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• Amnesty International is demanding that the state take responsibility for the crisis of disappearances and calls for the implementation of recommendations from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
  Amnesty International Mexico supported the report by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights regarding disappearances in Mexico and called on the Mexican government to adopt a public, budgeted p…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-12T01:50:01Z
• The Parents' Union celebrates the official closure of the school year; they request that learning be guaranteed.
  The National Union of Parents (UNPF) celebrated the decision by the Ministry of Public Education and the National Council of Educational Authorities to maintain the official end of the 2025-2026 schoo…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-12T01:49:59Z
• Boy found dead after going missing in mountain park
  CHEONGSONG, South Korea, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Tuesday discovered th...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T01:48:37Z
• Trump warns Middle East truce on 'massive life support,' as Iran says ready for any aggression
  Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who served as chief negotiator in previous talks with Washington, said that his country was prepared 'for any eventuality' after Trump rejected …
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T01:48:28Z
• Late Dutch Korean War veteran to be buried at U. N. cemetery in Busan
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Tuesday the late Jaap Const...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T01:45:05Z
• Kast calls on his ministers to prepare the budget proposal at a new cabinet meeting.
  This Monday, President José Antonio Kast led his third cabinet meeting since taking office at La Moneda. During the meeting, the President not only criticized the tone of the opposition – marked by…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T01:43:57Z
• Savannah Guthrie was reportedly overcome with emotion between commercial breaks during the "Today" show while the search for Nancy was ongoing. Sources say she "got emotional."
  Savannah Guthrie has reportedly been struggling with emotion behind the scenes at the 'Today' show while her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is missing.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T01:41:23Z
• Sub-Secretary Luis Silva: "The expansion of Santiago 1 represents an advantage for the residents of the municipality."
  Despite the harsh criticism that Justice Minister Fernando Rabat received from Mayor Mario Desbordes of Santiago, following the announcement of the expansion of the Santiago 1 prison on the La Tercera…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T01:40:00Z
• A situation involving Yermak could damage Zelensky's reputation in the West, according to a Russian diplomat.
  Rodion Miroshnik noted that the situation left no chance "of containing this scandal within the country and ignoring it."
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T01:38:10Z
• (URGENT) Missing boy found dead 2 days after going missing in southeastern mountain
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  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T01:36:22Z
• The CMF (Consumer Financial Protection Agency) has fined an insurance company for marketing policies through unauthorized agents.
  The Financial Market Commission (CMF) announced this Monday that its board of directors has decided to impose a fine of 150 UF (Unidad de Fomento) on Renta Nacional Compañía de Seguros Generales S. …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T01:30:36Z
• Trump Set for Annual Medical Checkup on May 26 at Walter Reed
  President Donald Trump will have his annual medical checkup at a hospital near Washington on May 26, the White House said Monday night.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T01:28:32Z
• Japanese expats being sent home from Thailand as employers cut costs
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T01:27:05Z
• Police have issued a statement regarding the incident in Rionegro, Antioquia, where an officer shot and killed a dog during a procedure. The statement provides the officer's account of the incident.
  The institution stated that the officer was injured by the animal and announced the opening of a disciplinary investigation.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-12T01:25:07Z
• Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China
  Eileen Wang, 58, mayor of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty over the felony count brought by the justice department Eileen Wang, the mayor of a southern California city, resigned suddenly on Monday afte…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T01:22:06Z
• Japan’s Katayama Says Coordinating With Bessent on FX Policy
  Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said her team is working well with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the area of foreign exchange policy, after the two met in Tokyo.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T01:19:58Z
• After signals from Emmanuel Macron, Algeria shows its own willingness to resume dialogue
  On May 8, the French ambassador to Algeria returned to the country after a year-long absence. He was accompanied by Alice Rufo, the minister delegate of the armed forces, who carried a message from th…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T01:18:44Z
• The Netherlands quarantines 12 healthcare workers due to violations in handling hantavirus
  According to a report by the Hart van Nederland news outlet, the Radboud University Medical Center acknowledged that existing safety protocols were not fully followed during the treatment of a patient
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T01:18:22Z
• Coquimbo's rival in the Copa Libertadores has signed a former coach of Inter Milan, a two-time Champions League finalist.
