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Gulf Governments Say U.S. Failed to Warn Them Before Iran Conflict Escalated

The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their countries in retaliation for strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel. Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed […]

Missile Fire From Iran Drops Sharply, Down From 90 Per Day To 20

Military officials say Iran is now launching around 20 ballistic missiles per day at Israel, a sharp drop from the roughly 90 missiles fired on the first day of the war last Saturday. • Sunday: about 60 missiles launched • Monday–Thursday: about 20 missiles per day, fired in several small salvos According to the IDF, […]

MAJOR SHIFT: US And Venezuela Reestablishing Diplomatic Relations After Maduro’s Ouster

The United States and Venezuela agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship, the State Department said on Thursday. The move comes after rounds of Trump administration officials have visited the South American nation following a U.S. military operation that deposed former President Nicolás Maduro in January. Since then, […]

Purim 2026 In The Presence Of Rosh Yeshiva HaGaon HaRav Meir Tzvi Bergman

Scenes from Purim night and day were recorded by Shuki Lerer for YWN in the presence of Rosh Yeshiva HaGaon HaRav Meir Tzvi Bergman, as he fulfilled the mitzvos hayom, received visitors at his home, and sent a kvittel to the Belzer Rebbe. On the night and day of Purim, the Rosh Yeshiva read the […]

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Begin Refunding $130B in Tariffs, Appeals Expected

A judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade has ordered the Trump administration to begin the process of refunding more than $130 billion in tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), following the Supreme Court’s February 2026 ruling striking down the tariffs. The Trump administration is expected to appeal.

Speaker Johnson: Operation Against Iran Is Limited, Not a War

Speaker Johnson after House blocked War Powers Resolution: “We’re not at war, we have no intention at being at war. The president and the Department of Defense have made it very clear, this is a limited operation.”

Opposition MKs Slam AG For Divisive Behavior During Wartime

What was Attorney General Gali Baharav Miara occupied with on Wednesday of this week—while millions of Israelis were running for their lives in and out of bomb shelters as cluster bombs flew over their heads from Iran and Lebanon? Baharav-Miara continued her usual daily efforts to sow chaos in Israeli society and bring down the […]

Trump Says He Must Be Involved In Choosing Iran’s Next Leader, Rejects Khamenei’s “Lightweight” Son

U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes he must personally be involved in selecting Iran’s next leader following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In an interview published Thursday, Trump dismissed the possibility that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, could succeed his father, calling him “unacceptable” and describing him as a “lightweight.” “We want someone […]

Fox Poll: 38% Support Shift Toward Socialism as Views on Capitalism Split

LEFT TURN: A new FOX News survey finds 38% of voters say it would be a good thing for the U.S. to move away from capitalism and toward socialism, while 61% view socialism negatively. The shift may be tied to divided views on capitalism itself as voters are split over whether capitalism in the United […]

Pentagon Warns U.S. May Act Alone Against Cartels if Allies Fail to Act

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday urged Latin American countries to take a more aggressive approach against drug cartels, warning that the Trump administration would be forced to act by itself if governments fail to effectively combat criminal organizations that directly threaten the United States and border security. “America is prepared to take on these […]

NakMan’s Tips for Parents: Simple Ways to Make Storytime Magical

Meet NakMan, the cheerful companion and playful spirit of Naki Storytime. NakMan is more than a mascot; he’s the guide who reminds families that imagination is always just one button away. His job is to make story time brighter, calmer, and a tiny bit more magical.   Here are NakMan’s simple ways to elevate everyday […]

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