February 19, 2025
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Austria: Syrian immigrant attacks crowd: fourteen-year-old boy dies

by Stefano Piazza   Yesterday in Villach, about 350 kilometers south of Vienna, near the border with Italy and Slovenia, a Syrian asylum seeker attacked a crowd in the old town. The result was tragic: a 14-year-old boy died, while four other people were injured, some seriously. The attack happened suddenly, just before 4:00 p.m., […]

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Europe

Interview with Rita Repetto: The story of Roberta and the fight against psychological cults

by Elisa Garfagna Roberta Repetto was a young woman full of life and sunshine, who turned to a meditation center after a difficult period. The center, presented as a place for spiritual growth, turned out to be a psychological cult led by a manipulative guru. Swayed psychologically, Roberta neglected medical treatment for a melanoma, relying […]

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The Italy/Islamists file: File 3. Yaeesh Anan and the Italy-based al-Aqsa cell planning attacks in Israel

by Giovanni Gicalone On January 29th, 2024, the Italian police detained Anan Kamal Afif Yaeesh (Yaeesh Anan, 1987); the arrest was conducted in the city of L’Aquila at the request of Israeli authorities who also asked for Anan’s extradition. The individual is accused of being a leader of Al-Aqsa Brigades’ “Rapid Response-Tulkarem Unit” and of […]

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Israel Middle East

Hope in Jewish Thought

by Elisa Garfagna Hope (Tikvah in Hebrew) is one of the fundamental pillars of Jewish thought, a thread woven through millennia of history, sacred texts, and rabbinic interpretations. In Jewish tradition, hope is not merely a fleeting emotion but a vital force that has sustained the Jewish people through their most challenging trials. In the […]

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Europe Israel North America Opinion

The Transformation of Antisemitism and the Identity of the Jewish People

by Elisa Garfagna Contemporary antisemitism has taken on a new guise, evolving into something profoundly different from what we knew in the past. What we see today in our societies is no longer the classic antisemitism, but rather a phenomenon that could be described as a “Palestinianization” or sectarian “Islamization” that has permeated the social […]

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Art & Culture Business

After Covid and Metaverse

by Elisa Garfagna After Covid, the digital revolution we experienced radically changed our lives, especially those of young people. Growing up in a hyper-connected world, today’s youth are grappling with a neurotic relationship with technology, which has undergone an incredible acceleration. Social media has become the core of social interactions — a place to communicate, […]

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From Washington to Astana: Lessons in Power and Justice from Hunter Biden’s Pardon

by Damir Zaidullayev U.S. President Joe Biden cleared his son Hunter Biden of all federal gun and tax charges in a move that stunned political analysts around the world. The lines separating public duty from personal devotion have been hotly debated since this contentious ruling, which was presented as a reaction to politically motivated prosecution. […]

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Europe Israel Middle East

The New Italian Communist Party: the “clandestine” group with a public website threatening US military facilities

by Giovanni Giacalone An unusual case has been taking place in Italy lately and it directly influences the safety of many, including the US military installations located on Italian soil. A far-left clandestine formation known as “The New Italian Communist Party” (NPCI), certainly not new, but on sleeping mode for quite a few years, suddenly […]

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Asia Southeast Asia

A Spiritual Journey Through the land of Baba Guru Nanak

by Maryam Noureen Janjua This year, as the Sikh world celebrated the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, I embarked on a deeply spiritual journey that took me through some of the most significant Sikh pilgrimage sites in Pakistan. From the birthplace of Guru Nanak in Nankana Sahib to the peaceful sanctity of Kartarpur, […]

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Europe Israel Opinion

Judaism and Social Influencers Made in the USA

by Elisa Garfagna “We are the generation of American Jews, and we are revolutionizing communication!” Mayim Bialik, actress and neuroscientist, known for her role in “The Big Bang Theory.” Hila Klein, co-founder of the YouTube channel “h3h3Productions.” Arielle Charnas, founder of “Something Navy,” a popular fashion brand. Eitan Bernath, young chef and television personality. Chaya […]

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