US President-elect Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform Monday that on Jan. 20, as one of his first executive orders, he will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25 percent tariff on all products coming into the US. He also said that China will face 10 percent tariffs above any existing tariffs. This shows his will to implement strong protectionist trade policies right from his inauguration day. International trade rules are expected to be jolted. Trump said the move will be in retaliation for illegal immigration and crime and drugs coming across the border. In other words, he intends to use tariffs as a tool to solve non-economic issues. Mexico, China and Canada are the top three suppliers of goods to the United States, accounting for more than 40 percent of its total goods imports. Because the supply networks of South Korea are intertwined with the three countries, Seoul should try to minimize side effects of any tariffs on the countries. If China's exports to the US decrease, so will its demand for South Korean intermediate goods which are used to make other products. South Korean companies doing business in Mexico and Canada will be hit directly. Higher tariffs will raise prices of goods that South Korean companies produce in Mexico and Canada and export to the US. In Mexico, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics run electric home appliance factories and Kia produces cars in Mexico for the US market. South Korean battery and related companies are currently building their factories in Canada. Some of the companies are reportedly reviewing whether to diversify their production bases to other countries, but it is difficult to implement the option readily due to many other variables. If China finds it noncompetitive price-wise to export its goods to the US due to tariffs, it will turn to other markets such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Then, South Korea will encounter tougher competition there from China in the fields where they are already competing, such as steel, petrochemicals, textiles and displays. It is noteworthy that Trump promised to put tariff pressure even on Mexico and Canada, which are parties to free trade agreement with the US. During his first administration, Trump pushed for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. Many US imports from Canada and Mexico are exempted from tariffs because of the USMCA trade agreement. He has touted the passage of the USMCA as a highlight of his presidency, but tariffs on the countries if enacted would be tantamount to nullifying the USMCA. This is an act of showing his "America first" principle bluntly. It would be naive to believe South Korea, whose trade surplus with the US was the eighth-largest among its trade partners as of late September, would be off Trump's radar. South Korea has concluded a free trade agreement with the US, but considering Mexico and Canada, it is questionable whether South Korea can bet on the FTA remaining unscathed. There is a view that Trump is likely to impose higher tariffs on China and Mexico, while using them as a bargaining chip in negotiations with other countries over non-tariff issues. And yet, Seoul should prepare countermeasures just in case. South Korean companies have been able to achieve considerable exports to the US partly thanks to the FTA, which enhanced the price competitiveness of South Korean goods. If the comparative advantage weakens or vanishes, South Korea's exports to the US will likely be greatly set back. Companies need to consider increasing production on the US soil instead of exporting via third countries. As tariff barriers go up, the role of the government becomes important. The government should highlight that South Korean companies have invested heavily in the US. It is necessary to present mutually beneficial deals proactively to Washington in the fields that could arouse Trump's interest, such as shipbuilding, nuclear power plants and semiconductors. The government should try to ensure that the Trump administration will have a positive view of South Korea.
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: IVFH) (“IVFH” or the “Company”), a national seller of gourmet specialty foods to professional chefs, today announced significant corporate updates, including a planned name change to Harvest Group Holdings, Inc., the stockholder approval of a reverse stock split, and the successful execution of securities purchase agreements (the “SPA”) for a private placement (the “Private Placement”) to raise $3.25 million in new equity capital. Strategic Updates in preparation for Nasdaq uplisting Name Change: Over the last year and a half, CEO Bill Bennett and his team have dramatically changed the focus and business model of the Company. These actions have included divesting, inactivating, or shutting down eight previously operating entities within the corporate structure, while simultaneously launching a new large retail business and new customers within