Russia
Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.
Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, claims authority - NYT
Jewish refugees rebuild lives in Dnipro after fleeing war-torn Pokrovsk
Russia hands US alleged proof of attempted Ukrainian strike claimed to target Putin residence
Novy God: Mockery, politics, and the Russian identity Israelis still argue over - opinion
A strong nation is not afraid of culture. A strong nation embraces it, gives it space, and becomes richer because of it.
Trump’s nuclear talk is pushing the world toward chaos - opinion
Trump’s nuclear rhetoric risks making unthinkable weapons thinkable, driving the world closer to chaos.
Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus amid rising tensions
The state news agency TASS said it was the first time that the Defence Ministry had shown off the Oreshnik mobile missile systems.
Russia vows response after claim Ukraine targeted Putin's residence to alter Moscow's negotiations
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies."
Russian schoolboy beaten by classmate, eye socket fractured, over Israeli flag in profile picture
Anton was diagnosed with a fracture of the orbital bone (eye socket), and doctors performed surgery under general anesthesia and removed bone fragments.
Aliyah Ministry closes 2025 with 21,900 new immigrants, growth from France and UK
One third of this year’s olim were ages 18–35, the Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency said, as interest surged and fairs drew tens of thousands worldwide.
Iran launches new satellites in show of defiance ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Prior to the June war, Tehran had managed numerous satellite launches in recent years, some on its own, and some in conjunction with Moscow.
Russia preparing for wider war with the West, outgoing Swiss army chief says
Thomas Süssli served as head of the Swiss army for six years. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he has worn a camouflage outfit in all his public appearances.
Russian man arrested for deadly stabbing of ex-wife at five-star Dubai hotel
According to reports, Morgan believed his ex-wife had worked as a "VIP escort" for clients when they had been married.
Zelensky stops in Canada ahead of Trump meeting, Putin claims Kyiv 'in no hurry' to reach peace
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a public appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Canada would be sending $2.5 billion of economic aid for Ukraine.
Russia strikes Ukraine, causing power, heat failures, forces temporary closure of Polish airports
Russia attacked Ukraine with nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight, leaving thousands without power and heat.
