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Free Malaysia Today
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Ukraine to let over 60s into armed forces amid shortages
Ukraine's armed forces are struggling to find recruits as the Russian invasion drags through a fourth year. (Ukraine's 65th Mechanised Brigade/AP pic) KYIV : President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday signed a law allowing Ukrainian people over 60 to join the armed forces, which are struggling to find recruits as the Russian invasion drags through a fourth year. The law will allow them to sign a one-year contract for non-combat roles if they pass medical tests, according to an explanatory note on the parliament's website. 'A significant number of citizens aged 60 and over have expressed a strong desire to voluntarily join the defence of the state,' the note said. 'It is necessary to involve a larger number of people who wish to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,' it said. Ukraine has launched several initiatives to attract more people into the armed forces – including with a one-year contract and financial incentives for people aged 18 to 24. It also lowered the mobilisation age from 27 to 25 in April 2024 – resisting calls from the US administration to lower it to 18.
The National
5 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Etihad Airways hosts open days to recruit Wizz Air's Abu Dhabi staff
Etihad Airways has hosted open day sessions to recruit staff from budget carrier Wizz Air, which is suspending its Abu Dhabi operations from September. 'We've extended our support to affected colleagues and have hosted open days to provide them with potential opportunities at Etihad,' Dr Nadia Bastaki, chief people, government and corporate affairs officer of Etihad Aviation Group, told The National. 'This response reflects our broader responsibility to contribute positively to the aviation ecosystem in the region, particularly in challenging times.' The push to hire Wizz Air workers is part of Etihad's plans to hire pilots, cabin crew, engineers and airport staff to boost its head count by 1,500 this year alone. The Abu Dhabi-based airline, which currently has a workforce of 12,000 people, plans to recruit 2,000 workers every year for the next five years as part of its ambitious growth plan to double its fleet and passenger volumes by 2030, according to Dr Bastaki. 'Our focus is on attracting top-tier talent and ensuring that all efforts align with Etihad's long-term expansion while fostering the development of UAE nationals within our workforce,' she said. The challenge for the industry in the future is attracting talent, Arik De, chief revenue and commercial officer of Etihad Airways, told The National onboard the delivery flight of Etihad's first Airbus A321LR from Hamburg to Abu Dhabi last week. Earlier this month, Wizz Air said it was suspending operations in Abu Dhabi to focus on core markets following a 'comprehensive reassessment'. The no-frills airline cited operational challenges, including engine problems that led to the grounding of aircraft, among reasons for the exit. It began operations in the UAE capital in January 2021. The move by Wizz Air leaves about 450 staff in limbo as some will be unable to relocate to the airline's European operations without European passports or visas, according to a Bloomberg report. Expansion push Etihad Airways is hiring amid a major expansion push with a plan to carry 38 million passengers annually and grow its fleet to 220 planes by 2030. In June, Etihad said it carried 20 million people in a rolling 12-month period for the first time and was operating 101 aircraft. This month, Emirates Group also announced a major hiring spree with plans to recruit 17,300 people including more cabin crew, pilots and engineers as well as cargo, catering and ground handling staff. The Dubai-based aviation group's plans to add staff in 350 different roles in the financial year ending March 2026 will boost its total workforce by 14 per cent. Boeing's latest 20-year outlook for commercial pilots, crew and technicians shows that the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals globally by 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel. In the Middle East, airlines will need a total of 234,000 new aviation personnel by 2044. They will be made up of 67,000 pilots, 63,000 technicians and 104,000 cabin crew, Boeing said in its 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook report. Return to first-class Etihad will embark on a programme to refresh its older aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, Mr De said. It will cost around $1 billion. The retrofit programme will include older Boeing 777s, 787-9 Dreamliners, Airbus A350s and the A321 classic version, he said. This will entail bringing a first-class seat, lie-flat business-class seats and 'surprise' product announcements that will be revealed 'sooner than later', he added. Etihad plans to equip its entire fleet of wide bodies and narrow bodies with a first-class product by 2030, going against an industry-wide trend of many airlines removing their first-class seats and improving their business-class product. 'We want to have all the planes in Etihad with a first-class [product] – that's the target in five years,' Etihad chief executive Antonoaldo Neves said in Hamburg during a media briefing last week. Etihad took delivery of the first of 30 A321LR narrowbodies from the Airbus facility in Hamburg last week, showcasing first-class seats on a small plane. Another nine A321LRs will be handed over this year, 10 in 2026, five in 2027 and another five in 2028. After the 10th plane, the incoming A321LR deliveries will feature new changes, according to Mr De. 'It will be bolder and better. Next year will be a different product,' he said, declining to provide details. Airbus A380 operations Etihad Airways is also considering returning more of its Airbus A380s to service, Mr De added. It currently operates seven of its 10 double-deckers. In June it started operating the A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31 per cent. 'We continue to explore bringing additional A380s back,' Mr De said. 'We want more A380s back, but we don't want to bring them if they don't bring us money.' Etihad began to gradually reintroduce A380s to the fleet after they were grounded by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, when global air travel came to a near-standstill.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nearly 60% Of Last Year's Graduates Still Haven't Landed Their First Job. 1 In 4 Gen Z Workers Regret Going To College
