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Vladimir Putin has visited the Kuril Islands, which are disputed between Russia and Japan, for the first time. The visit, which sparked a sharp protest in Tokyo, took place against the backdrop of Russian military exercises and a North Korean ballistic missile launch.

Families of sailors on the aircraft carrier report severe mental distress, suicide attempts, and poor living conditions, while the US Navy claims there has been no increase in reports of suicidal thoughts and that the crew is receiving medical and mental support.

The "El Niño" climate phenomenon is expected to reach its peak in December, but it is already causing severe droughts on three continents, damaging crops and threatening food supplies. The UN warns that tens of millions more could face severe hunger.

Ukraine has launched a new form of economic warfare by targeting Wildberries logistics centers with UAVs. The goal is to shatter the illusion of normalcy for Russian citizens and strike at the heart of the Russian economy, setting a dangerous precedent.

Meta announced that since the Australian ban took effect in December, 462,000 Instagram accounts and 294,000 Facebook accounts suspected of belonging to users under 16 have been disabled.

Hasan Piker, who has millions of followers and is considered a prominent voice on the American left, refuses to apologize for his harsh statements against Israel. At the same time, his influence on the Democratic Party is growing.

An Illinois resident has won the largest prize of the year in the Powerball lottery. The winner can choose between receiving the full $1 billion prize or a one-time lump sum of $450.5 million in cash.

The investigation into the disappearance of the mother and daughter has been transferred to Lahav 433, as Israeli authorities lean toward a non-nationalistic motive. The family has protested the police's stance, demanding that the possibility of a terrorist incident remains under serious investigation.

Greg Gatwood and Judy Gittelson found a carved limestone statue in the ground that may be related to the city's artistic past. The clues point to the Art Institute across from their home – and perhaps to artist Ralph Stackpole.

The Department of Homeland Security plans to purchase the G.L.O.V.E system for $20 million for immigration enforcement and investigation agents. The administration presents it as a means to de-escalate conflicts, while human rights organizations warn against excessive use of force.

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

The Prime Minister of Iraq has set a deadline of September 30 for armed factions to hand over their weapons to the state, and is preparing for a confrontation with those who refuse. Simultaneously, Baghdad is conducting talks with the Revolutionary Guards to restrain the militias.

American officials described the threat as "information originating from Israel, considered to have a low level of confidence." The Secret Service decided not to gamble with the president's life: "They did what they had to do."

New details shed light on the Iranian threat that led last month to an unusual diversion operation for Donald Trump. Israel warned of a potential missile attack on Air Force One, but US and Turkish authorities found no concrete evidence that the suspects possessed the necessary weaponry.

Two US Army soldiers were killed in the crash of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during operations near Fort Hood base in Texas. The crash ignited a large grass fire, and emergency teams were dispatched to the scene.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel met in Chisinau with the chairman of the Jewish community, Alex Blitski, on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Chief Rabbi of Moldova, Menachem Mendel Axelrod. The two discussed the flourishing of Jewish life, the preservation of the memory of the Holocaust, and the establishment of the first Jewish museum in the country.

The unconventional wedding took place inside the fast-food restaurant where the couple works, while the drive-thru service continued to operate as usual. A recording by one of the customers went viral and sparked a heated discussion online: 'In today's economic situation, I completely understand them.'

Two pilots were killed on Wednesday when an Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field near Salado, Texas. CNN reported the incident, citing the local sheriff's office.

US President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of the month to focus on her family. Despite her departure, she will remain a key external advisor to the president and continue her political involvement.

President Trump was secretly extracted from Turkey in a deception operation involving senior administration officials. While some officials and advisors remained on the plane from which Trump was evacuated, others flew to the UK with the president on a military aircraft. Journalists on board the decoy plane were unaware of the operation.

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating the search for the mother and daughter missing in Vienna, with an Israel Police representative on the ground. Moshe Yaalomi, brother of one of the missing, stated that the last contact occurred on Friday evening. Austrian police have deployed elite units to assist in the search.

Sources within the Donald Trump administration have sent angry messages to Israel regarding the siege of Palestinian homes, which has been ongoing for three days. The situation is causing significant embarrassment even for Israel's friends in the US.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod was officially crowned Chief Rabbi of Moldova during a historic ceremony in Chisinau. The event, attended by the Chief Rabbi of Israel and international dignitaries, marked a significant milestone in the revival of the country's Jewish community.

