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☆ Jared Kushner expected to be pivotal to Trump admin’s Middle East efforts without taking a formal job
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Kylie Atwood | Kevin Liptak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is seen as being pivotal to the incoming administration’s Middle East efforts, even though he is not likely to take a formal job within it, regional diplomats and Trump allies told CNN. Trump’s Middle East team has been taking shape this week after he selected a former Republican governor and a close friend and real-estate developer to take on key roles. Since Trump left office in 2021, Kushner and his wife, Ivanka Trump, have moved to Miami and largely exited politics. Kushner has also maintained relationships with key players in the Middle East, including Israeli officials and leaders in the Arab Gulf. That is the key question,” explained Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator at the State Department, referring to Trump’s longtime friend and real estate developer who will serve as his special envoy to the Middle East.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Jared Kushner, Kushner, Trump, Jared, ”, –, ” Kushner, Abraham, Ivanka Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump’s, bin Salman, Israel, “, Kusher, Ghaith Al, Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu, Ron Dermer, Brian Hook, ” Hook, “ Kushner, Mike Huckabee, Steve Witkoff, Kushner –, Aaron David Miller, Rubio, ” Witkoff, Witkoff Organizations: CNN, Trump, Trump’s, Republican, White, Abraham Accords, United, United Arab Emirates, Affinity Partners, Washington, Saudi Crown, MBS, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Harvard, Washington Institute, Israel, State Department, CNN International, Former Arkansas Gov Locations: Israeli, Israel, Isreal, United Arab, Gaza, Lebanon, Miami, Arab, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, New Jersey

The hum of a peaceful New York City afternoon was broken by chaos Sunday as Washington Square Park played host to a viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition. Miles Mitchell, left, winner of the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest, came dressed as Willy Wonka, whom Chalamet, right played in the film “Wonka.” AP; Warner Bros. I’m gonna win $50.”As Washington Square Park became overcrowded, the red carpet (yes, a real red carpet) was uprooted and the Timothées began a panicked pilgrimage to a smaller park nearby. Contestants gather for the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest in Washington Square Park in New York on Sunday. Stefan Jeremiah / AP“I really love Timothée.

Persons: Chalamet, ” Police didn’t, “, ”, Tamir Omari, ” Chalamet, Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Miles Mitchell, Willy Wonka, Wonka, Paul Atreides, Bob Dylan, Timmy, Dempsey Bobbitt, I’m, Stefan Jeremiah, Madeline Berns, Rutgers University . Berns, Berns, “ It’s, ” Omari, Kylie Jenner, Mitchell Organizations: Washington Square Park, Associated Press, ” Police, AP, Warner Bros, ”, Washington, Rutgers University Locations: New York City, Washington, New York

☆ Sinwar’s death offers an opening to end the war in Gaza – and a test for Netanyahu
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Dan De Luce | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Alex-Smith-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

After a yearlong manhunt, including help from U.S. intelligence agencies, Israeli troops stumbled upon him during a routine patrol, Israeli officials said. Yahya Sinwar in Gaza city on Oct. 18, 2017. Now a cease-fire, the return of hostages and even the withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces from Gaza could be within reach, former officials said. One of the hostages Hamas took on Oct. 7 was an 85-year-old peace activist, Yocheved Lifshitz, who was later released. She told to the Israeli newspaper Davar about encountering Sinwar in the maze of tunnels under Gaza.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, ”, Bruce Riedel, ” Sinwar, Atia Darwish, Sinwar, Biden, ” Dennis Ross, Ross, they’re, Antony Blinken, ” “, Blinken, Matthew Miller, Aaron David Miller, Netanyahu, Sinwar’s, Burcu Ozcelik, Israel, Ghaith Al, Yocheved Lifshitz Organizations: Israel, Hamas, CIA, Biden, Washington Institute for Near, Israel Defense Forces, Gaza, United Arab, State, Carnegie Endowment, International, Royal United Services Institute, Lebanese, Hezbollah Locations: Gaza, Israel, Iran, U.S, Lebanon, United States, United Arab Emirates, London, Palestinian, Hamas, Qatar

Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Israel Mediterranean Sea Khan Younis Egypt Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Israel Mediterranean Sea Khan Younis Egypt Jabaliya Gaza City Gaza Strip Mediterranean Sea Israel Khan Younis EgyptGaza in Ruins After a Year of War Much of Gaza has been destroyed by Israel’s relentless military campaign. Sea Gaza Strip Israel Egypt Gaza City 74% of buildings have been likely damaged or destroyed. Gaza City, the strip’s capital, is home to the ancient Old City, as well as Al-Rimal, a once-vibrant, upper-middle-class neighborhood. Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, Gaza City Before Fouad Abu JasserThe park was a gathering place for rallies and protests. Omar Al-Mukhtar Street, Gaza City After AFPNot far away, the Rashaad Shawa center, which housed the oldest library in the Gaza Strip, has been severely damaged.

Persons: Khan, Khan Younis, Israel Egypt Khan Younis, Abu Kayan, Mamdouh Aljbour, ”, Ahmed Abu, Bilal Shbair, Belal Barbakh, Barbakh, Hamada, Sisters Asan, Elan, Abdulraouf Barbakh, “, Barbakh’s, Jamal Subuh’s, Subuh, Jamal, Jamal Subuh, nourishing Gazans, Dina, Reuters Ahmed Abu Sultan, Mr, Abu Sultan, —, Omari, Omar Al, Mukhtar, Riyad Al, Masri, Al, Rimal, Gazans, Fouad Abu Jasser, Shawerma Al, Sheikh Omar Al, wasn’t, Ahmed Emqat, Ihsan Abdo, Husam Skeek, Jabaliya, Nahed Al, Fatima Hussein, Ahmed Jawda, Assali, Jawda Organizations: Hamas, Cream, Citadel, Sisters, Facebook, Agricultural Organization, Byzantine, Reuters, Reuters Al, AFP, Palestine, Med, Israel Egypt Jabaliya, AFP Al, Times, Bank, Gazans Locations: Israel, Gaza, Egypt, Khan Younis Egypt Gaza, New York City, Gaza City, Med, Israel Egypt, Khan, Facebook, Farra, Jamal, Israel Egypt Gaza, Old City, Gaza . Old City, Omari, Al, Aqsa, Jerusalem, Riyad, Palestine, Gazans, Jabaliya, Jabaliya’s Al

JERUSALEM — Almost 12 months of unbridled war, death, destruction and suffering in Gaza have proved the deadliest conflict on record for journalists. One year in, NBC News has spoken to 21 media professionals and organizations in the region who described killings, attacks and arrests by Israeli forces. The majority, 111, were Palestinians killed in Gaza, three were Lebanese and two were Israeli journalists killed by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. The majority were killed in Gaza, including Al Jazeera’s Ismail Al-Ghoul and his freelance cameraman Rami Al Refee, both 27. “The thing is no one is safe in Gaza,” she said last month when asked if she thought Israel was deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza.

Persons: JERUSALEM, “, ”, Christina Assi, Dylan Collins, shellfire, Alma Al, Issam Abdallah, Alessandra Galloni, Emilie Madi, Assi, Collins “, ” Assi, Collins, that’s, It’s, Al Jazeera’s Ismail Al, Ghoul, Rami Al Refee, Al, Al Jazeera, ” Al, Jodie Ginsberg, ” Walid, Al Jazeera’s, Israel, ” Wael Al, Hamza, Mustafa Thuraya, Israel’s, ” Al Jazeera, Shlomo Karhi, Noor Harazeen, you’re, Yarden, we’re, David Mencer, Benjamin Netanyahu’s, Harazeen, “ They’re Organizations: NBC, Committee, Protect Journalists, Reuters, ” Reuters, AFP, Getty, Agence France Presse, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Rights Watch, Amnesty, Israel Defense Forces, NBC News, Al, IDF, News, West Bank, China Global Television Network, ” Health, Haaretz, Sky News Locations: Gaza, New York, Israel, Alma, Lebanon, Saaideh, Israeli, Hamas, Al Jazeera, Ramallah, Jordan, East Jerusalem, Egypt, ”, British

