NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte brushed off fresh concern Tuesday about the United States’ commitment to the military organization on the eve of a meeting of allied foreign ministers focused on Russia’s war against Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was expected to miss Wednesday’s meeting, which will unfold during high-stakes negotiations in Moscow and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday that Russia is “ready” for war with Europe if European nations “want to and start one.” The comment came just hours before senior U.S. envoys landed in Moscow to advance a contentious peace proposal for Ukraine. Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Putin insisted that Russia does not seek a […]
Harvard University is again urging a federal court to throw out a lawsuit brought by former graduate student Yoav Segev, who says the institution unlawfully refused to discipline students and faculty who harassed him because he is Jewish. The university’s legal filing marks its second and final attempt to dismiss the case. If denied, the […]
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man accused of shooting two DC National Guard members near the White House, pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Lakanwal appeared virtually from his hospital bed, where he has been recovering after being shot by authorities last week. Prosecutors say he opened fire on the two Guardsmen, […]
Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world. A new report by the United Nations Development Program notes most of the gains from AI are likely to be reaped by wealthy nations unless steps are taken to use […]
A private jet carrying 26 members of the Lev Tahor cult seen last night after landing in Teterboro, New Jersey, following the group’s expulsion from Colombia. Credit: BG Travel
Israel is preparing to introduce one of the toughest distracted-driving crackdowns in its history, after Transportation Minister Miri Regev announced that police will begin issuing immediate NIS 10,000 ($3,000) fines to drivers caught using their phones on the road—without a court hearing or appeal process in between. Speaking Monday today at a transportation, energy, and […]
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: You told me to look into Minnesota and their fraud on visas and their programs – 50% of them are fraudulent, which means that wacko Gov. Walz either is an idiot or did it on purpose.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will halt federal funding to any state that refuses to provide required food-stamp (SNAP) data. So far, 21 states, including California, New York, and Minnesota, have declined to submit the information.
Sec Scott Bessent: In 2026, we are going to see very substantial tax refunds in the First Quarter… We’re going to see real wage increases. I think next year is going to be a fantastic year.
A senior IDF official told lawmakers on Tuesday that the army is fully capable of drafting thousands more Chareidi men each year, directly challenging long-standing political claims that the military cannot absorb large-scale Chareidi enlistment. Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb, head of the IDF Personnel Directorate’s Planning and Personnel Management Division, said the military could take […]
In the wake of the failure of the Trump ceasefire plan to disarm Hamas, the IDF has begun to formulate alternative plans aimed at preventing the terror organization from taking full control of the Gaza Strip, Kan News reported. The IDF is considering two options: a resumption of combat that would include a full occupation […]
India’s telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising concerns of data privacy and user consent in one of the largest handset markets in the world. The Ministry of Communications’ order issued Monday asked smartphone makers to pre-install the government’s “Sanchar […]
Cyber Monday may have passed, but Hazorfim has extended their biggest sale of the year for a final 24–48 hours – and this is the absolute last chance to grab these prices before they disappear until next year. Over 100 items are still marked down to 50% OFF, with additional 35–50% discounts sitewide across every […]
A major siyum on Seder Moed marking the completion of Seder Moed by the Oraysa learning program was held last week at Cure Arena, drawing leading Gedolei Yisroel and thousands of participants. PHTOOS FOR YWN VIA YEHUDA JACOBS
Reporter: It has been widely documented that the Israeli government funded Hamas… are we therefore reassessing our relationship with Israel? Kingsley Wilson: That would be a better question for the State Department.
Soldiers in the “Adi” security unit, established less than a year ago for Chareidi soldiers, revealed a disturbing violation of Chareidi norms and unit regulations, including public Chillul Shabbos and a female fitness training instructor. Kol Barama military correspondent Mendy Rizel spoke with four soldiers in the unit who said that most of the soldiers […]
Trump: We changed it to Department of War. Pete is doing a great job. We ended eight wars… I should get the Nobel prize for every war, but I don’t want to be greedy.
TRUMP: I believe at some point in the not-to-distant future. You won’t even have income tax to pay because of the money we’re taking in (from tariffs).
