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Losing weight later in life could raise risk of early death - study
Those who lost weight over the age of 65 were a third more likely to die within an average of four years.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 1:49:53 AM
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Former NSC official Matthew Miller named as US State Dept spokesperson
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 1:26:27 AM
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WSJ reporter's detention a message to beware of 'setting foot' in Russia -Blinken
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 1:32:21 AM
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In rare move, ultra-Orthodox Jewish magazine publishes photo of a woman
Mishpacha and other haredi magazines have long refrained from publishing photos of women, though some exceptions have been made.
By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA \
4/12/2023 2:15:00 AM
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Church upset at curbs on Orthodox Easter crowds
Amid recent tensions at the Gaza, Lebanon and Syria borders boiling over, Israel reportedly canceled travel permits for Gazan Christians for the upcoming feast.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS \
4/12/2023 1:54:29 AM
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Climate change is causing more home runs in baseball - study
If current climate trends continue there will be 192 additional long balls per year by 2050 and 467 more per season by 2100, researchers said.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 3:06:57 AM
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UN called on to fire envoy for questioning Israel's right to defense
After Albanese questioned Israel's right to defend itself on her Twitter account, the International Legal Forum called for her dismissal.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 2:57:12 AM
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White House's Sullivan speaks with Saudi crown prince to discuss Yemen, Iran
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 3:39:36 AM
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How can we defend Earth against asteroids? This scientist has an idea
The traditional approach to this hypothetical scenario is to deflect the orbit of the incoming threat, but a scientist recently proposed an innovative approach.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 3:56:40 AM
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Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in 1st round of WNBA draft
Meyers heads to Dallas, which is home to a Jewish population of around 60,000, as the WNBA’s next Jewish star.
By Jacob Gurvis/JTA \
4/12/2023 4:13:55 AM
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Al Jaffee, iconic Mad Magazine cartoonist, dies at 102
For cartoon consumers associated with the Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish movement Jaffee’s most important contribution came in a different publication, The Moshiach Times.
By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA \
4/12/2023 4:35:00 AM
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Taiwan says 14 Chinese air force planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 4:38:00 AM
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US designates Hurras al-Din leader terrorist
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 5:09:29 AM
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Woman found dead in Rehovot, husband arrested
Social services said that husband was not known to them for any violence toward his wife in the past.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 5:38:05 AM
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Trump seeks to delay rape accuser's defamation trial over media coverage
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 5:45:36 AM
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Leaked US intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine
"If this document is accurate, it either shows Vucic's duplicity vis a vis Russia or he's under enormous pressure from Washington to deliver weapons to Ukraine," said Janusz Bugajski
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 7:56:57 AM
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Ancient Egyptian burials inform scientists on state of ancient climate - study
Wooden labels, placed with mummies, have provided scientists insight into the climate and trade of Roman-controlled ancient Egypt.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 10:23:02 AM
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Iran sent weapons to strike Israel under guise of earthquake aid to Syria
The goal was to buttress Iran's defenses against Israel in Syria and to strengthen Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, as per sources.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 8:21:41 AM
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This village in Spain will pay you to live, have children there
Ponga will pay people €2,970 to live there and an extra €2,970 for every child born in the village.
By Walla! \
4/12/2023 9:52:00 AM
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Russia: Designation of WSJ reporter as wrongfully detained is 'irrelevant'
A Moscow court next week will hear an appeal by Gershkovich's legal team against a ruling that he be held in pre-trial detention at Moscow's Lefortovo prison until at least May 29.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 9:53:50 AM
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Some child abuse victims' brains protect them from addictions - study
The body's endocannabinoid system produces a chemical that alters brain activity when exposed to stress.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 12:33:18 PM
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UK sanctions financial network of Russian oligarchs Abramovich and Usmanov
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 10:37:10 AM
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US forces face possible Iran-backed threats in Syria again - analysis
Recent reports say there have been almost 80 attacks on US forces in Iraq and Syria over the last several years.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/12/2023 11:33:29 AM
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Biden to discuss Ukraine with Sunak in N.Ireland meeting
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 11:37:22 AM
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Israel, China team hopes to crack cure for advanced-stage solid tumors
Israel's Enlivex Therapeutics and China's BeiGene teamed up to study combining macrophage reprogramming and an anti-PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 11:50:57 AM
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Taliban ban on Afghan women working for UN an 'internal' issue
The Taliban administration released a statement stating that the ruling "should be respected by all sides".
