Israel and Hezbollah Are Headed Toward a New War
A renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is very likely a matter of when, not if.
Iran says it seized tanker over US "theft" of its oil
The Iranian Mission to the U.N. told Newsweek the seizure of the St Nikolas "is a lawful undertaking sanctioned by a court order."
The Return of the Presidential Putsch
When faced with the next executive power grab globally, the United States and other like-minded democracies should consistently call a spade a spade, and work quickly in concert with other regional actors for strong coordinated action to reverse such events.
Inside Israel's deadly drone campaign in Gaza
"They are the choice weapon for accurate, legal strikes," one Israeli drone operator told Newsweek.
Exclusive—This ex-general plans to make largest Muslim nation a world power
Defense Minister Prabowo says Indonesia "must assume the new responsibilities that come with its position as an emerging power."
ISIS officially joins growing Middle East war, claims deadliest Iran attack
ISIS said two of its fighters detonated suicide belts, targeting "polytheist Shiites" mourning Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Iraq militia threatens US with "earth-shattering" response to deadly strike
"We know who carried out this terrorist act—they are the American forces," a Nujaba Movement spokesperson told Newsweek.
Iran will "respond with fire and fury" to deadly attack at Soleimani event
Iran's UN mission said the attack was rooted in "the fear of the Zionist regime & its puppet terrorist groups of Martyr Soleimani."
Why Normalizing Venezuela's Maduro Is Dangerous
Reinstating the pre-October sanctions may initially make the Biden administration appear weak. But the real weakness is caving in to the whims of a terrorist.
Palestinian fighters warn Israel after senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut
The Popular Resistance Committees warned that "the resistance will inevitably avenge the blood of Sheikh Saleh."
Hamas says time is running out for Israel to bring hostages home alive
A Hamas spokesperson told Newsweek that "it is not known" how many hostages are still alive.
Biden reaches long-awaited deal to free Americans in Venezuela
"This is the result of many, many months of negotiations," one senior Biden administration official said.
Erasing the American Global Military Footprint Won't Make a Better World
What would a 21st century without continued U.S. global leadership, supported by its military reach, look like? Dismal.
Israel edges closer to full-scale war with Hezbollah
"We are closer today to war than we were yesterday," IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus told Newsweek.
Pakistan Must Stop Deporting Afghan Refugees
Afghanistan remains the largest humanitarian crisis in the world with more than 29 million people––over half the population––in need of humanitarian assistance.
Biden not "dictating terms" to Netanyahu on Gaza war, White House says
NSC spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. officials want to see a "more precise, more surgical" phase of Israel's campaign in Gaza.
Iran-backed Houthis cut Israel off from critical lifeline amid war in Gaza
A senior Houthi official told Newsweek the U.S. and Israel are trying "to form an alliance in the Red Sea and turn it into a war zone."
Exclusive: Iran warns Netanyahu is bringing Biden down with him in Gaza
"Israel has increasingly become a burden for America," Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Amir Saeid Iravani told Newsweek.
Israel is looking for a permanent change on its border with Lebanon
"We will not return to the situation that was on the 6th of October in the north," an IDF official told Newsweek.
Israel is running out of time in Gaza
With the hostage crisis, Israel faces "many clocks that sometimes tick at different paces but are putting more pressure," an IDF official told Newsweek.
The West Needs Central Asia To Be a Strategic Partner
Unlike the West, Russia and China understand the importance of Central Asia.
Exclusive: Iraq militia at war with US has "surprises" in store for Biden
Nujaba Movement's Ali al-Asadi tells Newsweek U.S. troops must leave or they "will reach their families in scattered pieces."
Will South Korea Go Nuclear?
North Korea's behavior isn't helping to cool down tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Hamas says Gaza death toll hits 20,000—what we know
Newsweek spoke with the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas regarding the latest claims about Gaza's mounting civilian death toll.
IDF responds to growing US criticism of civilian casualties in Gaza
IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Israel is "taking active steps, serious efforts in order to address these concerns."
Hamas looks to expand fight against Israel by creating new Lebanon group
Hamas announced the new "Vanguards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque" in Lebanon as a means of "resisting the occupation by all available and legitimate means."
Ukraine is weeks away from losing key weapons source
The Biden administration issued a stark warning on Monday about aid for Ukraine ahead of the end of the year.
Hamas takes aim at Biden as truce gives way to new fighting in Gaza
Hamas said the Biden administration "brazenly repeats the Zionist lies" as the U.S. backed Israel in blaming the group for the unraveling of a week-long truce.
Carbon Credits Are Benefitting Guyana
Guyana is a relatively small country, but due to how we have been managing our forest resource, we can provide a much-needed carbon sink service to the rest of the world.
Iran allies issue new warning to US, Israel as time runs out for Gaza truce
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Ansar Allah declared their readiness to escalate rocket, missile and drone attacks that have targeted Israel and U.S. troops.