Kyiv’s European allies are looking to set up a force that could backstop any peace agreement, and a coalition of 30 countries have signed up to support the initiative. ... Read full Story
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister repeated her dismissal of Seoul's outreach efforts, saying that South Korea "cannot be a diplomatic partner." ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 1:18 AM
A Colombia appeals court has ordered the release of former President Alvro Uribe from house arrest as he challenges his historic bribery and fraud conviction. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 8:42 PM
The actions are the latest under the Uyghur Forced Labor Act, which seeks to pressure China and companies using forced labor by the minority group. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 4:52 PM
"Much loved" Finnish politician Eemeli Peltonen, 30, was found dead of suicide Tuesday in the parliament building in Helsinki, according to local media. ... Read full Story
'We have not reached any agreement,' a visibly annoyed President Claudia Sheinbaum said after the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a partnership. ... Read full Story
Prime Minister Mark Carney and other senior officials say they will play a role in security guarantees for Ukraine, but what that involves remains an open question. ... Read full Story
An offer for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza is being considered by Israeli officials, after Hamas responded, and could see fighting pause for 60-days and some hostages released. ... Read full Story
Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who have come to Canada since the war began are watching closely as world leaders try to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 3:07 PM
A Chinese national will spend nearly 10 years in prison for conspiring to smuggle weapons and sensitive U.S. technology to North Korea and accepting million-dollar bribes. ... Read full Story
The White House said Putin agreed to the meeting as part of 'the next phase of the peace process' in a call with Trump following Monday's meetings in Washington. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 2:16 PM
South Korean prosecutors are deepening their probe into the Unification Church's leadership on suspicion of violations of two laws that involve money. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:30 PM
Mafioso, an Argentine Brangus breeding bull, sold for $200,000 for 50% ownership -- the highest ever paid for the breed at a livestock auction in the country. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:05 PM
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre has returned to the country's House of Commons after winning a special election. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 10:23 AM
Korea Zinc and Young Poong reported opposite results for the first half of this year. Korea Zinc cruised well, while Young Poong posted an operating loss. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 9:59 AM
An entire Swedish church is set to be relocated to save it from being damaged by the expansion of the world's largest underground iron ore mine. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 9:37 AM
Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza took to the streets for a third day, urging the government to accept a new deal with Hamas before it was too late. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 9:35 AM
Air Canada and the union representing Canadian flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end the strike that started Saturday. It will resume flights. ... Read full Story
By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 4:43 AM
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a U.S.-South Korea joint military exercise could "ignite a war" and called for the rapid expansion of Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. ... Read full Story
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