Harris builds momentum over TrumpWith just over six weeks until Election Day, a new national NBC News poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris with a 5-point lead over former President Donald Trump among registered voters, 49% to 44%. Still, Trump holds important advantages on the economy and inflation, as voters rank cost of living as their top concern in the election. But other key voting blocs — including Latino voters, seniors and independents — haven’t changed as much. Mark Robinson “has an obligation to defend himself” following reports last week that Robinson made lewd posts on a pornographic website over a decade ago. Billionaire donations: The nation’s wealthy opened their wallets in August, pouring millions into super PACs backing Harris and Trump.

Persons: Harris, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Biden’s, Jiachuan Wu, Harris ’ favorability, — haven’t, Mike Johnson, Johnson, Al Jazeera’s, Walid al, ”, Truman Fitzgerald, “, GOP Sen, Lindsey Graham, Mark Robinson “, Robinson, ” Graham, ” Sen, JD Vance, it’s “, Mark Robinson, John Fetterman of, Kristen Welker, Sharyl, ” Trump, doesn’t, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Paras Griffin, Combs, Serna Stefany Serna, Serna, 🏈 Organizations: Trump, NBC News, NBC, Biden, Sunday, IDF, West Bank, Al, Al Jazeera Network, Manhunt, ” Birmingham Police, ” Police, Press South, GOP, Press, Gov, CNN, “, Local, Serna, ” Management Locations: Israel, Lebanon’s, Gaza, Beirut, Al, Ramallah, Al Jazeera, Alabama, Birmingham , Alabama, North Carolina, NAZI, Springfield , Ohio, Charleroi , Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Coral Gables , Florida, Miami

Israel and the Hezbollah militant group exchanged heavy fire across Lebanon's border on Sunday, fueling fears of a wider conflict in the region as the monthslong war in Gaza continues to rage. “Dozens of rockets hit Israel which destroyed homes, cars and communities.” Israel Defense Forces spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said on X. In a separate statement, the IDF said roughly 150 rockets, cruise missiles, and drones were launched at Israel. “This is a blatant attack on the Al Jazeera channel and Al Jazeera Network and those who are working with them, as well as on the freedom of speech and the task of delivering the truth,” al-Omari told Reuters. Last week, Israel’s government announced it was revoking the press credentials of Al Jazeera journalists in the country, four months after banning the channel from operating inside Israel.

Persons: Nadav Shoshani, Israel‘s Magen David Adom, United Hatzalah, Benjamin Netanyahu, “, JACK GUEZ, Al Jazeera’s, Walid al, ”, Omari, Shlomo Karhi, Al, Israel’s Organizations: Israel Defense Forces, United, IDF, Sunday, Getty, Israel, ., West Bank, Al, Al Jazeera Network, Reuters Locations: Israel, Lebanon's, Gaza, Lebanon, Beirut, Iraq, Iran, State, Haifa, AFP, Al, Ramallah, Al Jazeera, ” Israel

☆ Israel raids and shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

A picture shows a view of the Al Jazeera television network offices in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on May 5, 2024. However, Al Jazeera has continued operating in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and in the Gaza Strip, territories that the Palestinians hope to have for their future state. Al Jazeera denounced the move as it continued broadcasting live from Amman in neighboring Jordan. The network later aired what appeared to be Israel troops tearing down a banner on a balcony used by the Al Jazeera office. "There is a court ruling for closing down Al Jazeera for 45 days," an Israeli soldier told Al Jazeera's local bureau chief, Walid al-Omari, in the live footage.

Persons: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera's, Abu Akleh, Al, Walid al, Omari, Benjamin Netanyahu, — Organizations: Al, West Bank, Associated Press, West, Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Palestinian, West Bank ., Hamas, Gaza Health Ministry, Hezbollah Locations: Al Jazeera, Ramallah, Jazeera, Israel, Qatar, Gaza, East Jerusalem, Al, Amman, Jordan, Palestinian, American, Israeli, Al Jazeera's, Oslo, West Bank, Al Jazeera's Ramallah, Lebanon

Keep reading to learn where to watch Olympic boxing, no matter where you are in the world. In the past decade, Cuba and Great Britain have pretty much dominated the Olympic boxing field. Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about how to watch the men's and women's boxing semi-finals and finals. Where to watch Olympic boxing in the USBoxing live streams through Peacock in the US. Check price at Peacock TVWhere to watch Olympic boxing in the UKYou can catch boxing and the rest of the Olympics through Eurosport in the UK.

