Ukraine Transfers Captured North Korean Soldiers to South Korea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, following months of sensitive diplomatic…
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Laima Vaikule denies claims her music festival is overly Russian
Singer Laima Vaikule has voiced frustration that her festival is perceived as overly Russian, while also sharing details about learning the language with Andrey Makarevich and…
Zelenskyy Meets Trump in New York to Discuss De-escalation and Air Defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the international community at the United Nations in New York for tougher action against Russia while holding talks with U.S.
How the Panama Canal Became a 50-Mile Waterway With a $5 Million Ticket Price
South Korea-based SK Gas Ltd. paid a record-breaking $5.3 million to secure an auctioned transit slot through the Panama Canal for the liquefied petroleum gas carrier G.
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Arrives at UN
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez arrived in New York City on Monday to lead her nation’s delegation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
US Confirms On-Orbit Space Weapons as China and Russia Warn of Arms Race
The United States has publicly confirmed the existence of on-orbit space control weapons designed to defend joint forces, drawing swift warnings from China and Russia over the…
Kenya and US Explore Cooperation for Mrima Hill Rare Earths and Niobium
President William Ruto and US officials met on September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to advance critical mineral cooperation.
Navy Punishes Sailor Who Attempted Suicide Aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
The Lincoln Carrier Strike Group spent more than 250 consecutive days at sea as its mission in the Middle East was repeatedly extended amid the conflict with Iran.
Ukraine Tells UN Aviation Agency That Russian Airspace Is Unsafe
Ukraine formally notified the United Nations aviation agency on Wednesday that Russia’s airspace is unsafe amid escalating drone strikes.
White House Denies Plans for 90-Day Diesel Export Ban Amid Price Surge
The White House denied preparing an outright 90-day ban on diesel exports on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejected a total prohibition.
Israel Election Panel Bars Arab Parties and Candidates Ahead of Vote
Israel’s Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify Arab-majority parties and two candidates from the upcoming October 27 election, setting up a high-stakes Supreme Court…
Iran President Pezeshkian Defies Trump at UN Over Nuclear Program
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant wartime speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, declaring that Tehran will never bow to U.S.