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We now have confirmation from Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the denial of a visa to former Israeli cabinet minister Ayelet Shaked has in fact damaged our bilateral relationship with Israel. At the same time, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has strongly implied that following the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) farcical issuing of arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minster Yoav Gallant, the pair would likely be arrested for so-called war crimes should they try to enter Australia. With the Shaked fiasco and the government’s tepid response to the ICC outrage, Labor has confirmed what many in our community have long suspected – they have abandoned any pretence of supporting Israel or being serious about the safety of Australian Jews. Last week’s horrific antisemitic attack in Woollahra – where buildings and cars were vandalised and a vehicle set ablaze – isn’t just another incident. It’s the predictable result of Labor’s unconscionable failure to take a stand against rising antisemitism in Australia. This government’s approach has created an environment where antisemitism isn’t just tolerated – it’s normalised. From university campuses to our suburban streets, Jewish Australians are increasingly under siege while Labor ministers offer nothing but empty platitudes. It appointed a special envoy to combat antisemitism and then ignored her advice. And its mixed and often negative messaging on Israel has added to an environment of anti-Israel hostility that all too often blurs lines and feeds into outright antisemitism. The mainstream Jewish community’s relationship with federal Labor has reached a breaking point. Let us be clear: this is a crisis demanding immediate action. We must unite in the face of a government that has repeatedly demonstrated its indifference to our safety and concerns. We must leverage our resources – political, economic and social – to hold Labor accountable. The message must be unequivocal to the government: Your trashing of an important bilateral relationship with a once stanch ally, and your failure to make Jewish Australians feel safe, will have consequences. The time for polite disagreement is over. We must act now to ensure our community’s security and dignity are restored.How to buy Missouri Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks tickets

The move appears to be a political gambit by Donald Trump to use tariffs as a bargaining chip with China. BEIJING – United States President-elect Donald Trump appeared to fire his first salvo on China on Nov 26, saying that he will impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on imported Chinese goods on his first day in office. It appears to be a political gambit to use tariffs as a bargaining chip, with Trump adding that the hike is related to China not doing enough to stem the flow of drugs – specifically fentanyl – to the US. Mr Stephen Olson, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore, said Trump prides himself on being unpredictable, so it is difficult to be certain of his strategy. “But this is very likely an opening salvo,” he noted, adding that Trump’s goal through such tariff actions could be to cut some kind of trade deal that could also include Chinese commitments on other issues, such as drug control. Observers, including Chinese scholars, had warned about the likelihood of Trump using tariffs in such a transactional way. During Trump’s first presidency between 2017 and 2021, such tit-for-tat moves were made on goods such as Chinese solar panels and steel, and American soya beans and aeroplanes. In the meantime – especially with US President Joe Biden deciding not to lift these import taxes – Chinese sellers have been diversifying their export destinations, and 10 per cent could be a margin that they could still absorb. But the greater fear is that this is merely the beginning of a series of escalating actions that would lead to yet another economic confrontation. The first trade war resulted in tariffs on some US$550 billion (S$728 billion) of Chinese goods and US$185 billion of US goods. It ended with a trade deal in 2020, but a Chinese pledge to buy an additional US$200 billion worth of US exports never materialised. In a Truth Social post on Nov 26, Trump said he had “many talks” with China about fentanyl being sent to the US, but to no avail. Abuse of the prescription drug used to treat severe pain has caused thousands of deaths in the US each year. The US government has said that most illegal fentanyl is trafficked from Mexico using chemicals from China. In response, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman maintained that China has one of the world’s strictest anti-drug policies, and has engaged in “extensive” cooperation with the US on this issue. The Chinese embassy in Washington said: “Nobody wins in a tariff or trade war.” During his election campaign, Trump pledged a blanket 60 per cent additional tariff on Chinese goods. It is unclear how he derived the figure, but observers have noted that the figure would be roughly consistent with the average tariff level if the US had revoked China’s most favoured nation status. China was granted this status in 2000 as it prepared for entry into the World Trade Organisation, allowing it to benefit from the same trade terms as US allies. Only four countries currently do not enjoy such a status with the US: Russia, Belarus, North Korea and Cuba. The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission in its annual report released last week recommended that China’s status be revoked – the first time the US bipartisan advisory body has explicitly called for such a move. Mr Olson, who studies international trade, said that revocation – if it comes to that – would “send a very strong signal that the US has concluded that deep economic integration with China was a mistake that now needs to be corrected”. The National University of Singapore’s Associate Professor Chong Ja Ian, who specialises in Chinese foreign policy, cautioned that nothing is yet definite as Trump does not take office until January. Other possible motivations for the latest move? “Perhaps it is to see how the PRC will react as Trump and his team plan out their strategy,” he said, using China’s official name, the People’s Republic