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(The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Fri, July 1 2022 Indonesia may be unable to meet increasing demand for coal from European countries that are looking to stock up on the dirty fuel source as they reduce energy imports from Russia. Spain, Italy and the Netherlands have joined Germany in exploring options to purchase a larger amount of coal from Indonesia, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has said. Previously, Germany was said to have asked for around 150 million tons of coal from Indonesia, but the ministry said there was no formal agreement to that request. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let … [Read more...] about Indonesia may not meet EU demand for coal

The end of chapter one Now that the ‘Maharashtra saga’ may have an ending with Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray stepping down as a result of a protracted internal rebellion, will someone enlighten us in the rest of India about the parliamentary discussions during the passage of the anti-defection law and, importantly, how and why Members of Parliament accepted the legal loophole of permitting defection as an acceptable one? It is that provision along with the power to the Speaker to decide on defections that is the bane of politics in India. The time has come to rectify a defective law. Duggaraju Srinivasa Rao, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh With Mr. Thackeray stepping down, one would have thought that the lotus will once again be in full bloom in Maharashtra, its biggest prize catch ever since the launching of ‘Operation Kamal’ to unseat democratically elected non-BJP governments by whatever means possible. But the sudden change of heart in this game plan seems to have … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor — July 1, 2022

LONDON (Reuters) - World number one Iga Swiatek struggled with unforced errors but found her composure when it mattered most to see off Dutch lucky loser Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the third round of Wimbledon and extend her winning run to 37 matches. Swiatek, a 2018 junior champion at the grasscourt Grand Slam, got off to a slow start in her first meeting against her 138th-ranked opponent but recovered to bag four straight games to win the opening set. Dutchwoman Pattinama Kerkhove, who lost in the final round of qualifying but was granted a main draw berth when Danka Kovinic withdrew with injury, did not give up and fought back to win the second set with a crucial break in the seventh game. Swiatek, who committed 31 unforced errors, found her groove in the deciding set and nosed ahead with a break of serve in the fourth game and then took a 4-1 lead. It proved enough for the 21-year-old to go on and win in two hours and four minutes. Swiatek will next … [Read more...] about Tennis-Erratic Swiatek reaches third round, extends winning streak to 37

Frenkie de Jong’s potential move to Manchester United has been a big talking point since their newly appointed manager Erik ten Hag arrived at the club. Multiple media outlets recently suggested that Manchester United were even successful in reaching an initial agreement with Barcelona over a €65 million fee plus add-ons for the Dutch footballer. Though, now in a big twist it is being understood that De Jong has informed Barcelona that he will not leave the Spanish football club this summer. And this decision is expected to impact both Manchester United and Barcelona. The Old Trafford-based outfit had always seen De Jong as their prime target in midfield. For Barcelona, on the other hand, this is a big blow as they were willing to secure a fee closer to €100 million for the 25-year-old Dutchman. A report published by Sport claims that De Jong has decided to play for the Blaugranas and right now he does not intend to leave. It is further reported that he has already communicated the … [Read more...] about Dutch Midfielder Frenkie de Jong Reportedly Set to Stay at Barcelona

Qatar has failed to ensure safety for the LGBTQIA+ fans who are planning to attend the FIFA World Cup 2022, scheduled to be held in the month of November. As a result, the leading LGBTQIA+ organisations are advocating against travelling to the Arab country for the tournament. Homosexuality is illegal and punishable in Qatar. As per the laws, homosexuality can lead to three years of prison imprisonment and, in some cases, even a death penalty. Amid the preparations for the World Cup in a highly conservative environment, The Guardian presented a set of questions to the organising committee in Qatar, raising concerns for the LGBTQIA+ community. These questions focused on the possible discrimination on the basis of sexuality, accommodation in hotels, and other allowances. The authorities failed to give a satisfactory response. Instead, a general response was issued that read, “Everyone will be welcome to Qatar in 2022, regardless of their race, background, religion, gender, sexual … [Read more...] about No Safety Assurance To LGBTQIA+ Fans Planning To Attend FIFA World Cup In Qatar

