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Q: Is Iran responsible for the attack on the east west pipeline. And what do you think Saudi Arabia is going to be able to do? Trump: I think they are. The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us. They would much prefer not having us involved, and they're letting most ships go through.

TRUMP: The problem I have with Ukraine and Russia is that a lot of the diesel comes from Russia. The Russia plants are being hit by Ukraine. I’ve asked Zelenskyy not to hit the refineries. Diesel is being driven up by the fact that it’s having a hard time coming out of Russia.

Norway is moving toward legislation that could impose prison sentences of up to three years for people who violate a proposed ban on trade and services involving Israelis in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide is spearheading the move, with Norway joining 11 other countries backing restrictions on trade with Israelis in those areas.

A U.S. Air Force colonel identified by the call sign “Bravo” is providing new details about his fight to survive behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down during U.S. operations against Iran in April. Bravo and his crewmate, “Alpha,” ejected from the aircraft and landed miles apart inside Iran as Iranian forces searched for them. Bravo remained behind enemy lines for roughly two days before U.S. forces reached him and brought him to safety.

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Israeli officials believe Lebanon’s government wants to move more aggressively against Hezbollah’s weapons but fears that a direct confrontation with the terror group could trigger another Lebanese civil war. Israeli security officials accuse the Lebanese army of carrying out largely cosmetic actions while leaving major Hezbollah infrastructure intact, and say Israel will continue striking terrorists wherever it detects efforts to rebuild the organization’s capabilities.

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully in directing FEMA to prepare for a reduction of roughly half of its workforce. The judge said federal law enacted after Hurricane Katrina prevents the Department of Homeland Security from substantially stripping FEMA of its responsibilities and authority. The court will separately determine what remedy should be imposed.

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Widespread protests erupted across Syria after the government sharply raised fuel prices, including a 40% increase in diesel and hikes of roughly 26–28% for gasoline.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper and his delegation in Jeddah today for talks on U.S.-Saudi relations and the latest regional developments. Saudi National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban also attended the meeting. Cooper was already in Saudi Arabia last week for coordination meetings as Saudi-backed forces lost Yemen’s western coast to the Houthis.

BLOOD LIBEL: 2 Israeli Filmmakers Spark Wave Of Antisemitism; Israel Mulls Revoking Their Citizenship

The “NAZA” documentary by two Israeli filmmakers, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has stirred an international antisemitic uproar and reignited the wave of accusations against Israel and the IDF over the war in the Gaza Strip after winning the Jury Prize at the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival on the first day […]

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BLOOD LIBEL: 2 Israeli Filmmakers Spark Wave Of Antisemitism; Israel Mulls Revoking Their Citizenship The “NAZA” documentary by two Israeli filmmakers, Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, has stirred an international antisemitic uproar and reignited the wave of accusations against Israel and the IDF over the war in the Gaza Strip after winning the Jury Prize at the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice Film Festival on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597681/blood-libel-2-israeli-filmmakers-spark-wave-of-antisemitism-israel-mulls-revoking-their-citizenship.html

President Trump is warning that the global AI race is moving fast, as major tech leaders say advanced systems could develop faster than humans can safely control them. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is calling for international coordination to slow the pace of frontier AI development enough for safety and alignment measures to catch up. Trump says some guardrails may be needed, but warns the U.S. cannot afford to fall behind China.

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AIRFARE RELIEF: Five Airlines Battle For NYC–Tel Aviv Passengers As Prices Begin To Plunge

Competition on the heavily traveled Israel-New York route is heating up, with five airlines expected to operate nonstop service — and passengers are finally beginning to see signs of lower fares. Israir is scheduled to launch its inaugural Tel Aviv-New York flight on Tuesday, September 15, becoming the fifth airline serving the route alongside El […]

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AIRFARE RELIEF: Five Airlines Battle For NYC–Tel Aviv Passengers As Prices Begin To Plunge Competition on the heavily traveled Israel-New York route is heating up, with five airlines expected to operate nonstop service — and passengers are finally beginning to see signs of lower fares. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597567/airfare-relief-five-airlines-battle-for-nyc-tel-aviv-passengers-as-prices-begin-to-plunge.html

Footage shows a Russian Geran drone crashing onto a busy roadway filled with civilian vehicles in the Ukrainian city of Pavlohrad.

