United States
Iran fears US strike could break Islamic regime's grip on power by reigniting protests, sources say
"People are extremely angry," a former official said, adding a US attack could lead Iranians to rise up again. "The wall of fear has collapsed. There is no fear left."
Syrian government forces enter SDF held Hasakah after ceasefire deal
Witkoff, Araghchi to meet as Iranian general warns ‘no American will be safe’ if conflict erupts
Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis
Pentagon's 2026 defense strategy names Israel a ‘model ally,’ shifts to ‘peace through strength’
The 34-page document, signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, constitutes a strategic message to Israel, solidifying its position as the United States' most senior partner in the Middle East.
US seeks to end Cuba’s communist rule by year’s end - WSJ report
The US government is reportedly working behind the scenes to end Cuba's communist rule by the end of 2026.
US braces for record-breaking winter storm hitting 40 states, with 180 million Americans affected
The US National Weather Service warned that heavy snow, freezing rain, and sleet are expected throughout the weekend, while more than 10,000 flights nationwide were disrupted.
Teens arrested after allegedly spray painting dozens of swastikas on Brooklyn playground
The teens have been charged with aggravated harassment charges, and one has been charged with criminal mischief as a hate crime, according to the New York Police Department.
Secular Manhattan private school holds annual Shabbat gathering post-October 7
At the Town School, officials and parents say, the entire school community has embraced the Shabbat celebrations alongside the other special events held to honor students’ traditions.
Trump’s antisemitism envoy rebukes European rabbi, draws praise from Elon Musk
The dispute centers on remarks made at the World Economic Forum by Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt, the president of the Conference of European Rabbis, during a panel discussion on antisemitism.
US considering complete withdrawal of troops from Syria - WSJ
Around 1,000 US troops are stationed in Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported, and are mainly co-stationed with Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) troops.
Rabbi among dozens arrested in faith leaders’ anti-ICE protest in Minnesota
An estimated 100 Jewish leaders were on the ground for “ICE Out” events across Minnesota, after local clergy issued a broader call for a show of strength against US immigration enforcement efforts.
Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war', says senior Iran official
"Everything is on high alert in Iran," a senior Iranian official said ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group in the Middle East.
Starmer, Prince Harry condemn Trump's 'little off the front lines' NATO comments
President Trump said of NATO, “They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”