of China. Trump could yet hold back because a tariff hike could end up hurting US consumers, with the US still the top export market for China. Mr Nick Marro, the principal economist for Asia and lead for global trade at the Economist Intelligence Unit, noted that senior US officials have cautioned that the battle on inflation is not over, and tariff imposition would risk reigniting those price pressures. “It’s still highly unlikely at this point, but the economic – and political – costs of these tariffs could prompt a rethink by the Trump team come January. But let’s not hold our breath,” he wrote in a note on Nov 26. A key question remains over Trump’s Cabinet picks, with potential appointees such as Mr Marco Rubio for secretary of state viewed as China hawks. But others are seen as being more moderate, especially on the economic front. Prof Chong said that such differences in the upcoming administration could also lead to volatility in US-China relations. He noted that Mr Rubio has different positions on China than Mr Elon Musk, who has significant investments in China and has met the country’s top leaders multiple times. “These differences will have to be worked out. There could be some variation in policy as that takes place. The resulting shifts could well affect US-PRC ties.” Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel nowDow ends at fresh record as oil prices pull back on ceasefire hopesZimbabwe: Politicising Climate Diminishes Importance of Science

LAS VEGAS — Players Era Festival organizers have done what so many other have tried — bet their fortunes in this city that a big payoff is coming. Such bet are usually bad ones, which is why so many massive casino-resorts have been built on Las Vegas Boulevard. But it doesn't mean the organizers are wrong. They're counting on the minimum of $1 million in guaranteed name, image and likeness money that will go to each of the eight teams competing in the neutral-site tournament that begins Tuesday will create a precedent for other such events. EverWonder Studios CEO Ian Orefice, who co-founded Players with former AND1 CEO Seth Berger, compared this event to last year's inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament that played its semifinals and final in Las Vegas by saying it "did really well to reinvigorate the fan base at the beginning of the year." "We're excited that we're able to really change the paradigm in college basketball on the economics," Orefice said. "But for us, it's about the long term. How do we use the momentum that is launching with the 2024 Players Era Festival and be the catalyst not to change one event, but to change college basketball for the future." Orefice and Berger didn't disclose financial details, but said the event will come close to breaking even this year and that revenue is in eight figures. Orefice said the bulk of the revenue will come from relationships with MGM, TNT Sports and Publicis Sport & Entertainment as well as sponsors that will be announced later. Both organizers said they are so bullish on the tournament's prospects that they already are planning ahead. Money made from this year's event, Orefice said, goes right back into the company. "We're really in this for the long haul," Orefice said. "So we're not looking at it on a one-year basis." Rick Giles is president of the Gazelle Group, which also operates several similar events, including the College Basketball Invitational. He was skeptical the financial numbers would work. Giles said in addition to more than $8 million going to the players, there were other expenses such as the guarantees to the teams. He said he didn't know if the tournament would make up the difference with ticket sales, broadcast rights and sponsorship money. The top bowl of the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be curtained off. "The math is highly challenging," Giles said. "Attendance and ticket revenues are not going to come anywhere close to covering that. They haven't announced any sponsors that I'm aware of. So it all sort of rests with their media deal with Turner and how much capital they want to commit to it to get these players paid." David Carter, a University of Southern California adjunct professor who also runs the Sports Business Group consultancy, said even if the Players isn't a financial success this year, the question is whether there will be enough interest to move forward. "If there is bandwidth for another tournament and if the TV or the streaming ratings are going to be there and people are going to want to attend and companies are going to want to sponsor, then, yeah, it's probably going to work," Carter said. "But it may take them time to gain that traction." Both founders said they initially were met with skepticism about putting together such an event, especially from teams they were interested in inviting. Houston was the first school to commit, first offering an oral pledge early in the year and then signing a contract in April. That created momentum for others to join, and including the No. 6 Cougars, half the field is ranked. "We have the relationships to operate a great event," Berger said. "We had to get coaches over those hurdles, and once they knew that we were real, schools got on board really quickly." The founders worked with the NCAA to make sure the tournament abided by that organization's rules, so players must appear at ancillary events in order to receive NIL money. Strict pay for play is not allowed, though there are incentives for performance. The champion, for example, will receive $1.5 million in NIL money. Now the pressure is on to pull off the event and not create the kind of headlines that can dog it for years to come. "I think everybody in the marketplace is watching what's going to happen (this) week and, more importantly, what happens afterwards," Giles said. "Do the players get paid on a timely basis? And if they do, that means that Turner or somebody has paid way more than the market dictates? And the question will be: Can that continue?" CREIGHTON: P oint guard Steven Ashworth likely won’t play in the No. 21 Bluejays’ game against San Diego State in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Ashworth sprained his right ankle late in a loss to Nebraska on Friday and coach Greg McDermott said afterward he didn’t know how long he would be out. Get local news delivered to your inbox!

