Trump Vows to Remove Homeless Outside White House

President Trump says he will be removing the homeless reportedly camped outside the White House: “It’s terrible. We’ll have them removed immediately. We’ve got to get the mayor to run this city properly. I have the right to take it over.”

50 Berland Followers Detained After Illegal Entry to Kever Yosef, IDF Says

Approximately 50 followers of Eliezer Berland illegally entered Shechem overnight in an unauthorized attempt to reach Kever Yosef, the IDF said. The group was detained by Palestinian security forces and handed over to the IDF, then transferred to police. An investigation is underway amid claims some threw rocks at buildings. No injuries were reported. The […]

Amb. Huckabee Mocks Macron’s Palestine Plan, Suggests ‘Franc-en-Stine’

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state in September, suggesting that if Macron can “declare” a state, the UK could just as easily declare France a British colony. He later said that France would offer the French Riviera for the new state, calling it […]

50 Berland Followers Enter Shechem Illegally, Throw Rocks At Buildings

Approximately 50 Israeli citizens illegally entered Shechem overnight, according to a statement from the IDF. Their entry into the area, which is classified as Area A under full Palestinian Authority control, is a violation of Israeli law. The individuals were detained by Palestinian security forces and subsequently handed over to the IDF, who then transferred […]

U.S. Ambassador Huckabee Blasts Macron Over Palestinian State Recognition: “Perhaps the UK Can Declare France a British Colony”

In a blistering online tirade, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee tore into French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday following Macron’s announcement that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state in September—regardless of ongoing negotiations or Israel’s security concerns. “How clever!” Huckabee wrote on X. “If Macron can just ‘declare’ the existence of a state, […]

Israeli and Syrian Officials Hold Direct Talks for First Time in 25 Years in Paris Meeting

U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack announced Thursday night that Israeli and Syrian officials held a face-to-face meeting in Paris aimed at reducing tensions and advancing regional stability. “I met this evening with the Syrians and Israelis in Paris,” Barrack wrote on social media. “Our goal was dialogue and de-escalation, and we accomplished precisely that. All […]

Rubio: “Macron’s Plan Is A Slap In The Face To October 7 Victims”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio slammed French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement on Thursday evening that France will recognize a Palestinian state in September. “The United States strongly rejects Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly,” he wrote on X. “This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets […]

Labour Ex-Leader Jeremy Corbyn Says He’s Starting A New Left-Wing UK Party

Labour Party ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn said Thursday that he’s forming a new left-leaning U.K. political party to advocate “mass redistribution of wealth and power” and take on his former colleagues at the ballot box. The new formation has a website — yourparty.uk — but doesn’t have a name yet. “It’s your party,” Corbyn said. “We’re […]

Border War Erupts: Thailand and Cambodia Trade Fire in Deadly Clashes

Armed clashes broke out Thursday between Thailand and Cambodia in long-disputed border areas, rapidly escalating months-long tensions. The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed a Thai soldier and 13 civilians and injured 14 soldiers and 32 other civilians. Thailand responded with air strikes. It was the second armed […]

Longtime Chabad Shliach’s Home Firebombed in Grenoble as Antisemitism Rages in France

The home of a longtime Chabad shliach in Grenoble, France was firebombed on a recent Shabbos afternoon, leaving the structure in ruins and a family of nine—including young children and grandchildren—shaken but miraculously unharmed. According to family members who spoke to YWN, the assailants hurled incendiary objects into the two-story apartment of Rabbi Yichya and […]

Why We Need AI Literacy in the Orthodox World Now

In an age defined by rapid technological progress, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept relegated to science fiction novels or elite research laboratories. Instead, it has become an integral part of daily life—powering our smartphones, guiding our healthcare decisions, and reshaping industries across the globe. Yet, while many secular communities have begun […]

Air Force Halts Use of M18 Handgun After Fatal Shooting at Wyoming Base

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command has paused the use of a handgun following the death of a Security Forces airman at a base in Wyoming. The use of the M18 pistol, a variant of another gun that has been the target of lawsuits over unintentional discharge allegations, was paused Monday “until further notice” […]

EPA Backs Reintroduction of Banned Herbicide Linked to Cancer and Crop Damage

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed allowing the weed killer dicamba for genetically engineered soybeans and cotton, two crops that are grown extensively in the United States. This week’s recommendation comes after the first Trump administration made the same move, only to have courts block it in 2020 and 2024. This is the first year […]

First Pill for Sleep Apnea Nears Approval After Successful Trial

The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive results from its stage III clinical trial. Currently, many people diagnosed with OSA patients require a machine that covers their nose or both the nose and mouth during sleep and delivers air through a […]

Trump Clashes with Powell Over Fed Renovation Costs

Trump spars with Powell over renovation costs during Fed visit, but backs off firing threats President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell went back and forth about the costs of ongoing renovations at the Fed headquarters in Washington. The rare Fed visit came as Trump and his administration ramp up criticism of the […]