Donald Trump said the ICC abused its power by issuing “baseless arrest warrants” targeting Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. By HANNAH SARISOHN FEBRUARY 7, 2025 00:42 Updated: FEBRUARY 7, 2025 01:54 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office last week. (photo credit: Carlos Barria/Reuters) US President Donald Trump issued sanctions to members of the International Criminal Court through an executive order on Thursday evening as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrapped up his day meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Trump said the ICC abused its power by issuing “baseless arrest warrants” targeting Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, according to the order. “The ICC has no jurisdiction over the United States or Israel, as neither country is a party to the
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For the full year 2024, Amazon’s net income jumped to $59.2 billion from $30.4 billion in 2023. Photo: Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP/FileSource: AFP E-commerce giant Amazon reported strong earnings Thursday but, like its big tech peers Microsoft and Google, saw its stock price fall on concerns over high AI investment costs. The mounting expenses of data-intensive artificial intelligence and its infrastructure have cast a shadow over this earnings season, with only Facebook owner Meta winning Wall Street’s approval. Meta’s stock surged 18 percent in January as investors endorsed its AI strategy. Amazon’s AWS cloud division, along with rivals Microsoft and Google, are investing heavily in AI data centers while meaningful returns remain uncertain. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy defended the spending, saying the company was on track to spend $100
In an era where home security concerns are increasingly prevalent, many families are turning to a time-tested solution: guard dogs. While modern security systems offer sophisticated technological advantages, the unique combination of protection, companionship, and deterrence that guard dogs provide remains unmatched. This comprehensive guide will explore the most effective dog breeds for home protection, […]
Have you ever wondered what made Michael Jordan not just a basketball legend, but a cultural phenomenon that transformed sports forever? While his six NBA championships and numerous accolades are well-documented, there’s a fascinating world of lesser-known facts about His Airness that adds depth to his legendary status. From his early struggles to his business […]
Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) are a step between hybrids and EVs, with internal combustion motors that act as generators on longer trips. The technology may help Ford get around an “unsolveable” economics problem with large EV trucks: Consumers won’t pay for the super-sized batteries they require. Ram, Scout and General Motors are also betting on EREVs. Extended-range electric vehicles will be essential to the American market, Ford CEO Jim Farley said on the company’s earnings call Wednesday. The reason is simple: “Americans love their big cars. They love their big trucks,” he said. An extended-range EV, or EREV, is a technology that bridges the gap between a conventional hybrid and an electric vehicle. These cars operate as purely electric vehicles, with all of the vehicle’s propulsion coming from electric motors.
China and the rest of the world remain thirsty for oil. That means the commodity’s central and volatile role in geopolitics continues, with decades-old realities driving economics, trade, alliances and conflicts for the countries dependent on fossil fuels. Yet, change lies ahead. Last month’s short-lived rally underscores oil’s mercurial clout. Brent crude hit a four-month high of US$82 a barrel after the United States expanded sanctions on Russia and Iran. Oil-supply news shocks continue to have an immediate and enormous impact on the global economy; other policy shifts such as tariff increases matter too. Meanwhile, after years of production cuts, Opec+ members refuse to ramp up supplies before April, if even then. US President Donald Trump wants America to “drill, baby, drill” , thereby forcing prices down to the detriment
The woman had six fingers on her left hand, a characteristic that in ancient cultures was often interpreted as a sign of distinction and spiritual authority. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF FEBRUARY 6, 2025 09:20 Excavation near Jerusalem finds 9,000-years-old six-fingered Neolithic shaman woman. (photo credit: Israel Antiquities Authority) A recent study published in the journal Atiqot described a tomb found at the Motza archaeological site in the hills of Jerusalem, dating back to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period. The excavations at Motza, conducted between 2018 and 2020, uncovered one of the largest concentrations of settlements from this period in the area. The research was carried out before the construction of Highway 16, the third access road to Jerusalem from the west. The tomb contained the remains of a woman who
US President Donald Trump’s proposal to resettle Gaza’s population would only be temporary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. It follows Trump’s suggestion that the US could “take over” Gaza and resettle the millions of Palestinians living there – an idea that has drawn criticism from the UN, human rights groups and Arab leaders. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt further clarified Trump’s comments, saying the US was not planning to put “boots on the ground” in the territory. Meanwhile, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said Gazans “should be allowed to enjoy freedom of exit and immigration”, but gave few details on how this would work. On a trip to Guatemala, Marco Rubio said Trump’s proposal was not “hostile”, but a “generous move”, showing “the willingness of the United
