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Russia Secures Long-Term Military Presence in Syria with New Training Agreement

Syrian Court Sentences Bashar al-Assad and Associates to Death Amid Ongoing Manhunt

A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, his brother, and other officials to death for war crimes, marking Syria's first major legal reckoning with the…

Russian Historian Artyom Kirpichnikov Disappears After Arriving in Israel

Russian historian and author Artyom Kirpichnikov, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, vanished after arriving in Israel in early August 2026, with no official response yet from…

Syria Takes Control of Russian Military Bases, Reducing Moscow's Presence

Syria has taken control of two major Russian military bases, significantly reducing Moscow's presence and signaling a shift in bilateral relations. The agreement follows 18 months…

Iran Sets Demands Including US Compensation Before Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Iran is close to finalizing talks with Russia on the Strait of Hormuz but demands US compensation, asset releases, and lifting of blockades before reopening. The US has taken mili…

Two Passengers Chase Aeroflot Plane on Moscow Tarmac After Missing Flight

Two women who missed their Aeroflot flight at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport ran onto the tarmac chasing the plane as it was being towed away. Ground staff and police stopped them…

German Onugkha Transforms From Israeli League Disappointment to Top Scorer in Denmark and Turkey

German Onugkha struggled during his brief stint at Israel's Bnei Sakhnin, including a disciplinary incident, but later became the top scorer in Denmark's Superliga and a leading s…

Dimitris Itoudis and Oded Katash Ranked Among Top EuroLeague Coaches Ahead of New Season

Ahead of the new EuroLeague season, Dimitris Itoudis of Hapoel Tel Aviv ranks fourth and Oded Katash of Maccabi Tel Aviv eighth among Europe's top 20 coaches, reflecting their tea…

Legendary Israeli Basketball Coach Shimon 'Tzinga' Shalev Dies at 94

Shimon "Tzinga" Shalev, a pioneering Israeli basketball player and coach who led Hapoel Tel Aviv to multiple championships and Israel to gold at the 1966 Asian Games, died at 94…

Levavi Garcia Returns to Greek League with Panathinaikos After Difficult Season in Russia

Levavi Garcia, former Beitar Jerusalem forward, is loaned from Spartak Moscow to Panathinaikos in Greece after a tough season in Russia, agreeing to a salary cut and aiming to rev…

Moscow Dismisses Trump’s Middle East Moves as Calculated Psychological Warfare Against Iran

Moscow media interpret recent U.S. actions in the Middle East as a deliberate psychological campaign by the Trump administration to destabilize Iran. Despite aggressive threats an…

Montenegrin Forward Marko Rakonjac Signs with Maccabi Petah Tikva for Upcoming Season

Montenegrin striker Marko Rakonjac has signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Petah Tikva, returning to the Israeli Premier League after a successful stint at Hapoel Jerusalem. He wi…

Moscow Yeshiva Holds Uplifting Ceremony Marking End of Academic Year

The Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Moscow held a heartfelt ceremony marking the end of the 5786 academic year, featuring blessings from Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar and recognition of stud…

Former Beitar Jerusalem Midfielder Livai Garcia Linked to Greek Clubs Including Panathinaikos

Livai Garcia, ex-Beitar Jerusalem midfielder now at Spartak Moscow, seeks a transfer amid limited playing time, with Greek clubs Panathinaikos and Olympiakos interested, Panathina…

China and Russia Bolster Iran’s Revolutionary Guards with Advanced Military Aid Amid Rising US Tensions

China and Russia are supplying Iran’s Revolutionary Guards with advanced weapons, intelligence, and fuel to sustain their military capabilities amid escalating US tensions. Despit…

Israeli Gymnast Alexei Miakinin Aims for European Championship Comeback After Knee Injury

Israeli gymnast Alexei Miakinin is preparing for a fitness test to join the European Championship team after recovering from a serious knee injury. Born in Russia, he immigrated t…

Russia Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv Amid Rising Iran-Ukraine Tensions

