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Ebola Outbreak in Congo Accelerates Rapidly, Posing Challenges
BUNIA, Congo — The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached alarming levels, with government figures revealing 5,000 cases, according to data released Wednesday. This surge worries responders as the virus spreads at an unprecedented rate,
The Path to 9/11: Plans and Key Decisions on August 19, 2001
In this continuation of Newsweek’s series tracing the lead-up to the 9/11 attacks, we explore significant events from August 19, 2001. On this day, Mohammed Atta and Ramzi bin al-Shibh engaged in discussions across continents
Israel Strikes Northwest Syria Air Base Amid Tensions
Israel launched an airstrike on a Syrian air base in the northwest early Tuesday. The attack aimed to prevent Turkish troops from taking position at the base, according to Israeli statements. The base is located
Trump Delays Tariffs, Suggests Keystone XL Pipeline Revival
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a temporary pause on 50% tariffs for Canadian imports, citing a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Canada. This delay, covering three days, awaits final documentation. Initially, the tariffs
Ukrainian Citizen Convicted of Espionage in Germany
An individual from Ukraine was found guilty of espionage and sentenced to one year and three months in prison by a German court. The charges were tied to sending packages containing GPS trackers to Ukraine
Scrutiny on U.S. Navy Ship Conditions as USS George Washington Heads to Middle East
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is moving to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln. This move leaves the U.S. without an aircraft carrier in Asia, raising concerns about living conditions on
Germany’s Bridegroom’s Oak: A Unique Love Connection
In northern Germany’s Dodau Forest, there’s a unique romantic tradition involving a tree known as the Bridegroom’s Oak, or ‘Bräutigamseiche’. This oak, standing tall at 25 meters (82 feet), has a storied history reaching back
U.S. Strategic Moves in Asia Raise Concerns
August 18, 2026 – 6:26 p.m. EDT The United States’ recent actions in Asia have sparked concerns about strategic clarity. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to
Trump Threatens Oman Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Recent events in the Middle East have once again brought focus to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Oman due to its impending agreement with Iran over
USS George Washington’s Deployment Raises Concerns
National Security Concerns Over Carrier Redeployment Moving the USS George Washington from the Pacific to the Middle East presents a significant national security concern. A former commander of the aircraft carrier, Retired Rear Admiral Mark