  Universitario de Lima is currently facing a challenging period. The three-time Peruvian football champion had a difficult start to the Liga 1 season, where they are currently in fourth place, nine poi…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T01:17:51Z
• Suspicious transactions on oil markets: 'On Wall Street, this sense of impunity is clearly widespread'
  Insider trading is now commonplace on the New York Stock Exchange, where profits linked to oil sales connected to the situation in Iran are estimated to have reached several hundred million dollars, r…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T01:17:13Z
• 10 injured in truck-bus crash outside Hong Kong shopping centre
  Ten people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Police said they received a report of the crash in Sau Mau Ping at about 6.20a…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T01:16:16Z
• Trump says Vance, Rubio could be a 2028 'dream team' ticket.
  President Trump on Monday suggested Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a "dream team" in anticipation of the 2028 presidential election, polling attendees at a White House even…
  The Hill us 2026-05-12T01:11:18Z
• California mayor admits to being a 'China agent': Here's the maximum jail time she faces.
  The FBI accused Eileen Wang of posting pro-China propaganda articles at the direction of government officials.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T01:06:44Z
• The bill includes limited changes to the proposed mega-reform, specifically addressing environmental impact assessments, tax stability, and donations.
  The nearly 80 pages of instructions sent yesterday by the government to the Congress include changes limited to the Reconstruction bill proposed by the ruling party. However, the clarifications and ad…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T01:04:29Z
• The U.S. Under Secretary, Caleb Orr, has arrived in El Salvador to explore investment opportunities in the country.
  The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador announced the arrival of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs, Caleb Orr, who is leading a mission focused on identifying new …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T01:02:12Z
• Karol G adds a second date in Costa Rica after selling out her first concert at the National Stadium.
  The excitement surrounding Karol G in Costa Rica continues to grow. Following the complete sell-out of the first date of her "Viajando por el mundo Tropitour" tour, the Colombian artist has confirmed …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T01:00:28Z
• "Are you still hiring?": K-pop star G-Dragon gifts apartments to long-serving staff, causing a stir online.
  K-pop superstar G-Dragon's decision to gift his long-serving staff members apartments worth a combined total of hundreds of millions of won (around several hundred thousand USD) has sparked a frenzy a…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T01:00:13Z
• Acclaimed biologist Xu Xianzhong returns to China after arrests in his US lab
  Renowned biologist Xu Xianzhong has returned to China, taking up a full-time position in the southern tech hub of Shenzhen, months after four researchers in his laboratory at the University of Michiga…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T01:00:10Z
• The World’s Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden
  Total public social spending is falling, its economy is outpacing European peers and taxes have been cut three years running. Not everyone is happy.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T01:00:00Z
• U. S. and Iran Are Locked in a Stalemate That’s Neither Peace Nor War
  The two sides are far apart from a deal but also don’t want to resume fighting.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T01:00:00Z
• Trump taps former FEMA director to lead the disaster agency again
  Cameron Hamilton led FEMA briefly in 2025. He was removed by the Trump administration after telling Congress that the agency should continue to exist. Now, he's been nominated to lead it once again. (…
  NPR us 2026-05-12T00:59:14Z
• South Africa: Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal
  Despite the establishment of an impeachment committee, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over the cash heist scandal.
  DW europe 2026-05-12T00:59:00Z
• South Africa's Ramaphosa refuses to resign over cash scandal
  Despite the establishment of an impeachment committee, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ruled out resigning over the cash heist scandal.
  DW europe 2026-05-12T00:59:00Z
• Public investment and daycare centers.
  DEAR EDITOR: The Minister Quiroz recently expressed concern about the availability of resources to finance the daycare project (US$300 million annually). This is a valid concern in times of fiscal re…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:58:00Z
• ICC confirms arrest warrant issued for Duterte ally over drug war
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T00:57:06Z
• Duration of the races.
  DEAR EDITOR: Several voices have suggested the need to shorten university programs in recent weeks. In this regard, I propose some measures that could help: 1. Separate the bachelor's degree from t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:56:00Z
• A gas leak explosion in São Paulo resulted in at least one death and destroyed 35 homes.
  An explosion caused by a gas leak damaged 35 properties, resulted in at least one death, and injured three people on Monday afternoon in a residential area in western São Paulo, Brazil. The blast occ…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T00:54:36Z
• Surrogacy and understanding its origins.
  DEAR EDITOR: In a letter published this Monday, Javiera Bellolio argues that surrogacy would be a practice that "denies individuals the right to know their origins," which is not consistent with curr…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:54:00Z
• We were wrong.
