that routinely enter Japanese waters.

Japan has been making a southwest shift of its defense posture, and is further accelerating its military buildup under a 2022 security strategy that focuses on counter-strike capability with long-range cruise missiles.

Emanuel was the first U.S. ambassador to visit Yonaguni. Escorted by Mayor Kenichi Itokazu, he looked toward Taiwan, only 110 kilometers (68 miles) away. He met with Japanese Self Defense Force servicemembers at a local base installed in 2016 and where a missile defense system is planned.

The ambassador said the main purpose of his visit was to show U.S. support for the local fishing community. He also met with a local fisherman who was among those affected by China’s increasingly assertive actions in the regional seas.

China fired five missiles into Japan’s exclusive economic zone in 2022 after the visit to Taiwan of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Emanuel said the fisherman told him he could not sell his fish for about a week after the Chinese action.

“If they don’t have deterrence, that’s going to be worse,” Emanuel told The Associated Press from Ishigaki, the second island he visited Friday. “If you have a very robust deterrence, it ensures that there is peace, ensures that there is security, ensures economic prosperity. Without that, it’s more likely to be a green light to those that want to use economic coercion and confrontation as their only means of expression.”

Emanuel said Yonaguni fishers still catch fish for a living, supporting the local economy and helping reinforce Japanese territorial rights. “That's what a real win looks like — economic security,” he said on social platform X.

In Ishigaki, Japan's coast guard protects fishing boats in the disputed waters around the Japanese-controlled islands in the East China Sea that Tokyo calls Senkaku. Beijing also claims the islands and calls them Diaoyu, and its coast guard ships often face off with their Japanese counterparts.

Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi welcomed the ambassador’s trip to the islands, saying it was “meaningful” for the ambassador to improve his understanding of Tokyo's efforts in reinforcing its security in the southwestern region, where additional military units and missile defense systems are being deployed.

While local officials back the reinforcement of Japanese troops on the islands, local residents staged a small protest amid concerns they may be the first to be affected in a possible U.S.-China conflict.

Okinawa's Gov. Denny Tamaki supports the Japan-U.S. security alliance but has called for a reduction in the number of American troops housed on the island. About half of the 50,000 American troops in Japan are based in Okinawa.

Tamaki also criticized the use of Yonaguni’s commercial airport by a U.S. military aircraft used by the ambassador.

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Earthlings, We Come in Pieces: Legos Inspire the Next Generation of Space Explorers

Research conducted on behalf of the lego group finds that more than half of generation alpha respondents want to be astronauts when they grow up..

Young spaceship designers watch their Lego creations take flight in the form of drone constellations during an event Wednesday night in Jersey City, New Jersey. [Courtesy: Lego Group]

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey—A bed with wings, a dinosaur with a jetpack, and other whimsical creations dazzled the New York City skyline Wednesday night during an event meant to inspire the next generation of astronauts, scientists, and space explorers.

The Lego Group this week hosted a drone show under the stars, recreating imaginative spaceship designs submitted by children around the world—which the company has playfully dubbed Unidentified Playing Objects (UPOs)—using hundreds of small, buzzing aircraft.

Kids around the world were invited to submit UPO designs, with the winners seeing their spacecraft come to life (in Lego form, of course) at the Lego House in Denmark, where they will remain on display until June 17. The creations were also showcased Wednesday in Jersey City alongside Lego reconstructions of famous rockets, such as NASA’s Space Launch System.

“The imagination shown by young children around the world was mind-blowing, and this was one of the best experiences I have had,” said Didac Perez Soriano, associate master builder at the Lego House. “With so much of the universe still to be explored, we can’t say that what they have created isn’t possible—or even out there already.”

According to a recent study conducted on behalf of Lego by research firm Ipsos, 58 percent of kids surveyed said they want a career in space—more than their parents did when they were younger (49 percent) and more than any generation previously studied. In 2019, the company found that more children dreamed of being YouTubers than astronauts.

Kellie Gerardi—mission operations lead at software firm Palantir and a payload specialist and astronaut for Virgin Galactic, as well as a researcher, author, social media personality , mother, and Lego ambassador—saids meeting kids where they are, such as through play, is one of the best ways to inspire even more youngsters to pursue careers in space.

“I think [the research] goes to show that there is an innate fascination with the cosmos that exists. The tricky part is always bridging that gap,” Gerardi told FLYING . “Of course, space is incredibly exciting and interesting—who wouldn't be amazed by it? But then how do you actually metabolize that excitement and turn imagination into motivation later in life?”

Gerardi has conducted microgravity research on behalf of the International Institute for Aeronautical Sciences (IIAS) for a decade, performing parabolic flights in reduced-gravity aircraft, known colloquially as vomit comets.