its drop ship business. Accordingly, the Company will rebrand as Harvest Group Holdings, Inc. to reflect its growth strategy and new focus. The new name underscores IVFH’s commitment to its vision of delivering fresh and artisanal products from as close to the source as possible, while still being a broad enough brand to encompass the many growth opportunities ahead. The Company website, logo, and other Company branding will be updated over the coming weeks after the finalization of the name change. Reverse Stock Split: The Board and the holders of a majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding stock have authorized a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio between one-for-three and one-for-seven, which may enable the Company’s share price to meet the stock price element of the initial listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”). Private Placement Financing: Under the SPA, the Company will issue 2,031,250 shares of common stock at $1.60 per share, raising gross proceeds of $3.25 million. The capital raised will be used to enhance working capital and fund general corporate purposes. This modest raise, largely from Company insiders, is intended to help the Company continue to lean into its growth opportunities, and meet the minimum shareholder equity requirements of Nasdaq. Nasdaq Uplisting: With the above actions, the Company management believes the Company is in a strong position to navigate the uplisting process, which it is kicking off in earnest. Pending all necessary approvals, the Company hopes to complete the uplisting process in the first half of 2025. CEO Statement Bill Bennett, Chief Executive Officer of IVFH, commented, “These milestones represent a transformative chapter for our Company as we continue to build a strong foundation for future success. The name change to Harvest Group Holdings reflects our vision for future growth and broader market opportunities. Combined with the reverse stock split and new equity capital, these initiatives will drive shareholder value, prepare us for a Nasdaq uplisting, and enhance our ability to serve the evolving needs of our customers and partners.” About Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. At IVFH, we help make meals special. We provide access to foods that are hard to find, have a compelling story, or are on the forefront of food trends. Our gourmet foods marketplace connects the world’s best artisan food makers with top professional chefs nationwide. We curate the assortment, experience, and tech enabled tools that help our professional chefs create unforgettable experiences for their guests. Additional information is available at www.ivfh.com . Forward-Looking Statements This release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on the current beliefs of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, the Company. Such statements reflect the current views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to certain assumptions, including those described in this release. Should one or more of these underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as “should,” “could,” “will,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “might,” “potentially” “targeting” or “expect.” Additional factors that could also cause actual results to differ materially relate to international crises, environmental and economic issues and other risk factors described in the Company’s public filings. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. The content of the websites referenced above are not incorporated herein. Investor and Media contact: Gary Schubert Chief Financial Officer Innovative Food Holdings, Inc. investorrelations@ivfh.comVucevic, Dosunmu lead Bulls to season-high output in 139-124 win over Spurs with Wembanyama out
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Sadiq Khan 'to be knighted in New Year's honours list'In the aftermath of the , while Thompson’s colleagues grieve and politicians decry his murder, some online discussion has shown little sympathy for Thompson or the industry he represented. Instead, social media has been in engulfed in expressions of anger at many Americans’ dire experiences at the hands of health insurance companies and outrage at the large profits that they generate. That belies the shock also generated by the brutality of Thompson’s death. The killing appeared premeditated and calculated. A gunman dressed in black waited for Thompson outside the midtown Manhattan Hilton where he was scheduled to speak at an investor’s meeting, approached him from behind with a handgun fitted with a silencer, and shot and killed the executive, according to police. He fled on an ebike into Central Park. A manhunt is ongoing. The motive is unknown. Andrew Witty, CEO of the parent company, UnitedHealth Group, called the attack “a terrible tragedy” in a message sent to company employees and shared with the Guardian. “Our hearts are with his family, especially his mom, his wife Paulie, his brother