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• One of the missing persons identified in La Perla was close to Juan Schiaretti.
  CÓRDOBA. Although this week, the federal justice system of Córdoba will release the complete list of the newly identified individuals found in an area of the former clandestine detention center, La …
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T01:07:53Z
• Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
  Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition.
  NYT us 2026-05-11T01:07:05Z
• China confirms dates for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing
  US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit China from May 13 to 15, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Monday. It will be the first visit to China…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:04:29Z
• Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released on parole
  Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Monday, raising the prospect of a return to the spotlight for the political heavyweight. The 76-year-old tel…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:00:53Z
• Cigarette butts are "strong evidence" of a breach of the smoking ban at work sites: Chris Sun.
  Cigarette butts will be considered "strong evidence" of a potential violation under a proposed smoking ban on construction sites, Hong Kong's labour chief has said. He also sought to reassure contract…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:00:23Z
• Trump's return to China: what has changed since his "friendly" 2017 visit.
  Nine years after his elaborate first visit to China as US president, Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Beijing on May 14-15. Beijing has not yet confirmed the date. With tensions over tariffs, Ta…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:00:13Z
• China woman fined for applying make-up, dancing while driving; claims assisted driving more reliable
  A woman in eastern China has been fined for applying make-up and dancing behind the wheel, then claiming her car’s driver-assistance system drove better than she could. According to CCTV News, the d…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:00:09Z
• Resurgent Modi Paves Way to Keep Power in India Well Beyond 2030
  An analysis of voting trends shows India’s leader is seeing success at uniting the Hindu majority.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T01:00:08Z
• Xi's China: Stunning Technology, Military Might—and an Economic Mess.
  China's government is investing heavily in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and military capabilities, while consumer confidence is declining and the job market is becoming increasingly cha…
  WSJ us 2026-05-11T01:00:00Z
• The doctor coordinating the rescue efforts said: "There were unavoidable contacts between passengers on board, and there is a great deal of anxiety."
  Gianfranco Spiteri, head of emergency response at the ECDC, stated: "A spirit of collaboration prevailed during the cruise."
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-11T01:00:00Z
• (LEAD) Exports up 43.7 pct during first 10 days of May on robust chip demand
  SEJONG, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 43.7 percent from a year...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:59:47Z
• Contributions.
  DEAR EDITOR: Chile is aging rapidly: today, 14% of the population is 65 years or older, compared to 11.4% in 2017. At the same time, revenue from property taxes decreased between 2024 and 2025, a sit…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:58:00Z
• Surrogacy.
  DEAR EDITOR: The letter from Javier Silva raises legitimate questions that deserve a direct response. The position we hold is not an invention or a slogan; it is the conclusion of the report present…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:56:00Z
• Mothers in prisons.
  DEAR EDITOR: According to official figures, there are currently over 120 children under the age of two living with their mothers in Chilean prisons, and 35 pregnant women who are incarcerated. More t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:54:00Z
• Precious books are meant to be read.
  DEAR EDITOR: It is regrettable that the President of the Republic uses his platform to discredit scientific work that results from state funding. Consider the ERIS Millennium Nucleus, a project fund…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:52:00Z
• Sale of fentanyl.
  DEAR EDITOR: The illegal sale of fentanyl patches is a matter of utmost seriousness. Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid medication used for patients with severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more poten…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:50:00Z
• Trump, Tehran and a Qatari tanker transit: here’s what happened overnight
  The US-Israel war against Iran has now entered its tenth week and there has been little progress on the stalled peace talks. These are the major takeaways from what happened overnight. What did Trump …
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T00:46:25Z
• Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
  Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T00:40:45Z
• Lee's approval rating inches up to 59.7 pct
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rebounded sl...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:40:36Z
• KRX issues buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Exchange (KRX) on Monday activated a trading...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:37:34Z
• Legal persecution and character assassination against Lenin Moreno for having defeated the dictatorship in Ecuador.
  The transnational organized crime network controlled by Cuba suffered its most significant setback in Ecuador when President Lenín Moreno abandoned the Castro-Chavista model and began restoring the e…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T00:35:28Z
• Multiple bodies found inside Union Pacific cargo train in Laredo, Texas: What happened near US-Mexico border?