Making the jump from school to full-time work is tough, and a new pair of reports show just how complicated the job market has become for young adults. While recent graduates are entering the workforce with confidence, many are still struggling to find their footing, and they're increasingly questioning whether college was worth the cost. A Tougher Start For Today's Grads According to a May Kickresume survey, 58% of fresh graduates are still looking for their first job. That's more than double the 25% of earlier graduates who said they were in the same spot after college. Only 12% of last year's grads had full-time jobs lined up by graduation. Don't Miss: Be part of the breakthrough that could replace plastic as we know it— $100k+ in investable assets? – no cost, no obligation. The survey found that use of social media platforms for job searching has nearly quadrupled between earlier graduates and fresh graduates–7% to 26%–and LinkedIn has overtaken traditional job boards as the top search tool. Today, 57% of fresh grads use LinkedIn to look for work, compared to just 29% of earlier graduates. Despite these setbacks, fresh grads aren't lacking in optimism. About 41% said they felt fully confident entering the workforce, even though many are still navigating job postings that ask for experience they don't have. Still, that confidence doesn't erase the core concerns. Roughly a third of fresh grads said they were most nervous about not being 'good enough' or qualified, while resume writing remains the most challenging part of the process for both fresh and earlier grads. Trending: Accredited Investors: Grab Pre-IPO Shares of the AI Company Powering Hasbro, Sephora & MGM— Side Hustles And Regret Among Gen Z Another recent survey by Resume Genius shows Gen Z is redefining career success altogether. Out of 1,000 full-time Gen Z workers surveyed, 23% said they regret going to college, and 19% said their degree hasn't contributed to their career at all. Not all degrees are created equal. Science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM and health-related degrees, had the highest career value, with 87% of grads in those fields saying their degree contributed to their career. On the other hand, those with degrees in arts and humanities were less likely to say their degree directly helped them advance—77%. Money is tight, and many Gen Z workers are turning to side hustles. According to this survey, 58% already have one, and another 25% are considering it. Others said they use side gigs to explore passions or build skills for the Balance Over Prestige When asked what matters most in a career, Gen Z ranked work-life balance at the top. A total of 91% said it was either 'important' or 'very important.' Job security came next at 89%, followed by a high salary with 83% and doing meaningful work with 80%. Only 37% said working for a prestigious company was important. The Big Picture Together, these reports suggest that the job market isn't just harder for fresh grads, it's also pushing Gen Z to rethink traditional career paths. Degrees don't guarantee success, and many feel forced to build multiple income streams to get by. While confidence is high, long-term satisfaction depends on how well work aligns with their values, not just their resumes. Read Next: Can you guess how many retire with a $5,000,000 nest egg? .UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Nearly 60% Of Last Year's Graduates Still Haven't Landed Their First Job. 1 In 4 Gen Z Workers Regret Going To College originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Irish Times
Cabinet set to approve new Garda Commissioner to succeed Drew Harris
The successor to Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is expected to be named on Tuesday following a recruitment process. Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan will recommend the successful candidate to Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, and the appointment will be formally approved by Government. Mr Harris's term as commissioner will continue until September 1st. The number of senior Garda officers who applied for the commissioner's job, which was advertised in May and carries a salary of at least €314,000, was relatively low, according to sources. READ MORE Both serving deputy commissioners, who would normally be the front-runners for the job, are believed to have applied. Deputy Commissioner Justin Kelly has worked his full policing career in the Garda, having joined as a recruit via the Garda College, Templemore, Co Tipperary. Deputy Commissioner Shawna Coxon also applied for the role. She was appointed deputy commissioner in April 2021, having previously been deputy chief officer in the Toronto Police in Canada. A former senior officer in the PSNI, Mr Harris was appointed head of An Garda Síochána in October 2018 on a five-year contract, which was extended for a further two years. More recently his term was extended by another three months, despite the Department of Justice having initially strongly denied reports he had been approached about a second extension. Mr O'Callaghan said he intended for the new commissioner to be in place to take over from Mr Harris when he retires on September 1st. The recruitment process was run by Public Jobs, formerly the Public Appointments Service. The key issues that the new Garda Commissioner will have to address are retention, the morale crisis within the force, the use of suspensions and discipline, lack of training, and excessive bureaucracy, according to the general secretary of the Garda Representative Association, Ronan Slevin. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast, Mr Slevin said he hoped that whoever is appointed as Garda Commissioner will recognise those issues that need to be addressed immediately. When asked about the GRA's lack of faith in Mr Harris, Mr Slevin said that he had failed to address issues identified by the association over many years. 'He still is denying that there is a morale issue within An Garda Síochána. And I think that the resignation and retirement figures clearly demonstrate that there's a serious morale issue within the workforce.' Mr Slevin said that the new commissioner will have to address issues such as the inability to attract new members into the force, as well as the staff retention issue. 'Those are issues that he can address immediately, the use of suspension, discipline, the lack of training, the bureaucracy and administration tasks that members unnecessarily have to get involved in on a day-to-day basis. All of that is leading into a demoralised workforce and I think that the new commissioner will have to address that,' said Mr Slevin. 'You have a force that are in some way in fear of working because they know that if they make any form of a mistake they will be disciplined severely as a result of that, and that strangles the workforce in the environment that our workforce is in.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eddie McGuire's son reveals the parts of his childhood that his famous father swore him to secrecy about
Eddie's McGuire's lookalike son Xander has revealed the secret meetings that were held in their living room that he was banned on talking about - until now. Xander, the eldest son of media icon Eddie, began his broadcasting career as a sports reporter for Channel Nine in 2022 after early acting and internship work. In 2025 he moved to Channel Seven 's AFL coverage team, earning industry praise and awards like the Clinton Grybas Rising Star. He has handled the slings and arrows of critics claiming his early success is the result of nepotism with class and is forging his own reputation as a media superstar in the making. While his famous father was a media powerhouse, he was also the president of the most powerful AFL club in the country - Collingwood. And now Xander has revealed that not only was he aware of secret meetings in his own house, he helped organise them. McGuire (pictured with parents Eddie and Carla) says he helped set up recruitment pitches as a teenager during his father's Collingwood presidency 'I remember, I think it was in the year off, when all the Bombers players were out,' he told the Dos and D podcast. '[Essendon defender] Michael Hurley came over and everyone gave him the full pitch in our living room. 'They had like, the PowerPoint up on the TV and everything. 'My brother and I had to set it up. Dad couldn't set it up cause he had no idea about tech. 'It was very out the back door and don't say anything.' 'That was exciting too because he was a gun. He obviously didn't come so the pitch must have been s**t. 'There was a lot of things going on like that where it was 'don't say anything to your mates', all through our childhood. A lot of player meetings and the like at our place.' While many would think that it would have been tough to work around the insane schedule of someone as busy as 'Eddie Everywhere', Xander said the total opposite was true. His father was jokingly given the nickname 'Eddie Everywhere' for his host of television commitments involving footy, The Footy Show and Who Wants To Be a Millionaire along with his role as Collingwood president. But Xander said that never stopped his dad from being present for important family and individual moments. 'The workload was wild, he was on brekky radio every morning,' he said. 'You wouldn't see him around the house in the morning which was unreal. 'The stress that he would have brought into the equation, like if I can't find my school shoes, he would've blown his top over stuff like that. 'He's better than anyone at finding little pockets [of time],' he said. 'I could count on one hand, not even, the amount of times that I would have had an event, a cricket or footy match, something, and he couldn't have made it to it, when I would have wanted him to be there. 'Even when he would host Friday night footy for Fox, he would come home at 5pm for like an hour, find a way to come home and have dinner with us. Xander started his media career at Channel Nine, where his father Eddie (pictured together) made a name for himself 'It was never a thing where I felt like I didn't get to see my old man for different parts of when I was growing up.' You can tell the apple doesn't fall far from the tree watching Xander speak. He has the same mannerisms, room presence, facial features, hairstyle and he might even have the same suit as his father Eddie. It is something that doesn't escape him as he forges his own path in media. 'Even though I am following a similar trajectory ... but I've never seen it as [a situation where I have to] emulate what he did,' Xander said. 'It's a completely different game now. 'It's more of a perception thing, to be honest. I don't know what either of your dads did, but a lot of my friends' dads are lawyers, doctors, and they're studying medicine and law right now. 'They don't feel the pressure to emulate exactly what they've done. 'Obviously I want to be successful and if I could be as successful as my old man has been, that would be fantastic.
