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Maguindanao map MANILA, Philippines — Another alleged member of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Torayfe was killed as “preventive military operations” continued against the Islamic State-inspired group in Maguindanao. The Joint Task Force Central and 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division in a statement on Thursday identified the second fatality as a certain Abdul Patir. The first casualty was previously identified as Sadam Salandang. It also said that 17 members of Dawlah Islamiyah-Torayfe were injured since the military’s field artillery team launched air and ground assaults against the group at Sitio Patawali, Barangay Ganta on Monday, May 23. This prompted the evacuation of some 600 residents in the area . The group led by Abu Torayfe was being blamed for the series of bombings in Maguindanao, Cotabato, and South Cotabato, targeting government forces and civilians. KGA Subscribe to our daily newsletter … [Read more...] about 1 more killed in military operation vs Dawlah Islamiyah-Torayfe in Maguindanao

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The U.S. Department of Education announced a major overhaul of student loan servicing. Here’s what you need to know — and what it means for your student loans . Student Loans The Education Department said Thursday that more than 35 million student loan borrowers can expect a “21st-century customer experience” when it comes to their student loans . Federal Student Aid, the largest provider of financial aid for college in the U.S., has posted the solicitation for the Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS), which is intended to act as a long-term student loan servicing solution for federal student loan borrowers. Specifically, the USDS will seek to hold student loan servicers accountable with clear performance objectives such as reducing student loan borrower default and student loan delinquency. Specifically: six loan servicers support student loan borrowers during student loan repayment; student … [Read more...] about Education Department Announces Major Overhaul Of Student Loan Servicing

Today’s tight labor market, economic challenges, and customers’ ever-increasing expectations have changed the business landscape. To adapt, survive and have a chance to thrive, businesses must be increasingly agile. advertisement Companies need the people, processes and technology to support fast decision making, continued innovation and inevitable pivots. Let’s consider how your business can use process redesign, automation and people-first strategies to speed up workflows while delivering exceptional experiences for customers and employees alike. Customer service and personalization Customer service has become a business differentiator: a tool for building connections and reinforcing brand values. While this is more important than ever, it is also more complicated. Jeff Weiner, vice president, general manager at Conduent , a provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions that ignite efficiency, savings and revenue growth, explains that the … [Read more...] about How to build business momentum during challenging times

By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The move to reopen the U.S. embassy in Ukraine has brought one American military officer back into the country as part of the diplomatic team. But the Pentagon said Thursday that no other troops are going into Ukraine at this point. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the defense attache, a colonel, has gone back to Kyiv with other embassy staff. The defense attache, while a military officer, reports to the chief of mission and is there for diplomatic work, not security. There have been ongoing questions about whether the U.S. will send a Marine security detachment back to the embassy. Kirby said that so far, the State Department is handling embassy protection with diplomatic security personnel and has not asked for Marines. “Nothing has changed about the president’s direction that US troops will not be fighting in this war in Ukraine,” Kirby told reporters at the Pentagon. He said active discussions about security are ongoing with … [Read more...] about Live updates | US military officer back at embassy in Kyiv

- A + A BUKIT KAYU HITAM (May 26): Kedah achieved a milestone of its own with the realisation of the country’s first e-commerce and logistics hub involving the import and export of goods via road mode. The first phase of an e-commerce terminal, operating in an approximately 5,574.18-sq-m warehouse in an industrial area here, was completed last March and will start operating in the near future. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said the e-commerce hub is a gift to the people of Kedah, especially in helping to generate economic growth in the State as well as employment opportunities. “Today (May 26), another piece of history is made in Kedah with the investment by KT Express Logistics Sdn Bhd, which will reach RM1 billion. We officiate phase one first and it is the only road mode e-commerce hub in Malaysia. “Although phases two and three use a lot of electronics and robotics, there are also several institutions of higher learning that will work … [Read more...] about Kedah realises Malaysia’s first e-commerce hub via road mode