NEW ORLEANS — The anticipation surrounding Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans is not just about which team will win, it’s whether or not the city can pull the game off without a serious security breach. New Orleans has hosted 10 Super Bowls in previous years, but Sunday’s game at the Superdome is different. Just over a month before Sunday’s kick-off, the city was the target of a terrorist attack on New Year’s Day in which a driver racing down Bourbon Street killed 14 people, injured 57 others, and heightened fears among locals that the city is unprepared for the estimated 100,000 visitors expected to arrive this week. “New Orleans never had a reputation as a high target type place” for terrorism, “it was always ‘the Big Easy,'” said Eric
The terrorist cell, made up of Fatah and Hamas operatives from the Ramallah area, was arrested in November-December 2024. By AMIR BOHBOT FEBRUARY 6, 2025 13:10 Updated: FEBRUARY 6, 2025 13:35 The members of the cell. (photo credit: SHIN BET) The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and the IDF thwarted a plot by a terrorist cell that planned to carry out a suicide attack on a bus in Jerusalem, the two forces announced on Thursday. The terrorist cell, made up of Fatah and Hamas operatives from the Ramallah area, was arrested in November-December 2024. The Shin Bet named the members of the cells as Ahmed Jasser Ali, Mander Sheikh Kassem, Bashir Awad, Ammar Subah, and Ali Shwiki. The Shin Bet investigation revealed that the cell planned to remotely activate an
Reuters The charred shell of Grenfell Tower was covered with protective white wrapping soon after the 2017 fire The government has decided to demolish Grenfell Tower, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told a meeting with bereaved relatives and survivors, the BBC understands. Seventy two people died when the tower block in west London caught fire in June 2017. The decision follows several years of debate over the future of the 24-storey tower, with some hoping it would remain in place as a lasting reminder of the tragedy and others wanting it replaced with a new memorial. A formal announcement by the government is expected to be made on Friday. Kimia Zabihyan, representing the group Grenfell Next of Kin which acts for some of the bereaved families, told the BBC she
Rivian will allow owners to set their car’s wheel size in the software without going to a service center. Software version 2025.06 includes this change and will be released “soon.” Rivian’s electric trucks and SUVs are known for their impressive off-roading abilities. The R1S and R1T are marketed as adventure vehicles, and if you know the world of overlanding and off-roading, you know that people like to put bigger wheels on their cars to better cope with big obstacles. The problem is that Rivian owners have to schedule a service visit to have their cars’ brains updated so they know what wheels they’re running. The cars still run fine without having their software updated, but the range estimates will be off. That’s a big pain, especially if the closest service
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it would not formalise ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state was established, after the Israeli prime minister remarked that he thought normalisation with the Gulf kingdom was “going to happen”. “Saudi Arabia will continue its relentless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without that,” the Saudi foreign ministry said in a statement. Both US President Donald Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden have backed Israel and Saudi Arabia having diplomatic relations. Riyadh paused tentative talks on the matter early in the Gaza conflict and hardened its rhetoric as the war continued. In a shock announcement on Tuesday, Trump said the US would take over the war-ravaged Gaza Strip after
Whatever you do, don’t suffer through unsatisfactory sex. If everyone involved isn’t having a good time, something needs to change. Sex is one of the most pleasant activities available to us on this little blue rock, but folks are too often uncomfortable, depressed and overall dissatisfied with their experiences in bed. Some underwhelming situations are bound to happen here or there, but if bad sex is a recurring issue, some expert advice could come in handy. With that in mind, we reached out to some professional sex educators to tackle some of the common issues surrounding bad sex. [Image: SHVETS production] How to avoid bad sex with someone new If you’ve been swiping on dating apps or hitting the bar scene, getting to the point of hooking up can be
Automaker-backed charging firm Ionna has opened its first “Rechargery” to the public in North Carolina. It’s got 100 more sites contracted, with some opening this week. Ionna says it’ll bring Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology to on-site convenience stores, allowing you to grab what you want and leave without needing to check out. As a huge group of automakers prepares to take on electric vehicle charging headaches by teaming up, they’ll also allow you to grab some snacks while your car is recharging and then Just Walk Out. The new Ionna Rechargeries will implement the AI-powered Amazon solution for automatic, cashier-less payments at some stations, the company announced Tuesday. The new tech rollout comes as Ionna begins the next phase of its nationwide charging network rollout. The company is aiming to