and his two boys, who lost a father today,” Witty said. Amy Klobuchar, a Democratic US Senator from Minnesota, described the killing as “a horrifying and shocking act of violence”. But in contrast, one commenter on about Thompson’s death wrote: “Can’t find the room to care over my daughter’s $60,000 cancer treatment. Thoughts and prayers.” Another said: “An innocent victim was gunned down in cold blood. Have a heart regardless of your health insurance.” Vacillating between the condemnation of violence and dark humor, celebratory memes and outright violent rhetoric, comments on social media highlight the deep and often unpleasant connection Americans have with their own health system. An expert in political violence told the Guardian he sees this as part of the US’s growing acceptance of violence as a way to settle civil disputes. “Now the norms of violence are spreading into the commercial sector,” said Robert Pape, director of the University of Chicago’s project on security and threats. “That’s what I saw when I saw this.” Although the motive for the killing is unknown, it has not stopped rampant speculation that there was an obvious candidate – Thompson’s work in corporate health insurance. That speculation was only furthered by the scrawled with the words “deny”, “depose” and “defend” in permanent marker. “What I think we’re really experiencing as a country is the erosion against norms,” said Pape, with the little sympathy among the “body politic” expressed in social media as one more example. “That means, basically, seeing violence as the more normal tool, or acceptable tool, to resolve what should be straightforward civil disputes resolved in nonviolent ways.” Thompson’s killing also laid bare the threat that healthcare executives face in a – from insurers to to . “It doesn’t seem paranoid to worry that someone who’s had services denied that they may believe are important might be in an emotionally unstable state and could take some action,” Michael Sherman, former chief medical officer at Point32Health, told , a health industry publication. “The most likely targets would be the chief medical officer ... or the CEO.” Comments online did not single out Thompson, a 50-year-old licensed accountant who reportedly kept a . Instead, they were targeted at an industry often seen as a despised fact of life in America. Comments laced “jokes” with the sting of denial, delay, debt and impenetrable bureaucracy, all and reviled experiences for the throngs of Americans who are now or have been insured through a private company. Another comment: “Does he have a history of shootings? Denied coverage.” Ranked by size, UnitedHealth Group is one of the biggest companies in the world. Measured by its market capitalization of it tops household names such as Mastercard and ExxonMobil. The company is one of the biggest private insurers in the nation, providing health coverage to more than 50 million Americans spanning employer insurance all the way to the elderly through Medicare Advantage. Thompson ran the insurance division of the company as a reportedly longtime employee who kept a low profile. With an enormous footprint, it is also the subject of near constant scrutiny. Thompson himself was part of an investigation into insider trading at the company. Early this year, after the Department of Justice began an inquiry into monopolistic practices, executives at United sold $101m in stocks, including Thompson, who sold $15m, before the public became aware of the investigation, according to . Witty was hauled in for over a that caused severe disruptions across the healthcare industry. UnitedHealthcare has been criticized as denying care to . While security executives for leading Fortune 500 companies gathered on Wednesday, others marveled in public that Thompson was unaccompanied on his way to the annual investor conference. Michael Julian, CEO of MPS Security & Protection, told that he “was shocked the guy didn’t have a protective detail”, implying that a head of an American healthcare giant would be an obvious target for the potentially aggrieved. “Whether this technically will fit the pigeonhole of political violence or not, it obviously will be an important issue,” said Pape, whose recent study showed a dramatic increase in instances of violent threats against both Democrats and Republicans since about 2017, the beginning of the first Trump term. “But it also misses the bigger picture of what’s been happening in our country.”Project 2025 backers will spend $1 million to pressure GOP senators to confirm Pete Hegseth