Western diplomatic sources told Al-Sharqiya that Iraq has been warned it could face designation as a state sponsor of terrorism over repeated attacks and threats launched from its territory against neighboring countries. The warning followed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that were traced to Iraq’s Maysan Governorate. Baghdad was reportedly told to identify and prosecute those responsible for attacks launched from Iraqi territory or risk the designation.

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During Mincha at Israel’s Chief Rabbinate, Chief Rabbi HaRav Kalman Ber received an aliyah, while Rishon L’Tzion HaRav Dovid Yosef served as the Baal Koreh.

A 29-year-old Kansas man has been charged with 23 counts after allegedly making antisemitic death threats against conservative Jewish commentator Ben Shapiro, including threats that investigators say pointed toward killing him on Yom Kippur. News4SA reports, citing a court affidavit. Korby Aaren Strube allegedly posted messages on X containing a countdown of the days remaining until Yom Kippur while threatening Shapiro and targeting him over his Jewish identity. Investigators traced the accounts to Strube, who was arrested and booked in Kansas on August 28.

Reporter: There are reports that you are looking for unvarnished truths from military leaders in the Middle East, calling them directly to ask their opinion of what's going on on the ground. Vance: I found that story very weird. It's like, the VP calls around to admirals and generals to try to understand America's foreign policy? Of course I do.

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A private jet arriving from Istanbul suffered an engine malfunction while landing at Misrata International Airport in Libya, causing the aircraft to run off the runway and catch fire. The aircraft was carrying three crew members and no passengers. All three escaped safely, with no fatalities reported. Flights at Misrata Airport were temporarily suspended following the incident.

Chinese entities allegedly provided Iran with satellite images of a U.S. air base in Jordan, which Iran later targeted in a missile strike that killed three American troops. U.S. officials reportedly traced the high-resolution images back to Chinese entities, calling it the clearest evidence yet that such support for Iran had deadly consequences for U.S. forces. They did not accuse Beijing of directly participating in the attack. President Trump responded: “They basically do what we do. We spy on them, too.” Xi Jinping is now set to meet Trump in Washington on Sept. 24.

Q: Are you concerned about the Houthi seizure of Perim Island in the Red Seat? Vance: Concerned? Certainly...

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President Trump is pushing for lower interest rates, but Wall Street is bracing for the opposite as the Fed prepares for a decision that could spark a major showdown with the White House.

Prime Minister Netanyahu will travel to New York next Wednesday, September 23, to address the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu is scheduled to return to Israel on Friday, September 25, following his visit to New York.

The Kennedy Center is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as early as Tuesday, The Washington Post reports. A trustees’ report warns that it may soon be unable to pay employees or cover basic maintenance costs. Trump-appointed leaders argue that adding President Trump’s name to the center’s facade and helping secure his fundraising efforts could be key to preventing what they describe as a “certain fiscal collapse.”

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President Trump says Iran “wants to make a deal, quickly and badly,” as Tehran seeks an agreement with the United States amid the ongoing conflict. Trump said he will determine whether the U.S. chooses to engage in negotiations, adding that Washington remains open to the possibility of talks.

Prime Minister Netanyahu hailed the destruction of Hezbollah’s major terrorist stronghold on the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges as “another massive victory,” declaring that Israel will continue destroying terrorist infrastructure in the security zone in Lebanon. Netanyahu warned Israel’s enemies that if they choose to attack again “you will suffer even heavier blows.”

The USS George Washington recently replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East and has quickly become a key part of U.S. military operations against Iran. The aircraft carrier is supporting ongoing American operations across the region as U.S. forces maintain a heavy military presence in the Middle East.

EU countries failed Monday to reach an agreement on extending a major sanctions regime against Russia covering asset freezes on roughly 3,000 individuals and companies, POLITICO reports. The measures are due to expire Tuesday unless all 27 EU countries unanimously agree to extend them. Slovakia is demanding that Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman be removed from the sanctions list, while France has proposed delisting only Usmanov, citing a “specific national security issue.” Most EU countries oppose removing anyone from the list as Russian attacks on Ukraine continue.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu blasted two Israeli directors for portraying the IDF as war criminals, calling it “simply intolerable” for such accusations to come from within Israel. “We are fighting global antisemitic incitement, but when it comes from within us, it’s simply intolerable,” Netanyahu said, noting that the two directors went on to win awards at the Venice Film Festival.

