Exclusive—China influence reaches U.S. "red zone "
"They've already got their hooks in the critical infrastructure and that's my biggest concern as a military commander," General Laura Richardson tells Newsweek.
Russia hails new "world order taking shape" as Putin prepares Africa summit
"We intend to give an additional impetus to these ties and elevate them to a brand-new level," Ambassador Anatoly Antonov tells Newsweek.
Iran's most powerful unit yet in Syria targets U.S. and Israel, intel finds
The Imam Hossein Division "represents a multinational combat force made up of thousands of fighters from around the Middle East," U.S. ally's intelligence says.
General says U.S. can meet "challenge" of simultaneous Ukraine, Pacific ops
"America is awesome after getting slapped," U.S. Air Force General Mike Minihan tells Newsweek. "But the goal is not to be slapped in the first place."
Iran finds new way to challenge U.S. through old Cold War movement
"Iran under Raisi is trying to join regional alliances, as it believes that there is a new world order," Iranian journalist Saeed Azimi tells Newsweek.
Russia warns Ukraine plans to draw U.S. into "World War III" after setbacks
"American and European citizens are hardly ready to march in orderly rows to...hell," Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov tells Newsweek.
Why India is bringing China, Russia, Pakistan, more together to boost ties
The SCO told Newsweek the bloc is "increasingly necessary at a time of global political turbulence and the rise of devastating threats and challenges."
China "ready" to help Israeli-Palestinian peace as Netanyahu plans trip
"China is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine," Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu told Newsweek.
Jordan caught off guard by Israel's West Bank raid, "Must stop immediately"
After an IDF spokesperson said Jordan was "made aware" of the ongoing operation in Jenin, a Jordanian official tells Newsweek that is "totally false."
Iran says no talks, ready to help Palestinians win by "force" over Israel
"The Israeli regime only responds to force," thus "Iran supports any request for assistance from the Palestinian resistance," Iran's U.N. Mission told Newsweek.
U.S. says Russia's Wagner Group helped push U.N. forces out of Mali
"We have no indication that Wagner is decreasing its intent to exploit African countries despite the events of last weekend," the NSC's John Kirby said.
Russia's Wagner Group is too big to fail in Africa—and Putin knows it
"Russia's Ministry of Defense and other Russian security agencies have neither capacity nor will to replace Wagner," expert Sergey Kostelyanyets tells Newsweek.
As Russia vows Wagner will stay in Africa, U.N. forces prepare to exit Mali
"Securing the constructive cooperation of the Malian authorities will be essential to facilitate the process," a U.N. Peacekeeping spokesperson tells Newsweek.
How the U.S.-China rivalry could help terrorists wipe out the human race
Amid "enhanced great power competition," a new report's co-author warns it may be "difficult to come together in some areas, especially countering terrorism."
Russia peace negotiator sees a war against "modern day fascism" in Ukraine
"We are fighting this war for Russia; its history, for our present, and our future," senior Russian lawmaker Leonid Slutsky tells Newsweek.
Russia ambassador warns U.S. resolution pushes for nuclear war over Ukraine
If "direct armed conflict" erupts "between Russia and NATO," Russia's envoy tells Newsweek, "the United States will not be able to hide behind the ocean."
Why Biden can't pry India away from Russia
"This relationship between India and Russia continues to work," former Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao says. "It is not falling apart."
Exclusive: Pakistan in crisis caught in U.S-China feud, defense chief says
"Most of the political instability is also an outcome of economic instability," Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif tells Newsweek.
Israel worries U.S. weapons for Ukraine are ending up in Iran's hands
"We see the signs and this is very, very troubling," a high-ranking Israeli commander tells Newsweek.
Exclusive: Imran Khan says defying the U.S. led to his downfall in Pakistan
"For some reason, if you don't agree with the U.S. foreign policy, you turn anti-American," former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan tells Newsweek.
Israel sends message to Iran and Hezbollah in first-ever U.S. Army drill
IDF Major Dov Lang tells Newsweek that "Israel is always ready for anything that's coming," but so does a spokesperson for Hezbollah.
BRICS is evolving from China-Russia dream to potential U.S. nightmare
"The main drivers are to do with an overall belief that the [U.S.] has become both unreliable and overbearing in its foreign policy," an expert tells Newsweek.
China and Russia's growing BRICS bloc speeds decline of U.S. influence
"We see an erosion of the global multilateral architecture, unilateral measures, unilateral sanctions becoming the norm," South Africa's envoy tells Newsweek.
The world is at risk as war in Sudan threatens to spread, U.N. forces warn
"It does affect all of us," U.N. Under Secretary General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix tells Newsweek.
Facing off with the West on Ukraine, Russia reshapes world order in Africa
"The world has entered an era of powerful transformations, which have influenced...Russian-African relations," Russian Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Ozerov said.
War clouds gather over Israel as Iran makes peace with Arab rivals
"There's more chance of a large-scale war than ever before," IDF reserve Brigadier General Amir Avivi tells Newsweek.
The French businessman behind Africa's ambitious Russia-Ukraine peace plan
"At a certain moment in your life, you have some tools. And I have some tools," Brazzaville Foundation President Jean-Yves Ollivier told Newsweek.
As Biden visits Hiroshima, U.S. stands behind Japan's military resurgence
An official says "Japan's acquisition and development of new capabilities...contributes significantly to U.S.-Japan collective security and regional stability."
Biden Loses His Biggest Syria Battle Yet
With Assad's Arab League return, Syrian officials tell Newsweek Biden must end "illegal military presence of U.S. forces" and "unilateral coercive measures."
China winning new central Asia foothold, edging U.S. out of Russian bastion
"The Central Asian countries have made up their mind...that the fate of the region is in the hands of Russia and China," Niva Yau tells Newsweek.