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 11:56:30 AM
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US having discussions with allies over leaked documents- official
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 12:01:34 PM
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Ukraine says Russia 'worse than ISIS' following beheading video
Ukraine's domestic security agency said it had launched an investigation into a suspected war crime over the video.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 12:39:08 PM
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Access, printouts and glue: Tracing the source of leaked US secrets
Investigators are considering a number of theories, from someone who misplaced the documents to an insider who actively wanted to undermine US national security interests.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 1:10:23 PM
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FIDF, IDF soldiers, Holocaust survivors to embark on remembrance trip
The "From Holocaust to Independence" trip will begin in Poland and end in Israel to mark Israel's 75th anniversary.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 1:53:14 PM
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Roads blocked in South as floods, heavy rains surprise Israel
Mount Hermon closed to visitors due to heavy snowfall • Highway 90 closed off, Health Ministry issues warning against bathing in Tel Aviv beaches
By MAARIV AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 2:09:01 PM
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Over 400 migrants died crossing Mediterranean early in 2023 - UN agency
Thousands of mostly African migrants embark on the dangerous journey from the shores of Libya and Egypt, often in small, inflatable boats, in search of a better life in Europe.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 2:25:02 PM
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Russia says it strikes Ukrainian forces trying to reinforce Bakhmut
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 2:28:31 PM
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Germany 'worried' over Russian opposition Navalny's worsening health
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 3:01:20 PM
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First Israeli sovereign cloud launched amid rise in information economy
By definition, other countries don't have access to the data that's in each sovereign cloud, and it's not subject to their laws.
By YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV \
4/12/2023 3:17:10 PM
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Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia for first time in years
The diplomatic mission opened hours after the Iranian foreign ministry said a technical delegation arrived in the kingdom.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 3:32:08 PM
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Traffic jam: Thousands of migratory birds stuck in Israel due to bad weather
Thousands of birds got stuck in the Hula Valley in northern Israel due to the cold and wet conditions, which make it harder for them to fly.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 4:10:06 PM
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Donald Trump accuses France's Macron of 'kissing China's a**'
"You got this crazy world is blowing up...and Macron, who's a friend of mine, is over with China kissing his a**," Trump told Fox News.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 4:05:30 PM
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At Mexico's Chichen Itza, archaeologists discover Mayan scoreboard
The circular piece, measuring just over 32 centimeters (12.6 inches) in diameter and weighing 40 kilos (88 lb), displays hieroglyphic writing surrounding two players standing next to a ball.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 4:37:26 PM
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Netherlands to end LNG imports from Russia -Bloomberg, citing minister
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 4:40:20 PM
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How will tensions in Saudi-US ties play out after Iran reconciliation? - analysis
There are key questions about what the US-Saudi discussions will focus on and how this will play out in the coming months.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/12/2023 5:10:51 PM
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NPR to quit Twitter after being labeled as 'state-affiliated media'
NPR said on Wednesday Twitter refused its repeated requests to remove the inaccurate label of "state-affiliated media," now changed to "government-funded media."
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 5:10:59 PM
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US marks national Arab American heritage month
Arab Americans make up about 1% of the population and contribute to many areas of American life, but the community still suffers from stereotyping and discrimination.
By MOHAMMAD AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE \
4/12/2023 5:16:54 PM
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Isolated Syria's FM arrives in Saudi Arabia in landmark visit
It is the first visit by a senior Syrian diplomat to the kingdom in more than a decade, following an agreement between Riyadh and Damascus to re-establish ties and reopen their embassies.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 5:22:47 PM
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Over half of Americans say abortion pills should be legal in the US - survey
The Pew poll comes as the US government filed a bid on Monday for an emergency stay of a Texas federal judge’s ruling that suspended approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 5:43:06 PM
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How did Earth get its water? Exoplanet research raises new theories
Israeli-born scientist says study is the first step in determining whether there is life on planets beyond our solar system.
By MAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN \
4/12/2023 5:57:12 PM
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With Passover over, judicial reform teams prepare for marathon negotiations
Discussions included a three-hour discussion held at the President's Residence on Monday between the representatives of the coalition and those of Yesh Atid and National Unity
By ELIAV BREUER \
4/12/2023 5:49:17 PM
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IDF rescue pilots describe harrowing conditions in flood rescue ops
The pilots conducting the rescue missions dealt with long flights in the dark with lightning, rains, winds and torrential streams.