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Nebraska judge dismisses challenges against medical marijuana petitionsEverton striker Neal Maupay has sparked outrage among Toffees fans by taking a swipe at his parent club in a post on social media. Maupay also had a dig at Everton when he departed on loan to Marseille in the summer and his latest taunt has further angered the Premier League club’s supporters. The 28-year-old said on X after Sean Dyche’s side had lost 2-0 to Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday: “Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile.” Whenever I’m having a bad day I just check the Everton score and smile 🙂 — Neal Maupay (@nealmaupay_) December 29, 2024 Former boxer Tony Bellew was among the Toffees’ supporters who responded to Maupay, with the ex-world cruiserweight champion replying on X with: “P****!” Maupay endured a miserable spell at Everton, scoring just one league goal in 29 appearances after being signed by the Merseysiders for an undisclosed fee in 2022. He departed on a season-long loan to his former club Brentford for the 2023-24 season and left Goodison for a second time in August when Marseille signed him on loan with an obligation to make the deal permanent. After leaving Everton in the summer, Maupay outraged their fans by posting on social media a scene from the film Shawshank Redemption, famous for depicting the main character’s long fight for freedom.

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says 25-per-cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods would be “devastating” for the province’s lumber and forestry industries. He made the comment ahead of a meeting with fellow first ministers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Eby was scheduled to participate in the virtual meeting on Wednesday to discuss U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose the tariffs unless Canada and Mexico stop illegal border crossings and prevent illicit drugs from entering the United States. Eby said the lumber and forestry sectors are already strained by a recent increase in duties amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada dispute over softwood lumber. He said after the first meeting of his new cabinet in Victoria that the tariffs are “unjustified,” and they would hurt Americans as much as they would Canadians. The premier said B.C. is a source of natural gas, wood products, minerals and other products that U.S. businesses depend on, and the tariff would hinder jobs and opportunities in the province while making “life more expensive for Americans.” Eby and Ottawa have called for a united front dealing with Trump’s tariff plan, which he announced on social media on Monday. Eby said B.C. officials had repeatedly raised concerns with Ottawa over organized crime and illicit drugs, such as fentanyl, in relation to border security. “It’s a priority for us. It has been for a while, we’ve written to Ottawa about it. Doesn’t justify the tariffs, but it does mean that we can talk about those issues as well.” Eby said Trump’s proposed tariff “doesn’t make economic sense,” and the measure is not necessary to address issues at the border. The premier said he believes B.C. has a strong case to make for the tariff being “badly placed” if Trump’s priority is to reduce costs for Americans. “I think the premiers are unified,” Eby said. “There are 13 of us plus the prime minister. It’s a big group of people with different political perspectives, but on this issue of ensuring that we’re protecting the people in our country from these unjustified tariffs, I believe we’re completely in line on that question.” This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 27, 2024. The Canadian Press

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Former President Jimmy Carter was remembered for his leadership and commitment to public service following his death. Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden: Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman and humanitarian. Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well. With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe. Donald and Melania Trump: I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History. The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude. Melania and I are thinking warmly of the Carter Family and their loved ones during this difficult time. We urge everyone to keep them in their hearts and prayers. Barack and Michelle Obama: For decades, you could walk into Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia on some Sunday mornings and see hundreds of tourists from around the world crammed into the pews. And standing in front of them, asking with a wink if there were any visitors that morning, would be President Jimmy Carter – preparing to teach Sunday school, just like he had done for most of his adult life. Some who came to hear him speak were undoubtedly there because of what President Carter accomplished in his four years in the White House – the Camp David Accords he brokered that reshaped the Middle East; the work he did to diversify the federal judiciary, including nominating a pioneering women’s rights activist and lawyer named Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the federal bench; the environmental reforms he put in place, becoming one of the first leaders in the world to recognize the problem of climate change. Others were likely there because of what President Carter accomplished in the longest, and most impactful, post-presidency in American history – monitoring more than 100 elections around the world; helping virtually eliminate Guinea worm disease, an infection that had haunted Africa for centuries; becoming the only former president to earn a Nobel Peace Prize; and building or repairing thousands of homes in more than a dozen countries with his