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Behind the scenes, Gulf governments have grown increasingly concerned about what they view as an unclear U.S. strategy as the conflict continues and Iranian attacks threaten the region, the Journal reported.

If you want to purchase food from one of communist Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s government-run supermarkets, you must… present some form of ID. And not just any ID… government ID. But-but-but how will married women eat? Here’s the video and transcript: VIDEO AT LINK.............. “So, our RFP [Request for Proposals] makes very clear that this is a program for New Yorkers to be able to put food on the table, not a program for people to be able to make a quick buck through reselling,” explains Mamdani. “I’m going [to] pass it over to our EDC head, Jeanny Pak, to add...

Romania blew up a rock outcrop on Aug 3 to help redirect vital cooling water from the drought-hit Danube river to its sole working nuclear reactor, an unprecedented measure underlining the scale of an energy crunch across the region. In neighbouring Hungary, authorities said they might be able to eke out two more days of power from their only atomic plant, which has been hit by falling levels in the Danube that it also relies on as a coolant. Heat and drought have lowered river levels across large parts of Europe, raising concerns about water supplies, river transport and power...

Summary Russian officials say at least seven people, including three children, have been killed by a Ukrainian drone on a beach in south-west Russia - BBC Verify examines footage It's not clear if the drone was intercepted before landing on the beach. It has been reported it may have been targeting a Russian naval base about 25 miles (40 km) away - Ukraine has not commented The area has long been a favourite of Russian holidaymakers, says our Europe reporter Earlier, an apparent Ukrainian drone strike hit a warehouse belonging to Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries, around 112 miles east...

The job market has been a tough sell for many Gen Z graduates, with tariffs, economic uncertainty, and artificial intelligence reshaping hiring plans across corporate America. But according to Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang, the next wave of six-figure opportunities won't be found in a Wall Street cubicle or Silicon Valley Slack channel. Instead, high-paying careers will partially come by picking up a wrench—literally.As tech giants race to build sprawling data centers—totaling $7 trillion in global capital outlays by the end of the decade—Huang believes the world is on the cusp of what he calls the "largest infrastructure build-out in human...

Sleep under the stars as camping in Central Park starts on August 14. The NYC Parks Department has just rolled out a lottery for family camping all around New York City, where lucky winners may camp overnight with its Urban Park Rangers as their hosts and guides. From August 8 until September 18, folks can post up for some good ‘ol family-friendly camping programs. Some parks will feature Ranger-led nighttime hikes through the woods, storytelling and s’mores. The parks department will provide the tents and campers will only need to bring sleeping bags and bedding.

Rupert Lowe has been slammed with appeared to offer rival Nigel Farage an olive branch yesterday to end their bitter feud. The former Reform UK MP, who set up Restore Britain after a dramatic bust up, said millions of people "see a patriotic right hopelessly divided". Mr Lowe, the former Chairman of Southampton FC, said he was willing to put their differences aside and work with Reform UK again - if five demands were met. He called for Britain's immigration crisis to be "reversed", for "demographic security", a referendum on the death penalty, "restoring a self-sufficient Britain" and boosting faith...

Back at the start of June, Karmelo Anthony was found guilty of stabbing Austin Metcalf in the chest at a track meet. Both Anthony and Metcalf were 17 at the time. The Left was very angry about the case and the verdict; many of them believe Anthony acted in "self-defense," and that he shouldn't have faced charges at all, let alone prison time. Now that case is coming up in the Texas U.S. Senate race, with Democrat James Talarico falling squarely on the side of the leftists who think Anthony did nothing wrong. Watch as Talarico nods sycophantically as a...

US President Donald Trump criticized Iran’s leadership for being “unbelievably duplicitous” and accused them of being dishonest regarding the status of US-Iran negotiations in a post on Truth Social on Monday. “They ask for a meeting… talks begin, with more scheduled in the immediate future, and they say, openly and proudly, that they’re not having any discussions, that nothing is being talked about,” Trump lamented. He added that “nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.” Trump also disputed Iranian claims of controlling the Strait...

MADRID — The Spanish government proudly announced that after a recent demographic change, the city of Ceuta is now the fastest-growing city on the planet. Spain stated that Ceuta has become something of an overnight sensation, with tens of thousands moving into the city over the course of mere hours. "It has become the hot destination, especially for young men," said Spanish government spokesman Alejandro Via. "There are so many people pouring into the city, we literally cannot stop them. The population growth is explosive and unprecedented, a true reflection of the amazing work the Spanish government has done in...

