Author: Isla

There’s no terrain Timberland can’t conquer, and now the “Yellow Boot” purveyor is setting its sights on the classroom with a seriously luxe loafer that has a real academic bent to it.Timberland’s Authentic Loafer is a first-in-class shoe that balances its preppy ethos with a delightfully aged aura. This maturity plays out through a patinated leather upper that proudly wears its signs of aging,no retinol required.In addition to the worn-in look that only gets better with wear, the shoe taps into its scholarly heritage with a rubber lug outsole that enhances its overall prep school energy.It’s classic collegiate charm layers…

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Clariant secures FDA approval for bio-based Licocare RBW additives in rigid PVC food-contact applications Clariant has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its bio-based Licocare RBW wax additives for use in rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) food-contact applications. The authorization, effective 7 May 2026, extends the company’s existing FDA approval beyond polyester materials to include rigid PVC. The approval covers the complete Licocare RBW product range, including the RBW 100 series, RBW 300 series, and the grades Licocare RBW 360 Vita and RBW 560 Vita. The additives are authorized for use as processing aids, lubricants, release agents, and…

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Dubai: June is stacked. Whether you are after live comedy, ballet, Bollywood, rock classics, or a homegrown piano prodigy, there is something on almost every weekend this month. Here is a list of concerts and other events happening this month.Nial Dursun live in concertJune 5 | Meyana Theatre, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai | From Dh125Start the month with something a little different. Fourteen-year-old pianist and composer Nial Dursun takes the stage for what is shaping up to be one of the most quietly special evenings on this month’s calendar. Born to Irish and Turkish parents and raised in the UAE,…

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In women with obesity, there is cooperation between all the cell types, not just the cancer cells, which helps an early pre-cancer to become an invasive breast cancerElizabeth WellbergResearchers also identified differences in the “neighborhood” of cells and tissues surrounding the cancer. Epithelial cells, where the tumor originally develops, co-opt other cells around them to create an environment even more conducive to cancer growth. “In women with obesity, there is cooperation between all the cell types, not just the cancer cells, which helps an early pre-cancer to become an invasive breast cancer,” said co-lead author Elizabeth Wellberg, Ph.D., assistant professor in…

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TRIP REPORTWritten by Lazar ŽivanićIn this trip report, I focus on the experiences at the airports and on board. All critiques and comments come from personal experience, although I acknowledge all the improvements made at the airports, especially Belgrade Airport. Milan Malpensa Airport – Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport Flight no. JU419 / codeshare with ITA Airways, Bulgaria Air, Air Europa and Etihad AirwaysAircraft registration: YU-APFDate: 13/05/2026Departure time: 20.50 / Actual departure: 21.31Arrival time: 22.35 / Actual arrival: 22.52Flight duration: 1h 21min To get to Malpensa Airport, there are two options: 1. Bus, which takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes…

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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi. (Kyodo) SINGAPORE (Kyodo) — Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday pledged to strengthen his country’s defense capabilities and security cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, rejecting China’s criticism that the buildup represents a “new militarism.” Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, Koizumi said the regional security environment is growing increasingly challenging amid economic coercion, military pressure and intensifying competition in the cyber, space and information domains. “The boundary between peacetime and contingency is becoming increasingly unclear,” he said. Koizumi defended Japan’s defense…

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Indonesia has been on the radar of telecom-fraud operators for more than a decadePublished Sun, May 31, 2026 · 02:00 PM[BEIJING] Telecom-fraud networks displaced by enforcement campaigns in Cambodia, Myanmar and other South-east Asian scam hubs are expanding into Indonesia, Chinese authorities said, underscoring how quickly the region’s illicit fraud industry shifts bases.The Chinese Embassy in Indonesia said on Wednesday (May 27) in a post on social media that there are signs a growing number of people formerly engaged in telecom and online fraud in Cambodia and other countries are moving to Indonesia to continue their operations.Indonesian authorities have already…

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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will travel to China and India to discuss a range of global issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia–Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak. Reuters reported on Sunday, May 31, that Cooper will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng on June 2. She will then travel to Shenzhen in southern China, where she will take part in events focused on science and technology. The UK government said the visits will focus on bilateral cooperation and global challenges. The trip comes as London and Beijing, following a recent meeting between…

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Dubai Police have arrested four members of a gang suspected of stealing oud valued at Dh12 million ($3.3 million) in a plot involving a bogus princess and a dinner reception at a villa in the emirate.The force said two of the suspects had visited an oud merchant to set up the deal after convincing him a princess was visiting Dubai to make the purchase.The trader prepared a large quantity of oud materials used in the premium fragrances and arranged to meet the woman.“The gang prepared a modern villa, complete with personal guards, a sophisticated reception, and a lavish dinner, to…

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