  Laredo Police confirm multiple bodies found in cargo train; identities and causes of death remain unknown.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T00:33:31Z
• (LEAD) KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Mond...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:31:27Z
• Another prisoner has died while in state custody, the PUD reports.
  Even as the country grapples with outrage and shock over the case of Víctor Hugo Quero, who was forcibly disappeared and died while in state custody, this Sunday, May 10th, the Democratic Unity Platf…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-05-11T00:31:20Z
• (URGENT) KRX issues buy-side sidecar on KOSPI's sharp surge
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  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:30:42Z
• Draft bill on medical licenses.
  The series of reports from the Comptroller General of the Republic regarding audits of employees who received disability benefits related to medical leave – a process that began in May 2025 – had …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:30:00Z
• In the Colombian elections, two conservative candidates are vying for the opportunity to compete against Cepeda.
  By Ricardo Ávila, Senior Analyst at El Tiempo and Political Consultant in Bogotá, Colombia. Article originally published in Americas Quarterly. Last week, Abelardo De La Espriella, the controversial…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:30:00Z
• N. Korea pushes rice transplanting drive amid food shortages
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea urged its people to intensify efforts towa...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:28:35Z
• The US should accept Russia's proposal to remove enriched uranium from Iran, according to an expert.
  Jennifer Kavanagh, director of the military analysis program at Defense Priorities, says that implementing this idea would allow Moscow and Washington to expand bilateral dialogue.
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T00:28:27Z
• (LEAD) Lotte Shopping Q1 net jumps nearly eightfold on robust department store sales
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Shopping Co., an affiliate of South Korean retai...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:27:52Z
• The United States diverted 61 commercial ships and immobilized another four to reinforce the blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
  The United States announced this Sunday that it had diverted 61 commercial vessels and immobilized four others in the Strait of Hormuz as part of a naval operation aimed at enforcing the blockade impo…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T00:23:52Z
• Seoul Confirms Strike on Vessel in Hormuz Before Pentagon Talks
  South Korea said a fire aboard a Korean-operated cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz was caused by external strikes, the first official acknowledgment by Seoul that the incident was the result of an at…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T00:22:47Z
• An environmental alert has been extended for this Monday in the Metropolitan Region: please check the vehicle restriction rules.
  The Presidential Delegation of the Metropolitan Region has extended the environmental alert – which was first declared this year in the Metropolitan Region – to Monday, May 11th, in Santiago, due …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:22:19Z
• Exports up 43.7 pct during first 10 days of May
  SEJONG, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 43.7 percent from a year...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:19:31Z
• What next for Real Madrid after Barcelona’s La Liga and Clasico triumph?
  Barca sealed their La Liga title defence in the best way possible on Sunday, but where do Real go now, after their loss?
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T00:18:44Z
• Martin Short opens up about ‘nightmare’ death of his daughter Katherine
  Actor and comedian speaks for the first time since his 42-year-old daughter died by suicide in February Martin Short has spoken for the first time about the death of his daughter, Katherine Short, say…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T00:17:04Z
• Somalis rally against government-ordered evictions in Mogadishu
  Demonstrators rallied across the Somali capital in support of families displaced by a wave of government-led evictions.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T00:13:43Z
• KOSPI opens at fresh high on chip rally amid woes over breakdown of peace deal
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high Mond...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:11:40Z
• Europe should build common security architecture with Russia — US expert on Putin's words
  Jennifer Kavanagh, director of the military analysis program at Defense Priorities, said Russian president's remarks "expressing willingness to engage in diplomacy with Europe were notable"
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T00:08:22Z
• (URGENT) KOSPI opens 3.7 pct higher at fresh high of 7,775.31 on chip rally
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  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:02:45Z
• Former longtime Florida Republican lawmaker dies
  Former Florida Rep. Bill Posey (R) died on Sunday at the age of 78 surrounded by his wife and two daughters after years of service representing Florida’s 15th and 8th congressional districts.  “C…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T00:02:28Z
• Construction of three hospitals in Honduras has been halted following intervention by the Public Ministry and the Court of Accounts.
  The construction of three hospitals funded with national funds has been temporarily suspended following a recommendation from the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Supreme Court of Accounts (TSC) to …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T00:00:28Z
• Israel's upcoming election may bring an end to the Netanyahu era, but it is unlikely to end the "forever wars."
