China’s Economy Gets Surprise Lift from Trump’s Trade War
Chinese exports surged in June, with imports also rebounding in a surprise boost for the economy as the tariff deadline with the U.S. looms. According to data released by the country’s customs authorities on Monday, China’s trade surplus grew to $114.8 billion in June, up from $103.2 billion in May and $98.94 a year ago. […]
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Iran Tells US to Choose War or Peace
Iran has challenged the United States to make a pivotal decision following the recent war with Israel, urging Washington to return to diplomacy or risk further escalation. In a sharply worded op-ed published in the Financial Times, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posed a stark question to President Donald Trump‘s administration: “Will the US finally […]
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Makes First Public Appearance Since War
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emerged from hiding Saturday to attend a religious ceremony, marking his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began. Why It Matters Khamenei’s public reappearance signals a potential shift in Iran’s posture following a devastating conflict that saw U.S. forces bomb three key nuclear sites […]
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Iran’s Khamenei Issues First Statement Since Israel War Ended
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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Why Iran War Hurts China More Than America
China’s energy supply from the Middle East could face severe disruptions as the Israel-Iran conflict threatens to spill over into a wider regional war. The industrial superpower’s $19 trillion economy relies heavily on coal, natural gas and crude oil for manufacturing. China was the world’s largest consumer of energy in 2024 and the second-largest consumer […]
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Iran Calls on UN To Halt Israel’s Attacks and Stop Trump From Joining War
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has issued an urgent request to the Security Council calling on the international community, including top powers, to put an end to Israel’s ongoing strikes against the Islamic Republic and prevent the United States from joining the conflict. In the letter, shared with Newsweek, Iranian Permanent Representative to the […]
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Exclusive: Houthis Warn US and Israel of ‘War’ If Iran Attacked
A source within the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has shared with Newsweek a warning to Israel and the United States amid reports of a potential Israeli attack being planned against Iran. Reports Wednesday of U.S. nonessential personnel and family members being evacuated from regional countries, including Iraq, Bahrain and Kuwait, were […]
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Russia Strikes Back With ‘Most Powerful Attack’ of War on Ukrainian City
Kharkiv has been hit by a barrage of Russian drones, missiles and bombs in what has been described as the biggest attack Ukraine’s second-largest city has faced in Vladimir Putin‘s invasion. “Kharkiv is facing the most powerful attack it has had in the entire full-scale war,” posted Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov on Telegram after strikes […]
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China Learns New Lessons From Russia-Ukraine War: Report
China is taking advantage of the Russia-Ukraine war to prepare for a potential future conflict by drawing lessons from the ongoing three-year-long conflict, according to a United States think tank. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese and Russian foreign ministries by email for comment. Why It Matters While China has claimed neutrality in Moscow’s war with […]
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American Bishops’ War With Trump Admin Is Heating Up
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) seems to be battling with President Donald Trump‘s administration over some of its policies. Last week, the USCCB, the official assembly of the Catholic Church in the United States, slammed U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for rescinding a policy that gave guidance on the care, custody and […]
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