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The collapse of France's government has thrown New Caledonia into fresh uncertainty as it tries to recover from its worst civil unrest in decades. Hopes for a quick injection of financial support for rebuilding efforts are in limbo while leaders in New Caledonia wait for a successor to prime minister Michel Barnier. Mr Barnier's government lost a motion of no confidence in Paris on Wednesday after three months in power. France's political upheaval is also expected to delay a new round of crucial talks over New Caledonia's future, following months of riots and blockades in the French territory. There are fears that without a new political agreement by March, New Caledonia risks more economic ruin. And some say while it's still possible to negotiate a new deal by that deadline, France's next national government will be just as prone to collapse as the last, creating more obstacles for negotiations. Support in limbo Months of violent unrest have left New Caledonia's economy in tatters, and it's estimated to need 4 billion euros ($6.4 billion) to recover. Pro-independence Party of Kanak Liberation representative Jimmy Naouna said his party had hoped the Barnier government would deliver a budget providing financial support to help rebuild the New Caledonian economy. "A lot of people have lost jobs, businesses have been closed down, so there's a big financial burden for New Caledonia to rebuild the economy," he said. New Caledonian leaders had spent months lobbying Paris for more economic support to rebuild the territory. But the end of the Barnier government means that financial support won't come soon. Journalist Nic Maclellan, who has covered New Caledonia for more than 30 years, said the Barnier government's proposed budget for 2025 was now void, delaying additional financial support that would have helped reconstruct the territory's economy. "That's a disaster for a prompt response to the economic crisis that's wracked the Pacific dependency," he said. The proposed support included a loan guarantee underwriting budgetary decisions of the New Caledonian local government, and tax write-offs for people investing in New Caledonia. "All of these are now in limbo because the government has collapsed," Mr Maclellan said. "The 2025 budget must still be renegotiated between political forces in Paris, and Christmas is coming. "Time is very short given the immediate and urgent needs facing the people of New Caledonia." But New Caledonia Chamber of Commerce and Industry president David Guyenne says there are still some reasons to feel relief. The French government earmarked funding for the territory's public services before it collapsed, he said. "It was a big relief for us," Mr Guyenne said. 'Vast' consequences After the Barnier government formed in September, it sent officials to New Caledonia seeking to restart talks with pro-independence and anti-independence groups on a new agreement to replace the Nouméa Accord. Meanwhile, tensions had calmed following months of violence that led to 13 deaths — the worst civil unrest in the territory since the 1980s. [YouTube unrest] Parties were readying to resume negotiations in what would have been an important milestone towards achieving a new lasting peace in the French territory. "This latest crisis obviously blows that out of the water," Mr Maclellan said. "Even though supporters and opponents of independence have all pledged to come back to the negotiating table, who are they negotiating with? Who will make up the new government of Paris?" The political crisis in Paris is expected to delay the talks over New Caledonia's future political status — despite a looming deadline to reach an agreement. With local elections due in November next year, parties were aiming to reach a deal by March. Mr Naouna said with the end of the Barnier government, and as France's parliament attempts to form a new government, talks likely won't begin until January. "That leaves us only two months before reaching an agreement, which is feasible, but as long as everyone puts in good political will to reach that agreement," he said. But the make-up of the new French parliament, where parties only have enough seats to cobble together minority governments, means another collapse is possible. Mr Naouna said it's a realistic prospect. "We're just going into a cycle of instability in Paris in terms of forming a government," he said. "It's not the best situation for us because we need to have a stable government with whom to negotiate on the political process beyond the Nouméa Accord." Mr Guyenne said New Caledonia's overall recovery will rely on a new political agreement between pro-independence and anti-independence groups. "Companies and entrepreneurs will not invest in reconstruction of all the enterprises that were destroyed if there is no stability," he said. He said the crisis in Paris will require New Caledonia's political parties to stay committed to reaching an agreement on the territory's future, when talks begin. "We can't control the situation in Paris, but we can control the situation in New Caledonia," he said. "So, we are now really pushing hard on politicians to get together and find an agreement, because for us, if no agreement is found by March then we really fear that the economy might fall and it will be a systemic fall, for not just the businesses but also [with] social consequences. "The consequences are so vast and so dire that we need New Caledonians to act where they have levers. "And so, politicians have the ability and have the responsibility to find an agreement." ABC
