Global corporations in Korea warn against pro-labor bill
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, which represents hundreds of companies mostly from the United States, opposes the introduction of a controversial pro-labor bill…
Kamala Harris move leaves one door open while closing another
By closing one door, Kamala Harris has left another ajar.Running for California governor in 2026, which she ruled out Wednesday, would almost certainly have precluded…
Trump, South Korea strike 15% tariff deal ahead of deadline
SEOUL, July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on South Korean goods in…
UK Athletics Championships: British stars target World Championships spot on BBC
In the sprints, Dina Asher-Smith contests the women's 200m, with Daryll Neita and Amy Hunt doubling up by adding the 100m.Jeremiah Azu and Zharnel Hughes…
Strong quake strikes near Russia; tsunami alerts throughout Pacific
A television screen shows a news report from the Japanese Meteorological Agency following a 8.8 magnitude quake that struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula, in Tokyo,…
Gilmour Space launches Australian-made rocket
Australian aerospace company Gilmour Space held a test launch of a rocket on Wednesday. Photo by Paul Arps/Flickr July 29 (UPI) -- Australian aerospace company…
Weather hampering mountain rescue of former Olympic champ
July 29 (UPI) -- An international team is trying to rescue badly injured former Olympic biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier from a peak on Pakistan's Karakoram…
Fukushima nuclear plant clean-up faces another delay
1 of 3 | Workers demolish old storage tanks at the tsunami-devastated Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Okuma in January 2020.…
U.K. to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not halt war
July 29 (UPI) -- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Tuesday said the United Kingdom will recognize a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree…
State Department increases reward for info on al-Qaeda leader to $10M
The State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information identifying or locating al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Sa-ad Bin Atef al-Awlaki. Image…
Index: 3 Latin American nations offer nicer lifestyles for U.S. retirees
A man rests on Jaco beach, in San Jose, Costa Rica, in July 2024. The country attracts retirees with its biodiversity, peaceful environment and high-quality…
Americans need to focus on making World Cup 2026 a growth experience
Landon Donovan can’t be sure he would have played international soccer had the World Cup not come to Pasadena in 1994, but he can say…
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and fraud
July 28 (UPI) -- Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez was convicted Monday of bribing a witness and procedural fraud, following several hours of sentencing…
Seoul asks North Korea to respond to repatriation plan
South Korea's Unification Ministry asked Pyongyang to respond to its plan to repatriate the remains of a North Korean national. Earlier this month, the ministry…
Thailand accuses Cambodia of violating hours-old cease-fire
Cambodian soldiers ride on a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher in Oddar Meanchey province, northwest of Cambodia, on Sunday. File Photo by Kith Serey/EPA July 29…
Thailand, Cambodia agree to cease-fire to end fighting over border
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet (L) and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai (R) shake hands as Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (C) puts his…
Chinese investment reshapes Latin America’s economic integration
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C), Colombia Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia (L) and Honduras Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina attend the plenary session of the…
Russian airline Aeroflot cancels flights after as pro-Ukraine group claims hack
Russia's Aeroflot canceled flights after a pro-Ukrainian group claimed an attack on the airline. File Photo by Etienne Laurent/EPA July 28 (UPI) -- A cyber…
World Aquatics Championships: Summer McIntosh wins second gold as GB claim diving bronze
Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh won another gold medal on Monday as she bids to make history at the World Aquatics Championships while Great Britain claimed…
Hyundai Steel, LG Energy Solution turn profit in second quarter
LG Energy Solution, a rechargeable battery maker, said it recorded revenue of $4 billion in the second quarter, with an operating profit of $356 million.…