The U.S. Treasury Department is calling on whistleblowers worldwide to provide actionable information on individuals and entities helping finance or facilitate Iran’s terror activities, with tipsters potentially eligible for financial awards. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new appeal is part of the already-launched Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at cutting off financial lifelines to the Iranian regime and its enablers. “No matter where you live or who signs your paycheck,” Bessent said, those with actionable information may qualify for an award.

President Trump issued a series of posts Monday on Iran, oil prices and U.S. military production, predicting oil will “drop like a rock” once the war with Iran ends and declaring the conflict “will not be long.” Trump said oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz and called for other countries to reimburse the U.S. for its efforts. He also said American defense factories are operating 24/7, producing Patriots, THAAD systems, Tomahawks and other missiles for U.S. forces.

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France has moved to defuse a diplomatic dispute with the U.S., apologizing after a French UN post declared: “The US used to be a beacon of human rights. Not anymore.” The dispute led Washington to block the appointment of France’s new ambassador to the U.S. and walk out of a UN Security Council meeting when France’s ambassador spoke. France has now sought to ease tensions, saying the disagreement involved “a single vote” and does not undermine the countries’ historic alliance.

The Trump administration plans to end federal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. coal- and gas-fired power plants, The New York Times reports, completing its rollback of major climate regulations introduced under the Obama and Biden administrations. If the move survives expected legal challenges, it could make it significantly harder for future administrations to regulate power plant carbon emissions. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is expected to announce the change Monday at a G20 energy ministers’ meeting in Houston.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Western leaders to make an “emphatic, clear, unambiguous” declaration that Ukraine’s future lies with the West and ultimately in NATO. Johnson criticized both London and Washington for failing to provide clarity on Ukraine’s future in recent years, saying, “You never hear anymore from Western governments that Ukraine’s future is in NATO. It is in NATO.”

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering additional support for Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces escalating Houthi attacks and advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, Bloomberg reports. Riyadh has requested diplomatic and military assistance, including help countering the Houthis near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait and protecting Saudi oil infrastructure. Burnham has agreed to deploy British military advisers to Saudi Arabia, though it remains unclear whether he will approve Riyadh’s other requests for assistance.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he expects Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline to the Red Sea to be back up and running “very soon,” following the recent attacks on the critical energy route. Speaking to Bloomberg, Wright also discussed crude oil and petroleum-product flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the status of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve as concerns mount over Middle East oil supplies.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit 5% Monday morning for the first time since 2023, as surging oil prices and widening instability in the Middle East fueled renewed concerns over inflation, The Wall Street Journal reports. Brent crude approached $110 a barrel following drone attacks that forced Saudi Arabia to shut a key oil pipeline. The 10-year yield, which influences borrowing costs across the U.S. economy, has topped 5% only one other time since 2007. The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year.

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A 19-year-old Kafr Qasim resident who performed National Service as a firefighter was arrested on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks, attempting to establish a terrorist cell, and making contact with Hamas operatives and an individual linked to Iranian intelligence, i24NEWS reports. Investigators allege he used access gained through his firefighting role to examine a strategic site as a potential target, downloaded bomb-making manuals and attempted to build explosives. He also allegedly tried to recruit two acquaintances into a terrorist cell. An indictment is expected Tuesday.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City is leading a coalition suing the federal government over its new “public charge” rule, which expands the government’s ability to consider immigrants’ reliance on public benefits when making immigration decisions. The coalition includes Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Santa Clara County and King County. Mamdani called the rule illegal and declared, “Immigrants are New Yorkers,” adding, “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”

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IRAN BLAMES ISRAEL: Tehran Accuses Israel Of Exploiting Tensions With Gulf States

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Israel on Monday of being the “sole beneficiary” of rising tensions between Iran and the Gulf states. Speaking to reporters, Baghaei urged neighboring countries to set aside their differences and pursue dialogue to strengthen regional security and reduce the influence of outside powers in the Middle East. He […]