One of the institute’s goals is to send researchers into space—an honor Gerardi received when she flew on Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 05 dedicated science mission in November, with Lego figures of herself and 6-year-old daughter Delta. She is one of the first payload specialists to fly to space and one of the first 100 women to reach the cosmos.

“To me, that was the dream,” Gerardi said. “I built a career in the commercial space industry. I worked at the Commercial Spaceflight Federation , starting my career in space policy—how we allow and enable these companies to do commercial human spaceflight.”

Earthlings, We Come in Pieces

Six UPOs took to the skies Wednesday night in the form of drone constellations, illuminating the New York City skyline. Among them were a Shiba Inu-shaped spaceship with 360-degree windows, a turtle spaceship complete with a slide and ladder, and plenty more.

Lotty Ingle, a 10-year-old girl from the U.K. who dreams of collecting moon rocks and visiting unexplored planets, created a double bed design that flies on butterfly wings (for both aesthetic and eco-friendly purposes). Beneath the bed is a snack drawer to feed herself—and any aliens she encounters, of course.

“I would love to travel to all the planets that no one has discovered yet and see if there is life there and if they are just like us,” said Ingle. “I would really like them to try all my favorite snacks that I am bringing with me.”

Jordan Hardnett, a 12-year-old boy from Philadelphia who hopes to one day spacewalk across the galaxy in search of aliens, designed a time-traveling spaceship with night vision goggles to help astronauts see creatures on other planets.

“I would love to travel to space,” said Hardnett. “If I could fly, I would hope to find a different species, aliens, and any type of rock to research.”

Seven-year-old Jillian Granelli, also from the U.S., wants to one day live on another planet and build a home on the moon. Her UPO, a jetpack-wearing dinosaur, is built to fly her all around the Milky Way.

“If I could travel to space, I would say hi to aliens and become friends with them,” Granelli said. “Especially the Lego aliens.”

Sebastian Mikkelsen, a 10-year-old boy who came all the way from Denmark to watch his UPO take flight, hopes to become the next Danish astronaut and visit Jupiter and Mars. His creation, a straw hat spaceship with reindeer antlers for wings, comes equipped with a high-tech computer lab and a gaming room.

“I would bring things like stones, gases, and minerals (from the planets) back home to Earth to show my classmates,” said Mikkelsen. “Maybe we can use them to develop new things that can help us on Earth. It could be new forms of energy and better electricity.”

The junior UPO designers are far from the only kids with an interest in space.

According to the study commissioned by Lego, which surveyed 16,000 children in Generation Alpha, more than three-quarters of kids aged 4 to 14 say they want to travel to the final frontier. Fifty-eight percent of them say they would like to work in space, with more than half wanting to become astronauts when they grow up.

Another 86 percent of children are interested in discovering new stars, planets, and galaxies. Nearly 7 in 10 (68 percent) believe there are aliens out there waiting to be found.

The kids’ responses were more than backed up by their parents, among whom 61 percent say their child wants to fly to space. Two-thirds of them say their child has an interest in space, and more than three-quarters think Generation Alpha children have the greatest opportunity to explore space.

Sixty-two percent of parents genuinely believe their child will one day be able to reach the final frontier. They voted Generation Alpha as more likely than any other generation to make the biggest contribution to the world’s scientific knowledge of space.

Capturing the Imagination

In addition to her work with Palantir, Virgin Galactic, and IIAS, Gerardi is also the author of the children’s book series Luna Muna , which follows the adventures of a young girl curious about the cosmos. The book was read aloud on the International Space Station (ISS) last year by the crew of Axiom Space’s Axiom-2 mission .

Gerardi said that young people naturally have plenty of interest in outer space. But there is a gap in the market for materials that capture that interest, such as books.

“We have to intentionally make those connections to allow kids to benefit from that innate curiosity and help them build on it,” Gerardi said. “So that, very similarly I think, was my motivation for creating a children's book series that centers space, meets kids where they're at with their imagination, and encourages them to see themselves represented in that way.”

Gerardi is excited about initiatives that target undergraduate students and connect them with internships at commercial space companies, government agencies, and academic institutions. IIAS, for example, offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses on astronautics, flight test engineering, and spacesuit evaluation at partner universities such as the Florida Institute of Technology and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

The ISS National Laboratory offers internships and fellowships with companies such as Axiom Space, Blue Origin, and SpaceX, and government partners, including NASA and the Department of Defense. These organizations and others aim to send more non-NASA researchers and science experiments to space, opening the cosmos to a wider range of actors.

“It was hands down the absolute best experience of my life, and I still have intense emotional saturation six months later thinking about it,” Gerardi said of her journey to space on Galactic 05. “We had a mandatory medical debrief immediately after the flight. And the only thing I reported was cheek soreness because I was grinning through boost the entire time.”

