The rescue of the Jewish archives of Babyn Yar under the fire of war “is a race against time” – Natan Sharansky
While Russia continues to bombard Ukrainian cities, archivists work underground daily to save and document Jewish history — page by page, name by name. According to former chairman of the Jewish Agency Natan Sharansky, who is now the chairman of the Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center (BYHMC), writes on December 30, 2025, JNS, the work […]
SMS from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and “blue papers” without the right to work?: what is happening with Ukrainian refugees in Israel
The Israeli Population and Immigration Authority has decided to extend the collective protection status for Ukrainian citizens in the country. However, contrary to international practice and the expectations of refugees, the extension period turned out to be extremely short — only three months, until the end of March 2026. This was reported on December 28, […]
Almost 24 Hours of “Happy New Year”: How the World Enters 2026 in a Wave of Time Zones
New Year’s Eve on the planet stretches for almost a day: the first fireworks ignite at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, and the last glasses are raised in Samoa. Formally, it’s one holiday, but in fact, it’s a long global “midnight marathon” that passes through dozens of time zones and cultures. The […]
Taiwan in the crosshairs of maneuvers: China expands pressure zone, Trump does not believe in a strike
Chinese military exercises have once again raised the tension around Taiwan — with live-fire drills, designated zones in the sea, and a signal that Beijing is ready to “keep the island in check” for as long as necessary. Against this backdrop, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly doubted that China would actually decide to attack. The […]