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IRAN BLAMES ISRAEL: Tehran Accuses Israel Of Exploiting Tensions With Gulf States Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei accused Israel on Monday of being the “sole beneficiary” of rising tensions between Iran and the Gulf states. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597862/iran-blames-israel-tehran-accuses-israel-of-exploiting-tensions-with-gulf-states.html

Asian refiners are preparing for tighter supplies and higher prices for sour crude following the shutdown of Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline after Friday’s attacks, Reuters reports. Saudi Aramco has yet to provide customers with updated supply allocations or shipment schedules. Some refiners have been warned that shipments from the Red Sea port of Yanbu will be delayed, while buyers are expected to compete for limited alternative supplies from Iraq, the UAE and elsewhere.

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WINTER PREPARATIONS: Israel Orders Hospitals To Prepare For Rise In Respiratory Illnesses

Israel’s Health Ministry is preparing for the winter season and an expected increase in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. The ministry is urging the public—particularly people in high-risk groups—to receive flu vaccinations early rather than waiting for infection rates to rise. Flu vaccines are already available through health funds across the country. As […]

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WINTER PREPARATIONS: Israel Orders Hospitals To Prepare For Rise In Respiratory Illnesses Israel’s Health Ministry is preparing for the winter season and an expected increase in respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597866/winter-preparations-israel-orders-hospitals-to-prepare-for-rise-in-respiratory-illnesses.html

Democrats are entering the midterm elections with momentum but face growing concerns that internal party divisions and far-left candidates could jeopardize their chances of winning key races. Republican strategist Colin Reed discusses how divisions within the Democratic Party could shape the midterms and potentially undermine the party’s recent political momentum.

Vice President JD Vance and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced federal felony fraud cases against nearly 80 defendants accused of stealing more than $400 million from COVID-era government loan programs, CBS News reports. The cases are part of a new Justice Department effort targeting pandemic fraud, with prosecutors pursuing defendants accused of exploiting programs intended to help struggling businesses during COVID-19.

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Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have captured key territory along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, as Yemeni forces intensify operations aimed at stopping further Houthi advances in the strategically critical region. Meanwhile, U.S. CENTCOM has turned back 101 Iranian ships as tensions remain high across the Red Sea and surrounding waterways.

Footage from Minab in southern Iran shows long lines of vehicles waiting for fuel, with Iranians reportedly spending hours in line at gas stations.

Lebanon’s Public Prosecutor’s Office has completed its work on indictments in the investigation into the deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion, L’Orient Today reports. The indictments will now be submitted to investigative Judge Tarek Bitar, who is expected to issue arrest warrants for some of the defendants as the long-running investigation into the massive blast moves forward.

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TEHILLIM: The Vizhnitzer Rebbe is scheduled to undergo a pacemaker implantation Tuesday morning at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Yerushalayim, with the procedure set to begin at 8:30 a.m. Special tefillos will be held during the procedure at the Kosel, in Meron, and at the ohel of the Vizhnitzer Rebbes. The public is asked to daven for HaRav Yisrael ben Leah Esther for a complete refuah sheleimah.

Israel believes an international coalition will ultimately be needed to confront the Houthis following their takeover of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait over the weekend, Kan News reporter Itay Blumental reports. An Israeli official warned that without such a coalition, there could be “anarchy in one of the most important shipping routes in the world.” Israel is currently avoiding direct involvement in the fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, but has begun talks with regional partners led by the U.S. Experts warn the Houthis could relatively easily block the strait using Kornet missiles or explosive-laden boats.

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A new Kan News poll shows Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party remaining the largest with 24 seats, while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud drops one seat to 20. Naftali Bennett’s Beyachad remains at 12 seats. Yisrael Beiteinu and Otzma Yehudit each receive 8 seats, the Democrats 8, UTJ 7 and Religious Zionism 6. Ofer Winter’s Amcha Yisrael and the Hendel-Zelekha party each receive 4 seats, leaving the two main blocs tied at 52 seats each and neither with enough seats to form a government.

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Oil prices moved higher after Saudi Arabia shut its East-West crude pipeline following multiple attacks, taking offline a key route that allows Saudi oil exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

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Palestinian sources report casualties following an IDF drone strike on a vehicle in the al-Saftawi neighborhood, north of Gaza City.