Gerardi hopes to recreate that experience for as many people as possible. And inspiring children to explore careers in space using Legos or books is how it begins.

“The goal was always so much bigger than flying myself. It was helping blow open the door to commercial human spaceflight,” she said. “And so watching the next generation, thinking about what they'll grow up experiencing—this access to space, where the next generation of researchers can really use space as a laboratory to benefit humanity—is just very fulfilling to think about.”

Gerardi believes being an astronaut is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to career paths in the space ecosystem for the next generation. But unless children see and understand those other jobs, it can be difficult for them to imagine they exist.

“I view space as our shared past and our shared future,” Gerardi said. “And I think that our next giant leap is going to require the talents of artists, engineers, and everyone in between…I think really we’re standing on the doorstep to a new, golden age of spaceflight.”

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JFK Wrote 'Palestine Was Hardly Britain's to Give Away' in Letter to Father?

A young kennedy made a trip to palestine in 1939., nur ibrahim, published may 24, 2024.

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The quote does not fully encapsulate Kennedy's views. He wrote in the same letter he had become "more pro-British" during his visit to Jerusalem as "the men on the spot are doing a good job here." He called the British proposed solution at the time theoretically "just and fair" but did not think it would work. On the Israel-Palestine crisis, he wrote: "I have never seen two groups more unwilling to try and work out a solution … than these two groups."

In May 2024, amidst Israel's military onslaught of Gaza a piece of history went viral about former U.S. President John F. Kennedy's views on the history of the Middle East crisis. 

Many posts on X claimed that Kennedy once stated, "Palestine was hardly Britain's to give away." 

The purported quote did indeed come from a letter a young Kennedy wrote to his father in 1939 after he made a trip to Palestine, as seen in the archives of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. However, it did not fully encapsulate his views of the British and their role in the relatively new crisis at the time. We rate this claim as "Correct Attribution" but will add necessary context below.

Writing to His Father

Kennedy, who was 21 at the time  of his visit, was writing to his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to London, who had sent his son on a study tour around Europe and Palestine. The elder Kennedy, according to Israeli news outlet Haaretz , had been following talks between the British government and Zionist and Arab leaders in London in the late 1930s , on future policy in Palestine. The discussions yielded no results and the British issued their own 1939 White Paper , which Kennedy went on to analyze. 

The letter contains Kennedy's assessment of the crisis in the region, and begins with a summary of the history of the conflict. He stated he wanted to share his "impressions" of Palestine, addressing his father, "though you undoubtedly, if I know the Jews, know the 'whole' story." According to Haaretz , Kennedy was insinuating the troublesome nature of Zionist lobbyists. 

Kennedy described how the British government made separate but vague promises to both the Jewish and Arab people, through the McMahon letters and the Balfour Declaration, that contradicted each other. He then stated his objection to the White Paper: "It theoretically presents a good solution, but it just won't work."

The White Paper planned to create a new independent government within 10 years. Its provisions stated immigration quotas for Jewish people arriving in Palestine, restrictions on land sales to Jewish people and constitutional measures to create a binational state under Arab majority rule that recognized that two peoples or nations resided within it and provisions to protect the rights of the Jewish minority. 

Kennedy summarized the objections made by Arab and Jewish groups to the White Paper and concluded that it would just not work because neither group wanted it to work. The Arabs, he wrote, rejected it because of the vague timeline for implementation and as it allowed the continued influx of Jewish people in the region. The Jewish people, he wrote , saw the end to their Zionist dream of a state, their continued status as a minority group and an end to donations they received from abroad. Privately, he noted, the Arabs objected because the plan did not allow for the return of their exiled mufti, their political and religious leader, who was in Syria. The Jewish side objected, Kennedy wrote, because they wanted "complete domination, with Jerusalem as the capital of their new land of milk and honey, with the right to colonise in trans-Jordan."

The only solution, he wrote, was to "break the country up into two autonomous districts giving them both self-government" and keep Jerusalem as an "independent unit." 

About the British

On the subject of the British, Kennedy appeared to be sympathetic to their position in the conflict. He wrote about his experiences in Jerusalem and how it made him more "pro-British" (emphasis ours):

At present, situation still seems to be difficult as far as outrages and bombings. There were 13 bombs set off my last evening there, all in the Jewish quarter and all set off by Jews. The ironical part is that the Jewish terrorists bomb their own telephone lines and electric connections and the next day frantically phone the British to come and fix them up. Incidentally I have become more pro-British down there than I have been in my other visits to England as I think that the men on the spot are doing a good job. This roughly, in fact very roughly, is an outline of the situation. 

