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• South Korea floats using AI profits for 'people's dividend'
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T05:57:05Z
• In a Divided Kosovo Town, a Public College Shows Integration is Possible
  In northern Kosovo, an English-language public college has become a shared space for Albanians, Serbs and other students, challenging those who claim integration is not possible.
  Balkan Insight eeurope 2026-05-12T05:56:18Z
• 14 Indonesians missing after boat sinks off Malaysia’s Pangkor Island
  Malaysian rescuers were searching on Tuesday for 14 Indonesians missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented migrants sank off Pangkor Island, the latest emergency along a dangerous sea r…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T05:54:27Z
• Europe Today: Is the EU ready to talk directly to Putin about ending the war in Ukraine?
  Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T05:52:59Z
• US visas shouldn’t turn migrants into pawns against China
  The latest warning from Washington that China could face visa restrictions over deportation cooperation points to a broader pattern: migration policy is increasingly being pulled into the orbit of geo…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-12T05:52:28Z
• The Kirchnerist faction has made its preferred candidate profile for the 2027 elections clear, and this is causing growing discontent within the Peronist Party (PJ).
  Noise. A lot of noise. And unease. And anger. A lot of anger. That was the reaction to the statement released by Teresa García last Friday, in which she asserted that, in her opinion, the next presid…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:52:16Z
• (LEAD) Shinsegae Q1 net income sharply up on department store sales
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Inc., the operator of South Korea's major de...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:51:25Z
• Just hours before the temporary ceasefire was set to expire, Russia launched a new drone attack on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine.
  Russian forces resumed drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine early Tuesday morning, just hours after the temporary three-day truce between Moscow and Kyiv expired, according to Ukrainian …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:49:42Z
• The Senate will resume the debate on amending the mental health law, with over 30 invited guests scheduled to speak.
  With a list of over 30 exhibitors, a plenary session of the Senate committees will continue this afternoon with the debate on the bill that modifies the current mental health regulations, aiming to im…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:48:29Z
• Supreme Court confirms 2-yr prison term for retired general over martial law involvement
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed a two-year pris...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:47:37Z
• (LEAD) KT Q1 net down 31.5 pct amid fallout from data breach
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp., South Korea's second-largest wireless carrie...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:45:36Z
• Foreign ministry launches S. Korea-China youth friendship program
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it has launched a ne...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:43:59Z
• Park Eun-bin reunites with 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' director in 'The Wonderfools'
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Park Eun-bin, who delivered a clever and empathic perf...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:43:46Z
• EU agrees sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank after Hungary drops veto
  The European Union has agreed on new sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank for violence against Palestinians. The sanctions had been blocked for months by the previous Hungarian gove…
  RFI europe 2026-05-12T05:42:08Z
• Bond yields jump in Japan and South Korea as US, Iran talks snag
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T05:42:05Z
• US: LA area mayor to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent
  The mayor of a Los Angeles suburb with a heavy Chinese-American presence has resigned after admitting to acting as a Chinese propaganda agent. Eileen Wang now faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in ja…
  DW europe 2026-05-12T05:39:00Z
• Following internal tensions, Bullrich is seeking to ease the strain with Javier and Karina Milei regarding the Adorni case.
  Following the opening of a new internal conflict, the leader of the "La Libertad Avanza" bloc in the Chamber of Senators, Patricia Bullrich, decided to tone down her rhetoric and ease the tension gene…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:38:34Z
• Kharkiv region targeted by overnight drone attacks, fires break out
  Russian forces launched overnight drone attacks on the town of Velykyi Burluk and the village of Bezruky in the Kharkiv region on May 12, sparking fires.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T05:38:00Z
• (URGENT) Supreme Court confirms 2-yr prison term for retired general over martial law involvement
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  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:37:39Z
• HEADLINES | Hantavirus: New infections reported. Schillaci: "No danger in Italy."