Lapid: “We’ll Only Approve The Defense Budget If You Take The Funds From The Chareidim”

During a security briefing between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday, Netanyahu asked to reopen the Budget Law to allocate additional funds to the defense establishment. Since it is currently an election period, Netanyahu must receive the opposition’s approval to reopen the Budget Law in the Knesset plenum. Lapid agreed […]

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Lapid: “We’ll Only Approve The Defense Budget If You Take The Funds From The Chareidim” During a security briefing between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Yair Lapid on Monday, Netanyahu asked to reopen the Budget Law to allocate additional funds to the defense establishment. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597744/lapid-well-only-approve-the-defense-budget-if-you-take-the-funds-from-the-chareidim.html

The U.S. imposed new Iran-related sanctions on VTB Bank, Russia’s second-largest bank, accusing it of helping Iran evade U.S. sanctions, Reuters reports. VTB, which is majority-owned by the Russian government, was already under extensive U.S. sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell is returning to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months after an extended absence due to health issues, CNN reports. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was seen leaving his home in a wheelchair on his way to the Capitol. “Today, I’ll cast my first Senate vote since I took a bad fall back in June,” McConnell said, adding that he is “still not quite back to 100%” but plans to be present for tough votes. McConnell was hospitalized in June after suffering a fall and later contracting pneumonia, and subsequently spent time in a rehabilitation facility before continuing his recovery at home.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is considering a 2028 presidential run but would not enter the race if former Vice President Kamala Harris runs. “I wouldn’t run if she ran,” Newsom told CNN’s Jake Tapper during an interview while fly-fishing in Montana. He said a contest between the two would be “mutual assured destruction” because of their overlapping supporters and friends. Newsom said he was not ready to run in 2024 and believes presidential candidates need a compelling reason for seeking the White House.

MEDIA BIAS: Study Finds New York Times Coverage Heavily Biased Against Israel Since Oct. 7

A new academic study analyzing more than 1,500 New York Times articles published following the October 7 massacre found what its author describes as a significant and persistent anti-Israel bias in the newspaper’s coverage of the Gaza war. The study, conducted by Prof. Edieal Pinker of Yale University’s School of Management and published in the […]

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MEDIA BIAS: Study Finds New York Times Coverage Heavily Biased Against Israel Since Oct. 7 A new academic study analyzing more than 1,500 New York Times articles published following the October 7 massacre found what its author describes as a significant and persistent anti-Israel bias in the newspaper’s coverage of the Gaza war. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597966/media-bias-study-finds-new-york-times-coverage-heavily-biased-against-israel-since-oct-7.html

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🚨BREAKING: An emotionally disturbed person armed with a knife entered a shul at 16th Avenue and 54th Street in Boro Park. Initial reports indicate at least one person was stabbed. The suspect has reportedly barricaded himself inside the shul. NYPD and Boro Park Shomrim are on the scene. Updates to follow.

BREAKING - UPDATE: The emotionally disturbed person involved in the stabbing incident inside a shul at 16th Avenue and 54th Street in Boro Park is now in custody. Boro Park Hatzolah is treating the victim, who is reported to be in stable condition, while NYPD and Boro Park Shomrim remain on the scene.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to enforce new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms, leaving a lower court’s nationwide block in place. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas dissented, while Justice Brett Kavanaugh agreed the rules could not be implemented so close to the election.

MAILBAG: Looking Beyond the Résumé: Rethinking What Matters in Shidduchim

For close to thirty years, shidduchim have been part of my life in one way or another. I have a brother who is still searching for his bashert, and I am now involved in shidduchim for my sons, who are in their mid-twenties. Through these experiences, particularly seeing the process from the men’s side, I […]

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MAILBAG: Looking Beyond the Résumé: Rethinking What Matters in Shidduchim For close to thirty years, shidduchim have been part of my life in one way or another. I have a brother who is still searching for his bashert, and I am now involved in shidduchim for my sons, who are in their mid-twenties. Through these experiences, particularly seeing the process from the men’s side, I have noticed how many worthwhile suggestions are rejected before two people ever have the chance to meet. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2598151/mailbag-looking-beyond-the-resume-rethinking-what-matters-in-shidduchim.html

The U.S. military has acknowledged for the first time that it has weapons deployed in space, with Air Force Secretary Troy Meink revealing that the U.S. possesses “on-orbit space control weapons” designed to protect American and allied forces from hostile actions. Meink declined to identify the weapons or disclose their capabilities, saying secrecy is important to their deterrent effect. He also revealed that the U.S. now has “flight-ready hardware” for space-based interceptors being developed as part of the Golden Dome missile-defense system.