He concluded the paragraph with an indictment of both the Arab and Jewish groups: "I have never seen two groups more unwilling to try and work out a solution that has some hope of success than these two groups."  

He described the "sympathy" of the "people on the spot" — perhaps referring to diplomats — with the Arabs, where the aforementioned quote in the claim emerges. He wrote (emphasis ours):

This is not only because the Jews have had, at least some of their leaders, an unfortunately arrogant, uncompromising attitude, but they feel that after all, the country has been Arabic for the last few hundred years, and they naturally feel sympathetic. After all, Palestine was hardly Britain's to give away. The question is further complicated by the fact that both groups are split among themselves.

The above excerpts from his letter indicate a largely sympathetic view of the British role in the conflict. He described their White Paper as a solution that would not be implementable, and called for two separate countries with their own governments. 

As a politician, Kennedy was largely pro-Israel, affirming his commitment to U.S.-Israel ties while a senator in 1960. Analysts, however, said he managed to maintain cordial ties with the Arab world, and reportedly tried and failed to solve the Palestinian refugee crisis.

Apter, Lauren Elise. Disorderly Decolonization : The White Paper of 1939 and the End of British Rule in Palestine. University of Texas, Austin, 2008, https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/items/8411da90-1489-43e1-85a5-3759ba2cfd2c. Accessed 16 May 2024.

"Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry - Appendix IV." Avalon Project, Yale Law School. https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/angap04.asp. Accessed 16 May 2024.

"JFK's History with Arabs and Palestine." Majalla. https://en.majalla.com/node/304821. Accessed 16 May 2024.

"Letter Written to His Father Following Trip to Palestine, 1939." JFK Library. https://www.jfklibrary.org/asset-viewer/archives/jfkpof-135-001. Accessed 16 May 2024.

"Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy at the Convention of the Zionist Organization of America, New York City, August 26, 1960." JFK Library. https://www.jfklibrary.org/archives/other-resources/john-f-kennedy-speeches/new-york-ny-19600826. Accessed 16 May 2024.

Segev, Tom. "JFK in the Land of Milk and Honey." Haaretz, 19 Oct. 2012. Haaretz, https://www.haaretz.com/2012-10-19/ty-article/.premium/jfk-in-the-land-of-milk-and-honey/0000017f-f427-d487-abff-f7ffcb540000. Accessed 16 May 2024.

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Anwar arrives in Japan for three-day working visit

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TOKYO: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Wednesday (May 22) evening for a three-day working visit to Japan.

The private aircraft carrying Anwar touched down at the Haneda International Airport at about 9pm local time (8pm Malaysian time).

Accompanying Anwar are Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan; Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz; and Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong.

On hand to welcome Anwar at the airport were Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yasushi Hosaka and Japanese ambassador to Malaysia Katsuhiko Takahashi.

Also present was Malaysian Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany.

Anwar, who is here for the 29th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Conference), will also meet his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a bilateral meeting and attend a series of engagements with industry captains, students and academicians.

Japan has been Malaysia’s fourth-largest trading partner for nine consecutive years. In 2023, total trade between Malaysia and Japan was valued at RM156.64bil (US$34.39bil). - Bernama

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Trudeau touts democracy, freedom and trade ties in visit to Philadelphia

There is lots of work to do to fight for progressive values and workers on both sides of the Canada-United States border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday during a trip to Philadelphia.

The trip arose through an invitation to speak at the quadrennial North American convention of the Service Employees International Union but a big chunk of his day was spent in meetings with politicians and business leaders, including vice-president Kamala Harris and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

It was his first trip south of the border since launching a new "Team Canada" charm offensive that renewed the sales approach that began during the first presidency of Donald Trump, when unpredictable trade decisions tested the U.S.-Canada relationship.

That approach sought out regular meetings beyond the White House, with members of the U.S. Congress, state governments, municipal leaders and business executives, all to ensure they understood and agreed that strong ties with Canada are beneficial on both sides of the border.

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While the approach didn't die off altogether, it lost some steam after President Joe Biden won, providing the Liberals a U.S. government that shares more of its values and policies.

That closeness was evident Tuesday when both Trudeau and Harris delivered speeches to the SEIU that overlapped considerably, including discussions about making medicine cheaper, protecting abortion rights and raising wages.

Trudeau did not agree his presence was an implicit endorsement of Biden — he insists he is not picking sides in another country's election. 

And Trudeau and Canada's ambassador in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, insist that Canada's approach would be the same with or without Trump on the ballot in November.

"This is a message that is relevant at any given time," Trudeau told reporters.

Trudeau deflected questions about how concerned he is by the possibility of a Trump presidency 2.0, saying what worked before should work again.

"One of the things we saw during Mr. Trump's first term was that the best argument as to why Canada shouldn't be hit with tariffs or punitively protectionist measures was that it would hurt American jobs as well," Trudeau said. 

