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Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says a military incursion by India is imminent.

The IDF conducted their first operational use of the new Bar rockets, developed by Elbit, in southern Gaza, with the 282nd Artillery Regiment employing the rockets’ advanced navigation mechanism to swiftly strike targets in challenging combat environments during the ongoing offensive against Hamas.

Red Eléctrica, Spain’s national power grid operator, described the widespread blackout affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of France as “exceptional and extraordinary,” projecting full power restoration within 6-10 hours, while withholding speculation on the cause pending an ongoing investigation.

Tom Homan sends strong message to anyone harboring criminal aliens from ICE: “You don’t have to support ICE’s operations…. But when you cross that line to impediment or knowingly harboring an illegal from ICE, you will be prosecuted. Judge or not.”

TOM HOMAN: “I started in Border Patrol in 1984. I’ve been at this for over 40 years. I’ve worked for 6 presidents. Every president I ever worked for took border security seriously because you can’t have strong national security without border security.”

Border Czar Tom Homan compares numbers at the border between Joe Biden and President Trump.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces President Trump will be signing an Executive Order today cracking down on sanctuary cities: “President Trump will sign an Executive Order on Law and Order, and another on sanctuary cities.”

The deadly explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port reportedly killed 46 people and left 138 hospitalized, with the Interior Ministry summoning “some culprits” for alleged negligence, though specific details about the cause remain undisclosed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations.

This morning, a massive blackout hit Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, and more, halting airports like Madrid’s Barajas, subways, and communication networks, with no confirmed cause yet.

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik would be the clear front-runner in a Republican primary for NY governor next year and be the strongest candidate to take on Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in a general election should she run, a new poll released Monday claims. Stefanik — who has been rumored to be eyeing a gubernatorial run — got support of 44% of New York Republicans compared to 7% for lower Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler and 5% for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

A massive fire erupted at Savon Shoes, located at the corner of 13th Avenue and 39th Street in Boro Park, early Monday morning, at 2:00 a.m. FDNY firefighters responded swiftly, but the blaze escalated quickly, with heavy smoke billowing from the store. The fire was upgraded to a third alarm as crews worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames. One firefighter sustained injuries during the operation, and Boro Park Hatzolah was on scene to provide medical support. The cause of the fire was unknown. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Jewish community leaders in Savannah, Georgia, acted quickly on Friday after spotting a social media post featuring a party flyer with what appeared to be an antisemitic message, JTA reports.

The flyer, which was allegedly aimed at students from the Savannah College of Art and Design, contained a list of party instructions embedded in micrographic text that spelled out the words “No Jews.”

As the flyer began circulating, Jewish leaders affiliated with both SCAD and the broader Savannah community immediately condemned it and demanded a response.

“We are proud as the Jewish community of SCAD and will not feel safe if nothing is done,” said SCAD Hillel in an Instagram statement.

Chabad of Savannah, where many Jewish SCAD students are active, also voiced outrage in a social media post, saying, “We are deeply disturbed and saddened by the antisemitic incident that occurred at SCAD where a party invitation stated that no Jews were welcome. This type of hate has no place on campus in our community or anywhere in society.”

The Savannah Jewish Federation also reacted forcefully, announcing via Instagram that it was coordinating with school authorities and local law enforcement to address the situation.

“At this juncture, our priorities are the welfare of the Jewish community,” the federation’s post read. “Appropriate disciplinary measures, and education to ensure Jewish students understand the nature and history of antisemitism and why such an invitation is beyond the pale.”

This controversy surfaced at a time when concern over antisemitism at American colleges is already running high. The Anti-Defamation League recorded record-breaking levels of antisemitic incidents last year, much of it connected to protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, and the Trump administration has been penalizing universities it believes have failed to safeguard Jewish students.

However, it was soon revealed that the person responsible for posting the image was not a student at SCAD, meaning there was no actual campus antisemitism incident in this case.

“There was no party,” said Rabbi Zalman Refson, co-director of Chabad of Savannah. “It was clearly just, obviously, just to either show his disdain for the Jewish community, or he’s going through a mental episode, and we’re not quite sure just yet.”

SCAD released a statement confirming that the person who circulated the flyer was not enrolled at the college, and that investigators found no evidence of an event or signage targeting Jewish students.