BNEI BRAK DAYANIM: Drivers Using Phones Behind The Wheel Are Endangering Lives, Licenses Should Be Revoked Leading Dayanim in Bnei Brak have issued a sharp and unusual psak warning that drivers who use their cellphones while driving are placing lives in danger — and ruling that action may ultimately be taken to have the licenses of dangerous drivers revoked. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597983/bnei-brak-dayanim-drivers-using-phones-behind-the-wheel-are-endangering-lives-licenses-should-be-revoked.html

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expects Canada and the United States to eventually reach a trade agreement, with Ottawa ready to return to the negotiating table. Trade talks between the two countries broke down on August 21, but Carney maintains that Canada is prepared to resume negotiations and ultimately reach a deal with Washington.

WOUNDED AND VENGEFUL: Mojtaba Khamenei’s Leadership Could Push Iranian Regime Toward Collapse

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader survived Operation “Roaring Lion” with physical injuries and is now seeking revenge for his father’s death while increasingly making decisions on his own, according to an Israeli Military Intelligence assessment. According to a report cited by Walla, Khamenei has surrounded himself with hardline commanders from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard […]

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WOUNDED AND VENGEFUL: Mojtaba Khamenei’s Leadership Could Push Iranian Regime Toward Collapse Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader survived Operation “Roaring Lion” with physical injuries and is now seeking revenge for his father’s death while increasingly making decisions on his own, according to an Israeli Military Intelligence assessment. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2597987/wounded-and-vengeful-mojtaba-khameneis-leadership-could-push-iranian-regime-toward-collapse.html

The UAE’s post-pandemic economic boom is facing a major test as the ongoing Middle East war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz drive up import costs and fuel prices. Despite the growing pressure, the UAE economy has so far shown signs of resilience as the regional conflict continues with little indication of a resolution.

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BORO PARK: Emergency personnel are at the scene of an MVA involving an overturned vehicle on 51st Street between 14th and 15th Avenues. Injuries reported.

President Herzog at Selichos tonight at the Kosel.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning about the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development and the potential risks increasingly powerful AI systems could pose to humans.

Footage shows Houthi-aligned reporters witnessing a Royal Saudi Air Force strike on a communications tower between Hays and Al-Jarrahi in western Yemen.

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KAPAROS RULING: HaRav Yitzchak Yosef Says Use Money Where Chickens May Suffer HaRav Yitzchak Yosef, the Rishon L’Tzion and former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, has issued detailed halachic guidelines regarding the minhag of Kaparos ahead of Yom Kippur, ruling that money should be used instead of chickens in situations where there is a concern of tza’ar ba’alei chaim. READ FULL STORY ON YWN: https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/2598442/kaparos-ruling-harav-yitzchak-yosef-says-use-money-where-chickens-may-suffer.html

U.S. oil executives warn the global fuel crisis feared from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has now arrived, as inventories shrink and strategic reserves near their limits. Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said many of the buffers that initially protected markets have been exhausted, the Wall Street Journal reports. The pressure worsened after drone attacks largely knocked Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline offline, removing an estimated 2.5 million barrels per day from the market. The Trump administration says the disruption is temporary.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Cairo, where he is meeting Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for talks on bilateral ties and the escalating regional situation. The visit comes amid renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and growing threats to Red Sea shipping and the Bab al-Mandab, a critical route for both Saudi oil exports and traffic through Egypt’s Suez Canal.

The oil tanker EL GAIA is being towed to a port in Oman after catching fire near the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM says Iran struck the tanker with a missile last month and again with a drone this weekend, while Iran claims the vessel hit a naval mine after entering a prohibited zone. Oman says 23 crew members were evacuated and received medical care, while two others remain missing. The tanker had been operating with its AIS transponder switched off for several days before the incident.