Persons: you've, didn't, Stan Sport, ExpressVPN, Omari Jones, Asadkhuja, Lewis Richardson, Marco Verde, Janjaem, Imane, Yang Wenlu, Kellie Harrington, Peacock, Stan, They're Organizations: Business, London Games, Tokyo, Britain, Eurosport, NBC, Stan Sport Locations: Cuba, Great Britain, Peacock, USA, Australia, 9Now

Huda Omari sat outside a broker’s office in Jordan for two days, waiting for her visa to make the annual hajj, or pilgrimage, to Saudi Arabia. In Egypt, Magda Moussa’s three sons pooled their resources to scrape together nearly $9,000 to realize a dream of accompanying their mother to the hajj. When she got the go-ahead for the trip, she said, relatives and neighbors in her village ululated in celebration. The dayslong pilgrimage is a profound spiritual journey and an arduous trek under the best of circumstances. But this year, amid record heat, at least 1,300 pilgrims did not survive the hajj, and Saudi authorities said that more than 80 percent of the dead were pilgrims who lacked permits.

Persons: Huda Omari, Magda Moussa’s, Omari, Moussa Organizations: Saudi Locations: Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt

☆ Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Stanley Reed | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At a two-hour drive from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, rows of solar panels extend to the horizon like waves on an ocean. Looking out over 3.3 million panels, covering 14 square miles of desert, Faisal Al Omari, chief executive of a recently completed solar project called Sudair, said he would tell his children and grandchildren about contributing to Saudi Arabia’s energy transition. Although petroleum production retains a crucial role in the Saudi economy, the kingdom is putting its chips on other forms of energy. Sudair, which can light up 185,000 homes, is the first of what could be many giant projects intended to raise output from renewable energy sources like solar and wind to around 50 percent by 2030. Currently, renewable energy accounts for a negligible amount of Saudi electricity generation.

Persons: Faisal Al Omari, I’m, ”, Karim Elgendy Organizations: Middle East Institute Locations: Riyadh, Saudi, Washington

A black and white photograph shows the structures making up Gaza city, with the minaret standing tall in the background. A black and white photograph shows the structures making up Gaza city, with the minaret standing tall in the background. A black and white image shows Gaza’s old town, with the minaret standing above other structures in the back. A black and white photograph shows Gaza’s old town, its houses and palm trees. A black and white photograph shows Gaza’s old town, its houses and palm trees.

Persons: Samson, Samar Abu Elouf, ”, Jehad Abusalim, They’re Organizations: Crusaders, Palestine Exploration Fund, Ottomans, British, Colony Photo Department, Library, Supreme Muslim Council, The New York Times Locations: Gaza, Gaza City, Palestine, Mecca, British, Ottoman, Jerusalem, Samar, Palestinian

But the cameras stopped rolling when Walid al-Omari, the network’s bureau chief in Ramallah, in the West Bank, ordered all of them to go home. Israeli authorities descended on a room used by Al Jazeera in the Ambassador Hotel in East Jerusalem, confiscating broadcast equipment. Al Jazeera, the influential Arab news network, says it will continue reporting and broadcasting from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The shutdown order, which lasts 45 days and can be renewed, was a break long in the making. Mr. al-Omari said that soon after the Israel-Hamas war began in October, the network stopped using an office in West Jerusalem, saying that far-right Israelis had used intimidation tactics against the staff there.