One of the country’s largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from “significant widespread misinformation” about the policy. “To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services,” the statement said. “The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines.” Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to “reverse the proposal immediately,” saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the “nuanced, unpredictable human element” of surgery and was a clear “money grab.” “It’s incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care,” he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we’re delighted that they came to their senses.” Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the “concerning” policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant’s policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.It might not have been a definitive match-winning moment and it will not be part of any end-of-season Champions League highlights package. After all, it was only a tackle. A tackle from a full-back who was shown a little too much of the ball by the attacker. But this was Conor Bradley, still a rookie at this rarefied level, spectacularly halting none other than Kylian Mbappe in full flight. Yes, you will see similar challenges on a regular basis but none will ignite an occasion and a team quite like this one did after half an hour of relative tedium. And the fact it came from a player who was keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold - assumed to be a Real Madrid player-in-waiting - on the bench made it all the more significant. There were several ramifications of what eventually became a compelling contest but perhaps the most important for Liverpool was the reminder they do have a very decent replacement if Alexander-Arnold does depart for Madrid. Ah, but surely Liverpool would miss the Trent assists? Yep, but Bradley is no slouch on that front either, teeing up the opener for Alex Mac Allister. Bradley would later dispossess Mbappe and start the move that ended with Mohamed Salah winning and missing a penalty. But that did not matter in the end, Cody Gakpo heading in an Andy Robertson cross to make it five wins in five Champions League games for the convincing Premier League leaders. But that Salah was not the only marquee player to miss from the spot told you what a miserable night this was for Real Madrid and Mbappe. As if it was not brutal enough for Mbappe to be given a going-over by 21-year-old Bradley, the Frenchman had a chance to cancel out Mac Allister’s strike after Andy Robertson had brought down Lucas Vazquez. But Mbappe saw Liverpool’s reserve keeper, Caoimhin Kelleher, keep out his penalty. It summed up Mbappe’s night - a night that started with him being pickpocketed by Salah, leading to the sort of incisive counter-attack that has become the trademark of the Arne Slot tenure. This particular break ended with Thibaut Courtois half-saving a Darwin Nunez effort and Raul Asencio, making only his third senior appearance for Real, completing a goal-line clearance. That the highlight of the opening period was that splendid Bradley tackle was also testament to how mundane the match had been to that point. While it did not seem to wake Mbappe up, it certainly energised supporters who had previously been treating the contest for what, realistically, it was ... a free hit for Liverpool. But even allowing for their litany of absentees, this was a Madrid side accustomed to intimidating atmospheres and they saw out the half with relatively few alarms. And they did not panic when Mac Allister gave Liverpool a deserved lead early in the second half, smuggling a shot into the corner of the net after playing a short exchange of passes with Bradley. But after Kelleher had pushed away Mbappe’s spot-kick and Salah’s spot-kick had not even troubled Courtois or the goal, Gakpo rose unchallenged twenty minutes from the end to give Liverpool yet another victory in a remarkable start to the season. And when Bradley had to leave the field with what looked like a hamstring problem in the dying stages, the acclaim was deafening. No wonder. If Alexander-Arnold does leave, Liverpool have a heck of a replacement. