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The Dish: Terra Mediterranean returns to Artisan Circle and Argentinian food arrives in EulessA New Jersey congressman doubled down Thursday on his claim that the mysterious night-flying drones that have been reported across the state are coming from an Iranian ship off the East Coast. U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew , R-2nd Dist. cited a Business Insider article from Dec. 5 which stated there was satellite confirmation of the departure of a militarized drone ship from its port in Iran. The article says the ship left its port between Nov. 12 and Nov. 28, which Drew said aligns with the timeframe of when drones first began appearing over New Jersey. “While the Pentagon and the Governor may try to dismiss the idea of an Iranian drone ship, we now have additional confirmation that this ship exists and it is no longer in its port,” Van Drew said in a statement. “I am not claiming that this ship is stationed right off the coast of New Jersey, but we certainly have to explore the possibility it is somewhere out in the ocean.” Van Drew said the coincidence is “too great too ignore.” “The U.S. Coast Guard reported that one of their ships was trailed by several dozen drones while commercial fishermen and local law enforcement have reported observations of drones flying in and out of the Atlantic Ocean, and if that is the case, they have to be landing somewhere,” he added. The congressman said the drones are reportedly the size of minivans, meaning that they are not the “work of some backyard hobbyist” and that the source is either the U.S. government or a “foreign adversary.” “The government has repeatedly denied any involvement, so we are left with only one option to believe,” he said. “While we still do not have clear answers on who is operating the drones over New Jersey or their purpose, it is our job to fully consider all the evidence and explore every possibility.” When our national security is on the line, it is reckless to rule any possibility out,” he continued. “The American people deserve nothing less than our full commitment to finding out the truth.” Gov. Phil Murphy and other law enforcement officials, including county prosecutors, have said there is no evidence the unexplained drones pose a threat to the state and have called for any sightings to be reported to the FBI, which has been investigating the sightings statewide. A spokesperson for the federal Department of Defense’s U.S. Northern Command said this week that there is no evidence Van Drew’s theory is correct. At a press briefing on Thursday, a White House spokesman said Thursday that most of the drone sightings are likely just planes . “Upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully,” said John Kirby, the Biden administration’s national security spokesman. There have been multiple reports of the drones appearing over military bases, including Naval Weapons Station Earle , which is located in Colts Neck in Monmouth County. That base had two reports of drones in its airspace , facility spokesman William Addison said Thursday. Naval Weapons Station Earle is at least the second New Jersey military base to report drone sightings after Picatinny Arsenal in Morris County said it had at least 11 confirmed drone sightings in recent weeks. In a joint statement released Thursday evening, the FBI and U.S. Department of Homeland Security said they continue to investigate the reports of drone sightings to determine if the aircraft were actually drones or planes. “We have no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have a foreign nexus,” the two agencies said. “The FBI, DHS and our federal partners, in close coordination with the New Jersey State Police, continue to deploy personnel and technology to investigate this situation and confirm whether the reported drone flights are actually drones or are instead manned aircraft or otherwise inaccurate sightings.” “Historically, we have experienced cases of mistaken identity, where reported drones are, in fact, manned aircraft or facilities,” the agencies added. “We are supporting local law enforcement in New Jersey with numerous detection methods but have not corroborated any of the reported visual sightings with electronic detection,” the FBI and DHS said. “To the contrary, upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully. There are no reported or confirmed drone sightings in any restricted air space.” Stories by Chris Sheldon Driver arrested after hitting child, grandmother who were crossing in front of school bus Man admits stabbing N.J. store clerk Powerball winning numbers, live results for Wednesday’s $30M drawing Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Chris Sheldon may be reached at csheldon@njadvancemedia.com .wolf slots game 。

