The nuclear "flashpoint" that lies beyond the Middle East crisis
"As two responsible nuclear weapons states, we must resolve outstanding disputes in Kashmir," Pakistan's U.S. envoy told Newsweek.
Six messages from Hamas to the media
A new document shared with Newsweek offers an insight into Hamas' priorities as it attempts to win the information war in Gaza.
Biden believes bombing Iraq, Syria will lower tensions—his targets disagree
"If an official in Kataib Hezbollah Iraq is targeted, we will kill 10 American soldiers in his place," a representative said.
India boosts Pakistan border defenses over fears of Hamas-style attack
"Requisite measures have been instituted along the Line of Control and International Border Sectors," sources told Newsweek.
Iraq's Hezbollah "prepared to respond" if Biden retaliates for drone attack
"We can strike any base in the Midde East," a representative of Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah told Newsweek.
Russia is fighting for a treaty that could soon change the internet forever
Moscow's top cybersecurity diplomat told Newsweek "there is no alternative" to a comprehensive UN cybercrime treaty.
What Biden's military options against Iran look like
"The decision to strike in Iran is a very big one," former U.S. Central Command chief Joseph Votel told Newsweek.
"Hybrid war" between two nuclear powers brews on sidelines of Gaza conflict
"We live in dangerous times," Pakistani Permanent Representative to the U.N. Munir Akram told Newsweek.
Why Iran opened fire on a nuclear power—and Pakistan struck back
"The situation has effectively pushed towards an escalation," expert Arhama Siddiqa told Newsweek.
Houthis hit back as Biden does U-turn on "terrorism" label
"We will continue to stand with the Palestinian people to stop the massacres in Gaza," a senior Ansar Allah official told Newsweek.
Houthis warn "all force" will be used to respond to US bombing Yemen
"The region will be on the verge of escalation, the end of which no one knows," a senior Ansar Allah official told Newsweek.
Iran says it seized tanker over US "theft" of its oil
The Iranian Mission to the U.N. told Newsweek the seizure of the St Nikolas "is a lawful undertaking sanctioned by a court order."
Inside Israel's deadly drone campaign in Gaza
"They are the choice weapon for accurate, legal strikes," one Israeli drone operator told Newsweek.
Exclusive—This ex-general plans to make largest Muslim nation a world power
Defense Minister Prabowo says Indonesia "must assume the new responsibilities that come with its position as an emerging power."
ISIS officially joins growing Middle East war, claims deadliest Iran attack
ISIS said two of its fighters detonated suicide belts, targeting "polytheist Shiites" mourning Major General Qassem Soleimani.
Iraq militia threatens US with "earth-shattering" response to deadly strike
"We know who carried out this terrorist act—they are the American forces," a Nujaba Movement spokesperson told Newsweek.
Iran will "respond with fire and fury" to deadly attack at Soleimani event
Iran's UN mission said the attack was rooted in "the fear of the Zionist regime & its puppet terrorist groups of Martyr Soleimani."
Palestinian fighters warn Israel after senior Hamas leader killed in Beirut
The Popular Resistance Committees warned that "the resistance will inevitably avenge the blood of Sheikh Saleh."
Hamas says time is running out for Israel to bring hostages home alive
A Hamas spokesperson told Newsweek that "it is not known" how many hostages are still alive.
Biden reaches long-awaited deal to free Americans in Venezuela
"This is the result of many, many months of negotiations," one senior Biden administration official said.
Israel edges closer to full-scale war with Hezbollah
"We are closer today to war than we were yesterday," IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus told Newsweek.
Biden not "dictating terms" to Netanyahu on Gaza war, White House says
NSC spokesperson John Kirby said U.S. officials want to see a "more precise, more surgical" phase of Israel's campaign in Gaza.
Iran-backed Houthis cut Israel off from critical lifeline amid war in Gaza
A senior Houthi official told Newsweek the U.S. and Israel are trying "to form an alliance in the Red Sea and turn it into a war zone."
Exclusive: Iran warns Netanyahu is bringing Biden down with him in Gaza
"Israel has increasingly become a burden for America," Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Amir Saeid Iravani told Newsweek.
Israel is looking for a permanent change on its border with Lebanon
"We will not return to the situation that was on the 6th of October in the north," an IDF official told Newsweek.
Israel is running out of time in Gaza
With the hostage crisis, Israel faces "many clocks that sometimes tick at different paces but are putting more pressure," an IDF official told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Iraq militia at war with US has "surprises" in store for Biden
Nujaba Movement's Ali al-Asadi tells Newsweek U.S. troops must leave or they "will reach their families in scattered pieces."
Hamas says Gaza death toll hits 20,000—what we know
Newsweek spoke with the Israel Defense Forces and Hamas regarding the latest claims about Gaza's mounting civilian death toll.
IDF responds to growing US criticism of civilian casualties in Gaza
IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said Israel is "taking active steps, serious efforts in order to address these concerns."
Hamas looks to expand fight against Israel by creating new Lebanon group
Hamas announced the new "Vanguards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque" in Lebanon as a means of "resisting the occupation by all available and legitimate means."