Makana 360 Daily Report – October 28, 2025
📌 Amazon Confirms 14,000 Job Losses in Corporate Division
Amazon confirmed plans to cut approximately 14,000 corporate jobs globally as it adjusts its workforce to leverage opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI). Despite strong second-quarter results, including a 13% sales increase, CEO Andy Jassy emphasized the need for a leaner structure to innovate faster. The layoffs reflect broader trends in the industry regarding AI-driven job displacement, with affected employees receiving severance pay and transition support. Amazon has 1.5 million employees globally.
📌 Trump Ends Japan Leg of Asia Tour with Rare Earths Deal
Donald Trump concluded the Japan leg of his Asia tour, where he and newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a deal on rare earth minerals, marking a “golden age” of US-Japan relations. Trump praised Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister and reaffirmed US support for Japan. They celebrated their alliance aboard the USS George Washington, with Trump also lauding Japan’s increased defense spending, which had previously been criticized.
📌 Small Plane Crashes in Kenya, Killing 12
A small plane crashed in Kenya’s Kwale County, killing 12 people, including foreign tourists. The Cessna Caravan aircraft was en route to Maasai Mara National Reserve when it crashed in a forested, hilly area. The plane exploded on impact. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with Mombasa Air Safari cooperating with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. Maasai Mara is a popular tourist destination, famous for the annual wildebeest migration.
📌 Cultural and Sports Highlights
- Freeman and the Dodgers won Game 3 against Toronto, taking the MLB World Series lead with 6.2M viewers.
- Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders with Patrick Mahomes leading the charge, watched by 700K viewers.
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