Russian occupation authorities have unveiled a bust of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin in the Ukrainian city of Melitopol, marking the first such monument erected in seized territory since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The unveiling took place Thursday as part of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, commemorating its role in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II.
The Taliban, the jihadist group ruling Afghanistan since 2021, is once again pushing for official recognition at the United Nations. This week, top Taliban diplomat Suhail Shaheen claimed that representation at the U.N. is both a “necessity and a right” for the so-called “Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.” Despite controlling the country for nearly four years, the Taliban remains internationally unrecognized and continues to enforce an oppressive sharia regime.
MSNBC host Ayman Mohyeldin described recent anti-Israel campus protests as “advocating for peace,” even as video evidence and arrests suggest otherwise.
South Africa’s Chief Rabbi, Dr. Warren Goldstein, has launched a Counter-Terror Task Force to enhance the security of Jewish communities in the region.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, whose jurisdiction lies along the southeastern Arizona border with Mexico, has expressed concern over a significant rise in border-related crimes. According to Dannels, these crimes have cost the county more than $14 million.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s initiative to address homelessness in New Orleans faced protests on Wednesday as officials cleared encampments and opened a new temporary shelter in the Gentilly area.