"That's why I pointed out today that here in Pennsylvania, Canada is the number one export partner for the state, greater than the next four foreign destinations combined."

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Canada likes to point out that 7.8 million U.S. jobs depend on trade with Canada, while 2.2 million Canadian jobs depend on trade with the U.S.

He appeared to find a new ally in Shapiro, elected governor for the first time just two years ago but who is considered a rising Democratic party star in the U.S. with thoughts of running for the presidency in 2028. 

The two shared a brief bilateral meeting before sharing the stage at a Canadian reception for Philadelphia business leaders, artists and academics.

Shapiro told Trudeau that he hoped to lead Pennsylvania to become the top renewable energy state in the U.S., following what he said was Canada's leadership on the file.

He even parroted one of Trudeau's favourite lines about diversity being a strength.

Both leaders touted the need to defend freedom and democracy from rising levels of misinformation, attacks against institutions and a growing sense of distrust among citizens of their leaders.

In his speech to thousands of delegates at the SEIU convention, Trudeau highlighted his government's record supporting unions but also gave them his pitch on the need for growing the U.S.-Canada relationship.

"At this moment of global crises and deep uncertainty, Canada and the United States know that we can count on each other," Trudeau said.

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"Today, more than ever, we should remind ourselves of how priceless a partnership like ours is."

Americans are headed toward a presidential election that will be pivotal for both countries.

A potential return to the White House by Donald Trump brings back memories of the difficult bilateral relationship during his first term.

He has already promised to introduce a 10 per cent flat import tax on all countries if he wins a second time.

Trudeau and Hillman brushed off that threat to Canada Tuesday, saying the North American free trade agreement that was renegotiated under Trump's presidency at his demand, protects Canada from any such imposition.

Canada is the single biggest player for exports in the U.S. economy, representing almost one-fifth of total American exports. Mexico accounts for about one-sixth and China accounts of less than one-tenth.

But the U.S. is a much more dominant market for Canadian exports, accounting for 77 per cent of all Canadian exports in 2023, or almost $600 billion.

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A young driver received a hefty fine from Laval police after they say he was driving nearly 100 km/h over the posted speed limit.

Are you a loud snorer? You could have sleep apnea

You'll have a lot more energy throughout the day if you get a good night's sleep, but not everyone does due to a medical condition.

At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple U.S. states in the South

Powerful storms killed at least 15 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.

North Korea informs Japan of a plan to launch military spy satellite

North Korea has told Japan it plans to launch a satellite by early next week, an apparent effort to put its second military spy satellite into orbit.

IN PICTURES | Here are the winners of the Ottawa marathon and half marathon

Ethiopian runners Tesfaye Anbesa and Maregu Hayelom are the winners of the Tartan Ottawa International Marathon on Sunday.

After more than 100 years, Newfoundland's unknown soldier returns home

An unknown Newfoundland soldier, who fought and died on the battlefields in northeastern France during the First World War, is back home this weekend for the first time in more than a hundred years.

Appeal denied for Edmonton soldier found guilty of trying to kill her 3 children

A former Canadian Armed Forces member has been denied an appeal after being found guilty of trying to kill her three children.

‘Tremendous amount of fire’: Crews continue to face challenges in northeastern B.C.

The BC Wildfire Service provided an update Sunday on conditions in the northeastern part of the province, highlighting the challenges posed by ongoing drought and unstable weather.

Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza's Rafah as displaced people are hit

Palestinian medics said an Israeli airstrike killed at least 22 people Sunday when it hit tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, and 'numerous' others were trapped in the debris.

Here's what every key witness said at Donald Trump's hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming

After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.

12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on flight to Dublin

Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin on Sunday hit turbulence, airport authorities said. Eight of the injured were hospitalized.

EU foreign chief says Israel must respect UN court, control settler violence in the West Bank

The European Union's foreign policy chief insisted Sunday that Israel must abide by the UN top court's rulings and end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and, at the same time, questioned the possible involvement of authorities in the settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.

Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by U.S. President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border.

The U.S. ambassador to NATO says she has seen no indication that Canada has a plan to reach the NATO spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence.

Social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat are nothing less than 'virtual pushers,' according to Premier François Legault.

Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

Last month, the Canadian Medical Association warned that Canada's health-care facilities are among the oldest public infrastructure in use. Half were built more than 50 years ago, making them especially vulnerable to extreme climate events.

Avian flu: Catch up on spread, risks, and guidance from health experts

After another case of H5N1 avian flu linked to dairy cows was confirmed in a second dairy farmer in the United States, some Canadian experts say the federal government needs to expand surveillance of the virus north of the border.

