Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows the Olympic rings in Livigno, the northern Italian town that will host the snowboard and freestyle skiing events during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows the Olympic rings in Bormio, the northern Italian town that will host the alpine skiing and ski mountaineering events during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics banners in Bormio, the northern Italian town that will host the alpine skiing and ski mountaineering events.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda (R, front), leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Japan opposition party leader Noda in parliament

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back) listens to Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaking at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back) listens to Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaking at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Visitors gather around the golden burial mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, on Nov. 4, 2025. Built with Japanese financial backing, the museum housing over 100,000 items from ancient Egypt opened to the public the same day.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The Solar Boat of King Khufu is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Nov. 4, 2025. Built with Japanese financial backing, the museum housing over 100,000 items from ancient Egypt opened to the public the same day.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The golden canopic coffinette of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza near Cairo on Nov. 4, 2025. Built with Japan's financial backing, the museum opened to the public the same day, housing over 100,000 items from ancient Egypt. ==Kyodo

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The golden burial mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Nov. 4, 2025. Built with Japanese financial backing, the museum housing over 100,000 items from ancient Egypt opened to the public the same day.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The golden burial mask of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun is displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo, on Nov. 4, 2025. Built with Japanese financial backing, the museum housing over 100,000 items from ancient Egypt opened to the public the same day.

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L, back) and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Starbucks to sell control of China business to Boyu

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows a Starbucks outlet in Beijing. The U.S. coffee chain said recently it will establish a joint company with Boyu Capital in Shanghai by selling 60 percent of its operations in China to the Chinese firm amid intensifying competition with local discount coffee chains.

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (R) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a joint press conference following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) receives a guard of honor during a welcome ceremony held ahead of security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (L) in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (L) looks at South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back during a joint press conference following their security talks in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan's PM in parliament

Japan's PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan's PM in parliament

Japan's PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

Japan's PM in parliament

Japan's PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question at a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025.

JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

The Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, departs from its home port of Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 4, 2025, for its final voyage after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship will be decommissioned on Nov. 12 after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth

JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

JCG's oldest patrol boat departs for final voyage

The Japan Coast Guard's oldest active patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, departs from its home port of Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 4, 2025, for its final voyage after 47 years in operation. The 3,100-ton ship will be decommissioned on Nov. 12 after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth.

GSDF to be sent to Akita Pref. to deal with bear attacks

GSDF to be sent to Akita Pref. to deal with bear attacks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025, announcing a plan to dispatch Ground Self-Defense Force personnel to Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, amid a recent spate of bear attacks. The Defense Ministry said GSDF activities will be limited to logistics support including transporting bear traps and it will not deploy firearms.

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salutes during a welcome ceremony held ahead of security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) salutes during a welcome ceremony held ahead of security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) salutes during a welcome ceremony held ahead of security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S.-S. Korea security talks

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R) receives a guard of honor during a welcome ceremony held ahead of security talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (L) in Seoul on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)