U.S. notes ‘with interest’ North Korean remarks on diplomacy: official
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Washington has noted "with interest" a recent statement by the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un suggesting a…
Who counts in America? Trump wants to decide | Donald Trump
Do undocumented immigrants count as people?Anyone watching as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents increasingly bypass due process to detain and deport unauthorised immigrants might…
DOJ sues Oklahoma to stop offering migrants in-state-tuition
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- The Justice Department filed a lawsuit this week challenging an Oklahoma law that provides eligible undocumented migrants with in-state tuition benefits,…
Intel’s stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign
By AP with Eleanor Butler Published on 08/08/2025 - 9:20 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Intel shares slumped on Thursday after President Donald Trump said in a social media…
Skydance, Paramount merger closes – UPI.com
Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Skydance Media and Paramount Global have completed their merger, creating a new media conglomerate and ending months of turmoil over the…
India’s Modi, Brazil’s Lula speak amid Trump tariff blitz | Narendra Modi News
India is signaling it may seek to rebalance its global partnerships after Trump’s salvo of tariffs on Indian goods.Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s…
US doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s President Maduro to $50m | Crime News
US Attorney General Pam Bondi says Venezuelan president one of the world’s ‘largest narco-traffickers’.The United States has offered a $50m reward for information leading to…
Judge halts construction of Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A protester from Chicago shows his point of view with his sign in front of the entrance to Alligator Alcatraz located at the Dade-Collier Training…
Trump creates National Purple Heart Day to honor wounded warriors
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- National Purple Heart Day will be celebrated on the seventh day of August after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation making…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,261 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events on day 1,261 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Friday, August 8:Fighting The Ukrainian military said…
Trump lauds the economy on his 200th day in office
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Trump lauded the nation's economy while celebrating his administration's accomplishments on the 200th day of his second term in the White…
CDC reports ultraprocessed foods comprise more than half of the US diet | Health News
The findings come as Robert F Kennedy Jr advances plans to ‘Make America Healthy Again’ under President Donald Trump.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Trump to nominate ‘loyalist’ Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve board | Banks News
Miran, who currently sits on the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, has advocated for a far-reaching overhaul of Fed governance.United States President Donald Trump…
Army honors Fort Stewart shooting heroes as details emerge
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Six soldiers at Fort Stewart, Ga., were honored Thursday with medals for their actions after a sergeant opened fire, shooting and…
WHO says US ending mRNA vaccine contracts a ‘significant blow’ | Coronavirus pandemic News
Trump’s administration halts mRNA vaccine development, sparking WHO fears for emerging pandemic preparedness.The decision by US President Donald Trump’s administration to terminate 22 federal contracts…
Top Kremlin official: Putin, Trump to meet ‘in coming days’ | Russia-Ukraine war
NewsFeedA top Kremlin foreign policy aide said Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will meet “in the coming days.” The White House has not confirmed…
Cambodia and Thailand agree to deploy ASEAN ceasefire monitors | Border Disputes News
Both sides agree to extend truce, though Thailand still holds 18 Cambodian soldiers taken hours after truce implemented.Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to allow observers…
Mamdani calls alleged Cuomo-Trump conversation ‘disqualifying’
Aug. 7 (UPI) -- New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo should be disqualified from the race due…
Tougher transshipment penalties on US imports not immediate: Report | Business and Economy News
Tougher United States trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new US tariffs, three…
Toyota expects to lose billions as Trump tariffs weigh on auto sector | Automotive Industry News
The world’s top-selling carmaker joins a growing list of companies reporting profit hits because of tariffsToyota expects a $9.5bn hit from United States President Donald…