Some birds may use 'mental time travel,' study finds

Real quick — what did you have for lunch yesterday? Were you with anyone? Where were you? Can you picture the scene? The ability to remember things that happened to you in the past, especially to go back and recall little incidental details, is a hallmark of what psychologists call episodic memory — and new research indicates that it’s an ability humans may share with birds called Eurasian jays.

Man or machine? Toronto company finds a way to determine how real audio clips are

The Toronto-based research arm of life sciences technology firm Klick Health has found a way to analyze voices in a manner that’s so granular, it can tell whether it's a person or an artificial intelligence-powered machine.

NASA launches tiny CubeSat to set its sights on Earth

NASA has launched the first of two research satellites to measure how much heat is lost to space from the Arctic and Antarctica.

Entertainment

'Furiosa,' 'Garfield' lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer. Neither "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" nor "The Garfield Movie" could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising towards a two-decade low.

Richard M. Sherman, who wrote songs for 'Mary Poppins' and 'It's a Small World,' dies at 95

Richard M. Sherman, who helped write the songs for 'Mary Poppins,' 'The Jungle Book' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' — as well as the most-played tune on Earth, 'It's a Small World (After All)' — died at 95.

Beer Store planning to 'thrive and adapt' as Ontario announces changes to alcohol sales starting this summer

The Beer Store says it is looking forward to the next stage in its “evolution” as the province rolls out an accelerated timeline for expanding retail alcohol sales in Ontario.

Lawsuit filed in the death of dancer with a peanut allergy who died after eating mislabelled cookie

The estate of a young dancer who died after eating a mislabelled cookie containing peanuts has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming the failure to properly label the package was grossly negligent.

Luciano Benetton says he's stepping down as chairman of family-run brand as losses top US$100 million

Luciano Benetton, a co-founder of the apparel brand, announced he was stepping down as chairman in an interview published on Saturday with Milan daily Corriere della Sera. He blamed current management for losses of 100 million euros (US$108.5 million) that he discovered last year.

Should you buy new or resale house? Here's what you need to know

There are many decisions to make before deciding to buy a house and one of those is whether to buy a new or a resale one.

Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition

Hundreds of clowns gathered in the streets of Peru’s capital to mark Clown Day. They have sought for years to gain official recognition of the day.

How to keep insects out of your house, according to an entomologist and other experts

Now that temperatures have warmed up even more this spring, you may be anxious at the thought of bugs invading your home or you may already be battling the pests. Here are expert tips on how to keep them away.

Josef Newgarden becomes first back-to-back Indy 500 winner in 22 years

Josef Newgarden put his cheating scandal behind him to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 22 years.

Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals

Alex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday.

Stars beat Oilers 3-1 to even Western Conference final 1-1

Mason Marchment scored the winner early in the third period as the Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 on Saturday to even the NHL's Western Conference final 1-1.

Their Nissan SUV was parked in the driveway. Then it caught fire and exploded

In the early morning of May 14, Vicki Hill was startled awake by the sound of explosions outside her home in Bethesda, Md. The loud bangs, she learned later, had come from the airbags of the family’s SUV, a 2015 Nissan Murano that was parked in the driveway. It was on fire.

How to make your car ready for summer

If you’re planning a road trip this summer, it won’t hurt to make sure your car is reliable and would take you there and back.

Local Spotlight

'Inspires a sense of adventure': Sask. man conquers Mount Everest

A Saskatchewan man made it to the summit of Mount Everest earlier this month.

New gold mine in northern Ontario could become biggest in Canada

IAMGOLD’s Cote Gold open pit mine, located off Highway 144 between Timmins and Sudbury, had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony this week as production ramps up.

Pomp, circumstance, and Crocs: Barrie, Ont. couple's unforgettable day at Buckingham Palace

When one is extended an invitation to the Royal Garden Party in London, England, there's undoubtedly no shortage of pomp and circumstance. Barrie, Ont. natives Megan Kirk Chang and her husband Brandon experienced just that as they entered the prestigious event hosted at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

Tim Meadows pledges not to shave until the Oilers win the cup, who are the team's other famous fans?

An unlikely celebrity emerged from social media to cheer on the Edmonton Oilers as they face the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

'Near and dear to all filmmakers': Return of Regina's discount theatre bodes well for fans, movie makers alike

The proprietors of Regina's sole discount theatre are aware they're carrying on a significant legacy.

'Best experience ever': B.C. baker on making it to the finals of Netflix's 'Is it Cake?'

When Jujhar Mann said he wanted to be a pastry chef on a grade school career project, he didn't imagine that pursuing his dream would land him on a popular Netflix baking competition.

Winnipeg flair on the menu at neighbourhood Houston restaurant

A city known for its history, ties to outer space and southern barbecue, is also home to a Winnipeg chef dishing out dozens of perogies.

