Swastikas and antisemitic slogans were spray-painted on two Queens synagogues and several homes overnight. Police are investigating multiple suspects as community leaders and elected officials condemn the attacks.

Iran fired missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates as the United States escorted ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The renewed fighting has pushed oil prices higher and raised fears of a prolonged energy crisis.

Kristalina Georgieva warned that a prolonged Middle East war could trigger higher inflation and a sharp global slowdown if oil reaches $125 per barrel. Supply disruptions and rising food and energy costs are already worsening the outlook.

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox worshipers defied wartime restrictions and crowded Mount Meron for Lag B'Omer celebrations. Police efforts to limit attendance largely failed, though no major clashes were reported.

Joe Kaufman announced a 2026 run in Florida's new 25th Congressional District after narrowly losing a 2024 race. He is campaigning on foreign policy credentials, opposition to the Affordable Care Act, and expanded vocational education.

United States intelligence believes Iran could build a nuclear weapon within nine months to a year despite recent strikes on key nuclear sites. Concerns remain over unverified stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.

Iran's foreign minister said there is no military solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and warned against further escalation. His remarks followed Iranian missile and drone strikes and strong warnings from President Donald Trump.

Organizers say about 200 বিদেশ pilgrims attended this year's Lag B'Omer pilgrimage in Djerba, marking a rebound after a deadly 2023 attack. The event signals renewed confidence following two years of sharply reduced turnout.

Seven hantavirus cases, including three deaths, have been reported on a luxury cruise ship stranded off Cape Verde. Health officials say there is no immediate risk to people onshore as authorities consider evacuation options.

Barack Obama said Benjamin Netanyahu used the same arguments on Donald Trump to justify striking Iran as he once used on him. Obama questioned whether the military action serves the long-term interests of Israel or the United States.

Fresh attacks in the Persian Gulf have raised fears that the fragile cease-fire between Iran and the United States could collapse. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court restored access to an abortion pill by mail and the Trump administration is considering new oversight of artificial intelligence models.

Helmy Kluger struggles with trauma after his sister Lexa’s death in 1933 Germany, leading to a dangerous confrontation with a fellow party member. Sally Carson’s rediscovered novel portrays a family caught in the tightening grip of fascism.