The New York Times – Sports:
Brianna Turner, a Phoenix Mercury teammate, thanked “every single person that kept Brittney Griner’s name alive.” Another teammate, Shey Peddy, said the situation went from “FREE BG to BG is FREE!!”
Category: International Relations
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Israeli Filmmaker’s Critique of Popular Bollywood Film Draws Fierce Backlash
The New York Times – Film:
The filmmaker, Nadav Lapid, criticized “The Kashmir Files,” a Hindi-language film that depicts a violent chapter in the restive region of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
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Frustrations Simmer as Saudis Are Blocked From Watching the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
A curious dispute between a Qatari broadcaster and Saudi media regulators has left millions of Saudis with no way to watch the matches.
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Qatar Will Allow Israelis to Fly Directly to Doha for World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
The move fell short of creating formal diplomatic ties between the countries, but it was the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and some Arab governments.
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With Russia Stalling, Agency Appeals Valieva Case to Sports’ Highest Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The move by the World Anti-Doping Agency to supersede Russian officials comes amid delays and distrust in how the figure skater’s case is being handled.
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An Orchestra Brings Harmony to a Region of Discord
The New York Times – Music:
The Pan-Caucasian Youth Orchestra unites players from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine with a message of peace and dialogue.
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The Russian Filmmaker Trapped Between Hollywood and Moscow
The New York Times – Film:
As boycotts of Russia expand to include cultural exports, artists like Kirill Serebrennikov must prove they are dissident enough to enjoy a Western audience.
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Blinken Speaks to Russia’s Foreign Minister, Seeking Deal for Griner and Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
Antony Blinken, the secretary of state, declined to say how his Russian counterpart responded as he continued to seek the release of the W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, a former Marine.
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Why the U.S. Offered to Swap Griner for Bout, a Russian Arms Dealer
The New York Times – Sports:
The negotiations raise questions about what, if any, standards should apply when the United States agrees to trade prisoners.