Israel launches airstrikes at Beirut; Hezbollah leader Nasrallah reportedly targeted
1 of 4 | Lebanese army soldiers and people gather at the scene of Israeli air strikes in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon,…
China denies U.S. claim that its newest nuclear submarine sank at pier
Sept. 27 (UPI) -- The newest nuclear-powered submarine in China's fleet sank in spring while docked at a pier but Chinese government officials have taken…
Pope Francis apologies for clergy abuse in Belgium, leaders want more
Pope Francis (R front) is welcomed by the Belgian royal couple, King Philippe (C) and Queen Mathilde (L), during a private meeting at Castle of…
U.S., Argentina cite ‘destabilization’ triggered by Venezuela’s Maduro
Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, shown here on Sept. 16 in Vienna, voiced concerns about the "urgent situation" in Venezuela Thursday in a meeting on…
Tropical Storm Isaac expected to become a hurricane Friday
Tropical Storm Isaac formed in the Atlantic Ocean late Wednesday. Screen capture courtesy of National Hurricane Center/Website Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Tropical storm Isaac is…
Kamala Harris voices strong support for Zelensky in White House meeting
1 of 6 | Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vice President's ceremonial office in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.…
Russian President Vladimir Putin unveils plans to make it easier to use nuclear weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) chairs a meeting of his security council on nuclear deterrence at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday at which he…
Tropical Storm Isaac forms in central subtropical Atlantic
Tropical Storm Isaac formed in the Atlantic Ocean late Wednesday. Screen capture courtesy of National Hurricane Center/Website Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A new tropical storm…
Zelensky appeals for ‘real peace and justice’ for Ukrainian people in U.N. General Assembly address
1 of 4 | President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged "a real, just peace" for the Ukrainian people as he addressed the United…
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage with king’s signature
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pictured here, offered "congratulations on everyone's love" as Thailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed same-sex marriage into law late Tuesday that…
Hezbollah fires surface-to-surface ballistic missile at Tel Aviv
Residents of Safed in upper Galilee in northern Israel look on Wednesday as the country's Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles fired from south…
China's military test-fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean
China's military test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Wednesday morning, according to defense officials. Source link
Telegram agrees to turn over IP addresses of users with arrest warrants
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Monday that his messaging app has made changes and will turn over IP addresses of users with warrants. File…
Volodymyr Zelensky to sell ‘victory plan’ to Joe Biden, lawmakers, presidential hopefuls in trip to U.S.
1 of 3 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to pitch his "victory plan" to lawmakers as well as President Joe Biden and the…
Hurricane John makes landfall in Mexico as a Category 3 storm
Major Hurricane John made landfall about 9:15 p.m. CST Monday along Mexico's southern Pacific coast. Image courtesy of NOAA Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Major Hurricane…
U.S., Italy reassure Ukraine on its energy needs as winter nears, Russian war lingers
1 of 2 | On Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (seen in May) said how the G7 and partner nations have collectively “worked…
Pope Francis cancels meetings because of 'flu-like' conditions
Pope Francis canceled a meeting Monday with the members of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences after suffering from "mild flu-like" conditions, the Vatican said. Source…
Australia’s consumer watchdog sues country’s two largest supermarkets over ‘illusory’ discounts
A person walks outside a Coles supermarket in Melbourne, Australia, on September 23. Australia's consumer watchdog has launched legal action against Woolworths and Coles for…
Israel launches extensive strikes targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Monday morning that it was conducting an extensive airstrike on Hezbollah in Lebanon. File Photo via Israel Defense Forces/UPI |…
Kharkiv officials say overnight Russian attack damaged 18 buildings
A bus stained in blood following a shelling on a residential area in Kharkiv, Ukraine, May 22, 2024, amid the Russian invasion. At least 10…