beloved Rosalynn as part of Habitat for Humanity. But I’m willing to bet that many people in that church on Sunday morning were there, at least in part, because of something more fundamental: President Carter’s decency. Elected in the shadow of Watergate, Jimmy Carter promised voters that he would always tell the truth. And he did – advocating for the public good, consequences be damned. He believed some things were more important than reelection – things like integrity, respect, and compassion. Because Jimmy Carter believed, as deeply as he believed anything, that we are all created in God’s image. Whenever I had a chance to spend time with President Carter, it was clear that he didn’t just profess these values. He embodied them. And in doing so, he taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. In his Nobel acceptance speech, President Carter said, “God gives us the capacity for choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can choose to work together for peace.” He made that choice again and again over the course of his 100 years, and the world is better for it. Maranatha Baptist Church will be a little quieter on Sundays, but President Carter will never be far away – buried alongside Rosalynn next to a willow tree down the road, his memory calling all of us to heed our better angels. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. Bill and Hillary Clinton: Hillary and I mourn the passing of Jimmy Carter and give thanks for his long, good life. Guided by his faith, President Carter lived to serve others—until the very end. Statement from President Clinton and Secretary Clinton on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter pic.twitter.com/1Ejol6yjav — Angel Ureña (@angelurena) December 29, 2024 Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: President Carter's faith in the American people and his belief in the power of kindness and humility leave a strong legacy. He taught us that the strength of a leader lies not in rhetoric but in action, not in personal gain but in service to others. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: President Carter served during times of tension and uncertainty, both at home and abroad. But his calm spirit and deep faith seemed unshakeable. Jimmy Carter served as our commander-in-chief for four years, but he served as the beloved, unassuming Sunday school teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia for forty. And his humble devotion leaves us little doubt which of those two important roles he prized the most. U.S. Sen. Jon Osoff (D-GA): Among his lifetime of service and countless accomplishments, President Carter will be remembered for his commitment to democracy and human rights, his enduring faith, his philanthropic leadership, and his deep love of family U.S. Sen. Rafael Warnock (D-GA): President Carter was one of my heroes. His leadership was driven by love, his life’s project grounded in compassion and a commitment to human dignity. For those of us who have the privilege of representing our communities in elected office, Jimmy Carter is a shining example of what it means to make your faith come alive through the noble work of public service. U.S. Sen. John Thun (R-SD): President Carter dedicated his life to serving the people of Georgia and our great country – as a naval officer, a governor, and as the 39th President of the United States. From peanut farming to the presidency and every step in between, his wife Rosalynn was by his side. House Speaker Mike Johnson Because of his work in brokering the Camp David Accords and his advocacy with Habitat for Humanity, the world is a more peaceful place, and more Americans have a place to call home. No one can deny that President Carter led an extraordinary life of service to his country. May he rest in peace.

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Will Riley scored a game-high 19 points off the bench as No. 25 Illinois shrugged off a slow start to earn an 87-40 nonconference victory over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. Morez Johnson Jr. recorded his first double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, Kylan Boswell posted 13 points and Tomislav Ivisic contributed 11 for Illinois (4-1). Coming off a 100-87 loss to No. 8 Alabama on Wednesday, the Illini led by as much as 52 despite hitting just 10-of-40 3-point attempts. Jalen Ware paced Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6) with 10 points before fouling out. Ketron "KC" Shaw, who entered Saturday in the top 20 of Division I scorers at 22.3 points per game, went scoreless in the first half and finished with seven points on 2-of-11 shooting. The Hawks canned just 22.1 percent of their shots from the floor. Illinois broke out to a 6-0 lead in the first 2:06, then missed its next six shots. That gave the Hawks time to pull into an 8-8 tie on Evan Johnson's 17-foot pullup at the 12:21 mark. That marked Maryland Eastern Shore's last points for more than seven minutes as the Illini reeled off 17 straight points to remove any suspense. Johnson opened the spree with a basket and two free throws, Ben Humrichous swished a 3-pointer and Tre White sank a layup before Kasparas Jakucionis fed Ivisic for a 3-pointer and an alley-oop layup. Jakucionis set up Johnson for a free throw, then drove for an unchallenged layup to make it 25-8 with 5:15 left in the first. Evan Johnson snapped the visitors' dry spell with a driving layup at the 4:56 mark, but Illinois went on to establish a 35-15 halftime lead on the stretch of 11 offensive rebounds that turned into 12 second-chance points and 13 points off UMES' 10 turnovers. Maryland Eastern Shore needed nearly four minutes to get its first points in the second half as Illinois pushed its lead to 42-15. The Illini margin ballooned all the way to 70-24 on Boswell's driving layup with 8:11 to go. --Field Level Media