Russia attacked Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones amid rising Iran-Ukraine tensions over Tehran's military support to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelensky h…

Iran Considers Ballistic Missile Strike on Ukraine After Cargo Ship Attack

Following a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian cargo ship in the Caspian Sea, Iran considered launching a ballistic missile at a Ukrainian Black Sea port but was dissuaded by diplomat…

Ukraine Strikes Major Logistics Hub in Moscow, Escalating Attacks Deep Inside Russia

Ukraine has escalated its conflict with Russia by attacking a major logistics center near Moscow, setting it ablaze and signaling deeper strikes inside Russian territory.

Zelensky Urges Trump for Patriot Missile Production License Amid Ukraine's Defense Needs

Ukrainian President Zelensky met with U.S. President Trump to seek a license for producing Patriot missiles amid Russia's ongoing attacks. Ukraine accuses Iran of aiding Russia, w…

Montenegrin Forward Marko Rakonjac Nears Move to Maccabi Petah Tikva

Montenegrin striker Marko Rakonjac, who recently helped Hapoel Jerusalem avoid relegation, is close to joining Maccabi Petah Tikva as they prepare for their return to the Israeli…

Iran and Ukraine Brace for Escalation Amid Strategic Strait Attacks

Ukraine has launched attacks on Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea supplying Russia, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation amid rising tensions between the two nations. Ukraine sig…

Russia Faces Major Economic Setback as Bond Sale Fails Amid War Costs

Russia canceled a major bond auction after receiving prohibitively high interest rate offers, marking its biggest debt issuance failure since 1998. The move reflects growing econo…

Russia Delivers First Batch of 20 Advanced Su-35 Fighters to Iran, Challenging Israeli Air Superiority

Russia has delivered the first 20 advanced Su-35 fighter jets to Iran under a $6 billion deal, enhancing Iran's air capabilities and challenging Israeli air superiority. The full…

New German Ambassador to Israel Reflects on Challenging Role and Strong Bilateral Ties

Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, Germany's new ambassador to Israel, expressed both apprehension and optimism about his challenging new role. He highlighted the strong, unique Germany-I…

Israeli and Jewish LGBTQ+ Residents Face Rising Antisemitism in Berlin Ahead of Pride Parade

Israeli and Jewish LGBTQ+ residents in Berlin report increased antisemitism and exclusion since October 7, ahead of the city's large Pride Parade. Despite facing discrimination, s…

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Leads Tisha B'Av Lamentations and Reflections on Temple Destruction

On Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Yigal Cohen led kinot and moral teachings in Bnei Brak, with widespread mourning and lessons across Jewish communities worldwide reflecting on the Temple's de…

Russian Chief Rabbi Leads Mourning for Jerusalem’s Destruction on Tisha B’Av in Moscow

On Tisha B’Av, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar led mourning ceremonies in Moscow’s central synagogue, joined by Jewish communities worldwide commemorating the destruction of Jeru…

Rabbi Pinchas Abuhatzeira Delivers Inspirational Speech in Afula on Tisha B'Av Eve

Rabbi Pinchas Abuhatzeira delivered a powerful Tisha B'Av eve speech in Afula focusing on the loss of the Holy Temple. The event was part of broader commemorations including halac…

Moscow Jewish Communities Establish New Rabbinical Council Amid Ongoing Conflict

Moscow's Jewish community has established a new rabbinical council led by Rabbi Nahum Zicherman and Rabbi Moshe Lebel amid Russia's ongoing conflict. The council aims to address c…

Russian Yeshiva Students Visit Leading Torah Figures in New York After Intensive Study Year

After completing a rigorous study year in Moscow, top yeshiva students traveled to New York for a special summer program and visits with leading Torah authorities, including Rabbi…

Former Beitar Tel Aviv Midfielder Sergey Agashkov Dies at 63 After Long Illness

Sergey Agashkov, former Beitar Tel Aviv midfielder and Soviet international, died at 63 after a long illness. He played in Israel during the 1992/93 season and later coached youth…