  ANSA europe 2026-05-12T05:36:12Z
• Chief financial regulator vows to scale up support for AI firms
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Tu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:35:00Z
• The Trump Trade 2.0
  Plus, the ‘buy Europe’ trade
  ft uk 2026-05-12T05:30:08Z
• Ukrainian attacks kill 25 Russian civilians in past week — diplomat
  Rodion Miroshnik added that 209 people, including 14 minors, suffered injuries
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T05:30:00Z
• The U.S. and South Korean defense ministers held a meeting, during which the U.S. welcomed South Korea's policy of increasing its defense budget.
  The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Hegseth, met with South Korean Minister of National Defense, Ahn Gyu-beom, and expressed his support for South Korea's efforts to increase its defense spending. He also …
  NHK asia 2026-05-12T05:29:34Z
• Consultations under way for Ukrainian FM's visit to S. Korea
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it is in consultatio...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:26:22Z
• Doctors Without Borders is evacuating its hospital in Port-au-Prince following intense clashes between armed groups in Haiti.
  The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced this Monday the evacuation of its hospital in Cité Soleil, in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, as well as the "temporary" suspension of its activi…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T05:23:58Z
• (LEAD) S. Korea to use gov't funds to support cheering squads for N. Korean football team visit
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday it will provide ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:20:09Z
• Russian attacks hit Dnipropetrovsk region overnight, killing one and injuring four
  One person was killed and four others injured in Russia’s overnight attacks on the Dnipropetrovsk region.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T05:17:00Z
• The Adorni case has stalled the "Hojarasca" bill, and Macri is preparing a tour of the country to highlight his differences.
  Although subtly and behind the scenes, an increasing number of members of the ruling party are acknowledging that the legal issues facing Manuel Adorni are hindering, to varying degrees, the governmen…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:14:04Z
• China Inc.'s global growth curbs Trump tariff powers undercut by courts
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T05:12:05Z
• It has been revealed that the call made to the emergency number 133, which triggered the fatal incident in Puerto Varas, may be linked to the phone of the deceased police officer.
  On Monday, the Carabineros (Chilean police) addressed the investigation into the death of Major Javier Eduardo Figueroa Manquemilla (36), following a television report that revealed new evidence and f…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T05:11:15Z
• Defense Minister Koizumi provided information to New Zealand regarding the "Mogami-class" vessels and is actively engaged in discussions with them.
  Regarding New Zealand's consideration of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's "Mogami"-class escort ships as potential candidates for a new frigate, Defense Minister Koizumi expressed optimism t…
  NHK asia 2026-05-12T05:10:01Z
• Fourth Federal University Protest Against the Government: All the demands and the map of the mobilization.
  The National Inter-University Council (CIN), the University Federation of Argentina (FUA), and the Trade Union Front of National Universities have called on students, faculty, staff, and researchers t…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T05:08:29Z
• When two tripes go to war: Greece and Turkey in beef over soup origins
  Greece and Turkey are clashing over who can claim tripe soup as their own. Known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in Turkey, the centuries-old recipe is a staple in both countries - and a po…
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T05:06:52Z
• Ukraine faces military collapse this year — retired US Army officer
  David T. Pyne believes the EU cannot be trusted to negotiate a peace agreement ending NATO’s proxy war with Russia
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T05:05:00Z
• Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees
  Rights groups warn that the bill makes the death penalty easier to impose and strips fair trial protections.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T05:03:09Z
• Aespa unveils new single 'WDA,' featuring G-Dragon
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa on Tuesday released a prereleas...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:02:43Z
• Evo Morales is demanding a "fair" and "legal" process following his failure to appear in court on charges of human trafficking.
  The former president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, called for a "fair" and "legal" process this Monday, after being declared in contempt of court by the justice system in his country for failing to appear …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T05:00:58Z
• From record heat to floods and drought – what can we expect if a 'super' El Niño occurs this year?
  Climate scientists are warning that the strongest El Niño ever recorded could occur later this year, potentially causing more episodes of extreme weather.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T05:00:44Z
• The Fuel Crisis Is Testing ASEAN’s Limits
  A coordinated response from the grouping did not emerge from its Cebu summit.
