Iran Admits Military ‘Weaknesses’ During War With Israel
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf acknowledged that the recent 12-day war with Israel exposed vulnerabilities in the country’s defense capacities, vowing to rectify those shortcomings as a top priority. “In any future war, restraint will end, and new areas and locations will be designated for retaliation,” the top official said, according to the semi-official Mehr […]
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Why North Korea Is Coming Clean on Its Role in the Russia-Ukraine War
North Korea’s once-covert role in direct support of Russia’s war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation’s leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang. North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un‘s award ceremony and visit to a memorial […]
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Trump-Zelensky and the War in Ukraine: The Week in Your Words
Welcome back as we once again look at some of our readers’ highlighted comments from the past week. One story continues to dominate the news: Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders at the White House on Monday as the U.S. leader works to […]
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49ers Lose Bidding War to NFC Rival for Former Second-Round WR
The Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles made waves on Sunday when the two teams agreed to a trade for former second-round wide receiver John Metchie. The 24-year-old wideout has had a turbulent start to his NFL career after being selected with the 44th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Metchie missed his entire rookie […]
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Satellite Images Show How Ukraine Territory Has Changed During Russia War
As U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Alaska for the first summit of his second term with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the biggest question is what will happen to Ukraine’s territory. The two leaders will meet at a major U.S. military base in Anchorage later on Friday, in part to discuss an end to more […]
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Over Half of Americans Don’t Trust Trump on Ukraine, Russia War: Poll
Over half of U.S. adults are not confident that President Donald Trump can make “wise decisions” when it comes to the Ukraine and Russia war, a new survey from the Pew Research Center shows on Thursday. Newsweek reached out to the White House via email for additional comment. Why It Matters The poll’s findings frame […]
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Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats
California’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has locked horns with Texas GOP Senator Ted Cruz over Texas Democrats leaving their state to avoid a redistricting vote. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, the two politicians traded barbs with each other, referencing old political controversies, as the state’s redistricting conflict intensifies. Why It Matters Republicans want to redraw […]
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Map Shows How Russia and Ukraine Could Swap Land to End War
A land swap between Ukraine and Russia to end the war started by Moscow could be on the agenda for the summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, it has been reported, as a map by Newsweek shows the areas that may be under discussion. The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia and the U.S. had […]
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NATO Country Issues Nuclear War Warning as Russia-US Tensions Escalate
By Jenna Sundel is a Newsweek reporter based in New Jersey. Her focus is reporting on breaking news. She has in-depth knowledge of crime and courts. Jenna joined Newsweek in 2024. She previously worked at The Messenger. She is a graduate of Montclair State University. You can find her on X @jennajournalist. You can get […]
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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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