US Issues Major Visa Crackdown on African Nation
The U.S. has paused all routine visa applications from the southern African country of Zimbabwe, the latest restriction on African travelers. A spokesperson for the State Department told Newsweek in an emailed statement: “The U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, beginning August 8, will pause all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services with the exception of […]
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Full List of NATO Navies Supplying World’s Largest Muslim Nation
Indonesia’s defense ministry on Saturday signed an agreement with Turkish officials for the purchase of two frigates. While the deal adds to Jakarta’s growing list of procurement contracts with NATO allies, analysts warn that relying on such a diverse mix of foreign manufacturers poses logistical challenges and could strain Indonesia’s limited defense budget. Newsweek reached […]
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Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Predicts Regime Collapse, Reclaiming of Nation
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last monarch, has said the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and called on Iranians to “reclaim and rebuild” the country. As Israel continues its bombardment of Iran, Pahlavi, who for decades has opposed the regime in his home country from abroad, said in a video message on social […]
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Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ Protests Spread Across Nation: See The Pictures
Multiple groups carried out demonstrations against President Donald Trump‘s military parade in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, the most prominent of which was the “No Kings” protests that spread to many states. Several protests have already taken place against Trump or his administration’s policies, especially in the aftermath of his decision to deploy the National Guard […]
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Rihanna’s Father Dies, Barbadian PM Says: ‘Spirit of Our Nation’
By Peter Aitken is a Newsweek Politics Editor based in New York. His focus is domestic U.S. politics, but he has experience covering Foreign Affairs, Business and Technology. Peter joined Newsweek in 2024 from Fox News Digital and had previously freelanced at Business Insider. He has interviewed such notable figures as Benjamin Netanyahu, Gen. David […]
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