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 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AP News Summary at 4:06 p.m. ESTFriends meet in tragic scene after poisoningsDec 6 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. India's central bank interest rate decision grabs the spotlight in Asia on Friday, as investors digest yet another record high for the Nasdaq and adjust positions ahead of the weekend. The U.S. employment report for November later in the day is released after Asia closes, so investors across the continent may be inclined to square positions as best they can in preparation for Monday. The main event in Asia on Friday is in India. The Reserve Bank of India is overwhelmingly expected to hold its key repo rate at 6.50%, after a sharp rise in inflation past the RBI's 6% tolerance ceiling in October prompted many economists to push back their forecasts for the first cut to early next year. With the rupee at record lows against the dollar, standing pat makes sense. But economists at Nomura , one of the five out of 67 houses in the Reuters poll predicting a rate cut, argue that weakening growth dynamics must be taken into account now. Although the rupee has never been weaker, benchmark bond yields are at their lowest in almost four years, Indian stocks are lagging many of their regional peers, and the economy is growing at its slowest pace in nearly two years. Maybe the RBI should start the easing cycle sooner rather than later? Investors go into the final trading session of the week against a relatively calm global backdrop, all things considered. Any market impact from the political ructions in South Korea and France appears to be fading and contained, and the dollar's dip on Thursday will be welcomed too. The dollar fell 0.5% on Thursday. It's probably too early to read anything too deeply into it, but that was its third down day in a row, a losing streak not seen since September. It will take more than that - perhaps a return to the September lows, around 5% below current levels - to really call into question the dollar's resilience, but could fatigue be setting in? Fatigue is something the U.S. economy doesn't seem to be showing any signs of yet. The Atlanta Fed on Thursday raised its GDPNow model estimate for Q4 growth to a remarkable 3.3%. As investors fret about growth in Europe, China and many other key economies around the world, America appears to be the exception that continues to prove the rule. This is a double-edged sword for Asia. On the one hand it's clearly good news as booming U.S. markets should lift all others. But if it lifts the dollar and Treasury yields, then global financial conditions tighten and capital is sucked towards the US. Indeed, net selling of Asian equities by foreigners in November was the highest since June 2022. Here are key developments that could provide more direction to markets on Friday: - India rate decision - Japan household spending (October) - South Korea current account (October) Sign up here. Reporting by Jamie McGeeverEditing by Deepa Babington Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. , opens new tab Thomson Reuters Jamie McGeever has been a financial journalist since 1998, reporting from Brazil, Spain, New York, London, and now back in the U.S. again. Focus on economics, central banks, policymakers, and global markets - especially FX and fixed income. Follow me on Twitter: @ReutersJamie
MACON, Ga. (AP) — Myles Redding returned an interception 25 yards for a first-quarter touchdown and Whitt Newbauer threw a four-yard touchdown pass to start the fourth quarter as No. 7-seeded Mercer beat No. 10 Rhode Island 17—10 on Saturday. Mercer advances to the FCS semifinals for the first time and will face No. 2 North Dakota State, which beat No. 15 Abilene Christian 51-31. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get updates and player profiles ahead of Friday's high school games, plus a recap Saturday with stories, photos, video Frequency: Seasonal Twice a weekThe International Criminal Court on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister, as well as Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif. The unprecedented move drew a furious reaction from Netanyahu, who denounced it as anti-Semitic and the court's accusations "absurd and false". Israel's closest allies, including the United States, also slammed the warrants against the Israeli politicians, but rights groups including Amnesty International welcomed them. "Prime Minister Netanyahu is now officially a wanted man," said Amnesty Secretary General Agnes Callamard. The ICC's move theoretically limits the movement of Netanyahu, as any of the court's 124 national members would be obliged to arrest him on their territory. "The Chamber issued warrants of arrest for two individuals, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu and Mr Yoav Gallant, for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed from at least 8 October 2023 until at least 20 May 2024," the ICC said in a statement. A warrant had also been issued for Deif, it added. Israel said in early August it had killed Deif in an air strike in southern Gaza in July, but Hamas has not confirmed his death. The court said it had issued the arrest warrant as the prosecutor had not been able to determine whether or not Deif was dead. The court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan urged the body's members to act on the warrants, and for non-members to work together for "upholding international law". "I appeal to all States Parties to live up to their commitment... by respecting and complying with these judicial