Persons: Al, Walid al, Al Jazeera, Omari Organizations: West Bank, Al, Gaza, Hamas Locations: Israel, Al Jazeera, West Jerusalem, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Tel Aviv, Ramallah

DETROIT (AP) — Coach James Franklin is pleased Penn State posted another double-digit win season, even though it fell short in matchups with the Big Ten's best two teams. Drew Allar threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns and Kaytron Allen ran for a career-high 137 yards, providing the 11th-ranked Nittany Lions with plenty of offense in a 42-0 win over Michigan State Friday night. In the second half, Omari Evans had a 63-yard reception. Michigan State: The Harlon Barnett era is likely over. Michigan State: Athletic director Alan Haller may hire a new coach as soon as this weekend.

Persons: James Franklin, Drew Allar, Kaytron Allen, “, ” Franklin, Mel Tucker, Nathan Carter, Allar, Nicholas Singleton, Kayron Allen, Allen, Beau Pribula, Tyler Warren, Katin Houser, Jaylen Reed, Big, Ja’Juan Seider, Ty Howle, Mike Yurcich, Singleton, Omari Evans, Franklin, Barnett, Tucker, Alan Haller, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, —, Penn, Big, Nittany Lions, Michigan State, Penn State, The Nittany Lions, Ohio, Ford, “, Rutgers, Detroit, Spartans, Michigan, Ohio State, College Football, Athletic, AP Locations: Michigan, Washington, Penn State

☆ Thompson Twins: These twin brothers made history before even stepping foot on an NBA court
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Though multiple pairs of twins have played together in the NBA, the Thompson brothers became the first siblings to be drafted in the top five of the same draft. Amen dunks the ball during an OTE game - the Thompsons were known for their highlight-worthy plays during their time in Atlanta. “Amen and Ausar, two or three times a week, would do something that I’ve never seen before. !’”Twin magicAmen and Ausar were born on January 30, 2003, in Oakland, California, with Amen being the older twin by a solitary minute. Both see natural similarities between the twins and former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala.

Persons: Victor, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, “, Ausar Thompson, Thompson, Amen, Ausar, ” Kelly Iko, Dale Zanine, Dave Leitao, ” Leitao, I’ve, “ I’ve, ‘ I’ve, Troy, John Lamparski, Dustin Chambers, OTE, ”, Omari Sankofa, they’ve, there’s, you’re, Logan Riely, Iko, that’s, ” Iko, what’s, ” Ausar, DeMar, Chris Schwegler, Deron Williams, Lamar Odom, Scottie Pippen, Andre Iguodala, ” Sankofa, Ben Sullivan, Leitao Organizations: CNN, NBA, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, The Athletic, CNN Sport, USA, Sports, City Reapers, New York Times, Crest, American, NCAA, Dukes, Elite Academy, Detroit Free Press, Pistons, “ Showtime Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Rockets Locations: Atlanta, OTE, Oakland , California, Florida, UCLAs, North Carolinas, Ausar

Shadi Tabatibi/Reuters Relatives mourn for a family killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on October 21. Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images Palestinians inspect a destroyed area following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza on October 21. Ronen Zvulun/Reuters A woman mourns over a dead man at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza City on October 18. Yousef Masoud/The New York Times A morgue worker arranges body bags at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City on October 12. Ramez Mahmoud/AP A plume of smoke rises in the sky over Gaza City during an Israeli airstrike on October 9.