“The investigation is ongoing to confirm that no current member of the SCAD community was involved in the creation of the social media post or related activities,” the statement said. “SCAD leadership is reaching out to students, faculty, and staff who have been affected by the social media post to offer support and resources.”

Following these developments, the Savannah Jewish Federation issued a follow-up message, commending the college administration for their prompt action and acknowledging the involvement of national Jewish organizations.

“The Savannah Jewish Federation appreciates the swift action of SCAD administration and their commitment to the continued safety and security of all students,” the post read. “We also want to express our deep appreciation for the many National Jewish organizations and elected officials who have offered their support during this process.”

Since the individual who posted the offensive image had already withdrawn from SCAD back in the fall, Rabbi Refson noted that it is unclear if any consequences could be imposed.

“There’s a lot of outside parties, like a lot of outside aggravators, who are stirring up a lot of the hate, which seems to be the case in other schools as well,” he said. “We hope that he comes to his senses in some way, and nothing illegal was done. So it’s hard to penalize, but we do know that if he was at SCAD, he would have been expelled instantly.”

{Matzav.com}

NEW: The Trump administration has lined the White House with signs showing heinous criminal illegal aliens who were arrested.

Israeli warplanes last year intercepted Iranian aircraft headed toward Syria, preventing them from delivering troops meant to assist the country’s embattled president at the time, Bashar Assad, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. The remarks in a speech gave a new glimpse into Israel’s thinking in the final days in power for Assad, a longtime enemy who was overthrown by insurgents last December.

YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Avrohom Michoel Greenhut Z”L. The Levaya will take place Monday at 10AM at the Tenka Shul at 4712 12th Avenue.

Canadians will decide Monday whether to extend the Liberal Party’s decade in power or instead hand control to the Conservatives. They’ll pick either Prime Minister Mark Carney or opposition leader Pierre Poilievre to lead the way forward, but the election is also a referendum of sorts on someone who isn’t even Canadian: Donald Trump. Until the American president won a second term and began threatening Canada’s economy and sovereignty, even suggesting the country should become the 51st state, the Liberals looked headed for defeat. Polls have opened in Atlantic Canada. Canadians vote as the country grapples with the aftermath of a fatal car ramming attack on Saturday in Vancouver. The tragedy on the eve of the election prompted the suspension of campaigning for several hours. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect is a local man with a history of mental health issues. Trump’s truculence has infuriated many Canadians, leading many to cancel U.S. vacations, refuse to buy American goods and possibly even vote early — a record 7.3 million Canadians cast ballots before election day. Trump also put Poilievre and the Conservative Party on the back foot after they appeared headed for an easy victory only months ago. “The Americans want to break us so they can own us,” Carney said recently, laying out what he saw as the stakes for the election. “Those aren’t just words. That’s what’s at risk.” Poilievre, a populist firebrand who campaigned with Trump-like bravado, had hoped to make the election a referendum on former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose popularity declined toward the end of his decade in power as food and housing prices rose and immigration surged. But then Trump became the dominant issue, and Poilievre’s similarities to the bombastic president could cost him. “He appeals to the same sense of grievance,” Canadian historian Robert Bothwell said of the Conservative leader. “It’s like Trump standing there saying, ‘I am your retribution.’” Foreign policy hasn’t dominated a Canadian election this much since 1988, when, ironically, free trade with the United States was the prevailing issue. Whichever candidate emerges as prime minister will face a litany of challenges. Canada has been dealing with a cost-of-living crisis for some time. And more than 75% of its exports go to the U.S., so Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs and his desire to get the North American automakers to move Canada’s production south could severely damage the Canadian economy. Both Carney and Poilievre said that if elected, they would accelerate renegotiations of a free trade deal between Canada and the U.S. in a bid to end the uncertainty hurting both of their economies. Carney, in particular, has notable experience navigating economic crises, having done so when running Canada’s central bank and later after becoming the first non-U.K. citizen to run the Bank of England. Trump dialed back his talk of Canada becoming the 51st state during the campaign until last week, when he said Canada “would cease to exist as a country” if the U.S. stopped buying its goods. He also said he’s not just trolling Canada when he says it should become a state. “The Liberals ought to pay him,” Bothwell said. “Trump talking is not good for the Conservatives.” In response to the threats to Canadian sovereignty, Carney pleaded with voters to deliver […]

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