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Maya Mehrara
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Maya Mehrara is a News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K.. Her focus is reporting on international news. She has covered Ukraine, Russia, immigration issues, and the revolution in Iran. Maya joined Newsweek in 2024 from the Londoners and had previously written for MyLondon, the Camden New Journal, BUST Magazine, and Washington Square News....
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Articles by Maya Mehrara
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Asia Map Shows Region Rocked by Powerful Earthquakes in 24 Hours
More than 20 earthquakes have hit central and southeast Asia in the last 24 hours, with one of the most powerful in 75 years in Myanmar.
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Putin Launches Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Submarine
After pursuing a ceasefire in the Black Sea with Ukraine, Vladimir Putin launched a new nuclear-powered submarine in Murmansk.
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Passerby Hailed As ‘Hero’ for Restraining Attacker As Americans Assaulted
A bystander aided police in arresting a suspect after a stabbing in Amsterdam that left five people injured, including two Americans.
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Washington Reacts to Putin’s Idea of US-Led Transition Government in Kyiv
The Russian leader vowed to “finish off” Ukraine, and said the US, U.N. and Europe could form a “temporary” administration until an election is held.
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Kim Jong Un Shows Off North Korea’s Nuclear Attack Warning Craft
North Korea is stepping up its air defenses as it unveils a new aircraft equipped with a powerful radar for surveillance and warning.
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Denmark To Draft Women Into the Military Amid Greenland, Russia Tensions
Denmark will be the third country in NATO, alongside Norway and Sweden, to draft women into its armed forces.
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NATO Allies Reverse Course on Ukraine Troop Deployment Plans
European leaders are weighing the challenges of sending troops to Ukraine following any peace deal as proposed by the U.K. and France.
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Russia Denies Reports of New Border Incursion by Ukraine in Belgorod
Tensions between Ukraine and Russia persist amid peace negotiations as Moscow accuses Kyiv of attempt to invade its city of Belgorod.
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Ukraine Hits Fifth North Korean Artillery System in a Month
Pyongyang has been supplying Moscow with shells and self-propelled guns for it’s war in Ukraine, as well as sending troops to fight in the conflict.
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Russian Region To Pay Schoolgirls Who Become Pregnant
Moscow is increasing its efforts to solve the country’s declining birth rate by incentivizing women to become pregnant.
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Russia ‘Managed to Influence’ People in White House—Zelensky
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky made the claim about Trump’s White House in a Time interview.
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Seoul Sinkhole Kills Motorcyclist in Tragedy Caught on Video
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of a sinkhole in Seoul, South Korea, after a man on a motorcycle fell in and died.
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Russia Loses 61 Artillery Systems, 18 AFVs and 5 Tanks in a Day: Ukraine
Moscow faces a growing equipment shortage as it continues to suffer losses in Ukraine despite a limited ceasefire being in place.
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Russian Spies Helped Thwart ‘US Deep State’-Led Protests: Serbia Official
Massive anti-corruption protests in Serbia were sparked by the collapse of a railway station roof that killed 16 people.
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Europe Map Shows Mass Protests Against Putin’s Allies
Europe could experience major geopolitical shifts as protests ensue in seven countries, many of which have pro-Russia governments.
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Russia Map Shows Rare Earth Minerals as Moscow Courts Trump
To end the war with Ukraine, Russia could offer the U.S. access to rare earth deposits in Ukraine that it does not legally have the right to give away.
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Poland To Turn NATO’s Eastern Border With Russia Into Minefield
Poland is stepping up defenses with the Baltic states ahead of possible Russian aggression as the war with Ukraine intensifies.
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Democrats Press Marco Rubio Over ‘Deleted’ Russian War Crimes Data
Democratic lawmakers are pushing the Trump administration to restore funding for a program looking to find lost Ukrainian children.
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Russia-Ukraine War Update for March 19: World Reacts to Trump-Putin Call
People react to Trump and Putin’s call, Ukraine and Russia make accusations, the US and Russia release statements. Get the latest.
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Map Shows Ukraine’s Debilitating Attacks on Russia’s Energy
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy sites will have to stop temporarily, following Russia’s agreement to begin the limited ceasefire.
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WATCH: Putin Laughs Upon Being Told He’s Running Late for Trump Call
The Russian leader could be seen laughing after being reminded he had a phone call with President Trump.
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