Persons: David Schenker, Joe Biden, Ghaith, Omari Lloyd Wolf, Washington Institute David Schenker Lloyd Wolf, Biden, —, It’s, Abdel Fattah el, Mai Yaghi, Mohammed Zaanoun, Yam Goldstein, Nadav, Ariel Schalit, Jalaa Marey, Said Khatub, Leon Neal, Hatem Moussa, Nir Oz, Wolfgang Schwan, Yousef Masoud, Alexi J . Rosenfeld, Shadi Tabatibi, Ali Jadallah, Belal al Sabbagh, Mohammed Saber, Khan, Rizek Abdeljawad, Ahmad Gharabli, Janis Laizans, Abed Khaled, Mohammed Dahman, Yoav Gallant, Gallant, Yasser Qudih, Ofir Libstein, Aza, Ronen Zvulun, Belal Khaled, Abed Rahim Khatib, Hod, Ayal Margolin, Antony Blinken, Benjamin Netanyahu, Brendan Smialowski, Netanyahu, Kenny Holston, Mohammed Abed, Kfar Aza, Ilia Yefimovich, Mustafa Hassona, Mahmoud Khaled, Samar Abu, Fatima Shbair, Dor Reder, Violeta Santos Moura, Shir Torem, Wahaj Bani Moufleh, Antonio Macías, Macías, Francisco Seco, Eli Albag, Liri, Mohammed Talatene, Sergey Ponomarev, Hatem Ali, Dor Kedmi, Mahmud Hams, Saher, Abraham Cohen, Valentin Ghnassia, Ghnassia, Yuri Cortez, Ibrahim Hams, Bashar Taleb, Baz Ratner, Jack Guez, Yahya Hassouna, Mapal Adam, Abed Zagout, Tamir Kalifa, Agha, Ibraheem Abu Mustafa, Reuters Itzik, Miriam Shafir, Dor Shafir, Savion Kiper, Maya Alleruzzo, Mohammed Salem, CNN Sergey Ponomarev, Eden Guez, Atef Safadi, Ohad, Mohammed Soboh, Said, Noam Elimeleh Rothenberg, Amir Cohen, Ilai Bar Sade, Erik Marmor, Oren Ziv, Majdi, Ramez Mahmoud, Roi Levy, Alleruzzo, Tali Touito, Oded, Khan Younis, Ahmad Hasballah, Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa, Tsafrir, Ilan Rosenberg, Eyad Baba, Itai Ron, Hadas Parush, Al, “, I’ve, Trump, Mubarak, Israel Organizations: Washington Institute for Near East, Palestine Liberation Organization, Washington Institute, Eastern Affairs, CNN, Gaza, Getty, Pictures, Tel Aviv University, AP, New York Times, Reuters, Reuters Civil, AP Rockets, AP Israel's, Regional, Al, Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Israel's, Ahli Baptist Hospital, Israel Defense Forces, Israeli, Ben Gurion International, Shifa, Palestinian, West Bank, Aris Messinis, Haim, Mount, Mount Herzl Military, Nova, Anadolu Agency, Nova Festival, Ben Gurion, Rockets, United Nations, Reuters Police, Reuters Rockets, Human Rights Watch, Israel, Twitter, Facebook Locations: Israel, Egypt, Gaza, Cairo, Western, Rafah, —, Washington, Sinai, AFP, Kibbutz Shefayim, Israeli, Lebanon, Tel Aviv, Deir al, Anadolu, Khan Younis, Europe, Zahra City, Gaza City, Xinhua, East Jerusalem, Ras, Israel's, Yehuda, Aqsa, Hod HaSharon, Kiryat Shmona, Al, Ahli, Sderot, Gan, Kfar, North Sinai, Samar, Samar Abu Elouf, Beit Kama, Haifa, Cyprus, Nablus, West, Kfar Saba, Be'eri, Rehovot, Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, Kibbutz Be'eri, Modiin Maccabim, Kfar Aza, Ashkelon, Mount Herzel, Yassin, Palestinian, Beitar Ilit, Ramat Gan, Itai, Beit Hanun, Rishon Lezion

☆ FIA to take action after Qatar GP 'extreme weather'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FILE PHOTO:Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 8, 2023 Williams' Logan Sargeant in action during the race REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 9 (Reuters) - Formula One's governing body will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they suffered during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix, it said on Monday. The International Automobile Federation said in a statement it had "begun an analysis into the situation in Qatar to provide recommendations for future situations of extreme weather conditions. "Research from other series, such as cross-country events in extreme climates, will be examined for potential applications to circuit events." The FIA noted that next year's race in Qatar will be held in December, when temperatures should be lower, but said it preferred "to take material action now to avoid a repeat of this scenario." The inaugural Qatar Grand Prix in 2021 was held in late November.

