Maya Mehrara - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Gold standard NCTJ-qualified multimedia journalist. Based in London, I am a Live News Reporter for Newsweek, and I am passionate about global storytelling across mediums. I regularly report on international politics, human rights, immigration, cultural affairs, and the arts.

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Total articles 6387

• Putin Launches Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Submarine

  By Maya Mehrara| The Sun News Verified Russian President Vladimir Putin launched Moscow's new nuclear-powered submarine on Thursday in Murmansk, according to the Kremlin's press release. Newsweek reached out to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for comment via email. Why It MattersPutin's launch of the new nuclear-powered submarine comes swiftly after Moscow and Kyiv agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea following peace negotiations with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia this week.

  By Maya Mehrara · The Sun News

  Mar. 28, 2025

• Asia map shows region rocked by powerful earthquakes in 24 hours

  By Maya Mehrara| Newsweek Verified Asia has been hit by over 20 earthquakes above a 2.5 magnitude in the last 24 hours, with four powerful ones in central and southeast Asia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Newsweek's map below illustrates the earthquakes that took place across central and southeast Asia within the last day. Why It MattersThe earthquakes in Myanmar will have the most significant impacts, as they were the highest in magnitude and caused hundreds of deaths and injuries.

  By Maya Mehrara · Newsweek

  Mar. 28, 2025

• Passerby hailed as "hero" for restraining attacker as Americans assaulted

  By Maya Mehrara| Newsweek Verified A passerby has been hailed as a "heroic citizen" after he restrained an attacker with a knife who assaulted five people, including two Americans in Amsterdam on Thursday, according to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf. Newsweek reached out to the Dutch National Police for comment via email. Why It MattersAmsterdam had several instances of stabbings in 2024 due to mental illness, according to The Associated Press.

  By Maya Mehrara · Newsweek

  Mar. 28, 2025

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Newsweek

Newsweek is a prominent news magazine and digital publisher founded in 1933. Initially named *News-Week*, it became one of the leading American newsweeklies alongside *Time* and *U.S. News & World Report*. Over the years, it has undergone several ownership changes, with a notable shift towards a more liberal viewpoint under Philip L. Graham in 1961. After a brief all-digital period, it resumed print publication in 2014. The magazine offers comprehensive news coverage, analysis, and commentary on a wide range of topics, including international issues, technology, business, culture, and politics. Newsweek emphasizes editorial independence, ensuring that its journalism remains free from external influence. Its mission is to engage readers from diverse backgrounds, promoting good-faith debate and responsible journalism. Newsweek is committed to transparency in reporting and maintaining high ethical standards.