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.
U.S., Canadian Oil Producers Cut Operations After Prices Plummet
The collapsing price of oil is forcing some North American producers to the brink of bankruptcy, prompting calls for government assistance.
Pompeo Says Iranians, Chinese 'Will Hold Leaders Responsible' Over COVID-19
The secretary of state again accused both nations of covering up the scale of the outbreak and putting lives at risk in the process.
Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Still Flying Every Day Despite COVID-19
Traveler numbers have plummeted since President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on March 13.
Boeing, Airlines, Stoke Controversy With Bailout Pleas for at Least $110bn
Boeing and major U.S. carriers are struggling with the turmoil wrought by coronavirus and are pushing for lawmakers to bail them out.
Iran, China Predict More U.S. Coronavirus Pain and Push Conspiracy Theories
Beijing and Tehran have issued statement supporting one another and maligning the U.S. as all three nations battle COVID-19.
Sen. Accused of COVID-19 Stock Trading Says Democrats Are Playing Politics
Kelly Loeffler said Sunday that her Democratic colleagues were engaging in politics as usual by voting down a proposed coronavirus stimulus package.
Race for Coronavirus Vaccine Could Produce Unsafe Solution: Ex-Ambassador
Max Baucus said the hunt for a vaccine could be a "double-edged sword" if researchers are rushed for political gain.
Russia Says No One Should Intervene in Saudi Oil War
President Trump said Thursday he would intervene in the oil dispute at the "appropriate time," as American producers grapple with low prices.
Trump Might Use to Sanctions to End Saudi Arabia-Russia Oil War: Report
The dispute has sent oil prices spiraling to historic lows, putting some American producers at risk of bankruptcy.
U.S. Sees Trump Is Unfairly Blaming China for Coronavirus: State Media
A war of words has developed between Beijing and Washington, D.C. over who is to blame for the coronavirus pandemic.
Israeli Mossad Obtains 100,000 Coronavirus Tests, Gets Told Off by Official
The shipment will be the first of many as the spy agency seeks to secure some 4 million extra kits for Israeli use.
Iran Foreign Minister: U.S. Sanctions Make It Impossible to Fight COVID-19
Javad Zarif said that a "huge part" of Iran's struggles with coronavirus are a result of American sanctions.
Coronavirus Could Spread 'Like Wildfire' Through U.S. Prisons: Watchdogs
Over-crowded and understaffed prison facilities offer a perfect environment for COVID-19 to spread quickly, with potentially devastating results.
Fines, Jail and Sackings: Coronavirus Quarantine Rules Around the World
There have been nearly 200,000 infections reported worldwide and multiple governments have imposed national lockdowns to slow the spread.
China State Media Says Trump Is 'Pandering' to Racists Over Coronavirus
The president has engaged in a spat with Beijing over who is to blame for the pandemic, which has now spread to all 50 U.S. states.
China Responds to Trump 'Chinese Virus' Tweet, Urges U.S. to Stop Blame
Trump tweeted Monday that the U.S. economy would weather the "Chinese virus," prompting anger in Beijing.
U.S. Military Is Not Set up to Deal With Coronavirus: Top Pentagon Doctor
Air Force Brigadier General Paul Friedrichs told reporters the Pentagon was trying to avoid "over-promising" regarding what assistance it can offer.
Russians Send Open Letter Decrying Putin 'Coup' to Stay in Power
Putin has officially asked the Russian Constitutional Court to approve changes that would allow him to circumvent existing term limits.
Iran Senior Cleric Dies of Coronavirus, President Says Infections Peak
Ayatollah Hashem Bathaei-Golpaygani was a member of the Assembly of Experts, which selects the country's supreme leader.
Obama Says Leaders Must 'Step Up' to Support People Affected by Coronavirus
The former president also praised medical staff and "everyone keeping our communities going" as the pandemic spreads.
Ex-New York Police Chief Takes Flak for Dismissing Coronavirus 'Hysteria'
Bernard Kerik—pardoned for a range of felonies last month—suggested concerns over the pandemic were an effort to distract Americans from the Trump administration's economic record.
Trump, U.S. Are 'Refusing to Face up to' Coronavirus: China State Media
Beijing-backed newspapers criticized President Trump for his apparent politicization of the outbreak and his administration's slow response.
Saudi Arabia-Russia Oil Price War: How Long Will It Last and Who Will Win?
Oil markets have been thrown into turmoil by a slowdown in demand caused by coronavirus and a stand off between Moscow and Riyadh.
Trump Flight Freeze Will Create Uncertainty for Americans in EU: Expert
Trump said Wednesday he will impose a 30-day freeze on travel by foreigners from certain European countries to the U.S. to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
Should Trump Copy China's Aggressive Coronavirus Strategy?
China has claimed its daily infection rate is now falling and that the outbreak's peak has passed, but the number of cases is still increasing in the West.
China Claims Peak of Coronavirus Epidemic Has Passed As New Cases Decline
Chinese officials said that while the number of new cases is declining, treatment and containment will remain the country's top priority.
Tony Blair Says Biden Must Offer More Than 'Back to Normal' to Beat Trump
The former British prime minister told Newsweek that the Democratic Party must move away from left-wing populism and develop an inspiring, future-focused campaign if it wants to win.
Former Iranian President Spreads Coronavirus Conspiracy Theory
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed that unidentified laboratories were intentionally spreading the disease.
Trump May Have Been 'Fleeced' in Taliban Peace Deal, Senator Says
Sen. Chris Murphy said the security guarantees offered by the Taliban "are so vague as to be effectively void."
Trump Avoids Insulting Vladimir Putin for Fear of 'Revenge': Fiona Hill
The former White House Russia adviser said the president avoids insulting leaders like Putin while treating allied leaders "as though they're business counterparts."