News Desk (AFP) Doha, Qatar   ● Thu, May 26, 2022 2022-05-26 22:48 0 02c2f042c5018a82e8094ec752e8d20b 2 Lifestyle Qatar,World-Cup,football,flight,passenger,sports Free Qatar expects up to 200,000 air passengers a day during the World Cup, authorities said Thursday, with airlines across the Gulf organising scores of shuttle flights to bring fans in. In a major operation to cope with the four-week long football tournament, Akbar Al Baker, tourism minister and the Qatar Airways chief executive, said some routes to countries not involved in the 32-nation tournament would be halted and others reduced. Baker said Qatar's Hamad International Airport and the older Doha International Airport would see capacity doubled to more than 200,000 people a day. With Qatar under mounting pressure to find room for fans, Saudia, Kuwait Airways, flydubai and Oman Air will organise more than 160 daily shuttle flights from November 20 to bring supporters on one-day trips to … [Read more...] about Qatar braces for 200,000 daily World Cup air passengers

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 26): Optimax Holdings Berhad announced that it would transfer its listing to the Main Market of Bursa Securities from the ACE Market. In a press statement, the company stated that it has met the requirements for the transfer of its listing as set out in the Equity Guidelines issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Main Market Listing Requirements (MMLR) of Bursa Securities. It also stated that it has met the profit requirement with an aggregate after-tax profit of at least RM20 million for the past three to five full financial years and an after-tax profit for the most recent financial year of at least RM6 million. It also stated that the company is in a solid financial position and has liquidity with no accumulated losses, current assets and current liabilities of RM33.52 million and RM13.97 million respectively, representing a current ratio of 2.4 times as well as cash and bank balances of RM19.61 million as at Dec 31, 2021. … [Read more...] about Optimax transfers its listing to Main Market

- A + A (May 26): Joby Aviation Inc said on Thursday it had received a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would allow it to kick start its air-taxi operations commercially. Although the certification gives the necessary clearance and is a significant milestone, the company still has some regulatory hurdles to clear before its five-seater aircraft can legally fly passengers. The FAA's Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate is among the three regulatory approvals critical for Joby's planned launch of all-electric aerial ridesharing service in 2024. The certification will let Joby operate its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as an air taxi service in cities and communities across United States. In February, Joby's piloted prototype aircraft met with an accident during a flight test at its base in California but no injuries were reported. Earlier this month, FAA said it had shifted course on its approach to approving … [Read more...] about Joby receives FAA nod to start air taxi services commercially

- A + A PETALING JAYA (May 26): Capital A Bhd reported a net loss of RM1.077 billion in the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which was a 10.35% larger loss compared with the corresponding quarter, despite its group-wide revenue more than doubling on a year-on-year basis. The larger losses were attributed to higher operation costs on fuel and maintenance, as well as a share of loss of RM143.1 million from an associate, following the completion of the restructuring and recapitalisation plan of the associate, the group stated in its financial result announcement on Thursday (May 26). Consolidated revenue of the group during 1Q2022 was RM812 million, which was 153% higher y-o-y, as aviation revenue grew 226% y-o-y to RM601 million off the back of the improved demand during the festive season together with the further easing of travel restrictions during the quarter. Capital A saw improvements in all of its businesses during the quarter under review on a y-o-y basis. Its … [Read more...] about Capital A’s net losses widen in 1QFY22 despite higher revenue

ATHENS/LONDON (Reuters) -The United States has confiscated an Iranian oil cargo held on a Russian-operated ship near Greece and will send the cargo to the United States aboard another vessel, three sources familiar with the matter said. Greek authorities last month impounded the Iranian-flagged Pegas, with 19 Russian crew members on board, near the coast of the southern island of Evia due to EU sanctions. They said the ship was impounded as part of EU sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. However the vessel was later released due to confusion about sanctions over its owners. The tanker, renamed Lana on March 1 and flying the Iranian flag since May 1, has remained near Greek waters since then. It was previously Russian-flagged. A source at Greece's shipping ministry said on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Justice had "informed Greece that the cargo on the vessel is Iranian oil". "The cargo has been transferred to another ship that was hired by the U.S.," the … [Read more...] about U.S. seizes Iranian oil cargo near Greek island – sources