Ukraine
German drone startups Helsing, Stark, win suicide drone contracts worth 4.3 billion euro
Helsing will supply its HX-2 suicide drone while Stark will supply its Virtus drone. The companies beat out German defense giant Rheinmetall
Estonia says Russia planning military buildup to shift power in Europe
Immigration from Russia, Ukraine, at its lowest since COVID-19, says Diaspora Affairs Committee
Beyond the Headlines: Everyone is an emissary - opinion
Moscow's proposal to use frozen Russian assets is 'nonsense,' Zelensky says
Speaking to reporters in a WhatsApp media chat, he added that Kyiv would "fight" to be able to use all frozen Russian assets to fund post-war recovery inside Ukraine.
Putin agrees next steps with US envoys but Kremlin says territory is key
Russia, the US, and Ukraine hold security talks in Abu Dhabi, with Moscow stressing the need to resolve territorial issues for lasting peace, despite ongoing military operations.
WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction
Trump added that he threatened Iran with US airstrikes if the Islamic Republic's regime carried out hangings of protesters and political dissidents as planned, and Tehran backed down as a result.
How I was nearly drafted into Ukraine's war: 'Post' reporter's account of Ukraine’s manpower crisis
The problem of draft dodging has become part of a broader crisis of manpower, according to locals, as Ukrainian soldiers have been worn down by a long and bloody war.
Zelensky introduces new air defense system for Ukraine after major Russian strikes
Ukraine is still reeling from a wave of Russian strikes earlier this month that knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment blocks, particularly in the capital Kyiv.
Ballroom blitz: Celebrity certainty threatens real journalism - opinion
Celebrities are declaring verdicts on real-world news, but applause-driven certainty on the world isn’t journalism.
Learning Hebrew in bomb shelters: How Dnipro Jewry endures Russian invasion
The war opened new opportunities for Dnipro's Jews to reconnect to Judaism, finding purpose and hope amid the missile barrages.
Nine Israeli tourists detained by Ukrainian authorities over bag of salt found in vehicle
The group was detained while crossing the border from Ukraine to Moldova after authorities misidentified a bag of salt found in their vehicle as a suspected illicit substance, according to N12 News.
Ukrainian Christmas tradition depiction of Jews draws criticism after New Jersey pageant
The Christmas pageant, performed on Sunday in New Jersey, also included a Hasidic Jewish caricature, carrying a sack of coins and dancing with the devil.
IAEA secures localized ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine for backup line to Zaporizhzhia plant
"The IAEA continues to work closely with both sides to ensure nuclear safety at the ZNPP and to prevent a nuclear accident during the conflict," Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
