Qatar Defends ‘Normal’ Jet Gift to Trump’s US
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats, […]
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From President Trump’s Tariffs to Qatari Jet Controversy: This Week in Your Words
Welcome back as we take another look at your comments that have helped shape the discussion around the biggest stories of the week, from President Trump to the latest on tariffs and the economy. Your insights and reactions have sparked deeper debate and brought fresh perspectives to these topics. Let’s dive into some of the […]
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Second $60 Million Fighter Jet Lost by US Navy in Red Sea: Report
A second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been lost in the Red Sea from USS Harry S. Truman, CNN reports on Tuesday. Newsweek has reached out to the Navy via online form for comment. Why It Matters United States military troops have faced renewed threats from the Houthis, a rebel- backed group from Yemen, […]
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Naval Drone Downs $50m Russian Fighter Jet, Ukraine Says—’World’s First’
A Ukrainian sea drone downed a $50-million Russian fighter jet over the Black Sea in what has been described as a world first, according to military intelligence in Kyiv. Ukraine’s intelligence agency, the GUR, published video of what it said was an unprecedented operation near the Russian port of Novorossiysk using a Magura sea drone […]
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Boeing Jet Returns to US From China as Trade War Bites
A Boeing airliner has returned to the U.S. from China, according to a new report, after President Donald Trump said Beijing had “reneged” on a deal involving the aircraft manufacturer, America’s biggest exporter by dollar value. Why It Matters Trump has embarked on a bitter trade war with China, exempting Beijing from a pause on […]
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West Pacific Map Shows F-16 Jet Fleets on China’s Doorstep
A Newsweek map shows at least six countries in the Western Pacific region are operating or have placed orders for F-16 fighter jets from the United States, including Taiwan and the Philippines, as they face threats posed by their powerful neighbor, China. Washington stands strong with its Indo-Pacific allies and partners by taking “decisive actions” […]
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Map Shows Millions At Risk Of 115 mph ‘Jet Streak’ Tornadoes This Weekend
A 115 mph ‘jet streak’ will intensify the risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms for millions of people across the South this weekend, a Newsweek map shows. The powerful 115 mph upper-level jet stream winds will heighten storm conditions from eastern Texas to western Mississippi. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an “Enhanced Risk […]
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What Do Layoffs at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab Signal for Space Exploration?
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a leading center for robotic space exploration run by NASA and Caltech, announced layoffs of around 325 employees, about 5 percent of its workforce. This comes after JPL previously cut 8 percent of its staff this past February because of budget constraints. JPL Director Laurie Leshin cited “funding challenges and […]
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