Newsweek Magazine

September 07, 2018 Issue

Features

Cover story World

Why Trump and Mohammed Bin Salman Need Each Other

The United States has overlooked human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia for more than 70 years, but no president has cozied up to the oil-rich kingdom like Donald Trump—even as he seeks to disengage from the Middle East.

World

Did Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman Con the West?

Mohammed bin Salman's bold declarations of modernization have won over the West. Has he snowed us all?

Entertainment

This Is Your Brain on ASMR

Thousands of people are turning to weird, whispering videos to relieve stress. One scientist is determined to understand why.

In Focus

Sleeping Rough

Tulcán, Ecuador—Migrants have been fleeing the financial crisis in Venezuela by the thousands. This group, traveling between Tulcán and Ibarra on August 22, hoped to cross the border into Peru. Six days earlier, Ecuador had declared that Venezuelans would need to show passports, which many migrants don’t have. But Peru announced an identical measure, to begin August 25.

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Periscope

World

Will Pensions End Putin? Russia's Retirement Age Debate

Protesters and unions worry workers won't live to see the new retirement age.

World

Will Turkey's Currency Crisis Send Refugees to Europe?

Turkey's economy is crumbling fast and the value of its currency has plummeted; observers are now wondering if the country can support its multitudes of refugees.

World

Qixi Festival: Finding Love in Modern China

Encouraging singles to settle down isn't just a family issue—it has a become a matter of state concern.

Horizons

Sports

Fultz, the Yips and Explaining the Sports Phenomenon

Rick Ankiel, Mackey Sasser and others weigh in on just how difficult the yips can be—and how the crushing anxiety can take over your life.

Gaming

Sega's 'Yakuza' Games Get A Second Life In The West

The protagonist of Sega's new 'Yakuza' game is tough as nails, but he also brings the subtleties of Japanese humor to a Western audience.

Gaming

Behind The Story Of 'Spider-Man' PS4

Insomniac Games' Spider-Man lets you control his story.

Downtime

Entertainment

Carlton Cuse on John Krasinski in Amazon's 'Jack Ryan'

He created two CBS hits, co-created the already legendary 'Lost' and turned a classic horror film into a critically acclaimed TV show. How do you follow that up? With a 'Jack Ryan' series for Amazon.