An Afghan man has been arrested in Athens in connection with the death of a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase. Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38, from Edinburgh, was discovered on July 18 stuffed inside the suitcase and hidden in an abandoned building in the Kypseli district of the Greek capital. Her body was discovered by a homeless man after a "bad smell" emerged from an empty building and he saw "what looked like a human limb" coming out of a suitcase. Greek police said a 26-year-old foreign national from Afghanistan had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, robbery...

The first thing we should recognize is that the Bible frequently employs legal, sacrificial, military, familial, agricultural, and medical imagery to describe salvation. None of these images stands alone. Each illuminates one aspect of the mystery, but none is intended to become the entire explanation of the Cross.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino wants the Trump administration to help keep him in office and has scheduled private talks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio Monday amid growing pressure to resign over his scheme to sell off the World Cup to Josh Kushner’s private equity firm, The Post has learned. Two sources familiar with the matter confirmed Infantino will hold a call with America’s top diplomat just after 9 a.m. ET. “He wanted to get online with the secretary and talk about how soccer can be a form of soft power for America,” said one insider briefed on the matter....

The possibility of an agreement with Hamas is reigniting the question of whether Israel is repeating past mistakes when it puts trust in a terrorist organization that some say sees deals as merely a tactical means and not a binding obligation. In an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, Middle East expert Dr. Mordechai Kedar warns that the safest way to avoid falling into a trap is to refrain from signing deals with Hamas. "They have a long history of violating agreements," he said. "As far as they're concerned, particularly when it comes to non-Muslims, deception, hiding, stalling for time,...

The Iranian government flat-out rejected President Trump’s claim that new negotiations were due to get underway later Monday, with officials stating that no talks were taking place or scheduled.Trump, 80, told reporters en route to Washington Sunday night that he had called off a planned “massive attack” on Iran at the request of US partners in the region — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.“They thought that a deal is imminent,” said the president, later adding: “Now what we’re doing is talking to them [Iran], in the form of a ​negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon.” Iran Foreign...

Last week, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham used her platform to defend women’s sports from the infiltration of men claiming to be women.This week, Caitlin Clark was given a chance to do the same thing and passed.Clark is young, but she is far from naive. She not only has the most endorsement deals in the WNBA – by far. But she is also among the top endorsing athletes in the world.That likely has far more to do with her reticence to stake out an opinion on trans athletes than her youth.

CUETA — The people of Spain were reportedly horrified to see footage of tens of thousands of migrants illegally invading their nation, knowing full well that their country could soon become Minnesota. Thousands of migrants fled Morocco into nearby Ceuta, Spain, taking advantage of a perceived loophole that would prevent them from being deported without due process. Now Spain is already looking virtually indistinguishable from Minnesota, minus the bitter cold and 10,000 lakes. "I have the worst legislature," said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. "Why is it so hard for us to enforce laws? God help us, we're Minnesota now!" According...

Reform UK says it would use the military to forcibly return small boat migrants to France. The plans, unveiled on Monday, suggest military personnel would accompany migrants back to ports on the other side of the English Channel, overriding French objections if necessary. The party claim the proposals would form the "largest military operation" in the Channel since World War Two. But opponents have branded the plan unworkable, with the Conservatives saying the policy is not credible. Under Reform UK's plans if it enters government, military-crewed inflatable boats deployed from Navy patrol vessels would be used to "come alongside" boats...

The governing body of European football, UEFA, has threatened legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, venture capitalist Joshua Kushner — brother of U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner — and other individuals involved in the controversial plan to privatize a share of the World Cup’s commercial operations. UEFA is “actively considering legal action, arbitration, and/or regulatory complaints” against Infantino, reads a letter sent to Infantino, seen by the Telegraph. The move follows Infantino’s proposal to transfer FIFA’s commercial rights and tournament operations to a private entity firm — in partnership with Thrive Capital, Kushner’s venture capital company —...

Michigan is ground zero for the Democratic Party’s ideological war. Its marquee Senate race and two of its House primaries on Tuesday — in Michigan’s 7th and 13th Congressional Districts — will provide another crucial test of whether progressives can not only keep up their winning streak in safe-blue seats but also break through in battlegrounds crucial for control of Congress. The stakes for the Democratic Party are huge: A strong progressive performance, especially a victory by Abdul El-Sayed in the high-profile Senate race, would significantly bolster the left’s argument that its message resonates widely — setting the stage for...