The United Arab Emirates intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemens Houthi rebels early Monday as the Israeli president visited the country, authorities said, the third such attack in recent weeks. The attack amid President Isaac Herzogs visit only fuels the ongoing tensions affecting the wider Persian Gulf, which has seen a series of attacks […]
The head of the World Health Organization says an investigation is underway into alleged reports that the U.N. health agencys top official in the Western Pacific engaged in racist, unethical and abusive behavior, following a report last week by The Associated Press. At a meeting of the WHOs executive board over the weekend, Tedros Adhanom […]
As Israel’s first president to visit the United Arab Emirates, Yitchak Herzog”s trip was a historic one and he was greeted with great pomp and honor. However, despite the novelty
The father and son convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery have reached a plea agreement that could avoid their trial on federal hate crime charges. Arberys parents denounced the deal as a betrayal, and called on the judge to reject it. Court documents filed late Sunday by prosecutors for the U.S. Justice Department say plea agreements […]
North Korea confirmed Monday it test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam, the Norths most significant weapon launch in years, as Washington plans steps to show its commitment to its Asian allies. Sundays launch could be a prelude to bigger provocations by North Korea such as nuclear and long-range […]
Social gatherings held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff while Britain was in lockdown represent a serious failure to observe the standards expected of government, an investigation found Monday. Senior civil servant Sue Gray concluded that there were failures of leadership and judgment in the government and some of the events should not […]
In a statement given to YWN, the company that employs Donny Klarmann – the man who is alleged to have targeted 2 frum Jews, plowing snow into them on Shabbos
The United States and Russia are squaring off at the U.N. Security Council over Ukraine, with Washington calling Moscows actions a threat to international peace and security, while a Kremlin envoy ridiculed Mondays meeting as a PR stunt. The U.N. meeting kicks off more high-level diplomacy this week, although talks between the U.S. and Russia […]
Spotify, responding to Joe Rogan controversy, will label podcasts that discuss COVID-19 On Sunday, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said the company will implement new measures to deal with COVID-19 misinformation.
Health officials across the United States are reporting dozens of cases of a new Covid variant that’s even more contagious than Omicron – which is already far more contagious than
As YWN reported last week, some Lev Tahor members have taken residence in Sarajevo, in the latest of a series of destinations since leaving Guatemala. Neighbors of the cult members
Esther Pollard, z’l, the wife of Jonathan Pollard who worked tirelessly for decades to secure his release, has passed away at the age of 68, a statement issued by the
There have been calls in Israel to stop buying Doritos after the Israeli branch of the company published a video advertisement for Family Day featuring a number of LGBTQ families.
A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places. We put on heavy coats when its 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius). No blizzard conditions here in the Sunshine State, but we have our issues as well when the thermometer drops. The National Weather Service said Sunday its all going to warm up […]
At President Joe Bidens lowest moment in the 2020 campaign, South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn came to him with a suggestion: He should pledge to put the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. After some cajoling, Biden made the promise at a Democratic debate, a move Clyburn credits with turning out the Black support […]
The Jewish Community in West Rogers Park, Chicago was hit by string of hate crimes over the past 24 hours, YWN has learned. Two Jewish institutions have had swastikas scrawled
Thousands of Dati Leumi bnei yeshivos on Sunday participated in a protest against “the weakening of the Rabbanut by the State of Israel.” The protest was organized under the banner
With thousands of Jews in Florida for midwinter break, many were stunned to see a group of individuals in Orlando wearing Nazi-affiliated attire, carrying flags emblazoned with swastikas, and performing
As Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas visited Border Patrol agents, a tense exchange ensued between the agents and Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz. “I do think that were losing too many agents,” Ortiz said. “As an organization, we gotta start taking care of each other.” “I get it. You come to work, youre frustrated. […]
The U.S. sought to step up pressure on Russia over Ukraine on Sunday, promising to put Moscow on the defensive at the U.N. Security Council as lawmakers on Capitol Hill said they were nearing agreement on the mother of all sanctions. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said the Security Council will press Russia […]
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