  Foreign Policy us 2026-05-12T05:00:38Z
• Latest news bulletin | May 12th, 2026 – Morning
  Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this May 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T05:00:33Z
• Duterte Ally Trapped in Philippine Senate Vows to Avoid Arrest
  The Philippine senator who emerged from hiding to cast a key vote in the upper house Monday has vowed to fight any attempt to execute an International Criminal Court arrest warrant over his role in th…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T05:00:33Z
• Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children
  Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia It looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on th…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T05:00:15Z
• Wes Streeting faces narrow road to Labour members’ favour
  Health secretary’s soft-right credentials put him at a disadvantage even with reduced membership under Starmer UK politics live – latest updates “Country first, party second” is a mantra Keir …
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T05:00:15Z
• EU to tighten carbon credit rules in overhaul of emissions system
  Also in this newsletter: EU countries struggle to co-ordinate defence spending
  ft uk 2026-05-12T05:00:08Z
• Today in Korean history
  May 13
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:00:05Z
• Gov't to devise new support road map for foreign workers in H1
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Employment and Labor said Tuesday it p...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T05:00:02Z
• "They called them the 'knife gang'": Javier Olivares claims he provided the Public Prosecutor's Office with information about individuals who were arrested.
  The congressman from the People's Party (PDG), Javier Olivares, addressed the assault he suffered early Sunday morning inside a sports club in Olmué, and stated that he and his team provided informat…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T05:00:02Z
• EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks
  European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks with Moscow on the con…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T05:00:00Z
• Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,020 over past day
  The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to May 12, 2026, have reached approximately 1,343,050 personnel, including 1,020 troops lost over the past …
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T04:58:00Z
• Bond yields rise slightly in April amid expectations of higher oil prices, inflationary pressure
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Yield rates on South Korean state bonds rose slightly ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T04:54:49Z
• US and Israel war against Iran, live: Tensions in the Middle East today, Tuesday, May 12th.
  Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday to create a special court that would try and have the authority to sentence Palestinians to death if found guilty of participating in the attack led by Hama…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T04:52:57Z
• Is long-hantavirus real? Here’s what life after the infection looks like
  Surviving the illness does not mean people fully recover. Many patients continue to suffer long-term physical and mental health problems.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T04:50:56Z
• Hiroshima: Opening ceremony of the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, with a focus on demonstrating a commitment to international cooperation.
  The opening ceremony of an international conference on the Antarctic Treaty, which aims to promote the peaceful use of Antarctica, was held in Hiroshima. The Japanese government, as the host country, …
  NHK asia 2026-05-12T04:50:40Z
• Javier Milei and his policies, live: the march for university funding and the "Adorni" case.
  Ahead of the upcoming National University March, scheduled for this Tuesday at 5:00 PM with the Plaza de Mayo as its central location, the Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello, and the Underse…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T04:50:05Z
• Canberra teenager charged over allegedly planning ACT terror attack
  Seventeen-year-old, previously charged over alleged extremist material, now faces additional charges relating to allegedly preparing for an attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T04:49:07Z
• Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is on 'Massive Life Support'
  President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire between the US and Iran was on “massive life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest peace offer. Bloomberg's Joumanna Bercetche reports from Dub…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T04:48:39Z
• Internet creates "treatment" list for "Trump Derangement Syndrome" at White House.
  The term "Trump Derangement Syndrome" has been used by Donald Trump and his administration on several occasions.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T04:47:42Z
• Memorial honoring 22 nations in Korean War unveiled at Gwanghwamun Square
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- A memorial honoring the 22 countries that sent troops ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T04:47:11Z
• Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff accused in Ukraine corruption investigation
  Anti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership in Ukrainian authorities have named Volodymyr Zel…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T04:46:51Z
• What charge is Eileen Wang facing? Kash Patel speaks out after Arcadia mayor accused of being foreign agent of China
  Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has resigned from her city position after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T04:46:48Z
• France and UK convene 40-nation Hormuz talks as Iran stand-off continues
  Britain and France are set to co-host a major multinational meeting on Tuesday aimed at turning diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz into a practical security operation, as Western powers seek…
  RFI europe 2026-05-12T04:46:06Z
• Ahead of Trump's Beijing visit, a look at ties between US, China and Taiwan
  President Donald Trump will meet Xi Jinping this week, focusing on Taiwan's territorial claims by China.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T04:46:01Z
• From Betulia to Harvard: Lía Patricia Gallo-Urrego, the Antioquia-based dentist whose medical application powered by AI aims to help patients around the world.