By WALLA!/AMIR BOHBOT \
4/12/2023 5:52:29 PM
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US sanctions Turkey-based entities it says helped Russia's war
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 6:11:08 PM
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US imposes sanctions on over 100 targets in action over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The sanctions, imposed by the US Treasury and State departments, apply to more than 120 entities and individuals across over 20 countries.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 6:21:04 PM
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Alleged POW in video put out by Russia: Ukrainian commanders are incompetent
The Ukrainian soldier also described a lack of equipment, ammunition and weapons in the Ukrainian army.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 7:12:00 PM
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International graffiti artists paint the Dead Sea for Earth Day
The mission, set to coincide with Earth Day, is set against a backdrop of a wave of terrorism and political turmoil in Israel.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 8:07:01 PM
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US says its forces captured Islamic State operative in raid in Syria
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 7:34:30 PM
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UN Palestinian refugee agency urges West Bank workers to end strike
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said the West Bank Area Staff Union (ASU) had issued threats and intimidated employees
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 7:51:28 PM
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Israel is closer to war than calm, IDF intel warns government
Security tensions will not disappear at the end of Ramadan and an unusual response against terror organizations should be held off, intel suggests.
By WALLA!/AMIR BOHBOT \
4/12/2023 8:02:41 PM
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Rodents beware: New York City hires first 'rat czar'
Mayor Adams, who has often expressed a deep hatred for rats, posted the job last year, seeking someone "somewhat bloodthirsty" and offering an annual salary between $120,000 and $170,000.
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 8:18:09 PM
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Holocaust Remembrance Day to be marked through movies and documentaries
No matter how much I thought I knew, there is always more to learn, and movies can help to look at the events of the Shoah from different angles.
By HANNAH BROWN \
4/13/2023 4:57:30 AM
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Russia says it escorts German naval plane over Baltic Sea
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 8:27:40 PM
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Grapevine April 13, 2023: A talent for Torah reading
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
4/13/2023 4:58:40 AM
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Four workplace lessons from moving to Israel - opinion
Here are four lessons I’ve learned about communication in the workplace by moving to what many consider the “Silicon Valley of the Middle East.”
By LAUREN GUMPORT \
4/13/2023 4:59:25 AM
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In Tennessee, guns are winning and children are losing - opinion
Even common-sense reforms like red flag laws, background checks, raising the minimum age for gun purchases and assault rifle bans are apparently too radical.
By DOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD \
4/13/2023 5:02:13 AM
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Israelis protest against Netanyahu outside Mimouna in Hadera
Israeli media also reported that protesters gathered outside the Mimouna celebrations at the home of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 9:19:52 PM
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The debt to the Jewish rebels against Rome - opinion
Brushing aside negative portrayals of the ancient rebels, the Zionists made an ideological connection to them because they had bequeathed an important legacy.
By ROBERT SILVERMAN \
4/13/2023 5:03:54 AM
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Trump sues his former lawyer Michael Cohen for more than $500 million
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 9:22:37 PM
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US judge imposes sanction on Fox News for withholding evidence in defamation case - NYT
By REUTERS \
4/12/2023 9:25:42 PM
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Israel's persecution of Palestinians is wrong and has to end - opinion
No moral human being can look at what we as Israelis are doing to the Palestinian people and not feel outrage.
By GERSHON BASKIN \
4/13/2023 5:07:30 AM
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How Turkey and Israel salvaged their relationship - opinion
These days, Jerusalem’s relations with Ankara are marked by a high degree of stability. That’s not something that should be taken for granted.
By Pinhas Avivi \
4/13/2023 5:08:41 AM
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Holocaust education: We must show people the evils of antisemitism - opinion
What is the role of Holocaust education? It’s not the answer to a 2,000-year-old problem that manifests itself in multiple forms.
By SARA J. BLOOMFIELD \
4/13/2023 5:09:55 AM
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Qatari bribery must be investigated further - opinion
Doha’s controversial policies have long provoked protest from its regional neighbors, many of whom boycotted Qatar between 2017 and 2021.
By JORDAN COPE \
4/13/2023 5:13:31 AM
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How Iran’s cynical weapon supply to Syria threatens life in Middle East - analysis
The confirmation that Iran did supply Syria with weapons and military items after the earthquake shows how cynical and dangerous Iran has become.
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN \
4/12/2023 10:17:10 PM
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Keeping Gallant: A forward-thinking compromise - editorial
Netanyahu said that working closely with Gallant over the past week of security tensions offered an opportunity to smooth over the problems.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
4/13/2023 5:14:20 AM
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Half a million people visited the Western Wall during Passover
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
4/12/2023 10:39:53 PM
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Israeli high schools to add a Polish site to Holocaust trips
Yad Vashem says it won’t be involved in group visits to any site suspected of distorting events.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
4/12/2023 11:44:14 PM