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Many people unplug the TV cable from the outlet to reduce energy consumption, but the savings depend on the age and model of the TV. Modern TVs have low standby power consumption due to EU regulations, so turning them off often isn’t financially justified. Devices connected to the network, like smart speakers, don’t have consumption…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that it would be a “terrible mistake” to escalate the conflict with Hezbollah in October 2023, as proposed by Defense Minister Yoav Galant. Netanyahu blocked Galant’s proposal for Israel to attack Hezbollah due to the risk of opening a war on two fronts following Hamas’ attacks. At that time,…
The U.S. Department of Justice, under President Donald Trump, disbanded the task force for enforcing sanctions against Russia and redirected its focus to combating drug cartels and international gangs. Resources previously allocated for sanctioning Russian oligarchs will now be directed towards curbing cartels. This shift aligns with Trump’s efforts to improve relations with Moscow and…
The Japanese government has warned officials to be cautious when using the artificial intelligence of the company “DeepSeek” due to security risks. The statement emphasized that AI should not be used for confidential information and that the risk should be assessed in other cases. “DeepSeek’s” data is stored in China, and its use requires approval…
The Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, emphasized the importance of Italy’s presence in the Middle East for peace and the continuation of the ceasefire, with the aim of uniting Palestine. Italy believes that Israel and Palestine should mutually recognize each other’s states. Tajani visited the Israeli port of Ashdod as part of the World Food…
On the southeastern coast of Australia, it has been discovered that orcas are hunting great white sharks, which is the first recorded instance in Australian waters. This finding suggests that hunting of great white sharks might be more common than previously thought. The carcass of a great white shark was found with distinctive wounds indicating…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in Washington that American troops are not needed in the Gaza Strip to implement U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan. Trump previously declared that the U.S. would transform Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” and proposed the permanent relocation of Palestinians to other Arab countries. Trump’s plan has…
U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio stated that the Gaza Strip is currently unsafe for living due to unexploded ordnance. During his visit to the Dominican Republic, he called on other countries to assist in the reconstruction of Gaza. Rubio emphasized that people must temporarily live elsewhere until the area is rebuilt. U.S. President Donald…
The Israeli air force conducted strikes in Lebanon due to alleged ceasefire violations by the Hezbollah group, including attempts to smuggle weapons and build infrastructure. The attacks targeted weapon locations near the Litani River. The ceasefire remains in effect until February 18, unless an extension is agreed upon.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that U.S. President Donald Trump does not have an official plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, but he is ready for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin once an understanding on ending the war is reached. Zelensky emphasized that diplomacy is not possible without Russia and Putin. He added…