Montreal photographer captures dramatic Canada goose vs. fox fight on video

A Montreal photographer captured the moment a Canada goose defended itself from a fox at the Botanical Garden.

Beyond books: Halifax libraries lends instruments, sports equipment, memory kits and more

Public libraries in Atlantic Canada are now lending a broader range of items.

Wildfire evacuees will be allowed to return to Fort Nelson, B.C., Monday: officials

Thousands of people who were forced to flee their homes due to a wildfire burning out of control near Fort Nelson, B.C., will be allowed to return Monday, according to officials.

Kelowna firefighters knock down large blazes at house, auto shop

Firefighters in Kelowna were busy on Sunday morning, knocking down two “major” structure fires.

Female driver dead after vehicle crashes into Oshawa home

A woman is dead after a vehicle crashed into a house in Oshawa early Sunday morning.

New York state resident charged in fatal QEW flying-wheel crash

A man from New York state has been charged after a flying wheel crashed into a coach bus on the QEW in St. Catharines last week killing one person and injuring three others, says the OPP.

Family of toddler found dead at small-town Ont. daycare awaits answers one year later

A year has passed since two-year-old Vienna Irwin was found on the property of a home-based daycare in small-town Ontario, but her family says they are no closer to answers of what happened that day.

Runners battle the elements as Calgary Marathon celebrates 60 years

More than 13,000 runners took to the streets throughout the city on Sunday for the annual Calgary Marathon.

Stampeders pounce on Lions for 30-6 pre-season win

An early heads-up play by Marken Michel was all the Calgary Stampeders needed to propel them to a 30-6 pre-season win over the B.C. Lions at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.

Motorcyclist found dead in ditch south of Smiths Falls

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a ditch after a motorcycle crash

Concordia University researcher uses AI to identify counterfeit coins

A researcher at Montreal's Concordia University and her team have developed an innovative technique for accurately identifying counterfeit coins using artificial intelligence (AI).

'So over the moon': Montreal wrestler qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games

Linda Morais is proving it's never too late to follow your dreams — the Montreal wrestler has stamped her ticket to Paris to compete in the Olympic games this summer in what may be her final time representing Team Canada.

About one Quebec child per day taken to ER for drowning, near-drowning: research

An average of one child a day goes to the emergency room for a drowning or near-drowning in Quebec during the summer months, new research has found.

Man shot by police officer outside northeast Edmonton gas station Saturday night

A man was shot and seriously injured by a police officer outside a gas station in northeast Edmonton Saturday night.

1 in hospital after shooting near Southgate Centre Saturday

A man who had been shot was found in a parkade near 108a Street and 47 Avenue Saturday night.

Grande Prairie roadblock put in place while crews battle fire

A section of road in Grande Prairie was closed Sunday evening while fire crews worked on a fire in the Crystal Lake Recreational Park.

Drones and drug drops fueling fears of escalating violence inside Maritime prisons: union

The latest high-value seizure of drugs at the Springhill Institute, a federal medium-security facility in Nova Scotia, included a modern technological twist.

Community gets together one year after devastating Hammonds Plains, N.S., fire

The Hammonds Plains fires are now a year in the past, but for many of the residents who lost their homes or where displaced, the incident is still fresh.

Prayer for salvation: 140-year-old downtown Winnipeg church on brink of collapse

Parishioners at Holy Trinity Anglican Church are praying for a monetary miracle, as their historic place of worship could collapse at any moment.

Who is Buffalo Woman? Serial killer trial hears of police efforts to identify victim

In mid-March 2022, a young Indigenous woman stood outside Winnipeg's Salvation Army and spoke with a man who invited her back to his home.

'I get a shiver down my spine every time': Ride for Dad roars on

A cold, wet Saturday morning didn’t slow down hundreds of motorcycle riders from embarking on an annual trek.

'Absolutely exceeded expectations': Organizers report success at Cathedral Village Arts Festival

An annual fixture in the Queen City, organizers for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival are saying the 2024 iteration of the week long event exceeded expectations – and then some.

Environment Canada issues advisory for potential funnel clouds in southwestern Sask.

Large portions of southern and central Saskatchewan were subject to weather advisories Sunday – warning of potential funnel clouds.

'A huge difference': MS Walk returns to Regina

Over 200 people packed Northshore Park near Wascana Lake Sunday for Regina's annual MS Walk.

Most-read stories of the week: Truck driver heroes, Kitchener strip club misconduct, population growth

Two Purolator truck drivers being hailed as heroes, misconduct in a Kitchener strip club, and population growth for the Region of Waterloo round out the most-read stories of the week.