Persons: Williams, Logan Sargeant, Al Omari, Max Verstappen, Verstappen, Angelica Medina, Alan Baldwin Organizations: Qatar, REUTERS, Sunday's Qatar, Prix, International Automobile Federation, FIA, Qatar Grand Prix, Thomson Locations: Lusail, Qatar, Paris, Singapore, Miami, Mexico City, London

☆ Man Utd start League Cup defence with 3-0 win, Wolves and Luton lose
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

While Erik Ten Hag's side set aside a difficult start to the season and cruised comfortably through at Old Trafford, Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers and Luton Town were knocked out by lower-division opponents. Wolves went 2-0 up and then lost 3-2 at Championship (second tier) high-flyers Ipswich Town while Premier League newcomers Luton were beaten 1-0 at League One (third tier) side Exeter City. Vincent Kompany's Burnley, without a win in the Premier League so far this season, overran League Two (fourth tier) opponents Salford City 4-0 with a second-string team. The match was the night's only fixture pitting two top flight clubs against each other and they will meet again in the league at Old Trafford on Saturday. The draw for the fourth round will be after Wednesday's matches, with 12 Premier League clubs in action and last year's losing finalists Newcastle United hosting Premier League champions Manchester City.

Persons: Alejandro Garnacho, Crystal Palace's Nathaniel Clyne, Jason Cairnduff, Casemiro, Erik Ten, Demetri Mitchell, Vincent Kompany's Burnley, Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone, Diogo Dalot, Mason, Anthony Martial, Johnstone, Sofyan Amrabat, Jack Taylor, Freddie Ladapo, Omari Hutchinson, Hwang Hee, Chan, Toti Gomes, Alan Baldwin, Toby Davis, Pritha Organizations: Soccer, Manchester United, Companies Manchester United, Crystal, Old Trafford Wolves, Exeter, Luton, Burnley, Salford, League Cup, Crystal Palace, Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton Town, Wolves, Ipswich Town, Premier League, League, Exeter City, Salford City, United, Old, Morocco, Fiorentina, Sky Sports, Ipswich, Middlesbrough, Bradford City, Mansfield Town, League One Peterborough, Sutton United, Port, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Thomson Locations: Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain, Old, Ipswich, Salford MANCHESTER, England, Exeter, Saturday, Port Vale, London

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10. Graham Mertz and Florida were much more comfortable in front of 90,751, the 12th-largest crowd at Florida Field. THE TAKEAWAYTennessee: The Volunteers outgained Florida 393-349 in yards, but Milton threw an interception in the first half and never found a rhythm. Florida: The Gators have rebounded nicely from an error-filled opener at then-No.

Persons: — Trevor Etienne, Montrell Johnson, Graham Mertz, Omari Thomas, Tennessee's Kamal Hadden, Florida's Micah Mazzccua, Mazzccua, Florida's Damieon George, Thomas, Josh Heupel, Billy Napier, Napier, Phillip Fulmer, Lane Kiffin, Derek Dooley, Butch Jones, Jeremy Pruitt, FanDuel, —, Joe Milton, Tennessee’s, Scooby Williams, Jaylen Wright, Milton, Mertz, Etienne, Johnson, Kurott Garland, offsides, Tre Wilson, Mertz’s, Adam Mihalek, Mihalek, Trey Smack, Charlotte Organizations: Volunteers, Florida, Tennessee, LSU, Florida State, Gators, Vols, McNeese, East Division, Associated, NEXT, University of Texas, San Antonio, UTSA, AP Locations: GAINESVILLE, Fla, Florida, Tennessee, Gainesville, Georgia, Knoxville, Utah, San

☆ Barca name former midfielder Deco as new sporting director
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Workers and FIFA Legends Friendly match - Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar - December 12, 2022 Former Portugal player Deco warms up before the match REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 17 (Reuters) - Barcelona have appointed former Portugal midfielder Deco as the club's new sporting director for the next three seasons, the LaLiga champions announced on Wednesday. The 45-year-old, who played for the Catalan club between 2004 and 2008, will replace Dutchman Jordi Cruyff. Cruyff, the son of Barca great Johan Cruyff, left in June after two years in the role. "Deco will be in charge of setting Barcelona's sporting philosophy and putting together the squad with the coach and the coaching and becoming head of the football section," the Spanish club said in a statement. Barca, who claimed their 27th LaLiga title in the last campaign, said Deco and director of football Mateu Alemany would work together until the end of the close season despite the Spaniard formally leaving the club in June.