orders," Khan said in a statement. The Palestinian Authority and militant group Hamas both welcomed the warrants -- though without mentioning Deif. The warrants for the Israeli leaders are "an important step towards justice and can lead to redress for the victims in general", Hamas's political bureau member Bassem Naim said. "But it remains limited and symbolic if it is not supported by all means by all countries around the world." - 'Reasonable grounds' - The court said it had found "reasonable grounds" to believe Netanyahu and Gallant bore "criminal responsibility" for the war crime of starvation as a method of warfare, as well as the crimes against humanity of murder, persecution, and other inhumane acts. The ICC said the pair were also criminally responsible "for the war crime of intentionally directing an attack against the civilian population". The court alleged both men "intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival", including food, water, medicine, fuel, and electricity. Regarding the war crime of starvation, it said the manufactured shortages "created conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the civilian population in Gaza". This resulted in civilian deaths including of children, due to malnutrition and dehydration, the court charged. It said it had not yet determined if "all elements of the crime against humanity of extermination were met," the court said. However, judges did say there were reasonable grounds to believe that the crime against humanity of murder had been committed in relation to these victims. - 'Deeply concerned' - Washington denounced the warrants against Israel. "We remain deeply concerned by the Prosecutor's rush to seek arrest warrants and the troubling process errors that led to this decision," said a National Security Council spokesperson. "The United States has been clear that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over this matter." Argentina's president, Javier Milei, also expressed his country's "deep disagreement", arguing it "distorts the spirit of international justice". Yet Italy said it would be forced to comply with the warrant should the Israeli officials set foot in the country. While Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said he believed the ICC was "wrong" to put Netanyahu and Gallant on the same level as Hamas, if either "were to come to Italy, we would have to arrest them". Speaking from Jordan, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell noted: "It is not a political decision. It is a decision of a court... of an international court of justice. "And the decision of the court has to be respected and implemented." - 'Secret' warrants - The warrants had initially been classified as "secret" to protect witnesses and safeguard the conduct of the investigations, the court said. They decided to make the public "since conduct similar to that addressed in the warrant of arrest appears to be ongoing", it added. "Moreover, the Chamber considers it to be in the interest of victims and their families that they are made aware of the warrants' existence." ICC prosecutor Khan in May requested the court issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Netanyahu sacked Gallant as defence minister on November 5. Khan initially also sought warrants against other top Hamas leaders on suspicion of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He had already dropped the application for Ismail Haniyeh, the group's political leader, following his death in an explosion in Tehran. Khan had also requested warrants against former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was also killed by the Israeli military in Gaza. Since Hamas conducted its October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest in Israeli history, Israel has been fighting a war in Gaza, which the militant group rules. It was triggered by the assault on Israel by Hamas militants, a cross-border raid that resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. The Hamas government's health ministry in the Gaza Strip said Thursday that at least 44,056 people had been killed in more than 13 months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants. The toll includes 71 deaths in the previous 24 hours, according to the ministry, which said 104,268 people had been wounded in the Gaza Strip since the war began. jhe/jj/js/sbk/giv Originally published as ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Deif Breaking News Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. 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He is not yet in power but President-elect Donald Trump rattled much of the world with an off-hours warning of stiff tariffs on close allies and China -- a loud hint that Trump-style government by social media post is coming back. With word of these levies against goods imported from Mexico, Canada and China, Trump sent auto industry stocks plummeting, raised fears for global supply chains and unnerved the world's major economies. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — Dominic Bourgeois had never attempted a bigger field goal in his life. Lined up from 37-yards out with the game tied, and only two seconds left on the clock, Bourgeois had the chance to send the River Hawks to the national quarterfinals for the first time since 1991. He knew it wouldn’t be easy. His first attempt was negated after Saint John’s called a timeout. As he lined up again, he stared at the space in between the two uprights. He swung his leg and waited anxiously as the ball floated through the cold Midwestern air. “I knew they were going to take the timeout,” Bourgeois said. “I trusted my holder; trusted my snapper. Just another field goal.” He drilled it right down the middle to secure the 41-38 third-round win at Clemens Stadium on Saturday. The Susquehanna sideline exploded, and rightfully so. They had done what nobody expected them to do – go on the road, in the cold, and take down the top-seeded team in the nation as 13-point underdogs. “You’re damn right it does,” said SU coach Tom Perkovich when asked if defying expectations made the win feel sweeter. “I talked about it all week; I said to our guys that the only guys that think we can win are the guys in this locker room.” The River Hawks are now only two wins away from qualifying for Stagg Bowl LI, Division III football’s national championship game. SU will host Bethel at noon next Saturday. The Royals upset Wartburg 24-14 on Saturday to qualify for the quarterfinals. A fourth-down, 1-yard touchdown pass from Josh Ehrlich to Kyle Howes late in the third quarter gave the River Hawks their first lead of the day. It was followed up by a strip-sack fumble that was recovered by Jake Schultes, which SU turned into a 30-yard score by Rahshan La Mons, his third of the day. The score gave the River Hawks a two-score lead with only 9:15 left to play. The Johnnies (11-1) were the top-seeded team in the nation for a reason. Behind the outstanding play of All-American quarterback Aaron Syverson, Saint John’s stormed right back and tied the game up after touchdown receptions by Joey Gendreau and Marselio Mendez. Syverson finished with 466 yards and five scores. "I don’t think you’re stopping him,” Perkovich said. “I thought we made him throw some shorter stuff and kept it in front of us at times.” The game plan to stop Syverson was to keep the ball out of his hands. The River Hawks executed, holding the ball for nearly 40 minutes. After Mendez’s score, the River Hawks had 3:31 to drive down the field and win the game. Ten plays, 55 yards and two third-down conversions later, it was time for Bourgeois to shine. “I did not want to give (the ball) back to them,” Perkovich said. “We made some huge plays.” It felt as if every time the River Hawks were faced with a third-down conversion. SU converted on 7-of-10 third-down tries. “Every time they needed to make a big play, they were able to make it against our defense,” Saint John’s coach Gary Fasching said. If you ask Perkovich, this is the win that proves that the River Hawks (11-1) have arrived on the national stage. “People have been wondering where we’re at,” he said. “To win on the road today against a team of that caliber, I think, finally shows people where we’re at and what we do.” NCAA DIVISION III FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS THIRD ROUND at Clemens Stadium, Collegeville, MN SUSQUEHANNA 41, SAINT JOHN’S 38 SUSQUEHANNA (11-1);0;17;14;10 – 41 SAINT JOHN’S (11-1);3;14;7;14 – 38 SCORING SUMMARY First quarter SJU-FG Conor Murphy 33, 5:47. Second quarter SJU-Riley Schwellenbach 12 pass from Aaron Syverson (Murphy kick), 11:27; SU-Josh Ehrlich 1 run (Dominic Bourgeois kick), 7:54; SJU-Schwellenbach 89 pass from Syverson (Murphy kick), 7:39; SU-FG Bourgeois 43, 2:34; SU-Rahshan La Mons 2 run (Bourgeois kick), 0:10. Third quarter SJU-Dylan Wheeler 10 pass from Syverson (Murphy kick), 12:01; SU-La Mons 17 run (Bourgeois kick), 8:24; SU-Kyle Howes 1 pass from Ehrlich (Bourgeois kick), 1:22. Fourth quarter SU-La Mons 30 run (Bourgeois kick), 9:15; SJU-Joey Gendreau 16 pass from Syverson (Murphy kick), 6:39; SJU-Marselio Mendez 19 pass from Syverson (Murphy kick), 3:31; SU-FG Bourgeois 37, 0:00. TEAM STATISTICS ;SU;SJU First Downs;25;23 Rushing Yards;47-216;9-14 Passing Yards;274;466 Passing;25-37-0;37-46-0 Fumbles-lost;5-0;1-1 Penalties-yards;4-34;7-71 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — Susquehanna: Rahshan La Mons 29-176, 3 TDs; Josh Ehrlich 16-51, TD; Christian Colasurdo 1-0. Saint John’s: Corey Bohmert 3-12; Will Blakey 1-6; Aaron Syverson 4-(-3). PASSING — Susquehanna: Ehrlich 25-37-0 for 274 yards, TD. Saint John’s: Syverson 37-46-0 for 466 yards, 5 TDs. RECEIVING — Susquehanna: Kyle Howes 10-113, TD; La Mons 7-55; Hunter Morgenroth 3-36; Michael Robbins 2-32; Chris Bookter 2-29; Matt Surtz 1-9. Saint John’s: Dylan Wheeler 10-71, TD; Riley Schwellenbach 9-167, 2 TDs; Marselio Mendez 8-113, TD; Joey Gendreau 6-98, TD; Owen Amrhein 2-17; Corey Bohmert 2-0.