How Wagner's Khasham "massacre" hints at group's future role
Memories of the group's humbling in Syria may dissuade the mercenaries from provoking a direct clash with NATO.
Russia courts a new Middle East ally to challenge the U.S.
"Russia is seeking to come back on the Lebanese economic, political and diplomatic scene by activating its soft power," expert Yeghia Tashjian tells Newsweek.
Video shows Russian fighter jet damaging U.S. MQ-9 drone over Syria
The Russian jet was "harassing" the drone and "deploying flares from a position directly overhead" the U.S. military said in a statement on Tuesday.
Russia, U.S. inch toward direct conflict in Middle East
A U.S. drone in Syria was damaged on Sunday by Russian aircraft, U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday.
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.
The U.S. and Russia Test Each Other in Syria
What is causing the Russians to behave in such an aggressive manner?
U.S. airstrike kills ISIS leader in Syria: DOD
The drone strike in Eastern Syria is currently believed to have caused no harm to civilians.
Prigozhin's villain origin story revealed
Yevgeny Prigozhin's feud with Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu began at least five years ago, the Wagner Group boss said.
Prigozhin's men in Syria reportedly detained as Putin cracks down on Wagner
Russian police, alongside the intelligence of the Syrian regime, reportedly arrested Wagner Group members as Yevgeny Prigozhin carried out his mutiny attempt.
Russian colonel killed after direct strike on his command post—Reports
Russian Colonel Oleg Pechevisty, 49, was killed "while performing his commanding duty" in Syria last week, government officials 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.
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."
What Can the U.S. Learn From Middle East Diplomacy?
The Middle East is moving on from the United States.
Iran hails Syria's "new era," defends Persian Gulf action amid U.S. tension
Iran's U.N. Mission tells Newsweek the Islamic Republic's policies have "been effective at defeating the destructive policy of the West and ISIS."
U.S. kills senior ISIS leader in helicopter raid
The leader was responsible for planning terrorist attacks in the Middle East and Europe.
U.S. special forces silently hunting ISIS in Syria
U.S. forces "will continue the relentless campaign against ISIS," U.S. Central Command General Michael "Erik" Kurilla said on Monday.
Israel launches strikes on Syrian targets as tensions in region mount
The rocket firings were in retaliation after six rockets were reportedly launched from Syrian territory towards Israel.
Don't Press the Panic Button on Saudi-Chinese Ties
U.S. officials shouldn't brush off the Saudi entreaties to Beijing as nothingburgers.
U.S. kills senior ISIS leader Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri in Syria strike
Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri's death will "temporarily disrupt the organization's ability to plot external attacks," said the U.S. Central Command.
Syria demands an end to America's last "forever war"
Syrian officials tell Newsweek U.S. policy "contradicts the responsibility entrusted to the United States...to strengthening international peace and security."
Cat saved from Turkey earthquake adopted by rescuer's family in Virginia
Pisa the cat was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in Turkey.
Assad—From Regional Pariah to Regional Participant
Arab-majority countries, including America's partners, aren't waiting for the U.S. to resume normal diplomatic relations with Syria. And they don't seem to care much about Washington's disapproval.
It Is Time To Get Our Troops Home From Syria
Members of Congress don't swear an oath to the people of Syria or Ukraine. They swear an oath to the people of the United States.
The Unstable Foundation of Earthquake Diplomacy
The humanitarian response to a natural disaster can be an opportunity to demonstrate the power of human solidarity among states and communities in conflict. While the levels of animosity and mistrust between Armenia and Turkey are great, they share the same volatile seismic geography that has killed tens of thousands of people in the last 40 years.
Watch woman who survived earthquake reunite with cat that saved her life
"I owe her a lot," Rumeysa Gürbüz, a survivor of the powerful earthquake in Turkey, said of her beloved pet cat Leyla after being reunited. "There is hope."
Magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Turkey was an "unusually big" aftershock
The aftershock occurred just two weeks after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake devastated the region, killing over 46,000 people.
U.S. and partners kill ISIS leader in Syria raid, 4 soldiers, dog wounded
The news came less than a week after another raid conducted by the U.S. and partnered forces that resulted in the death of an ISIS official.
"I'm in Turkey. When rescuers find someone, hundreds stand in silence"
It was absolutely otherworldly; I'm still processing it.
U.S. military shoots down suspected Iranian-made drone over Syrian oil site
The U.S. has previously charged Iran with seeking to expand its influence in Syria through support for militias that have targeted U.S. forces.
U.S. planning terror attacks inside Russia, Foreign Intelligence claims
The Foreign Intelligence Service claimed that in January, 60 "terrorists" were selected and were training at the U.S. al-Tanf base in Syria.