Ukraine
How Syria’s president became the ‘star’ of the UN - analysis
The mere fact that a government changed and transitioned from a dictatorship to a fledgling, struggling democracy, however, isn’t usually enough to get star power at the UN.
Ukraine restores diplomatic relations with Syria, Zelensky says
In Uman, annual Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage is clouded by arrests of yeshiva students in Israel
Trump says Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia during war
Ukrainian civilians suffer systematic torture in Russian facilities, UN says
A UN report detailed cases of mock executions, electric shocks, and the use of prolonged stress positions on Ukrainian citizens for non-criminal acts.
NATO condemns Russia for Estonian airspace violation, vows to defend itself
"Russia should be in no doubt: NATO and Allies will employ... all necessary military and non-military tools to defend ourselves and deter all threats from all directions," the alliance said.
Russia actions risk direct confrontation with NATO, Britain says at UNSC
Additionally, US Envoy to the UN Michael Waltz told the UNSC that the "United States and our allies will defend every inch of NATO territory."
Igor Shatkhin - My man of the year
From orphaned at three to leading Ukraine's largest Jewish federation, Igor Shatkhin transforms his childhood trauma into hope for thousands of war-torn children and families.
25 ViZionaries: Ilan Sinelnikov - No. 25
Founded a grassroots movement to provide a confident pro-Israel voice on college campuses
Russia hits Ukraine with barrage of drones, missiles, kills 3, Kyiv says
"Every such strike is not a military necessity but a deliberate strategy by Russia to terrorize civilians and destroy our infrastructure," Zelensky said.
Jewish Holocaust survivor beaten to death, nursing home roommate charged
Nina Kravtsov was from a small Ukrainian town. She was forced into a ghetto with several other family members when her town was invaded.
British police arrest three on suspicion of aiding Russian spy services
The Kremlin has denied the accusations, saying the British government repeatedly blamed Russia for anything "bad" that happens in Britain.
Learning under fire: How smart shelter can protect and educate students in Ukraine
By sustaining offline study during alerts, CLUST SPACE preserves knowledge, reduces anxiety, and keeps Ukraine’s human capital growing.
Ukrainian Jews hold onto faint hope amid the ravages of war
Trump held a peace summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, and on an August 18 a White House summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and key European leaders.
US vows to defend NATO territory after suspected Russian drone incursion in Poland
The US and other Western allies of Poland expressed concern about the incident, fearing it may lead to further heightening tensions in the region.
