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South Korea marks 1 year since failed martial law attempt

Thursday, December 4

(SEOUL) -- Thousands of South Koreans rallied outside the National Assembly on Wednesday, marking one year since former President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law -- a short-lived, failed attempt that citizens and parliament quickly overturned.The demonstration was organized to commemorate the public resistance that... Read More.

Putin vows to take Ukraine’s eastern region as top US and Ukrainian prepare to meet

Thursday, December 4

(NEW YORK) -- Ukraine's top negotiator is scheduled on Thursday to meet in Florida with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, two days after the American's high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, according to a senior U.S. administration official.President Donald Trump's son-in-law... Read More.

South Korea’s president denies nuclear ambitions amid submarine deal

Wednesday, December 3

(SEOUL) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sought to ease international concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions on Monday, drawing a clear line between pursuing nuclear-powered submarines and any intent to develop nuclear weapons during a foreign press briefing at the presidential office... Read More.

After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to begin regrouping with European and American allies

Wednesday, December 3

(LONDON) -- The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin hadn't outright rejected the latest version of the U.S.-backed plan at his Tuesday meeting with American officials, but added that more work would have to be done to make the proposal acceptable to... Read More.

After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to begin regrouping with European and American allies

Wednesday, December 3

(NEW YORK) -- The Kremlin on Wednesday said Russian President Vladimir Putin hadn't outright rejected the latest version of the U.S.-backed plan at his Tuesday meeting with American officials, but added that more work would have to be done to make the proposal acceptable... Read More.

Family of Colombian fisherman killed in US boat strike files complaint alleging he was murdered

Wednesday, December 3

(WASHINGTON) -- The family of a Colombian fisherman who died in a U.S. military boat strike in September has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights alleging the U.S. government illegally killed him.Alejandro Carranza was killed in a strike in... Read More.

Ahead of US meeting, Putin warns Russia is ready if Europe ‘wants to fight’

Tuesday, December 2

(LONDON) -- President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia is ready to fight a war if Europe seeks one and claimed European countries are trying to make changes in President Donald Trump's proposal on ending Russia's war against Ukraine, ahead of his high-stakes meeting with... Read More.

After US-Ukraine meeting in Florida, focus shifts to Putin

Monday, December 1

(KHARKIV, Ukraine and LONDON) -- President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is due to travel to Moscow on Monday to present a peace plan proposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin in what is expected to be a crucial test for the Trump administration's... Read More.

Russia launches deadly strike on Kyiv as Zelenskyy’s advisers travel to US for talks

Sunday, November 30

(LONDON) -- Russia launched overnight a deadly aerial strike on the Ukrainian capital, killing at least one person, injuring 19 others and damaging residential buildings, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said early on Sunday."Emergency response efforts are currently underway in Vyshhorod, Kyiv region, following... Read More.

Death toll climbs to 146 in Hong Kong high-rise fire, officials say

Sunday, November 30

(LONDON) -- The death toll following a massive fire that ripped through several Hong Kong high-rises has climbed to 146 people, the Hong Kong police on Sunday.Speaking at a news conference, the police said they are not ruling out the possibility that the number... Read More.

Ukraine delegation on way to US for more peace talks

Saturday, November 29

(NEW YORK) -- Ukraine is sending a high-level delegation to the U.S. on Saturday for more talks on the Trump administration's new peace plan, ahead of White House envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow expected early next week.Ukraine's presidential office confirmed the delegation is... Read More.

Zelenskyy chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption raids

Friday, November 28

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Andriy Yermak, his chief of staff, has resigned after anti-corruption searches on his home and office on Friday morning.Zelenskyy announced the resignation in an address he posted online Friday.The head of Zelenskyy's presidential office, Yermak is... Read More.