David Brennan
Senior Reporter
David Brennan is currently a Senior Reporter for Newsweek covering world politics and current affairs. Prior to joining Newsweek in early 2018, he reported on British politics and global current affairs as a staff writer at International Business Times. He has also held reporting roles at a selection of trade publications covering the healthcare, transport and property industries. Originally from London, David graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2012 where he studied history. You can contact him at d.brennan@newsweek.com.
Russia Ignores American Demand to Stop 'Unjustifiable Attacks' in Syria
Idlib is the last significant rebel-held area in Syria, and since December has come under a renewed offensive by regime troops supported by their Russian and Iranian allies.
Palestinian Leader Brands Trump 'A Dog' As Region Braces for U.S. Deal
Trump is expected to unveil his peace plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C.
John Bolton Was 'Regularly Appalled' by Trump: Report
Bolton left the administration under a cloud in September, but fresh details from his forthcoming book are now undermining Trump's impeachment defense.
China's 'One Country, Two Systems' Strategy Is 'Lie': Taiwanese Diplomat
Stanley Kao—Taiwan's top diplomatic representative to the U.S.—told Newsweek that China's system of government would never be accepted by the Taiwanese people.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivor Warns Leaders Have Adopted 'Hate'
Sidney Zoltak, 89, said he is worried about global indifference towards hateful politics and modern genocides.
Auschwitz Survivor Has Kept Death Camp Tattoo As Warning Against Deniers
Agi Geva, 88, survived concentration camps, slave labor and death marches after being taken from her home in Hungary.
Trump Denies John Bolton Book's Ukraine Scheme Claims
A book by President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor John Bolton reportedly includes details of alleged conversations about withholding military aid to Ukraine.
U.S. Showing 'Many' Genocide Warning Signs Under Trump, Expert Says
Academic Brynn Tannehill said that the U.S. does not exhibit some of the key signs of pre-genocide society, but that the country's political trend is deeply concerning.
#VoteThemAllOut2020 Trends as Trump Allies Stand Firm in Impeachment Trial
Twitter users voiced frustration at the tactics employed by Republican senators, seeking to block new witnesses.
New Footage Emerges of Near-Collision Between U.S., Chinese Warships
The incident occurred in the contested South China Sea, where the U.S. military conducts "freedom of navigation" operations in waters claimed by Beijing.
Graham Congratulates Schiff After Impeachment Trial Day 2: 'Good Job'
Graham—a loyal supporter of President Donald Trump—was pictured praising the Democratic impeachment manager and shaking his hand.
Trump Doesn't Want Bolton to Testify Because 'He Knows Some of My Thoughts'
The president also said it would not be good to have someone testify who had left his administration on bad terms.
Sen. Blackburn Criticized for Mid-Impeachment Trial Interview
Blackburn appeared to break the rules of the Senate trial by giving an interview while her colleagues were in the chamber.
Trump Puts Europe on Notice Over Trade: 'We Can't Do It Anymore'
The president has long complained that the European Union is taking advantage of the U.S., and said at Davos that the bloc will be forced to accept a new trading relationship.
If Trump Classifies Bolton Testimony It Would Be 'A Crime': Katyal
The Washington Post reported that the Trump administration is considering blocking possible public testimony from former National Security Advisor John Bolton on national security grounds.
Trump Threats Against Iran Are 'An Extension of White Supremacy': AOC
The New York congresswoman said most Americans have no interest in foreign wars but have been dragged along by a "powerful and concentrated class" that controls U.S. politics.
U.S. Is Giving Saudi Arabia Cover for Rampant Human Rights Abuses: Watchdog
The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights' 2019 report warned that the Saudi government's suppression of human rights "shows no signs of stopping."
Ayatollah Says U.S. Is Targeting Iran Because It's a Symbol of Resistance
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested Washington does not want his regime's "religious democracy" to succeed.
Guantanamo Bay Torture Psychologists Set for First Public Testimony
James Mitchell and Bruce Jessen designed the "enhanced interrogration" program used against detainees during the initial stages of the War on Terror.
American Foreign Policy Is Creating Global Turmoil: Russian Minister
Sergey Lavrov accused Washington and its allies of trying to establish a new world order "based on rules they created themselves."
Iran's Supreme Leader Says Regime Will Learn From Recent 'Bitter' Events
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told worshippers in Tehran on Friday that the strike against American targets in Iraq should be considered a "day of Allah."
Killing Soleimani Violated International Law: Ex-Nuremberg Prosecutor
Benjamin B. Ferencz, 99, said he "cannot stay silent" on what he termed the "murder" of the influential Iranian commander.
Iran Plane Probe Will Draw on Lessons Learned From MH17: Response Group
Representatives for the multinational International Coordination and Response Group set out a five-point framework for cooperation with Iran to investigate the destruction of a passenger jet near Tehran last week.
U.S. Risking Nuclear Free-for-All by Delaying New START Extension: Expert
The New START treaty expires in 2021, and the Trump administration is yet to announce whether it intends to renew.
Putin Reshuffle Shows He Wants to Become Russia's Supreme Leader: Kasparov
Russia's entire government—including prime minister Dmitry Medvedev—resigned abruptly on Wednesday, after Putin addressed the nation.
Iranian Government Is Heading for 'Final Implosion': Shah's Son
Reza Pahlavi said U.S. lawmakers must set aside their differences and establish a bipartisan, pro-democracy agenda on Iran.
Trump's 'Ignorance' About International Law Is 'Extreme: Expert
Both the U.S. and Iran have justified recent military action as self-defense, but neither has provided evidence to prove it.
Trump Says U.S. Troops Stayed in Syria 'Because I Kept the Oil'
The president has criticized past administrations for not keeping control of valuable Iraqi oil fields conquered by the military.
Ex-Obama Security Adviser Says Trump Was Correct to Kill Soleimani
James L. Jones said the president should not listen to the "appeasers" who want to return to "normal business."
Iran Could Pay More for Downed Plane Than U.S. Did in 1988: Expert
Canada, Ukraine and the U.S. have all demanded that Tehran pay compensation to the families of those killed when Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 was shot down last week.