  A misdiagnosis threatened to end her life. However, the doctor persevered and created a project that promises to break down medical barriers.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-12T04:45:04Z
• Margrethe Vestager backs new AI Safety Institute for children after decade regulating Big Tech
  A US nonprofit is borrowing the car industry's safety playbook to protect children from AI — and it wants to use big tech's own money, among others, to do it.
  Euronews europe 2026-05-12T04:43:44Z
• Alejandro Catterberg, a political analyst, stated: "Having Adorni on the team is a headache, but removing him could create another problem."
  Alejandro Catterberg stated that dismissing Manuel Adorni from his government position might not resolve the political crisis facing the ruling party, and that such a decision could even lead to new p…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T04:41:40Z
• Japan considers it important to maintain relations with Russia — top diplomat
  Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized that Russia is Japan’s neighbor
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T04:39:05Z
• Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
  Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
  BBC uk 2026-05-12T04:37:03Z
• Russian drone attack leaves homes, kindergarten damaged in Kyiv region
  Residential buildings and a kindergarten were damaged in the Kyiv region as a result of a Russian drone attack overnight.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T04:35:00Z
• N. K. hackers using AI to find cybersecurity blind spots, Google says
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- State-sponsored hackers from North Korea and China hav...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T04:34:30Z
• Taiwan thermal firms ride AI server boom, AVC and Auras lead 2026 surge
  Taiwan's thermal management sector continued to diverge sharply in early 2026, with AI server demand increasingly separating high-growth liquid cooling and advanced server thermal suppliers from more …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T04:34:00Z
• Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
  We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, p…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T04:30:05Z
• India’s Top Jeweler Sees Brief Slowdown if Gold Buying Curbed
  India’s largest jeweler Titan Co. Ltd. said there could be a temporary slowdown in demand if the government implemented any measures to curb gold-buying.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T04:29:48Z
• Malaysia Mulls Further Fuel Subsidy Cuts Even as Election Looms
  Malaysia will continue with its fuel subsidy reform despite the possibility of a general election this year, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T04:29:33Z
• How Iran war, tariffs blow give Xi upper hand over Trump during China visit
  Trump is flying to China at a time when his traditional tools of pressure have been blunted and the Iran conflict casts a long shadow over every conversation.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T04:26:45Z
• Trump-Xi summit to show that everything now is leverage
  Trump’s world is not rules-based globalization or full Cold War fragmentation — it’s perpetual leverage economics. This week’s summit in Beijing between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will showca…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-12T04:25:41Z
• Kuaishou targets US$20B Kling AI spin-off to tap video generation demand
  Kuaishou is holding talks with potential investors to spin off its Kling AI video unit in a pre-IPO funding round valuing it at US$20 billion, according to The Information. The Chinese social media co…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T04:23:08Z
• Taiwan AI testing boom lifts KYEC, MPI, and WinWay to record 2026 revenue
  Taiwan's semiconductor testing and probe card supply chain maintained solid momentum entering 2026, driven by continued AI accelerator, high-performance computing (HPC), and advanced packaging demand.
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T04:22:21Z
• South Korea cautious on blaming Iran for ship strike ahead of US-China summit
  South Korea is treading carefully in attributing blame for the strike on one of its cargo ships earlier this month, even as preliminary signs point to Iranian drones being the culprit. Seoul has surve…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T04:20:43Z
• Middle East live: US-Iran talks deadlocked, Strait of Hormuz still closed
  US President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'. Mean…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T04:18:04Z