Hamas praises Iran's role in "world war" over Gaza
"Up until now, the Resistance forces and the people of Gaza are the winners in the battlefield," Iran's supreme leader said.
Exclusive—Iraq militia: Biden must withdraw or see troops exit "in coffins"
"They will see who the resistance is and what the capabilities of the resistance are," Faylaq al-Waad al-Sadiq's leader warned.
Hamas hails Biden's "clear changes" on Israel policy
"America has found that Israel is putting it in an awkward position before the world," Hamas' Ghazi Hamad told Newsweek.
Israel warns Iran is stepping up war on four more fronts beyond Gaza
"When you look only at Gaza, you don't see the big picture is very troubling," IDF Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told Newsweek.
With world's attention on Gaza, ISIS is making a global comeback
ISIS could "attack U.S. and Western interests abroad in as little as six months with little to no warning," said CENTCOM's head.
Hamas issues 2024 election warning to Joe Biden
"The American people will not accept the continuation of this blind bias towards Israel," a senior Hamas official told Newsweek.
China says it's "cooling down the situation" in Gaza with Mideast diplomacy
Middle Eastern countries "look to China playing a greater role in deescalating the conflict" in Gaza, one Chinese diplomat said.
Russia warns West will be Ukraine's "downfall" 10 years after taking Crimea
"It is time for ordinary Ukrainians to give up their illusions," Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told Newsweek.
Hezbollah "ready to resist" new Israeli unit sent to Lebanon, Syria borders
IDF Brigadier General Zion Ratzon said the new Heharim Brigade will operate "on both fronts simultaneously—Lebanon and Syria."
US forces say Houthi attacks threaten world amid hypersonic missile reports
Houthi attacks are "an ongoing concern for all nations that engage in maritime commerce in the region," CENTCOM told Newsweek.
The Houthis are making history in the most dangerous way
"Maybe it's time for the West to assess the failed strategy adopted and led by the United States," a Yemeni expert told Newsweek.
Israel reins in Hamas rocket threat but now faces a more united foe
"These groups are coming together to defend against the overwhelming strength of the Israeli military," one expert told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iran VP outlines women's rights reform plan—"We still need work"
"There is always room for improvement," Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Ensiyeh Khazali told Newsweek.
China, Russia, Iran join forces for war games amid US-Houthi clashes
The exercises follow Iran's calls to establish a "maritime security belt" to counter the U.S and its allies.
Is Iran warming up to a 'second Israel' across its border?
Iran's foreign minister declared "a new chapter" in relations between Tehran and Baku during a meeting last week with his Azerbaijani counterpart.
Hamas sees Biden's Gaza aid plan as "a positive step"
While issuing rare approval, a Hamas official also told Newsweek that the U.S. "is a direct partner in the war against our people."
US defends legal case for troops in Syria as pressure builds to withdraw
"We know that they are not going to stay in northeast Syria forever," the Syrian Democratic Council's Sinam Mohamad told Newsweek.
Iran sees most women ever run in election—Can they break the glass ceiling?
Candidate Afifeh Abedi tells Newsweek she plans "to take on a more specialized role in foreign policy issues and women's issues."
Israel braces as Hamas sets sights on Jerusalem for Ramadan
"The Palestinians will not allow extremists to monopolize Al-Aqsa Mosque and the holy city," a Hamas official told Newsweek.
China is the world's No. 1 diplomatic power, ahead the US, report shows
An expert involved in the 2024 Global Diplomacy Index said that diplomacy "has never been a more important element of statecraft."
Cornered in Gaza, 3 key Hamas leaders plan to fight to the end
Even if the IDF manages to kill Hamas' top figures, an official from the group told Newsweek that it "will not stop the battle."
Syria says attacks on US troops mean Biden must withdraw
Syria's U.N. Mission told Newsweek that the U.S. military presence in the country is both "illegal" and "illegitimate."
UN workers call on Israel to establish order as chaos hampers aid in Gaza
"The Israeli forces have a responsibility to enable humanitarian operations across Gaza," an UNRWA spokesperson told Newsweek.
Israel says it's the UN that is failing to deliver aid to Gaza
"Unfortunately, today and yesterday, the U.N. didn't show up to work," IDF Colonel Moshe Tetro told reporters.
Russia's ambassador reveals where Ukraine peace talks stand two years on
"We are adamant: sooner or later peaceful agreements will be achieved," Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov told Newsweek.
The case for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
"The war is not trending toward a stable stalemate, but toward Ukraine's eventual collapse," a new expert report warns.
Hamas defends "brave" leader Israel says was captured on video fleeing
"Let the world know: Brother Abu Ibrahim is a brave, solid and visionary national leader," Hamas said.
Russia plans to usher in a "new world order"—More powers are signing up
"Advancement of the international community towards genuine multipolarity is gaining momentum," Russia's ambassador told Newsweek.
Israel stepping up rescue and kill raids in new phase of Gaza war
"You're seeing now inside of Gaza a more sort of surgical style of operation," an IDF spokesperson told Newsweek.
Iraq militia vows to strike back at US "at the right place"
"We will inevitably face fire with fire," a representative of Ashab al-Kahf told Newsweek.