Chinese Firms Flout US Sanctions for Lucrative Russia Deals

Newsweek analysis of a major Moscow event this month hints at Beijing's growing footprint in Russia's military-industrial sector. Read More

Blinken threatens China with new sanctions over Russian aid

The United States is urging China to refrain from cooperating with Russia and aiding it in its war against Ukraine. Washington could ramp up sanctions against Beijing, according to US Secretary of ... Read More

Ukrainian Minister outlines two conditions for effectiveness of sanctions against Russia

Dmytro Kuleba, the head of Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has identified two conditions under which sanctions imposed on Russia would be effective, according to the Ministry's website. Read More

Chinese-backed hackers Volt Typhoon are targeting Australia’s critical infrastructure

A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group called Volt Typhoon is targeting Australia’s critical infrastructure and may have already accessed some systems, after infiltrating essential services in the US ... Read More

US expects to impose further sanctions on Iran 'in the coming days'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Iran's oil exports "remain in focus as a possible area" they could address. Read More

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend, but it may be hard to see it. Here are some tips to help

Stargazers across the world are in for a treat when the Lyrids meteor shower peaks this weekend. Here’s the best way to see the spectacular show in the sky. Read More

Nebraska regents approve sale of alcohol at Husker baseball, softball games

The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the sale of alcohol during Husker baseball and softball games at Haymarket Park on Friday. Read More

BNSF Railway says it didn't know about asbestos that's killed hundreds in Montana town

BNSF Railway attorneys are expected to argue before jurors that the railroad should not be held liable for the lung cancer deaths of two former residents of an asbestos-contaminated Montana ... Read More

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of top Hamas leader

In recent weeks Biden’s patience with Netanyahu has appeared to be waning and his administration has taken a sterner line with Israel. Read More

'Run, run, run': Chaos at a Sydney mall as 6 people stabbed to death, and the suspect fatally shot

A female police inspector shot and killed the man after he turned and raised a knife, a police official told reporters. Read More