  Israel's next election campaign is underway, characterized by political defections, difficult coalition negotiations, and blatant appeals to ethnic exclusion. A large number of candidates are vying to…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T00:00:14Z
• S. Korea inks deal to export more Chunmoo rocket launchers to Estonia
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has signed a deal to export an additional ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
• Shared blindness.
  The political landscape is surprising. The government's disarray has revitalized an opposition that was previously weakened. Potential differences fade away in the face of a shared effort to undermine…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
• Iran war live: Trump slams Tehran’s reply; Israel kills 2 medics in Lebanon
  US president says Tehran's response 'unacceptable', as Iranian military warns it is ready if US-Israel war resumes.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T00:00:00Z
• Netanyahu Tells CBS He Wants to Phase Out US Funding for Israel
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would like to end US financial support for Israel’s military over the next decade.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-10T23:55:32Z
• Nelson Acosta's daughter makes a new plea: "I want to fulfill my father's wish."
  Silvana Acosta, daughter of Nelson Acosta, once again spoke about the difficult health situation her father is facing. She also shared a message of gratitude for the outpouring of support following he…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:54:35Z
• Jailed Iran Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi transferred to hospital after medical crisis
  Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said on Sunday. Her transfer comes after days o…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-10T23:54:18Z
• Starting on the 14th, a US-China summit is scheduled to take place. A high-ranking US official stated, "China is supporting Iran and exerting pressure."
  The White House announced that President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for two days starting on November 14th. A senior official in the Trump administration indicated th…
  NHK asia 2026-05-10T23:48:33Z
• After Trump's Iran threat, USS Ohio class nuclear submarine seen moving in Gibraltar - Report
  A reported submarine movement after Donald Trump's latest response to Iran ceasefire talks has raised eyebrows.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-10T23:47:44Z
• Nearly 2,250 hectares burned in Ukraine's ecosystems due to fires – SES
  Nearly 2,250 hectares of land have burned in Ukraine as a result of fires in ecosystems.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-10T23:45:00Z
• WHO Chief recommends 42-day quarantine for MV Hondius ship evacuees
  Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that the WHO provides, but does not impose, its recommendations on member countries
  TASS russia 2026-05-10T23:43:36Z
• Paraguay and Taiwan have announced the development of one of the world's largest artificial intelligence centers.
  The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, announced this Sunday an agreement with Taiwan to develop a major artificial intelligence center in Paraguayan territory. He described the project as one of …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-10T23:43:17Z
• Japan's Fukuoka blossoms into tech hub for foreign startups, local IT firms
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-10T23:42:05Z
• With Palavecino as the "villain": UC suffers a low blow from Ñublense and is now on the brink of elimination from the Copa de la Liga.
  Universidad Católica needed to defeat Ñublense to remain in contention for the Copa de la Liga, one of the season's objectives (the prize is to be the third Chilean team to qualify for the 2027 Libe…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:38:21Z
• Netanyahu: War in Iran 'not over'.
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview aired on Sunday that the "war with Iran is not over," reigniting efforts to dismantle Tehran's proxies and bring about the collapse of …
  The Hill us 2026-05-10T23:34:07Z
• Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
  With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
  BBC uk 2026-05-10T23:33:57Z
• Supporters of Evo Morales will march from the highlands to La Paz to increase pressure on the strike against the Paz government.
  The former Bolivian president, Evo Morales, announced this Sunday that his supporters will begin a six-day march on Tuesday from the highland town of Caracollo, about 190 kilometers from La Paz, to de…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-10T23:25:52Z
• Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'totally unacceptable'
  Iran rejected the latest US peace proposal on Sunday, prompting a swift dismissal from Donald Trump, who called the response “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” on social media. The exchange marks another set…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-10T23:23:51Z
• Hansi Flick expressed his grief over the death of his father just hours before Barcelona secured the title: "I will never forget this day."
  Hansi Flick experienced a day he will never forget. The German coach celebrated winning the championship with Barcelona after defeating Real Madrid, achieving victory right in front of his arch-rival.…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:23:34Z
• More planning, or better planning?
  In response to concerns raised by some local authorities, academics, and urban planners regarding the proposed amendments to the General Urban Planning and Construction Ordinance presented by the gove…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:20:00Z
• Delta flight attendants have clarified the new snack policy, with a warning: "No hard feelings..."
