More than 30 Israeli draft dodgers detained while attempting to fly to Ukraine for a pilgrimage to Uman.
On Monday, September 15, 2025, nearly 30 Israeli citizens evading conscription were detained at Ben Gurion International Airport, located near Tel Aviv. They were attempting to travel on a pilgrimage to Uman. The information was provided by The Times of Israel. Citing data from the radical ultra-Orthodox movement known as the “Jerusalem Faction” (“Ha-Peleg Ha-Yerushalmi”), […]
Netanyahu nevertheless informed Trump about the planned strike on Hamas leadership in Qatar – Axios
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Donald Trump last week about the intention to strike Doha, the capital of Qatar, where the Hamas leadership was located. According to the Axios portal on September 15, 2025, based on information from three sources, this warning was made before the attack. Planned Strike Sources report that on September […]
The Economist assessed whether Europe is capable of protecting its sky from Russia
On September 13, 2025, an attack was recorded in Romania, raising the question of how effectively NATO can protect its airspace from Kremlin threats. An analysis of Europe’s air defense capabilities and actions to strengthen it was conducted by journalists from The Economist. Assessment of NATO’s Air Defense Capabilities NATO’s air shield is built on […]
Dangerous global trends shaping the tone of the 21st century
The modern world, plunging into instability, faces total wars, reflecting the current analysis of Mikhail Sheitelman. His thoughts outline the contours of ongoing conflicts, indicating the need to adapt to new realities. World Conflicts and Their Consequences According to the expert, current discussions inevitably lead to the topic of war, but attention is not solely […]
In the local elections in Germany, Merz’s conservatives won, but the far-right received more votes.
Berlin — Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party took first place in the municipal elections in Germany’s most populous state. However, the real winner was the right-wing movement “Alternative for Germany” (AfD), which nearly tripled its results compared to five years earlier. According to the voting results announced on Monday, Merz’s Christian Democratic Union received 33.3% of […]
“Nano-dust” from Lem’s story has been created: it spies by gathering in the air
In 1963, Polish writer Stanislaw Lem, in his science fiction story “The Invincible,” presented a world where freely flying nanobots explore the atmosphere of distant planets. These microscopic creatures seem weak individually, but when united, they form a powerful swarm capable of gathering energy, reproducing, and defending against predators. It seems hard to believe that […]
The UN Human Rights Council will urgently convene due to Israel’s airstrike on Qatar
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, an urgent discussion of the United Nations Human Rights Council will be held in Geneva regarding Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders, which took place on September 9. This was reported by the news agency Reuters. Escalation of Relations The airstrike, according to Hamas, claimed the lives of five of its […]
Aliyah has sharply decreased; most of the repatriates are still from the former Soviet space.
Decrease in the Number of Repatriates in Israel In 2024, only 31,068 new citizens arrived in Israel, which is 32.6% less than the previous year. The data was provided by the Central Bureau of Statistics on September 15. In the first seven months of 2025, only 11,300 arrived in the country, compared to 19,500 for […]
The media learned about a secret proposal for Israel at Eurovision 2026 to avoid a scandal.
The question of Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026 remains problematic. Some countries are threatening a boycott if Israel takes the stage in Austria, reports the Times of Israel. Sources indicate that Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, and the Netherlands have already declared their intention to withdraw if Israel is present at the contest. This is causing […]
Stars at the 2025 Emmys called for a ceasefire in Gaza
On September 15, 2025, during the Emmy Awards ceremony, celebrities used this platform to express their opinions about the conflict in Gaza, where Israel is at war with Hamas. The Emmy Ceremony as a Platform for Protest Actors Mark Indelicato, Chris Perfetti, Hannah Einbinder, stars of the series “The White Lotus” Aimee Lou Wood and […]
Trump has become the “main barrier to achieving peace,” claims The Guardian
Accusing Donald Trump of all the world’s woes is an overly simplistic approach. The U.S. president’s ability to change or control the behavior of other countries is often greatly overestimated. Trump, acting as an “uncrowned world monarch,” creates illusions of American dominance and omnipotence. Even before taking office, he promised to quickly end the wars […]
The Hague court confirmed the arrest of Russian assets in the Netherlands at the request of DTEK.
September 15, 2025 The Hague Court Upholds Seizure of Gazprom’s Assets The District Court of The Hague confirmed the seizure of assets of Gazprom International Limited. The appeal request was denied, reports DTEK via Interfax-Ukraine. History of the Conflict The reasons for the asset seizure are related to the expropriation that occurred after the occupation […]
The NATO “Air Shield” theory sounds powerful, but in practice, it has significant shortcomings.
19 Russian drones invaded Polish territory, marking the largest incident of NATO airspace violation in over 75 years, reports The Economist on September 15, 2025. This development seriously tests the Alliance’s ability to protect its borders from threats posed by Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the response to the incident as “very successful.” […]
In Europe, birth rates are declining, and fears of economic collapse are growing.
According to the publication “Tegraph,” in 2024, for the first time in the history of the European Union, the number of newborns was less than in the United States. In the EU, 3.5 million children were born, while in America — 3.6 million, despite a population difference of 110 million. The birth rate situation is […]