The UP is owned cooperatively by a number of organizations in the United Republic, each of which contribute to the organization and utilize stories and coverage written by its staff and journalists. Media outlets may also subscribe to the UP, receiving the rights to utilize UP articles on their newspapers, websites, and more.
The UP has reporters in most countries and provides coverage of events across the globe. The organization was founded in February 1831 when a number of newspapers in Emmerian economic hub Chaleur collectively funded a mail service route from Chaleur to southern states in order to share the cost of covering the First Spanish-Emmerian War of 1831. It began international operations towards the late 19th century, and now has correspondents in a wide array of countries.
The UP is a member of the Pardesian News Network, a multinational initiative to provide significant coverage of events in Pardes to local Pardesians and the rest of the world.