Author: Jeffrey Gill

Valencia, Turin, Madrid (28/11 – 25) Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia retained his MotoGP world title with many records; there are nevertheless signs that the Ducati rider will face sterner competition next season. The Italian rider won the 2023 season-ending MotoGP Grand Prix in Valencia on Sunday to clinch his second world title in a row. The protege of Valentino Rossi becomes the third rider to take back-to-back MotoGP titles since the introduction of the class in 2002. Only Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez previously managed to do that. Bagnaia is the first rider to successfully race and defend #1 in the…

A new era is on the horizon for The Washington Post. The broadsheet which surged in readership during Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency, but has since struggled to maintain that audience is set to welcome a new chief executive and publisher in the coming weeks.The broadsheet — which surged in readership during Donald Trump’s chaotic presidency, but has since struggled to maintain that audience — is set to welcome a new chief executive and publisher in the coming weeks. Owner Jeff Bezos is “very close” to making his selection, a person familiar with the matter told me Thursday, adding that the…

Dozens of people came together outside the Israeli Embassy in Northwest D.C. to stand in solidarity with Israel. Outside the White House, hundreds gathered for a rally in support of the Palestinian people A day after Hamas launched an attack on Israel, people in D.C. took to the streets to make their voices heard. Dozens came together outside of the Israeli Embassy in Northwest D.C. to stand in solidarity. Emotions ran high and security was top of mind; barricades were set up and law enforcement stood by. The attacks hit close to home for some in attendance. “I have dear friends who…

The United States, Japan and South Korea issued a joint statement Wednesday strongly condemning North Korea for allegedly supplying Russia with munitions “for use against the government and people of Ukraine.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Japanese Foreign Minister Yōko Kamikawa and South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said they have confirmed several weapon deliveries have been completed and warned the weapons will have devastating effects on the death toll in Ukraine. “We will continue to work together with the international community to expose Russia’s attempts to acquire military equipment from the DPRK,” they wrote in the statement, using the…

London, Delhi, Mumbai (28/10 – 10) England’s title defense in the 2023 Cricket World Cup is practically over, after their fourth defeat in five group-stage matches. Jos Buttler and Co. are coming to the tournament in India as the defending champions, having won their first title in history with the 2019 edition. The 2023 Cricket World Cup turns out to be a disaster for Matthew Mott’s team. From day one onwards, England’s show in the tournament has been painfully dismal, losing by 9 wickets at the hand of New Zealand in the 5 October opening match. They seemed to have…

Washington will “consider all future steps” regarding its military presence in Niger, following France’s announcement that it will withdraw its troops from the country by the end of the year, the US Secretary of Defense said on Monday. “While giving diplomacy a chance, we will also continue to explore all future steps that will prioritize both our diplomatic and security objectives,” Lloyd Austin told a press conference in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, where he is visiting. President Emmanuel Macron announced on Sunday the return to Paris of the French ambassador in Niamey and the withdrawal from Niger of the 1,500…

The Biden administration is reportedly considering supplying Ukraine with longer-range missiles that are packed with cluster bombs and that could cause significant damage deeper within Russian-occupied territory, according to four U.S. officials. After seeing the success of cluster munitions delivered in 155 mm artillery rounds in recent months, the U.S. is considering shipping Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) that can fly up to 306 kilometers and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles that have a 72-kilometer range and are packed with cluster bombs, according to Reuters news agency. The GMLRS rocket system would be able to disperse up to…

The move by the House Administration chair follows high profile incidents of violent crime this year against members and staff. House Administration Chair Bryan Steil highlighted violent crime in D.C. as the impetus for hosting a safety briefing later this month, to which he has invited the “entire Capitol Hill Community.” Details: The event is slated for Sept. 18 in Longworth. In addition to Steil, the House Administration Panel’s invitation says it will feature the House sergeant at arms, Capitol Police, the D.C. Metropolitan Police Union and “victims of crime” for a discussion on “best practices, safety tips, and precautions.” The…

Princeton’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) purchased an office space in Washington D.C. last spring, marking “the first time in the University’s history that its policy and international affairs school has had a dedicated, physical presence in the nation’s capital” according to the department website. The new space is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, less than two miles from Embassy Row. The opening comes amidst widespread office closures in downtown D.C. After the COVID-19 pandemic heralded a new era of remote and hybrid work, commercial real estate prices have plummeted, threatening the economic wellbeing of many major cities. Downtown Washington D.C. was…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China for four days starting Sunday, aiming to boost business ties between the world’s largest two economies even as the Biden administration has taken a series of steps to prevent exports of sensitive American technology. Raimondo has repeatedly said the United States does not want to “decouple” from China, but also noted she has aggressively placed Chinese companies on an export control list. “There’s a lot of benefit to doing business (with China) where we can. Having said that, we have to protect what we must, and be eyes wide open about the threats and strategic…