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Putin Calls for Ramping Up Missile Production in Response to US
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the national security council to begin producing previously banned missiles.
China Blasts NATO's 'Nuclear Blackmail'
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said discussions continue about putting nuclear warheads on standby.
Kim's North Korea Is Executing More Young People in Public
A crowd of 25,000 in the northern city of Hyesan was forced to watch as nine people were executed by firing squad.
ATACMS Struck Russia's Newest S-500 'Prometheus' SAM System—Reports
Moscow media says the S-500 is a new generation of anti-aircraft missile systems for destroying ballistic and aerodynamic targets.
North Korea Uses Google to Steal Passwords
Hackers backed by the North Korean government have been using a fake Google translation program to steal personal data, a new report shows.
Former US Marine Jailed in Russia Claims He Is Being 'Poisoned'
A number of U.S. citizens are detained in Russia, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and serviceman Gordon Black.
Nuclear Technology Tackles Rhino Poaching
South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to stop rhino poaching.
Deaths of Russian Men Surging During War, Census Data Shows
The mortality rate of young men in Russia increased sharply in 2023—nearly doubling even compared to 2022, data suggests.
China Blows Up Own Thermal Power Plant in Controlled Blasts: Video
The Henan province capital city of Zhengzhou plans to replace the plant with an urban renewal project.
Desert City Will Turn Green in $23 billion Project
Saudi Arabia is turning its arid capital into a lush metropolis but may face the same challenges as seen in other sustainability-focused projects.
North Korean Missile Spirals out of Control and Explodes: Video
North Korea on Thursday claimed it had successfully tested a multi-warhead missile.
From Israel to Gaza: A Rare Call Lays Bare Shattered Ties, Deep Suspicions
It sounded like a conversation between two old acquaintances anywhere. How are you? How's the family? But these men were calling out to each other across a vast gulf.
Iran Votes in Choice Between Hardliners and Reformist
Iran decides between hard-line candidates including former nuclear negotiator Jalili and a reformist candidate, Pezeshkian.
Russia Issues Ominous Warning Over US Spy Drones in Black Sea
Moscow accused Washington of using drones over the Black Sea to conduct reconnaissance and share intelligence with Kyiv.
Putin Too 'Busy' Crushing Dissent to Deal with Terrorism: Exiled Top Rabbi
"The regime is becoming more heavy-handed by the day," Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt told Newsweek.
China Says It Found US Submarine-Hunting Device
Video in a social media account affiliated with Chinese TV allegedly shows a U.S. Navy plane dropping cylindrical sonar objects.
Putin's NATO Ally Appears to Have Animated Chat With Zelensky at Summit
A brief exchange between Zelensky and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the European Council Summit is raising eyebrows.
Hong Kong Students Sing China's Anthem Too Softly, Probe Finds
Teachers at two schools were warned to help students 'cultivate the habit and confidence' to sing the anthem loudly and with enthusiasm.
'Nuclear Disaster' Warning Issued by Analysts Over Ukraine War
"As a planet, we are on a path to disaster and potential mutual destruction," a longtime nuclear analyst told Newsweek.
Construction Underway on €8 Billion 'Smart City'
An €8.5 billion "smart city" is being built along the Athenian coast, framed by its developers as the future of urban living.
Putin Ally's Email 'Hack' Reveals Plan for Territorial Claims in Arctic
Hackers say they accessed emails of one of Dmitry Medvedev's aides, which revealed a think tank had proposed Russia substantially increase its Arctic territory.
Satellite Data Suggests Russia May Be Running Out of Tanks
German newspaper "Süddeutsche Zeitung" trained an AI model to examine satellite imagery of 87 Russian military sites.