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China Warns Military 'Always Ready' After US Admiral Sounds Invasion Alarm
The head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said he expects China to proceed with its military buildup "despite a failing economy."
Archaeologists Find Grave of 'Zombie' That Ancients Wanted Buried Forever
A large stone was placed on the deceased's legs, probably to keep the man from returning to life.
WWII 'Great Escape' Pilot's Lost Spitfire Set to Fly Again After 83 Years
The aircraft shot down by German planes in 1942 was piloted by an airman who took part in a famous POW camp breakout.
Snakes and Lizards Are Locked in an Epic Evolutionary Battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Ukraine Decoy Missiles Spark Crimea Attack Fears
Kyiv is preparing an attack on Crimea, with the Kerch Bridge being a likely target, the Rybar Telegram channel said.
China Harbors Russian North Korea Arms Ship, Images Show
The Russia-flagged cargo ship is suspected to have delivered thousands of containers of North Korean munitions to be used in Ukraine.
Russia Puts Trophied NATO Vehicles From Ukraine on Display
A Moscow exhibition will showcase an array of NATO vehicles captured by Russian forces throughout the ongoing war in Ukraine.
America's Abrams Tanks Are Failing the Ukraine Test
Five of the 31 tanks provided to Ukraine since January 2023 are believed to have been destroyed by Russian forces.
Ukraine Destroys Russian Ka-32 Helicopter in Moscow: Video
Ukrainian intelligence claims to have set the chopper on fire at an airfield located just 20 miles from Red Square.
Russian Forces Scramble for Ukraine Territory Before US Weapons Arrive
Washington said on Thursday that Kyiv will receive the first weapons under the $60 billion military aid bill "in a matter of days."
Putin Seeks Answers as Radioactive Leak Fears Grow
A uranium mine in Kurgan in Russia's Urals mountains was reportedly submerged by flooding, sparking radioactive leak fears.
Russia's Air Defense Problem
"Russian authorities have predominantly resorted to ad hoc measures," Mattias Eken, an analyst with the RAND think tank, told Newsweek.
Chinese Firms Flout US Sanctions for Lucrative Russia Deals
Newsweek analysis of a major Moscow event this month hints at Beijing's growing footprint in Russia's military-industrial sector.
Could Ukraine's Strikes on Russian Oil Derail Biden's Reelection?
Strikes on Russian oil facilities blamed on Kyiv have stoked concerns about energy prices and inflation in the U.S.
Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill—How Many US Troops Are in Taiwan?
The 2024 NDAA greenlit a greater role for the United States in preparing Taiwan's troops for battle.
Ukrainian Fighter Jet Downs Russian Drone with Air-to-Air Missile: Video
Video footage purporting to show a Ukrainian MiG-29 shooting down a reconnaissance UAV has been viewed nearly 200,000 times.
China Defends its Involvement in Antigua after Newsweek Article
China's involvement in Antigua has always been for the benefit of its people and is not targeted at any other country, the embassy spokesperson said.
US Sends Antony Blinken to China Amid Geopolitical Tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Ukraine Video Shows Russia's BUK Missile System Annihilated in Blast
"The Buk-M1 didn't have time to launch a single missile—it was promptly destroyed," Kyiv's military said.
Cuba Will Pursue China Ties 'to Maximum Extent' But Rules Out Military Base
"We don't know of any hostile act against the U.S. by China in the region," Deputy Foreign Minister de Cossío tells Newsweek.
Iran Needs 'One Week' To Build Nuclear Weapon, Official Claims
Javad Karimi-Ghodousi also warned Iran could increase its missile range to more than 10,000 kilometers.
Putin Ally Draws Red Line for 'Legitimate Targets' in NATO Country
Polish President Andrzej Duda admits his country and the U.S. have discussed hosting nuclear weapons for "some time."