The Ukrainian city of Uman has welcomed around 40,000 Hasidic pilgrims for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, in spite of the ongoing threat of Russian strikes. During the holiday, pilgrims from Israel and around the world travel to the city, a central site for one branch of Orthodox Judaism.

Olha Stefanishyna has served in three key government positions in Ukraine over the past six years, most recently as ambassador to the United States. In an interview with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, she discusses US-Ukraine ties and her decision to resign days before a corruption probe.

The US State Department has urged American companies to exercise extreme caution when considering business transactions with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan after a former US official attended the signing of a deal between a Saudi energy group and the hard-line authorities.

A fresh round of Russian strikes on Ukraine killed at least three people and wounded dozens of others over the past 24 hours, Ukraine's president said on September 12, adding that the strikes targeted civilian sites and infrastructure across the country.

The US House of Representatives is preparing to take up legislation next week that is intended to impose tougher economic pressure on Russia, setting up what could be a heated fight between Republicans and Democrats over how far Congress should go in expanding President Donald Trump's tariff powers.

Anthropic said it has disrupted attempts by Iran to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models to disseminate state propaganda and spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.

One month after the announcement that Russia’s bases in Syria would be “transferred” to Damascus, Russian military vessels have returned to the port of Tartus, exclusive images sourced by RFE/RL confirm.

Iran may be losing its grip on Hormuz, but its Houthi allies are threatening to give Tehran another lever over global energy and shipping through Bab al-Mandab.

Ukraine’s foreign minister is urging allies to provide more air defenses after a Russian drone strike on Pavlohrad killed at least five people and injured dozens. RFE/RL correspondent Roman Pahulych arrived as emergency crews treated the wounded and battled fires.

A dramatic decrease in Ukrainians registered under Poland's temporary protection residency status come amid rising ethnic tensions in the country over wartime history, and benefits granted to the newcomers, but legal experts say the decline is more about new legal obstacles than street hostility.

With the blessing of the Russian Orthodox Church, officials unearthed the remains of a warrior prince whose 14th-century battlefield victory is a seminal moment in Russian history. Fragments are now being sent to the front lines in Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

Iran’s parliament is divided over a sweeping bill aimed at countering foreign “infiltration,” exposing tensions over how far the state should go in tightening security after the war. Even supporters such as Parliament Speaker Qalibaf have warned against measures that could “lock up” the country.

US Congressman Abraham Hamadeh says the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process is moving faster than many expected and predicts that a final peace agreement could be reached well before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term.

PAVLOHRAD, Ukraine -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ottawa will provide Ukraine with air defense support as he visited Canada in an attempt to shore up support from the country's allies amid deadly Russian drone and missile attacks.

Iranians studying in Russia often work on projects with military applications, an analysis by Systema shows -- and upon return, some join entities linked to Iran’s armed forces. These ties are growing: The number of Iranians studying at Russian universities has jumped during Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

The 9/11 attacks were a global plot orchestrated by a Saudi millionaire whose Al-Qaeda network was later crippled by US-led military action. But experts warn today’s terrorists can be lone actors inspired online and harder to track, while Al-Qaeda is adapting to new technologies.

As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.