The U.S. Is No Longer Turning the Other Cheek on Trade | Opinion
Those of us who remember Donald Trump in the 1980’s, recall his attacking various countries, especially Japan, for “ripping us off” when it came to trade were hardly surprised when President Trump implemented a series of tariffs on dozens of countries he has been railing against for decades, including Japan. The real question is why […]
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Houthis claim attack on U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman: what we know
The Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi group claimed a new attack on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. The U.S. Navy has not reported damage as American airstrikes continue against Houthi targets in Yemen. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for comment. Why It […]
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U.S. Citizens May Have Phones Searched After Traveling, CAIR Warns
Legal officials associated with one national group are urging people from the United States to reconsider traveling internationally because of growing ambiguity in immigration laws. Why It Matters The Trump administration has been aggressive in its revamping of the immigration system, which in recent weeks has resulted in various countries advising caution to citizens traveling […]
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Turmoil in NATO Ally Worries U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern over political unrest in Turkey, citing its impact on regional stability and U.S. interests. “We don’t like to see the direction that’s going. It’s an ally. It’s a partner in NATO,” Rubio said. Newsweek has reach out to the Turkish Foreign Ministry for comment. Why It […]
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U.S. Builds up Military in Indian Ocean in Warning to Iran
The United States is significantly bolstering its military presence at Diego Garcia airbase in the Indian Ocean, as it escalates pressure on Iran and continues its air campaign against Houthi forces in Yemen. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) reports that a number of B-2 stealth bombers and C-17 transport aircraft have either arrived at or are en […]
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Russia Gives Update on ‘Difficult’ Ukraine Talks With U.S.
Day-long talks in Saudi Arabia between the U.S. and Russia over a ceasefire in the Ukraine war were “difficult” but “constructive,” a Russian official said. Grigory Karasin, a member of the Russian delegation and head of the international committee of the Federation Council, gave the update to state news agency RIA. “A very interesting, difficult, […]
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Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson Dies Aged 93
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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Hamas Responds to Latest U.S. Gaza Ceasefire Proposal
Hamas has rejected a proposal by U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff to extend a first phase of the ceasefire and release more Israeli hostages. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday there would be no possibility of continuing the ceasefire without Hamas releasing hostages. “We call on the U.S. administration to stop its […]
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The Electoral College Makes the U.S. a Laughingstock | Opinion
Many Americans don’t want to hear it, but the Electoral College is a uniquely damaging system that wildly distorts the will of the voter, yields crazy outcomes and suppresses participation—since most of us live in places where the outcome is preordained. It also makes the United States into a global joke for seeming unable to […]
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