Watch video as lady who's in relationship with oyinbo man shares what he did for her familySarah Latifa had feared that her Christian community in Syria may struggle to celebrate its first Christmas since Islamist-led rebels toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad earlier this month. But at a church in Damascus's historic centre, surrounded by some 500 faithful who were singing psalms on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, she could breathe a sigh of relief. "It wasn't easy to come together in the current circumstances and to joyfully pray, but thank God, we did it," Latifa told AFP at mass at the capital's Syriac Orthodox cathedral of Saint George. Syria's rulers who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Hundreds took to the streets of Damascus on Tuesday to demand their rights be respected, after a Christmas tree was set ablaze in a town in central Syria. A video on social media showed hooded fighters setting fire to the tree in the Christian-majority town of Suqaylabiyah, near Hama. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said they were foreign jihadists. A local religious leader from Syria's victorious Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) condemned the torching. At the Saint George Cathedral, Latifa said that even though the road towards a new Syria may seem "tumultuous or uncertain", the future can be better "if we walk hand in hand". -'We don't belong' Before the war began in 2011, Syria was home to about one million Christians, or about five percent of the population, according to analyst Fabrice Balanche. Now, he told AFP , only up to 300,000 of them are still in the country. Assad, who hails from the Alawite minority and ruled with an iron fist, had long presented himself as a protector of minority groups in Syria, whose population is majority Sunni Muslim. The new administration appointed by HTS -- a group which is rooted in Syria's branch of Al-Qaeda -- has adopted an inclusive discourse, seeking to reassure groups in the multi-confessional and multi-ethnic country. In this transformed political landscape, Syrian Christians are determined to make their voices heard. In an overnight protest over the Christmas tree burning, Georges, who only gave his first name, condemned "sectarianism" and "injustice against Christians". "If we're not allowed to live our Christian faith in our country, as we used to, then we don't belong here anymore," he said. In his first sermon in Damascus since Assad's fall, John X, the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Antioch, expressed his hope that a new constitution would be drawn up with the participation of "all parts of the Syrian mosaic". 'Afraid of the unknown' In Bab Touma, a Christian-majority neighbourhood of Damascus, carols rang out from a cafe which was festively decorated and lit, and fitted with a Christmas tree. Owner Yamen Basmar, 45, said that some people "are afraid" of the new situation. "Many come to ask me whether I still sell alcohol, or if we still organise events," he said. "In reality, nothing has changed," Basmar stressed, even though he said sales have gone down by 50 percent because "people are afraid anyway". Last Christmas, "we closed at 3:00 am. Now we close at 11:00 pm," Basmar said. One Damascus restaurant held a Christmas party, attended by dozens of people, Christians and Muslims alike. "The party was really nice, not what we had imagined," said 42-year-old Emma Siufji. "As Christians this year, we're afraid of the unknown." Her only wish this holiday season, Siufji told AFP, was that no Syrian would have to leave the country, as happened to millions during the war. "No one would want to be forced to leave." Published - December 25, 2024 01:51 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Syria / christianity / christmas

Javed Akhtar says he considers himself very lucky to have worked with Shyam BenegalAround three e-libraries have been established in the Gurugram, Manesar, and Bhondsi police lines at a total cost of ₹ 1.5 crore, aimed at enhancing the educational and professional development of police personnel and their families, said police officials. Shatrujeet Kapur, Haryana’s director general of police (DGP), inaugurated the libraries on Saturday, which were developed under the supervision of Vikas Kumar Arora, Gurugram commissioner of police. “These libraries are a step towards ensuring the personal and professional growth of our personnel and their loved ones. In today’s world, digital literacy is essential, and this library offers the tools and resources necessary to excel,” DGP Kapur said. The libraries, exclusively open to police personnel and their families, will feature facilities, including foreign language learning centres offering Spanish, French, Japanese, and English through online instructors, smart boards, and e-book readers with access to around 15 million e-books, officials said. Each library can accommodate 50 users at a time and will operate from 8am to midnight, officials said. The initiative, funded through the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Elan Group, aims to empower families of police personnel. Akash Kapur, Director of Elan Group, said: “This library symbolises our vision of empowering law enforcement and their families with resources that open doors to growth and success.” Meanwhile, DGP Kapur noted that similar libraries have been established in 18 police lines across Haryana, with seven more under construction. “These libraries are equipped with resources catering to competitive exams, higher education, and literature, making them accessible and beneficial for police families,” he added.Syrian government forces withdraw from central city of Homs as insurgent offensive accelerates

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