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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said in a recent interview published Tuesday that he has “good reason” to believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the war with Hamas in Gaza for political gain. Biden made the remarks in a May 28 interview with Time magazine when he was asked whether he believed Prime Minister Netanyahu was prolonging the conflict for his own self-preservation, as some in Israel say. “I’m not going to comment on that. There are good reasons why people come to that conclusion,” Biden said, adding that before the war, Netanyahu faced backlash for wanting to…
Former batsman Mohammed Kaif has issued a big warning to the Indian team ahead of their highly anticipated clash against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2024. The Indian team has only lost once against arch rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, and that was in 2021. Other than that, the Men in Blue have maintained a commanding dominance over India since 2007, including a win in the inaugural final. Pakistan cricket team players during a training session. (PCB Images) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the final tournament of the 2022 T20 World Cup, Kohli produced the best…
Multinational companies are increasingly considering outsourcing to external service providers on a global or regional scale when developing their facilities management strategies. While cost is the primary reason for choosing a global outsourcing solution, financial control and standardization are also top concerns. This comes from research by Hospitality Group, which shows that larger organisations often view facilities management as a tool that can be tailored for cost-saving measures. “The trend known as ‘service standardization’ has emerged as a key factor and is one of the main drivers when choosing global outsourcing solutions,” explains George Maas, partner at Hospitality Group. “This…
Employees of VenturesATL, one of the autism-focused tech firms that is growing, even in the … [+] increasingly competitive tech environment.VenturesATL In the early 2010s, a wave of tech start-ups arose with the goal of employing adults with autism, building on the claimed skills of these adults in software testing and quality control. Most of these tech start-ups failed to survive: casualties of the offshoring and competitive price pressures of the software testing and quality control jobs they focused on, as well as an overhyping of the tech skills of most adults with autism. But a few of these start-ups…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Cambodian officials on Tuesday to discuss the possible resumption of joint military exercises, signaling the beginning of a thaw in relations that have been strained over Cambodia’s growing rapprochement with China.According to the Pentagon, Austin met with Defense Minister Tea Seyh, Prime Minister Hun Manet and Senate President Hun Sen, whose father is former prime minister Hun Manet.Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said in a statement that the officials discussed ways to strengthen defense ties to support regional peace and security, including through military training exchanges, resuming…
What you need to knowMizuhara Ippei, 39, agreed to plead guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of filing a false tax return as part of a deal with prosecutors.Under the plea agreement, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter could face up to 30 years in federal prison. The investigation into Mizuhara’s sports betting was part of a larger investigation into illegal gambling activities. Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter is expected to plead guilty Tuesday to bank fraud and tax evasion charges in a sports betting scandal in which he allegedly stole nearly $17 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers…
Angela Conti, Head of Consumer and Small Business Banking, Cambridge Savings Bank (Photo: Business Wire)In his newly appointed role, Conti will work directly with leadership to drive sustainable growth for the Consumer and Small Business divisions and strengthen CSB’s customer-centric approach.Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 4, 2024–(Business Wire)–Cambridge Savings Bank CSB is a customer-first, full-service mutual bank with approximately $7 billion in assets. Angela Conti will join the leadership team as head of consumer and small business banking. In his newly appointed role, Conti will be responsible for profit and loss (P&L) operations and oversee both deposits and lending while executing strategies…
Election day has begun in Washington, DC’s primary elections, with incumbent City Council members hoping to fend off challengers and keep their seats. In the 7th District, voters will decide in a crowded field who will succeed retiring Councilman Vincent C. Gray (D).This year’s election also features competitive City Council races in Wards 4 and 8. In Ward 2, City Council Member Brooke Pinto (D) was elected unopposed. The City Council seat held by Robert C. White Jr. (D) is also up for a Democratic primary. The other City Council seat, held by incumbent Christina Henderson (Independent, City Council Member)…
Pack your swimsuits and sunscreen, we’ll be back at the villa next week!Bravo’s hit show Love Island USA is back just in time for the start of summer, this time with a Florida celebrity as the host.Based on the British show of the same name, the reality dating competition follows Fijian contestants, or “islanders,” as they pair off, complete challenges, and deal with drama inside the villa. Surprises are added throughout the season, including new beauties and “surprise guests.”Viewers will be able to vote for their favourite couples whilst watching on the Love Island USA app, giving them the chance…
June 4, 15:28 (IST)Uttar Pradesh Election 2024 Results Update: SP-Congress combine weakens BJP’s strength in Uttar PradeshAs vote counting continues in Uttar Pradesh state, which has the most seats in India’s lower house, a fierce contest is unfolding between the NDA led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Indian Alliance, which comprises the Samajwadi Party and the Indian National Congress.The Samajwadi Party is currently leading in 36 seats. Dimple Yadav in particular has a huge lead over BJP candidate Jaiveer Singh by 140,966 votes, while her husband and party leader Akhilesh Yadav is leading by 84,463 votes over BJP’s…