Persons: Al Thumama, Al Omari, Dutchman Jordi Cruyff, Cruyff, Barca, Johan Cruyff, Mateu, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Robert Birsel Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA World, Qatar, Workers, FIFA, Al, REUTERS, Spaniard, Thomson Locations: Doha, Qatar, Portugal, Barcelona, Bengaluru

☆ Qatar stock market ends higher, Saudi extends losses
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Md Manzer Hussain | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

An electronic board displaying data is seen at the Doha Stock Exchange in Doha, Qatar January 6, 2021. REUTERS/Ibraheem Al Omari/File PhotoAug 6 (Reuters) - Qatar stock market closed higher on Sunday in response to rising oil prices amid supply cuts by top producers, while the Saudi index ended lower on weaker corporate earnings. The Qatari Stock index (.QSI) advanced 0.2%, ending two sessions of losses, with Baladna (BLDN.QA) climbing 3% and Qatar Fuel (QFLS.QA) gaining 1%. The index heavyweight Islamic banks Qatar Islamic Bank (QISB.QA) and Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB.QA) added 2.2% and 1.1% respectively. The food products distributor Halwani reported higher losses in second quarter compared to a year earlier.

Persons: Al Omari, Halwani, Md Manzer Organizations: Doha Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Qatar, Qatar Islamic Bank, Qatar International Islamic Bank, Savola, Thomson Locations: Doha, Qatar, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Russia, El Gadida, El

☆ A Minute With: Jennifer Lopez and 'The Mother' team on 'badass' moms
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The Netflix movie, which begins streaming on Friday, features plenty of high speed car and motorbike chases, fight scenes and gruelling training for Lopez's character, simply called 'The Mother'. Paez: "I would say the relationship of a mother and a daughter and how she'd protect her child.”Lopez: “How she would do anything to protect her child. Caro: “Badass, because she (the title character) is and mothers are.”Hardwick: "It's a movie of heart ... It really is ‘The Mother’ for a reason, cause mommas bring a different thing to life." Lopez: “Whenever you work with somebody like (Paez) who's talented and young, you remember to enjoy and ... how exciting it is ...

☆ Jailed, deported and blacklisted: Qatar's outspoken World Cup guards
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Andrew Mills | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Qatar's international media office confirmed that approximately 200 employees of Stark Security, which hired Maganga, were involved in a protest in January. Labour rights charity Equidem has documented the deportation of 38 former Stark Security guards to Kenya, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Qatar's media office said Stark would be penalized for violating the labour law. Rights groups had warned that security workers were especially vulnerable during the World Cup. Qatar's media office said the state has established "new channels for reporting grievances," which labour activists criticise as favouring employers.

☆ Richardson storms to 100m win in Diamond League, Kerley wins 200m
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"Like I said it before, I had to be kicked out from another 100 metres race, so I had to do my best no matter what. I am really happy with my race, third place is a good start and the time is decent," she said. "I feel really good, today was challenging for all athletes but I'm still satisfied with my result," Chopra said. The Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch, who won silver in Tokyo, finished second again -- four centimetres shy of Chopra's mark. "It was an exciting race but a little bit windy, so I decided to not push too much and just focus on winning the race," Kipyegon said.

☆ Reuters apologises over May 2022 Citi 'flash crash' article
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 22 (Reuters) - Reuters said on Wednesday it accepted that an article it published on May 10 2022 could have been understood to mean that Ali Omari, then head of a trading unit at Citigroup in London, was personally involved in causing a "flash crash" which led to declines in European stock markets. In a statement, Reuters said this was incorrect, since Omari, former EMEA Head of Delta One Forwards and Sectors, had no involvement in the Citi trade that triggered the flash crash. A May 25 2022 letter from Citi (C.N) confirmed this, the Reuters statement said. In addition to apologising for the distress the article caused Omari, the news agency also agreed to pay Omari compensation and legal costs. Following its initial story on May 10, Reuters published a corrected version on May 11.

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