What will people say

Telfs-Buchen, Austria (CNN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 leaders during a virtual meeting Monday that he wants the war in Ukraine to end by the end of 2022, according to a source familiar with his remarks , as leaders worked to starve Russia of its oil revenues and mitigate the economic fallout of the conflict. The dual missions -- sustain support for Ukraine while easing economic pressures at home -- have defined this year's summit of leading democracies, held high in the Bavarian Alps. While largely united, the leaders are all facing their own political imperatives to see a momentum shift in the fighting and bring an end to the conflict quickly. To that end, leaders were nearing an agreement to try capping the price of Russian oil, depriving the country of revenues that have soared amid the global spike in energy prices. Details were still being ironed out, including whether the top buyers of Russian oil would agree to the limits, but US officials … [Read more...] about G7 leaders work to ‘starve’ Russia of oil money as Zelensky says he wants the war over by the end of the year

Japan’s Naoya Inoue celebrates after winning against Philippines’ Nonito Donaire during their Bantamweight unification boxing match at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on June 7, 2022. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP) Japan’s Naoya Inoue wants to prove he is worthy of his status as boxing’s new pound-for-pound king, by becoming undisputed bantamweight world champion, the man known as “Monster” said Monday. The ferocious 29-year-old was named The Ring magazine’s new pound-for-pound number one last month after demolishing the great Filipino veteran Nonito Donaire inside two rounds to add the WBC bantamweight world title to his WBA and IBF belts. Inoue replaced Ukrainian heavyweight Oleksandr Usyk at the top of the pound-for-pound tree, and the Japanese fighter is keen to drive the point home by beating Britain’s WBO title-holder Paul Butler to become undisputed champion. “People were saying that me becoming the number one pound-for-pound fighter all depended on what happened in the … [Read more...] about Inoue says undisputed crown will prove I’m pound-for-pound boxing king

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios returns a ball to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz during their men’s singles semi-final tennis match at the ATP 500 Halle Open tennis tournament in Halle, western Germany, on June 18, 2022. (Photo by Carmen JASPERSEN / AFP) Nick Kyrgios would rather wear all black when competing at Wimbledon instead of adhering to the all-white dress code, with the Australian saying on Sunday that the Championships were out of tune with what looks ‘cool’ on court. The grasscourt major is famous for its strict dress code and does not even allow players to wear off-white or cream, while the measuring tape comes out to ensure the trim of color on necklines or sleeves is no wider than a centimeter. “I always want to wear all black, obviously,” Kyrgios said with a smile at a news conference ahead of his first round match with British wildcard Paul Jubb. “But I don’t think it’s something that’s going to change, I don’t know. “I think it would be cool to allow, like, a black … [Read more...] about Wimbledon doesn’t care what looks cool says Kyrgios on strict dress code

This story is part of a series of articles featuring past Star Golden Hearts Award winners and the award’s newly introduced categories of causes which include community empowerment, education, environment and wildlife, social welfare, and disaster and crisis relief. Two years ago, if you had taken a stroll along Sungai Kayu Ara near PPR (People’s Housing Project) Lembah Subang in Petaling Jaya, you would have had the delight of meeting a family of five wild otters residing there. Today, thanks to Fuze Ecoteer, a social enterprise focused on conservation founded in 2011, there are 15 wild otters happily frolicking in the river. Fuze Ecoteer, which is also a registered tour operator with conservation and research experience, has been organising volunteer clean-up activities every Wednesday at wildlife-rich Sungai Kayu Ara since Aug 2020 to help reduce the amount of waste. Littering and illegal dumpsites contribute to the waste that pollutes the river, endangering both the … [Read more...] about Malaysian social enterprise banks on people when it comes to conservation work

- A + A (June 27): The People’s Bank of China pledged to maintain a supportive monetary policy to aid the economy’s recovery from Covid outbreaks and lockdowns and other stresses. “The monetary policy will continue to be accommodative to support economic recovery in aggregate sense,” Governor Yi Gang said in an interview with state broadcaster China Global Television Network , according to a transcript released by the central bank on Monday. The central bank’s “high priorities” are to maintain stable prices and maximize employment, Yi said. It will also continue to focus on structural policies such as those supporting small businesses and green projects, he said. China’s “real interest rate is pretty low” after taking inflation into account, Yi said. The inflation outlook is stable, he said, with consumer prices rising 2.1% in May and producer prices increasing 6.4%. The PBOC has taken a modest approach to easing this year, as weak borrowing demand in the face … [Read more...] about PBOC to keep policy supportive for China economy, Governor says

Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican (Bernama filepix) - A + A KATOWICE, Poland (June 27): The Malaysia Liveability Index (iDAM), will help cities benchmark their levels of wellbeing, quality of life and liveability, said Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican. Sharing his insight on iDAM at the 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11) here on Monday (June 27), Reezal Merican said this high-impact measuring tool was developed by the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia) to gauge the effectiveness of the measures in making the country more liveable. “Among the core aspirations of iDAM are the development of a prosperous and future-proof economy, improvements in environmental quality and conservation, efficient urban governance and inclusive infrastructure and facilities,” he said at the launch of the Malaysia Pavilion and the soft launch of iDAM at the WUF11. WUF was initiated by the United Nations (UN) in 2001 to … [Read more...] about iDAM helps cities benchmark levels of wellbeing, liveability, says Reezal Merican

- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (June 27): The technical committee to tackle food security issues that convened on Monday (June 27) has considered the proposal to set a new ceiling price for chicken, as well as the subsidy rate for poultry farmers. Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee in a Facebook post said that the proposal would be brought to the Cabinet Meeting on Wednesday (June 29) before being announced. “The new price control takes into account the interests of breeders, wholesalers and retailers to ensure that the price set is reasonable for all parties. "Additional cash assistance in the form of the ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ (Malaysian Family) Aid (BKM) announced by the Prime Minister has also been taken into account," he said. Also present at the meeting on Monday were Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali. Ronald said the meeting also … [Read more...] about Poultry: Technical committee has considered proposal on ceiling price, subsidy for farmers, says Ronald

No matter how far along you are in your career, knowing how to answer questions effectively is crucial—especially with a potential recession on the horizon. advertisement advertisement Throughout the world of business, dialogue involving Q+A has replaced speeches and presentations as the format of choice for sharing ideas. Executives are frequently interviewed on stage, job candidates confront a battery of questions designed to trip them up , and most formal meetings involve back and forth discussion involving questions and answers. So what’s one simple thing that you should stop doing immediately if you want to ace your next interview? Stop evaluating the question. Even if you’re complementing the person who is interviewing you. After all, how many times have you listened to a podcast or TV interview where the subject begins their response by saying “That’s a good question!” advertisement advertisement This is often a … [Read more...] about Why you should never say ‘That’s a good question’ in an interview

Kevin Costner had some blunt thoughts on what makes a western great. Costner has starred for several seasons as John Dutton in the hit Paramount Network show “Yellowstone,” and the show has taken the nation by storm. (REVIEW: ‘ Yellowstone ’ Season 4 Finale Shocks Fans With Major Death) What makes a great western? Costner says the audience should be left wondering whether or not they could have survived the situation. ‘Yellowstone’ Star Reveals The Incredibly Blunt Reason Why People Love The Show https://t.co/TcPleGovJR — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 23, 2022 “When a western is done really well, you should come away wondering if I would have survived that,” Costner explained in an interview with Deadline when talking about the genre that has made him famous around the globe. Major ‘Yellowstone’ News Announced. How Will Fans React? https://t.co/14OJOewOHd — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 22, 2022 It’s hard to disagree with Costner’s … [Read more...] about Kevin Costner Says A Great Western Should Make Fans Wonder If They Would Have ‘Survived’

If you ever hope to approach the level of coolness exuded by Reggie Watts, LittleBits’s latest creation, the Synth Kit , might be your best bet. Success is not guaranteed: Watts’s mastery, which you can view in all its glory above or over on his YouTube page, takes time, creativity, ingenuity, and talent. But, with the Synth Kit, amateurs can at least start to make some noise. advertisement advertisement The Synth Kit, like the other littleBits kits, “breaks down technology into its very basic parts to bring the power of electronics to everyone,” LittleBits CEO Ayah Bdeir explained to Fast Company. But instead of using bits to build motors, lights, and motorized lights, the 12 magnetic pieces in this box click together to build an analog synthesizer, much like the ones sold by KORG , a partner for this project and an icon in the synthesizer world. Like the other kits sold by LittleBits–all of which are intended to make engineering and … [Read more...] about Craft Works: Engineer Your Way To Rock Stardom With The LittleBits Synth Kit