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Arrest warrant applications against two prominent Israeli ministers on charges of apartheid are ready and with two deputy prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC), Middle East Eye can reveal. If the warrants for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are issued, it will be the first time that the crime of apartheid is charged at an international court. ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan had prepared cases against Ben Gvir and Smotrich before he went on leave in May, according to numerous sources in the court with knowledge of the matter. “Those applications for the…
Inter Miami CF head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Lionel Messi is set to return from injury for the match against the LA Galaxy on Saturday night at Chase Stadium, becoming available for the team for the first time since Aug. 2.Messi suffered a “minor” muscle injury in his right leg during the Leagues Cup game against Necaxa on Aug. 2, being forced off the field early in the first half. The team captain finally returned to training with the rest of the squad on Aug. 13, prepping for a return.”Leo is okay. In fact, he has already trained with the…
A government intervention in struggling chipmaker Intel is “essential” for the sake of national security, analyst Gil Luria said Friday, following a report that the Trump administration is weighing taking a stake in the company.”We’re all capitalists,” Luria, head of technology research at D.A. Davidson, said in an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “We don’t want government to intervene and own private enterprise, but this is national security.”Bloomberg reported Thursday that the Trump administration is considering having the U.S. government take a stake in Intel.The news sent the chipmaker’s shares climbing, and the stock closed nearly 3% higher Friday. Intel…
In April, I warned that Indonesia’s quiet pipeline of students into Israeli institutions was not just diplomatically incoherent, it was morally indefensible. That pipeline remains open, even as Indonesia amplifies its support for Palestine at the United Nations, sends thousands of tonnes of humanitarian aid and stages massive protests across the country. This contradiction is no longer subtle. It is a full-blown alarm. In late July, another group of Indonesian agriculture students from East Nusa Tenggara departed for Israel as part of a nearly year-long internship at the Arava International Centre for Agricultural Training (Aicat). This is not a fringe programme.…
Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday a mixed bag of inflation data this week coupled with lingering uncertainty over tariffs have given him some hesitation about lowering interest rates.Previously, Goolsbee has spoken of a “golden path” that would combine moderating inflation and a stable labor market and lead to lower rates.But in a CNBC interview Goolsbee said he still wants to see some more convincing data before the Federal Open Market Committee meets on Sept. 16-17. Goolsbee is one of 12 FOMC voters this year.Reports this week on consumer and producer prices “put in a note of unease” on…
Insurance firm Gallagher is tapping into a new kind of summer intern: professional athletes.Last year, the insurance giant expanded its internship program to offer positions to pro athletes, giving them a pathway to prepare for life after sports. In return, Gallagher discovered the stars also tend to shine off the field.”They know what it’s like to work hard and how long that path is to get to success,” said Chris Mead, Gallagher’s chief marketing officer. “They know what it’s like to be part of a team and how to lead one.”This year Gallagher opened the program to eight members of…
Mikel Arteta has defended Martin Ødegaard’s captaincy amid criticism from former Arsenal skipper Tony Adams by revealing the players voted overwhelming for him to keep the armband this season.Adams claimed Arsenal “are not going to win the league with Ødegaard as captain” and called for Arteta to name Declan Rice as skipper instead.However, Arteta said on Friday the squad had the opportunity to reshuffle the leadership group following the departure of experienced midfielder Jorginho but opted to retain Ødegaard, who has been skipper since 2022.”My opinion is clear and it is not just my opinion, it is all the staff…
UnitedHealth Group Inc. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 21, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesStock Chart IconStock chart iconUnitedHealth FridayShares of UnitedHealth were down nearly 50% for 2025 through Thursday’s close before Buffett’s filing. The largest private health insurer has become the face of public blowback in this country against the rising costs of health care. UnitedHealth is currently facing a Justice Department investigation into its Medicare billing practices.In May, the company pulled its annual earnings outlook and CEO Andrew Witty stepped down. Last month, UnitedHealth gave a new 2025 outlook that…
Aug 15, 2025, 09:31 AM ETPhil Parkinson said Wrexham have been forced to spend heavily to compete in the Championship after smashing their transfer record to sign Nathan Broadhead.Wales striker Broadhead joined from Ipswich on Thursday in a reported deal worth up to £10 million ($13.56m), although Parkinson quipped Wrexham would have “to get in the Premier League and win the Champions League” for the fee to reach that figure.Broadhead became Wrexham’s ninth summer signing for a campaign which sees them playing in the second tier of English football just three seasons after being in the National League.”The backing [from…
I left the U.S. for Italy more than 20 years agoMy love affair with the country began in 2003. I was a junior in college spending a semester abroad, and almost immediately, I knew that I had to stay. Today, I live in Milan with my Italian husband, Diego, and our 6-year-old son, Lorenzo. My affection for my adopted home has only grown over time. Over the last two decades, I’ve also had the opportunity to observe why Italians lead such long and healthy lives. I’ve incorporated many of their longevity habits and traditions into my routine as well. Here are some…