Antisemitism in Europe continues to escalate, and this time a new sickening recording has been published. An Irish tourist visiting France entered a local supermarket and verbally confronted two Jewish women. As part of the confrontation, the tourist told the women: "I'm sorry Hitler didn't finish his job."

Two weeks after 72,000 migrants breached the Spanish enclave in North Africa, the Moroccan Minister of Justice declared that his country has not abandoned its claims to Ceuta and Melilla. Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles firmly rejected the statement: "They are not just Spanish, they are super-Spanish, and they cannot be touched." The Spanish Foreign Ministry reiterated that Spain's...

The parliament in Beirut approved a general amnesty bill intended to release thousands of prisoners and ease overcrowding in prisons. Following the approval of the law, Member of Parliament Ghada Ayoub clarified that Lebanese who fled to Israel will be able to return to their country. The move sparked protests in the country due to fears regarding the release of those who killed security...

At least 44 people have died after a passenger boat capsized yesterday, Tuesday, on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. 77 people have been rescued so far, and the search for additional passengers continues.

The US Secretary of State recounted how, on a flight from China, he watched with concern as a senior American official lay in the plane's conference room without moving: 'I didn't want to discover a corpse on the plane.' Furthermore, Marco Rubio revealed that flying 'objects' are observed over military facilities and explained how Donald Trump informed him that he would be Secretary of State.

Moscow and Damascus are set to sign an agreement allowing Russia to retain access to its military bases in exchange for training Syrian security forces. This development comes amid the sentencing of Bashar al-Assad to death.

Death and rape threats against Jews online, antisemitic codes penetrating new communities, and a struggle over public funding: three publications in Germany reveal how antisemitic hatred is changing shape and expanding.

The commander of the Iranian Border Guard addressed claims regarding an invasion of the country and clarified: "Our borders are secure - we have an abundance of soldiers." Simultaneously, the spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's leadership criticized the "Mecca Agreement" signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan: "A sign of defeat - relying on Washington's support: leaning on a...

A senior Iranian source told Reuters today, Wednesday, that at this stage there are no contacts between Tehran and Washington regarding the extension of the ceasefire. The source claimed that the United States "violated the interim agreement just 48 hours after it was reached and subsequently withdrew from it within a few days."

Zhu Rongji, former Premier of China and architect of the bold economic reforms that propelled the country to global power status, passed away on Wednesday in Beijing at the age of 97. His death marks the end of an era of economic optimism for many in China who witnessed the nation's revolutionary transformation.

A senior Iranian official clarified today, Wednesday, ahead of the expiration of the 60-day ceasefire set in the memorandum of understanding, that no discussions are being held with the United States regarding its extension. The official, speaking to Reuters, placed the responsibility for the deadlock on Washington, claiming that the US violated previous agreements.

"She just didn't let it happen," said the son of Dina Spahn, who during an outing on a river in Florida lost parts of her left hand and her right arm to an alligator attack. Despite the severe injuries, she remains in high spirits. About a day after the incident, an alligator approximately 2.95 meters long was captured.

The Chinese news agency confirmed the death of Zhu Rongji, one of the most influential prime ministers in the history of modern China. The Communist Party published an official statement of mourning that praised his great leadership, integrity, and economic work.

The Democratic primary race for governor of Wisconsin was tight and tense, decided only with the counting of the final votes. Progressive candidate Francesca Hong led until the final stretch.

The major YouGov immigration poll shows that 47% now believe that the arrival of immigrants from Israel to the Kingdom should be prevented entirely or at least reduced, with only Russia, Pakistan, and Nigeria in a worse position. Even immigrants from Egypt are more welcome. Notable in their opposition to accepting Israelis: supporters of the Labour Party and the Greens, but also the far-right...

Contact with Meli and Liel Yaalomi, a mother and daughter who were traveling in Vienna and Prague, has been lost since Friday. The two were supposed to return to Israel yesterday at the end of their trip, but they did not arrive for their flight. The search for them continues, and N12 has learned that a search was also conducted at the apartment hotel where they were staying. "The mind thinks of...

Pentagon data submitted to Congress reveals that at least 153 civilians were killed and 243 wounded in US strikes in Yemen. The military is investigating 15 additional incidents. The report excludes casualties from operations in Iran.