Hundreds march in support of pro-Palestinian protestors at University of Waterloo

As pro-Palestinian protestors at University of Toronto plan to meet with administration, protestors at University of Waterloo joined together to voice their concerns.

KW Titans lose to London in Basketball Super League finals

Much like the Kitchener Rangers, the KW Titans season has ended at the hands of a team from London.

Hundreds walk in Saskatoon to raise awareness for Alzheimer's

A walking party of 200 people gathered at River Landing Amphitheatre on Saturday to prepare for either a one or four-kilometer walk to advocate awareness for Alzheimer's, dementia, and other neuro-degenerative diseases.

Sask. swimmer qualifies for 2024 Olympic Games, sets Canadian record

A swimmer from Saskatoon has qualified for the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris.

Northern Ontario

WATCH | Commercial driver charged after near head-on collision on Hwy 17

Ontario Provincial Police released a video showing a commercial motor vehicle driver nearly colliding with another tractor-trailer on Highway 17 near Thessalon, Ont.

'Language is identity': Indigenous Ontario legislator to make history at Queen's Park

Decades after being punished in a residential school for speaking his own language, Sol Mamakwa will hold the powerful to account at Ontario's legislature in the very same language past governments tried to bury.

Suspect sought in suspicious death in northern Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police in Cochrane are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they want to speak with in connection with a suspicious death.

SIU invokes mandate after suspect, officer injured during arrest in south London

The province’s Special Investigations Unit has invoked their mandate after a suspect and a police officer were injured during an arrest related to a traffic investigation on Sunday morning.

Huron County fire crews tackle blaze at Goderich, Ont. Home Hardware

Huron County fire crews spent Saturday evening extinguishing a fire at hardware store in Goderich.

More than 100 people lace up for cystic fibrosis walk in London, Ont.

At just 12 years old, Kaylee Chappell already knows what it’s like to live with a debilitating disease. You wouldn’t know it from looking at her, but Kaylee has been dealing with cystic fibrosis for most of her life.

Royal Canadian Legion branch to open in Wasaga Beach

The town of Wasaga Beach celebrated the upcoming opening of a new Royal Canadian Legion branch on Sunday.

Multi-vehicle crash in Orangeville

OPP is investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Orangeville on Sunday.

Simcoe County residents unite to support those with multiple sclerosis

On Sunday, residents from Simcoe County gathered in Barrie to show their support for those with multiple sclerosis.

House fire in Riverside neighbourhood sends 1 person to hospital

The blaze broke out Sunday around 12:30 p.m., according to multiple witnesses on scene who said the fire started in the garage.

Search underway for missing swimmer on Lake St. Clair

A search is currently underway for a Michigan man who police said jumped into the waters of Lake St. Clair on Saturday afternoon and did not resurface.

Suspect sought after teen boy repeatedly stabbed

Windsor police are searching for a suspect after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times following a verbal dispute on Saturday night.

Vancouver Island

Whitecaps offering free tickets to fans attending Saturday's Messi-less match

In the wake of major disappointment among soccer fans who were hoping to see Lionel Messi play at BC Place on Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps are offering what seems to be a consolation prize.

Fatal plane crash reported near Squamish, B.C.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has confirmed it is working with local Mounties and the BC Coroners Service after a plane crash near Squamish, B.C. Friday night.

'Altercation' in Penticton leaves 1 dead: RCMP

One person is dead after a fight in Penticton early Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Suspect fled in 2-door Fiat after convenience store robbery, Merritt RCMP say

A suspect is at large after robbing a convenience store at gunpoint in Merritt, B.C., Friday, according to local police.

Organizers have high hopes as Lethbridge launches collector and entertainment expo

The entertainment and collector expo in Lethbridge got underway Friday afternoon.

Lethbridge police, fire responders set to square off on the diamond in Battle of the Badges

A friendly competition between Lethbridge police officers and fire responders will take place Saturday, all for a good cause.

Maintenance work shuts down Lethbridge online services this weekend

People trying to access a variety of online services offered by The City of Lethbridge may run into a digital roadblock this weekend.

Sault Ste. Marie

Sault Ste. Marie celebrates 25 years of gambling, $35M raised for the city

Last week marked a quarter century of gambling and gaming in Sault Ste. Marie.

Unknown Newfoundland soldier from the First World War heads back home from France after 100 years

Canadian soldiers and government officials arrived in northeastern France this week for a historic mission: returning an unknown Newfoundland soldier back home.

Newfoundland grandmothers can wail on the accordion. A historian wants them on stage

79-year-old Madonna Wilkinson has been playing the accordion since she was 15, when she picked one up that had been left behind at one of her parents' rollicking parties in the oceanside town about 25 kilometres north of St. John's, N.L. She has played Sunday masses and St. Patrick's Day parties, and community events of all kinds.

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