North Korean defectors call for renewed human rights pressure on Pyongyang
1 of 2 | Kim Kang, former deputy representative at the North Korean mission in Russia, on Wednesday…
Japan likely will have its first woman prime minister
Oct. 20 (UPI) — Sanae Takaichi likely will become Japan’s first female prime minister, thanks to a coalition…
President Lee must step in to end the ‘two states’ confusion
People look through binoculars toward the North Korean side of the border from the Odusan observatory, near the…
King Charles, queen to have historic meeting with pope at Vatican
Oct. 17 (UPI) — King Charles III plans to visit Pope Leo XIV next week in the Vatican…
Tepid reaction as Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary announced
News of a second meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin drew tepid reaction…
South Korea resumes excavation of war remains at DMZ battle site
South Korea resumed a project to excavate the remains of soldiers killed at a battle site in the…
Leaders of Chinese underground church arrested; Rubio demands release
Oct. 13 (UPI) — Leaders of an underground Christian church in China have been arrested, and the U.S.…
AGOA lapse triggers full US tariffs on African apparel
With preferences gone, Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) tariffs now apply at the border. For factories and brands that built Autumn…
Bitcoin Ready for ‘Big Moves’ on 91% Chance of Fed Rate Cut: Crypto Daybook Americas: Crypto Daybook Americas
By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) It’s a tough market to trade as bitcoin’s BTC$121,615.34…
U.S. sanctions sweeping Iran LPG, oil shipping network
Oct. 10 (UPI) — The United States has sanctioned more than 50 people, entities and vessels accused of…
Korea Zinc honorary Chairman Choi Chang-geol dies at 84
The honorary chairman of Korea Zinc, Choi Chang-geol, died Monday at age 84. Photo courtesy of Korea Zinc…
Pope Leo XIV said to oppose Trump administration’s deportation efforts
Oct. 8 (UPI) — Pope Leo XIV reportedly opposed U.S. mass deportation efforts after meeting with El Paso,…