US Renewed Travel Warning for Israel Amid Iran Strikes; NYC Mayor Seeks Netanyahu Arrest

The US conducted strikes on Iran and renewed its travel warning for Israel amid rising tensions. New York Mayor Eric Adams vowed to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu during his UN visit…

Ukraine Strikes Russian Wildberries Warehouses with Drone Attacks Causing Deaths and Fires

Ukraine conducted drone strikes on Russian Wildberries warehouses, killing seven workers and injuring dozens, while causing fires at oil storage sites near Moscow. The attacks tar…

Rodina Moscow Seeks To Sign Netanya Midfielder Basem Za'arura

Rodina Moscow, newly promoted to Russia's top league, aims to sign Basem Za'arura from Maccabi Netanya, where he is contracted until 2027 and recently excelled.

Real Madrid Signs Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Claver Joins Fenerbahce Ahead of EuroLeague Season

Real Madrid signed Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a two-year deal, Fenerbahce acquired Will Clyburn for one year, and Dubai signed Eli Okobo as they prepare for the new EuroLeague sea…

CSKA Moscow Set to Return to EuroLeague in 2027-28 Season

CSKA Moscow is expected to return to the EuroLeague in the 2027-28 season after being suspended due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Restrictions against Russian athletes were recently…

Ukraine Disables Major Russian Refinery with Drone Strike Amid Fuel Crisis

Ukraine's drone strike disabled Russia's Salavat refinery, worsening a fuel crisis amid ongoing drone attacks and prompting EU-Ukraine drone production cooperation.

IDF's Senior Haredi Officer Reveals Harrowing October 7 Battle and Family Tragedy

Lieutenant Colonel Avigdor Dikstein, head of the IDF's Haredi sector, recounted the harrowing October 7 Hamas attack on the Re'im base, the personal family tragedy that followed…

China Turns Putin Dependent Amid Ukraine War and Western Sanctions

China has become Russia's key economic lifeline amid the Ukraine war and Western sanctions, with Beijing holding significant leverage over Moscow. Despite Putin's attempts to expa…

Moscow's Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva Marks Historic Expansion with Rabbinical Ordination Ceremony

Moscow's Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva celebrated a historic rabbinical ordination for its students, marking a milestone after months of rigorous study. The yeshiva, uniquely blessed by…

Putin Considered Replacing Assad with His Wife Amid Syrian Regime Collapse

Before the Syrian regime's collapse in December 2024, Vladimir Putin considered replacing Bashar al-Assad with his wife Asma, seen as the regime's real power. Assad fled to Russia…

Russia Deploys Massive 3-Ton Cruise Bomb in Ukrainian Town Strike

Russia showcased a 3-ton cruise bomb hitting the Ukrainian town of Orihiv, signaling an escalation in heavy long-range attacks.

74-Year-Old Woman Mistakes Russian Airport Baggage Conveyor for Escalator and Disappears from View

A 74-year-old woman at a Russian airport mistakenly stepped onto a baggage conveyor belt, thinking it was an escalator, and was carried into the luggage sorting area before being…

Moscow Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Biting Off Husband’s Penis in Planned Revenge

A Moscow woman was sentenced to five years after biting off her husband's penis in a premeditated act of revenge following suspected infidelity. The husband survived but lost erec…

China and Russia Expand Secret Military Cooperation Including Anti-Starlink Plans

Russia Seizes AI-Driven Western Drones Hidden in Electronics for Attacks on Russian Bases

Russia's FSB intercepted AI-powered drones from Western countries hidden in electronics, intended for attacks on Russian airbases. Ukrainian operatives were arrested after smuggli…

Ukraine Expands Drone Attacks on Russian Ships in Sea of Azov Amid Strategic Blockade

Ukraine has launched over 100 drone attacks on Russian ships in the Sea of Azov, disrupting critical maritime trade routes and imposing a de facto naval blockade. These strikes, a…