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Mar 5, 2026, 10:35 PM

The Mullah Regime Strikes Azerbaijan a Day After Aliyev’s Visit to Iranian Embassy

Tensions in the South Caucasus have reached a volatile breaking point following a provocative Iranian drone strike on Azerbaijani territory. The attack, which targeted the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, has been characterized by Baku as a direct betrayal of neighborly...

Feb 24, 2026, 4:38 PM

Blue and Yellow at the Western Wall: Massive Prayer for Ukraine Held in Jerusalem

In a powerful display of spiritual and political solidarity, a massive 30-meter Ukrainian flag was unfurled on Feb. 22 at the foot of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, one of the holiest sites in the Jewish world. The event, which...

Feb 12, 2026, 3:59 PM

Tbilisi Landmark Bathed in Iranian Colors, Sparking Israeli Fury

As the Islamic Republic of Iran celebrates the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Revolution, a controversial diplomatic gesture in the heart of the Caucasus has sparked a diplomatic firestorm. On February 11, the Tbilisi TV Tower, which looms over...

Jan 11, 2026, 4:36 PM

The Twilight of the Kadyrov Era: Chechnya’s Leader is on the Brink of Death

The long-standing stability of the Chechen Republic is facing its most significant challenge in decades. Speculation regarding the health of Ramzan Kadyrov, the region’s strongman and a pivotal ally to Vladimir Putin, has reached a fever pitch. According to Ukrinform,...

Jan 10, 2026, 7:10 PM

The Light of Hanukkah in Tbilisi: Unity, Trust, and an Unexpected Honor

Being invited to the Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony in Tbilisi was already a great honor for me. The invitation came from Tsiuri Akhalkatsishvili, Director of the Jewish Agency (Sohnut) in Georgia, and I accepted it with genuine joy. Yet that...

Jan 5, 2026, 3:43 PM

Not Just Freedom: The Fight to Save Iran – Inside Iran’s Nationwide Resistance

In the heart of Iran, a profound transformation is unfolding. What began as a localized cry for justice has evolved into an existential battle for the soul of a nation. For the protesters on the ground, the risks are...

Oct 22, 2025, 8:50 PM

Georgian Interior Minister Visits Israel, Meets Ben-Gvir to Deepen Security Cooperation

Georgia’s Interior Minister Gela (Geka) Geladze has arrived in Israel for an official visit, where he met with Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir. According to Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, the visit is part of a broader effort...

Sep 2, 2025, 12:59 PM

A Hero Remembered: The Life and Legacy of Ariel Sosnov

This article was originally published in German on Hagalil.com. It has been adapted into English for The Times of Israel. On a quiet Shabbat evening, I had the honor of visiting the family of Ariel Sosnov – a 20-year-old Israeli...

Sep 1, 2025, 12:24 PM

Venezuela and Beyond: What the U.S. Naval Surge Really Means

The United States has deployed a significant military contingent to the Caribbean and Pacific regions, including eight warships, two nuclear-powered submarines, military helicopters, aircraft, and approximately 8,000 personnel. Officially, the operation is framed as part of Washington’s ongoing counter-narcotics...

Aug 27, 2025, 1:59 AM

Vladyslav’s Miracle Survival: Ukrainian Escapes Russian Torture and Death

🇺🇦 Miracle survival.
Ukrainian National Guardsman Vladyslav was captured, tortured, had his throat slit & was thrown into a pit.

For 5 days he crawled to safety — starving, drinking mice blood, wrapping his wound with clothes. #ukraine #UkraineWillWin pic.twitter.com/IRricMQXjM
— Mikheil Khachidze (@mishakhachidze) August 26, 2025

A Ukrainian National Guardsman, Vladyslav, miraculously survived Russian captivity and today his story stands as a symbol of the unbreakable will to live. As the war continues, stories of sacrifice and heroism emerge daily from Ukraine’s front lines. Yet Vladyslav’s...

About Me

Mikheil Khachidze is a Georgian journalist and broadcaster reporting on international affairs, with a focus on Israel, the Middle East, Ukraine and Europe. He currently works as a news anchor for Tbilisi Radio and contributes to the Georgian-language service of Israel’s public broadcaster Kan. In addition, he produces video podcasts for TV Akhali. He also reports in Spanish and German and have been published in several international outlets, including IBERIA DEL CÁUCASO magazine and German-language media. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, he has reported on the ground and produced a wide range of articles, podcasts, and radio segments. Following the October 7 Hamas attack, he visited Israel twice—covering affected kibbutzim, hostage families, and demonstrations in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square. He also runs his own Telegram channel MichaelKhachidze, where he shares regular updates, analysis, and behind-the-scenes reporting from the region.