Trump Has NATO's—and the West's—Best Interests in Mind
President Trump has the ability once again to show the world that the United States and its allies have the strength to keep at bay geopolitical adversaries.
Senior Chinese official warns Blinken US-China tech war "will backfire"
China's foreign minister told the U.S. secretary of state that Washington should lift "illegal unilateral sanctions" against Beijing's companies.
Moscow Exchange abruptly halts trading as technical issues surge in Russia
Technical issues surged in Russia last year, driven by Western sanctions over President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
Russia reports major exports downturn
Russia's oil industry "faces a decline in output and exports," an economist at Moody's Analytics told Newsweek.
Pentagon and SpaceX respond to reports of Russia using Starlink
Earlier reports suggested the Russian military was deploying the SpaceX terminals, including on the front line in Ukraine.
Russia's shadow fleet running out of places to hide
The U.S. Treasury is ensuring that Western firms do not trade Russian oil above a $60 price cap, so piling on pressure.
Biden imposes more sanctions on Iran after attack
The Treasury Department's latest sanctions targeting Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Alina Habba's Trump appeal strategy may backfire
Instead of getting the $83.3 million verdict overturned, her tactics might drive up the costs against Trump's defense team.
Millions worth of Russian oil stranded at sea because of payment impasse
More than $770-million-worth of Sokol grade crude is stuck off the coast of South Korea due to payment disagreements.
Putin looks to expand into Arctic with nuclear icebreaker
The Russia leader approved construction of a new icebreaker during a ceremony in St. Petersburg.
Alina Habba "should expect sanctions"—Lawyer
Donald Trump's lawyer has been criticized for appearing at a victory party after asking for a trial delay due to COVID exposure.
Activists pressure Biden to punish China-backed authorities
Most of the leaders of the 2019 protests that shook Hong Kong are now in prison or exile and the president is being urged to do something about it.
How Russia Won the Sanctions War With the West
It is now abundantly clear that Russia has defeated the Western sanctions regime that was intended to cripple its economy and force its withdrawal from Ukraine.
Turkey follows China in move likely to infuriate Putin
Turkish banks are reportedly cutting ties with Russia to avoid secondary sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine.
US tech war will only make China stronger, state media says
China's self-sufficiency in semiconductor chips may rise to 30-35 percent in 2024, state media says.
Russia braces for $300 billion loss as US eyes loophole to fund Ukraine
Russian central bank assets frozen following the start of the war in Ukraine will be at the center of a legal battle.
Russia faces car crisis
Vladimir Putin's spokesman criticized a Russian-made vehicle, saying that the only part that worked well was the imported engine.
Russia's state TV shows off Chinese tech inside tanks bound for Ukraine
The U.S. has sanctioned the parent company of the Chinese entity supplying Russia with sensor technology.
Chinese media shares ominous threat to US over Taiwan
Beijing pledges to retaliate "powerfully" and "painfully" after slapping U.S. defense firms with sanctions following American arms sales to Taiwan.
Lawmakers to Biden administration: Sanction Chinese internet device company
Lawmakers want China's largest maker of internet connectivity devices called cellular modules sanctioned by the U.S. government as a Chinese military supplier.
Why Russia's growing reliance on China should worry Putin
Economists warn China is getting the best out of increased trade with Russia after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Kadyrov begs US to lift sanctions on his horses, offers Kyiv POWs in return
The Chechen warlord once again railed against Western sanctions against his family.
Russia dramatically increased weapons production in 2023 despite sanctions
Russia circumvents sanctions by boosting military hardware production, using foreign components and rerouting imports.
Russia's egg crisis is spiraling out of control
An attempt was made on the life of the head of a Russian poultry farm this week as egg prices continue to soar.
Russian plane forced to land on frozen river as malfunctions soar
Russian investigators have launched a probe into why the Antonov-24 plane deviated from the runway.
Russia's using American military equipment in Ukraine war: Report
Some Russian snipers are reportedly using Western-made rifle scopes along the frontlines in Ukraine.
Putin's oil trade gambit flops amid sanctions
Sanctioned Russian tankers idle, unable to deliver millions of barrels of oil to India.
Putin dealt double blow by US allies in Europe
The European Council said its latest sanctions package delivers "a further blow to Putin's ability to wage war."
Nepotism comes back to bite Russia as sanctions hit Putin allies, relatives
Vladimir Putin's cousin, Anna Tsivileva, and the son of Dmitry Medvedev, Ilya Medvedev, have been sanctioned by the EU.
Russian plane malfunctions tripled in just one year as sanctions bite
Data compiled by Newsweek shows that from September to December 8, there were at least 60 commercial aviation incidents in Russia.