China to fast-track applications for rare-earth minerals to US, EU
A rare earth mine is in Ganxian county in central China's Jiangxi province. Photo by EPA-ESE June 7 (UPI) -- China has agreed to fast-track…
NATO leaders propose 5% defense investment by member states
June 5 (UPI) -- NATO defense ministers are proposing a 5% annual investment in defense spending by member nations to enhance defensive capabilities during a…
North Korea raises capsized warship after failed launch
SEOUL, June 6 (UPI) -- North Korea righted a capsized 5,000-ton warship and moored it at a pier in the Chongjin Shipyard on the country's…
Germany’s Friedrich Merz meets with Donald Trump in Oval Office
1 of 2 | Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany is greeted by President Donald Trump as he arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C.,…
Kim Jong Un vows to ‘unconditionally support’ Russia’s war against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to "unconditionally support" Russia in its war against Ukraine, state-run media reported Thursday. Kim made the comment during…
Trump says Putin will retaliate for Ukrainian drone strikes on air force
1 of 8 | Ukraine launched "Operation Spiderweb" on Sunday, targeting Belaya Air Base in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia, approximately 3,000 miles from Ukraine,…
Ukraine delegation visits Washington as Senate mulls Russia sanctions
June 4 (UPI) -- Ukrainian officials were set to update U.S. senators on Wednesday on the war and discuss arms purchases and efforts to pressure…
Ukraine claims successful strike on Crimean Bridge
A photo made available by the Ukrainian Security Service Tuesday shows people looking at damages caused by an explosion at the Crimea bridge. EPA-EFE/UKRAINIAN SECURITY…
Britain threatens to sue Roman Abramivich over Chelsea sale funds
June 3 (UPI) -- The British government threatened to sue Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to ensure the proceeds from his sale of Chelsea Football Club…
Ukraine strikes Russia in major drone attack
A handout photo made available by the Ukrainian Security Service channel on Telegram in June shows the head of the Security Service Vasyl Malyuk, studying…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to meet Trump next week in D.C.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday. Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA-EFE May 31 (UPI) -- President Trump…
Ukraine demands Russian cease-fire details before Monday peace talks
Ukraine said Friday it will not send a delegation for peace talks to Istanbul Monday until Russia provides details of its ceasefire proposal. Ukraine President…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to meet Trump meet next week in D.C.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday. Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA-EFE May 31 (UPI) -- President Trump…
Ukrainian President Zelensky visits Germany to talk defense against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Berlin Wednesday to talk defense against Russia with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo by Clemens Bilan/EPA-EFE May 28 (UPI)…
NATO head expects members to agree to spend 5% GDP on defense
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte addresses a press conference following an informal meeting foreign ministers of member nations on May 15, 2025. On Monday, he said…
Ukraine, Russia exchange massive air strikes amid POW swap
A photo shared to social media by President Volodymyr Zelensky shows the damage after a widespread missile and drone strike by Russia. Photo courtesy of…
Germany sends long-term troops to Lithuania to protect NATO border
1 of 3 | Germany is deploying soldiers beyond its border, moving troops into Lithuania to defend its European neighbor. Photo by Toms Kalnins/EPA-EFE May…
Russia launches massive missile, drone attacks on Kyiv
Residents clear debris at residential building struck by a drone in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday morning. Photo by Sergey Dolzhenko/EPA-EFE May 24 (UPI) -- Russia,…
1,000-for-1,000 Ukraine-Russia prisoner swap reportedly underway
May 23 (UPI) -- A prisoner swap is underway Friday between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian officials said. The swap, involving 1,000 prisoners from each side,…
North Korean human rights a global issue, speakers tell U.N. General Assembly
1 of 2 | North Korean escapee Kim Eun-joo spoke at a high-level U.N. General Assembly meeting on North Korean human rights Tuesday, warning that…