Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced on Sunday that, despite American attempts to reach out, no direct diplomatic exchanges have taken place between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
In remarks to the official news agency of Iran’s parliament, later quoted by Russia’s TASS, Araqchi made clear, “We have expressed our point of view, so we adhere to diplomacy and the path of negotiations, but only indirectly. Of course, it must be recognized that not a single negotiation stage has taken place so far.”

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By Rabbi Moshe Dov Heber
Menachem Chaifetz was a bochur in Yeshivas Chaim Berlin in the 1990s. When he became engaged to the daughter of Rav Avrohom Turin zt”l, the esteemed Mashgiach of Scranton Yeshiva, it was a joyous occasion for both families.
Menachem eagerly anticipated his first Pesach in his father-in-law’s home. The thought of spending Yom Tov in such a distinguished Torah environment filled him with excitement. The home of Rav Turin was known for its warmth, depth of Torah, and unwavering commitment to mesorah.
Erev Pesach arrived, and as the house bustled with final preparations, Rav Turin called Menachem aside.

Rav Meir Mazuz, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Kisei Rachamim, was once again taken to the hospital last night, just days after being released following a previous hospitalization.
On Sunday evening, Rav Mazuz was transported to Mayanei HaYeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak for continued medical treatment.
This marks the second time within a week that the rosh yeshiva has required hospitalization.
Close associates of Rav Mazuz reported that the return to the hospital was necessary for further care and monitoring of his condition.
Just before Shabbos, Rav Mazuz had been discharged after spending a full week in the hospital.
All are asked to daven for Rav Meir Nissim ben Kamsana.
{Matzav.com}

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, who backed President Trump last year, has issued a blunt critique of the administration’s aggressive new tariff agenda, cautioning that the plan could push the economy into a downward spiral — with Trump’s own voter base suffering the most.
“Business is a confidence game. The president is losing the confidence of business leaders around the globe. The consequences for our country and the millions of our citizens who have supported the president — in particular low-income consumers who are already under a huge amount of economic stress — are going to be severely negative,” he wrote.

President Trump on Sunday pushed back against criticism of his broad new tariffs as stock markets continued to slide, insisting that he wasn’t hoping to see economic losses.
“When you look at the trade deficit we have with certain countries, with China it’s a trillion dollars,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One as he flew back to Washington, D.C., from Florida on Sunday evening.
He stressed that the ongoing trade imbalance with Beijing must be addressed. “And we have to solve our trade deficit with China. … Hundreds of billions of dollars a year we lose with China. And unless we solve that problem, I’m not going to make a deal,” Trump continued.
Describing the situation as untenable, he said plainly, “This is not sustainable.”

Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday night, ahead of a key meeting with US President Donald Trump and several high-level American officials set for Monday.
Upon his arrival, Netanyahu was greeted by members of the US administration, who welcomed him with full ceremonial honors, including a red carpet reception and an honor guard.
President Trump, speaking Sunday night, shared that trade would be a primary focus during his conversation with Netanyahu, highlighting the importance of strengthening economic ties between the United States and Israel.

In an urgent meeting, leading halachic authorities convened at the home of Slabodka Rosh Yeshiva Rav Dov Landau to address growing concerns surrounding modern technological appliances and their impact on Shabbos observance.
The meeting was prompted by alarming new information about everyday electrical devices — including water pumps — which, without proper halachic oversight, may involve serious chilul Shabbos.
Rav Landau opened the session with a strong and emotional call to action: “We must cry out ‘Shabbos!’ People are violating severe prohibitions!”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced disappointment on Sunday over the absence of a reaction from the United States after Russia turned down a proposal for “a full, unconditional ceasefire.” This comes as Russia launched a deadly aerial offensive that took the lives of two people.
Describing the overnight onslaught as intense, Zelenskyy warned that Russia had carried out a “massive” coordinated assault involving both drones and missiles. He cautioned that the frequency and scale of these airstrikes appear to be rising, signaling that Moscow is increasing its aggression. “The number of Russian air attacks is increasing,” Zelenskyy said, adding that it demonstrates “the pressure on Russia is still insufficient.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi acknowledged Sunday that allowing Donald Trump to legally pursue a third presidential term would be extraordinarily difficult under current law. Speaking on Fox News Sunday, Bondi stated, “I wish we could have him for 20 years as our president, but I think he’s going to be finished, probably, after this term.”
The U.S. Constitution, amended in 1947 following Franklin D. Roosevelt’s historic four-term presidency, imposes a two-term limit for presidents. Any attempt to reverse that amendment would demand a rigorous legal process requiring significant political consensus — a scenario many experts say is nearly impossible in today’s polarized climate.