  Delta Air Lines has decided to eliminate all food and beverage service from approximately 450 daily flights, starting May 19th.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-10T23:19:46Z
• The government has detected price markups of up to 4239% in purchases of walkers, wheelchairs, and prosthetics within the disability sector.
  The government has detected alleged "critical irregularities and price gouging" in purchases made by the National Agency for Disability (Andis) during 2025. In an internal document, the Ministry of He…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-10T23:16:57Z
• Karoline Leavitt shared a touching Mother's Day photo with her newborn, even as Iran issued a disturbing reminder.
  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt celebrated Mother's Day with a photo of her newborn daughter and toddler son.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-10T23:14:54Z
• Two motorcyclists were killed instantly in a collision on Viale Marconi in Rome; they were both 20 years old.
  The collision occurred late Sunday evening at the intersection with Via Pincherle, in front of several witnesses. One resident described the road as "extremely dangerous."
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-10T23:13:22Z
• Iranian Nobel winner Mohammadi moved to Tehran hospital
  Human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran, her foundation said, amid alarm about her health.
  DW europe 2026-05-10T23:09:00Z
• A dramatic video has surfaced showing armed motorcyclists attempting to rob another person in the streets of Medellín, and how the police intervened to prevent the crime. The mayor has presented the recording.
  The patrol officers, using surveillance cameras, identified how the criminals were following the victim for several blocks before they were apprehended.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-10T23:08:52Z
• Trump declares that Iran will no longer laugh at US
  The US president criticized the policies of his predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, regarding Tehran
  TASS russia 2026-05-10T23:07:36Z
• The alarming figures for road accidents in the first quarter of the year: in Colombia, one person dies on the roads every hour.
  There were 2,244 fatal victims in just 90 days. In 8 out of every 10 fatal accidents, a motorcycle was involved.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-10T23:05:09Z
• Mozart, Salieri, and Lincolao.
  In his film Amadeus (1984), Miloš Forman portrays the composer Antonio Salieri, who feels a fierce envy of Mozart and, instead of trying to surpass him with his own talent, dedicates his efforts to s…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:02:00Z
• UK government unit targets £99bn of investment from Australian pension funds
  Plan will ‘deliver long-term economic growth while boosting our already strong trade relationship’, says minister
  ft uk 2026-05-10T23:01:08Z
• India’s cricket cash machine faces a slower run rate
  The commercial pitch has become tougher for teams amid less competition for streaming rights and an advertising crackdown
  ft uk 2026-05-10T23:01:08Z
• Chinese 6-seat electric SUVs to stand out amid weak domestic sales, says Morgan Stanley
  Six-seat premium electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are emerging as an unlikely game changer in China’s automotive market, with more than a dozen new locally developed models set to challenge Ge…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-10T23:00:10Z
• Franco Parisi condemns the attack against Javier Olivares and the threats made against Jaime Araya.
  The leader of the People's Party (PDG) and former presidential candidate, Franco Parisi, condemned the acts of violence directed against parliamentarians Javier Olivares and Jaime Araya, which involve…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:00:10Z
• Donald Trump to press China’s Xi about Iran war at summit
  US president arrives in Beijing on Wednesday for his second in-person meeting with Chinese leader
  ft uk 2026-05-10T23:00:02Z
• Iran War Hangs Over China Summit
  As Trump prepares to meet with Xi Jinping, he is eager to move on from the conflict that is sapping his domestic power and straining the global economy.
  WSJ us 2026-05-10T23:00:00Z
• Verónica Encina and the "no-escape law": "You cannot defend someone who doesn't exist; this affects a fundamental right."
  The national ombudsman, Verónica Encina, is well aware that she often finds herself swimming against the tide in many debates. While various actors within the justice system advocate for stricter pen…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-10T23:00:00Z
• Culture Ministry Shake-up: Giuli dismisses half of the staff. Tensions arise over the documentary film about Giulio Regeni.
  The head of the technical secretariat and the assistant have been dismissed. Renzi stated that the minister should resign. Lollobrigida commented that Merlino and Proietti are individuals of unquestio…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-10T23:00:00Z
• That imposing shadow of the Brothers of Italy party looms over the Roman constituency.
  The head of the technical secretariat comes from the party's research department. Her father, Mario, founded the National Vanguard movement.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-10T23:00:00Z