Sadio Mane’s new advisor Bacary Cisse reveals that PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye was “perceived as a hero” in Senegal after allegedly refusing to wear the rainbow flag last month. Despite travelling with the group, Gueye did not feature in PSG’s match against Montpellier in Ligue1. The match was won 4-0 by PSG but the Senegal international didn’t even come on as a substitute. After the match, PSG gaffer Mauricio Pochettino stated that Gueye “had to leave the team sheet for personal reasons,” but added that his absence was not due to injury. The French media outlet RMC Sport then made a huge claim that Gueye’s absence was caused by a boycott of the rainbow flag, which is a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community and movement. On the weekend when PSG had to play against Montpellier, all Ligue 1 matches had to feature the rainbow flag on the players’ jersey numbers and captains’ armbands in honour of ‘World Day Against Homophobia.’ This wasn’t the first time that the midfielder missed a … [Read more...] about PSG Midfielder Idrissa Gueye Hailed as a ‘Hero’ in Senegal for Boycotting Rainbow Flag

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra clinched his first top-3 finish at the prestigious Diamond League Meeting with a national record-shattering effort but missed the 90m mark by a whisker in a star-studded field here on Thursday. The 24-year-old Chopra opened with a stunning throw of 89.94m, just 6cm shy of the 90m mark, the gold standard in the world of javelin throw and that effort eventually turned out to be his best. His other throws measured 84.37m, 87.46m, 84.77m, 86.67 and 86.84m. He bettered his earlier national record of 89.30m, which his spear had travelled while finishing second in the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, on June 14. He finished second behind world champion and season leader Anderson Peters of Grenada, who won the competition with a best throw of 90.31m which he came up with in this third attempt. He has thrown 90m-plus twice this season — 93.07m while winning the Doha leg of the Diamond League last month before 90.75m effort at Hengelo in the … [Read more...] about Neeraj Chopra Bags Silver in Stockholm Diamond League, Sets New National Record

Reuters (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM -   ● Fri, July 1 2022 Brazil's triple Formula One champion Nelson Piquet apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday after a video emerged of him using an apparent racial slur in Portuguese when referring to the Mercedes driver. Piquet, 69, insisted in a statement, however, that the "ill thought out" comment made last November had been mistranslated into English. "The term used is one that has widely and historically been used colloquially in Brazilian Portuguese as a synonym for 'guy' or 'person' and was never intended to offend," he said. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let … [Read more...] about Piquet apologizes to Hamilton for ‘ill thought out’ comment

A. Muh. Ibnu Aqil (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta   ● Fri, July 1 2022 Russia is ready to fulfill Indonesia's demand for fertilizers, President Vladimir Putin told reporters after meeting with Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo in Moscow on Thursday. Putin added that Russia intended to honor its obligations under contracts for the supply of energy, food and fertilizers abroad. Meanwhile, Indonesia will continue cooperation with Russia, President Jokowi told reporters after the meeting on Thursday. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription to our newsletters We accept Register to read 3 premium articles for free Already subscribed? login Or let Google manage your subscription … [Read more...] about Russia ready to fulfill Indonesia’s demand for fertilizers

Medha Singh (Reuters) (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM -   ● Fri, July 1 2022 Executives at electric car marker Tesla, drug maker Novartis and retailer Bed Bath and Beyond are cutting spending or jobs while others are shelving projects or deals as inflation rages and confidence in the world economy wanes. Manufacturing growth is slowing worldwide as China's COVID-19 curbs and Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupt supply chains and keep inflation at the highest in years, while the growing risk of a United States recession poses a new threat to the global economy. More companies are now taking early action to help them weather any downturn, a preview that more drastic cuts may loom when earnings reports pour in next month. to Read Full Story SUBSCRIBE NOW Starting from IDR 55,500/month Unlimited access to our web and app content e-Post daily digital newspaper No advertisements, no interruptions Privileged access to our events and programs Subscription … [Read more...] about Firms cut spending, jobs as confidence wanes