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American officials called this “bivi sitting.” This is a revolving door of the most senior members of the Trump administration trying to ensure that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, better known as “Bibi,” abides by the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. This is a reversal of the narrative from a decade-old campaign ad in which Netanyahu was a “baby sitter” who watched couples’ children on date nights. The United States is now taking on that role, sending special envoys, ministers, and even the president to ensure implementation of the nascent Gaza ceasefire agreement. In other words, the “bibisitter” became a babysitter. In the…
As the so-called “coalition of the willing” meets in London to discuss a strategy to end the war in Ukraine, European leaders have vowed to work together to ratchet up pressure on Russia. Leaders called on more countries to impose sanctions on Russian oil companies after US President Donald Trump announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. In response to President Trump’s actions, the EU imposed additional sanctions and agreed to provide funding to Ukraine for the next two years. Europe is under increasing pressure to resolve the protracted conflict as Russian planes continue to…
Paris — There were no surveillance cameras monitoring the second-floor balcony where thieves entered the Louvre to steal historic jewelry worth more than $100 million, the Louvre’s director told a French Senate committee hearing. Laurence de Caer told senators on Wednesday that the east balcony of the Apollo Gallery, where robbers used an angle grinder to enter the building on Sunday, was not covered by the museum’s aging camera system. “Unfortunately, on the Apollo Gallery side, the only camera installed is facing west, so the balcony affected by the break-in is not covered,” De Cars told the hearing, as French…
London — Pressure is intensifying on Britain’s Prince Andrew, who has failed to quell the scandal over his association with disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. There has been an avalanche of headlines in recent days, in the run up to the publication of a posthumous memoir, “Nobody’s Girl,” by his accuser Virginia Giuffre. The royal family will have hoped Andrew’s decision on Friday to give up the use of his royal titles and honors would put an end to the saga. But it has not. Once celebrated as a decorated war hero, Andrew, the brother of King…
Opinion polls have begun in the West African country in a heated election to give the 83-year-old longtime leader a fourth term in office.Ivorian voters are voting in the presidential election, with incumbent Alassane Ouattara the overwhelming favorite to seek a fourth term.Nearly nine million Ivorians will vote from 8am to 6pm (8am to 6pm GMT) on Saturday to choose between five candidates.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listHowever, no leading opposition figure is running for the post. Former President Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam were banned from standing because the former had been convicted…
The escalation in fighting comes amid growing concern over the high humanitarian toll of the conflict.Fighting has intensified across Sudan, with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group launching attacks on the besieged cities of El Fasher and Bara, North Kordofan in North Darfur.Military sources told Al Jazeera that the RSF attacked the city of Bara, 350 kilometers (215 miles) southwest of the capital Khartoum, from multiple directions on Saturday morning, coming under fire from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).The city is one of the largest urban areas under military control, close to the RSF’s western front, but is under…
At least four people have been killed and several others injured in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, local officials said, as Kiev’s allies push for drastic measures against Russia as the war approaches its fourth anniversary.Two people were killed in a ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Kiev, and nine others were injured in an overnight attack, Timur Tkachenko, head of the city’s military administration, announced on Saturday.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listUkraine’s National Emergency Services Agency said the attack resulted in a fire in a non-residential building in one location, and in another, debris from…
Who: Real Madrid vs BarcelonaContent: El Clasico of Spain’s La LigaLocation: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, SpainWhen: Sunday 4:15pm (14:15 GMT)How to follow: All content will be broadcast on Al Jazeera Sports starting at 1:15pm (11:15 GMT) ahead of a live text commentary stream.Barcelona won four Clasicos against Real Madrid last season, but Los Blancos, led by in-form striker Kylian Mbappe, will aim to restore parity in La Liga on Sunday.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listHansi Flick’s side defeated Madrid twice in La Liga and in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup finals, winning the domestic treble and…
Several serious incidents related to illegal trade in nuclear materials have occurred in the South Caucasus country in recent years.Published October 25, 2025October 25, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareThree Chinese nationals were arrested on suspicion of trying to buy 2kg of uranium in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, the State Security Service said.Security authorities said in a statement on Saturday that the suspects were planning to transport nuclear material to China via Russia, and also released video footage of the capture operation.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listAuthorities have accused Chinese nationals already in Georgia of violating visa…
The investigation comes as the U.S. government seeks greater leverage over China amid escalating trade tensions.Published October 24, 2025October 24, 2025Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareAs trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies, the United States has launched an investigation into whether China is not honoring a trade deal the two countries agreed to in 2020.U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer announced the investigation Friday as President Donald Trump travels to Asia to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. China denies failing to abide by the agreement.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of list”China has faithfully fulfilled…