Maya Mehrara
News Reporter
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. She is a graduate of New York University and obtained her NCTJ at News Associates. Languages: English. You can get in touch with Maya by emailing m.mehrara@newsweek.com.
Watch: Russian Army's 'Death Road' in Pokrovsk dashcam video
Fighting intensifies near Pokrovsk and many have speculated whether Russia can sustain the war effort in Donetsk due to a loss of soldiers and equipment.
220,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine: report
It seems that 2024 was the deadliest year of the war so far for Moscow's forces, with thousands of elite troops killed on the battlefield.
Zelensky calls on NATO allies to deploy troops in Ukraine
Tensions with Russia continue to escalate as the Ukrainian president shifts tactics and asks allies for help on the ground.
Russia refutes Donald Trump's claim about meeting with Putin
Ahead of Trump's inauguration on January 20, the President-elect has said he is planning a meeting with Russia's leader, which the Kremlin has denied.
Russian propagandist behind Alaska secession calls goes into coma
Russian state TV host Tigran Keosayan is in a coma after experiencing "clinical death," according to his wife, Margarita Simonyan.
Ukraine offers to replace Hungary in NATO
Tensions between Ukraine and Hungary over the war with Russia and the expired gas transit deal continue to increase online.
Donald Trump "not trying to give something to Putin," envoy says
Keith Kellogg, Trump's envoy to Ukraine and Russia, told Fox News about the president-elect's plans to "save Ukraine."
Zelensky reacts to Donald Trump blaming Putin's invasion on NATO
Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Donald Trump's statements that the war began due to Joe Biden's support of Kyiv joining NATO.
Putin "stopped taking calls" from Bashar al-Assad before coup: Report
Vladimir Putin and Bashar al-Assad were allegedly communicating before rebels took over the Syrian government in December.
Russia map shows oil hubs hit in dozens of Ukraine drone raids
A map made by Newsweek shows some of the 80 attacks Ukraine conducted on Russian oil refineries and depots in 2024.
Iran is changing its capital city—here's why
An Iranian government spokesperson announced that the country is moving its capital city to the south by the coast, inciting both support and backlash.
Starlink usage in Iran skyrockets
More Iranian people are defying government restrictions on internet access by using Elon Musk's satellite service.
Saudi videos show flooded Mecca
The Islamic holy city of Mecca has flooded along with other Saudi Arabian cities after heavy rainfall earlier this week, as seen in videos on social media.
Russia's losses in Ukraine pass grim milestone
Russia's ability to continue fighting in the war with Ukraine may be in jeopardy as it suffers highest rate of military personnel losses in the Ukraine war.
NATO ally reports desertions of Ukrainian troops training in Europe
France has said several dozen Ukrainian troops deserted the 155th "Anne of Kyiv" brigade while undergoing training in France.
Russia's gender pay gap reaches 20-year high
The gap has risen since the war began, reaching a figure not seen since 2005 and leaving female workers struggling economically.
NATO state leader targeted by man 'wielding knife': reports
The Prime Minister of Belgium was targeted by a man reportedly carrying a knife this morning amid a rise in assassination attempts.
NATO ally green-lights dozens of troops to join Ukraine war
The president of the Czech Republic has let 40 citizens join the fight in Ukraine, just after Kyiv launched an offensive in Kursk.
Zelensky wants to attend Trump's inauguration, hasn't been invited yet
The Ukrainian president said he could not come during the war "unless President Trump invites me personally."
Ukrainian Magura V5s take out three Russian helicopters
Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reported historic use of naval drone to take down Russian Mi-8 helicopters on New Year's Eve.
NATO fighter jets scrambled twice to intercept Russian aircraft
NATO fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea at the end of last year, as Moscow's violations of flight rules increased.
China and Russia forge major tech collaboration to challenge US
Under Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia and China will work together on AI development, and this could further power Moscow's war.
Russia launches mass drone attack on Ukraine to begin 2025
Russia's attack using Shahed drones on Ukraine at the start of the new year caused the deaths of two prominent scientists in Kyiv.
What is Gen Beta? How babies born from 2025 will change the world
The next generation, Gen Beta, has been born with the start of 2025, after being named by demographer Mark McCrindle, who also named Gen Alpha.
Iran issues warning about US bases in Syria
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a statement pushing the US to leave Syria after the overthrow of Assad.
Hawaii fireworks incident leaves 3 dead, 20 injured
Honolulu police declared a major incident as it warned people to avoid the area.
Zelensky says Ukraine war will end once Trump takes power
Despite previous clashes regarding a peace plan, Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he believes the president-elect can achieve peace.
Russian pilot reacts to Mi-8 helicopter being struck: "I got hit"
Ukraine claims to have intercepted Moscow's radio transmissions and obtained audio of the helicopter pilot going down.
South Korean plane crash: Two survivors of 181 lived because of their seats
Travelers concerned about aviation safety after the crash in South Korea are wondering where the safest seats on a plane are.
Russia withdraws from border checkpoint after 30 years
Russian forces have left one of Armenia's border checkpoints after 30 years, signaling a shift in relations between the countries.