  DEAR EDITOR: Recently, some left-wing economists associated with Bachelet's tax reform have acknowledged that they were wrong. Let me be clear, there was no profound remorse, no agonizing self-critic…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:52:00Z
• Celltrion acquires entire stake in French health care company Gifrer
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Celltrion Inc. said Tuesday it acquired ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:50:58Z
• Trump officials cancel rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
  Move comes as administration seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned land The interior department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with develop…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T00:50:09Z
• Motherhood in extreme environments.
  DEAR EDITOR: The recent report on women who must travel from isolated areas to give birth highlights a deeply complex and little-discussed reality in Chile. Beyond the obstetric risks, these measures…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:50:00Z
• Lee vows to address predatory financial practices tormenting debtors
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday pledged to address ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:49:49Z
• Concerns of delay loom over KF-21 fighter jet program as production costs likely to rise
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first homegrown fighter jet program may ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:49:30Z
• Diplomacy on social media.
  DEAR EDITOR: In relation to the recent and inappropriate interventions of the Israeli ambassador on social media, it is imperative to reflect on the limits of diplomatic work and the concerning passi…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:48:00Z
• Apple, Qualcomm and MediaTek take different paths as TSMC capacity stays tight
  TSMC is facing fierce customer competition and supply shortages as demand surges for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing chips, forcing fabless chipmakers to consider limited shifts…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:44:53Z
• "He is in a facility that has provided him with medical care for years," said the children of Nelson Acosta, dismissing reports of his transfer.
  Damián and Julio Acosta Viana, sons of Nelson Acosta, released a public statement to clarify the health status of the coach and once again distanced themselves from their sister, Silvana, with whom t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:44:41Z
• (LEAD) CJ Cheiljedang Q1 net more than doubles on foreign exchange gains
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said Tu...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:44:01Z
• Commentary: SEA semiconductor industry pivots towards AI as a strategic hub
  SEMICON SEA 2026 drew heavy crowds, underscoring Southeast Asia's emergence as an indispensable "strategic hub" in the global AI compute supply chain. The region's semiconductor players are now moving…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:43:37Z
• Research insight: Taiwan's auto tech pushes beyond components into autonomous systems
  A DIGITIMES Research observation at the 2026 Taipei International Auto Electronics Show found that Taiwan's automotive electronics industry is steadily shifting from supplying individual components to…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:43:23Z
• Commentary: Musk's xAI exit shows Anthropic's AI strength
  On May 6, Elon Musk was in several places at once: confronting OpenAI in court, announcing on X that xAI would no longer operate as an independent company, and handing over a large share of his AI com…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:43:05Z
• Infineon wins US patent ruling against Chinese GaN rival Innoscience
  A patent dispute between Infineon Technologies and China's Innoscience over gallium nitride (GaN) technology has escalated after the US International Trade Commission upheld a preliminary ruling findi…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:42:54Z
• GaN patent fight between China and Europe extends beyond courtroom
  As the global patent battle over gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors intensifies, a recent ruling by the US International Trade Commission has deepened the rivalry between Infineon Technologies and C…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:42:43Z
• Situation with Yermak results from Zelensky ignoring US signals — Russian diplomat
  Rodion Miroshnik noted that the officials "behind the anti-corruption agencies have direct ties to the US"
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T00:42:41Z
• Compeq emerges as key supplier in AI and low-orbit satellite boom
  Compeq Manufacturing said first-quarter 2026 revenue reached a record high for the period, driven by sustained demand from major US customers for smartphones, notebooks, and low-earth-orbit (LEO) sate…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:42:22Z
• The European Union stated that Ukraine has strengthened its military position in the war with Russia: "Putin is weaker than ever."
  The European Union stated on Monday that the balance of the war in Ukraine has begun to shift in favor of Kyiv, in a context marked by significant Russian military losses and Ukrainian attacks within …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T00:42:11Z
• Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' eyes win at Cannes
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller film "Hope" wil...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:42:02Z
• Soldier dies during parachute training incident at Jervis Bay – the second such death in two years
  Defence department says another ADF soldier was injured on Monday evening, but didn’t require hospitalisation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T00:41:36Z
• Chenbro expands from AI server chassis into liquid-cooling CDU
  Chenbro CEO Corona Chen said strong AI demand is reshaping data center architecture, pushing the company beyond its traditional chassis business into systems, racks, and liquid-cooling infrastructure.…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:41:31Z
• Himax targets 2026 rebound on auto DDI and AI glasses momentum
  Himax Technologies said its revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2026 both came in at the upper end of its original financial forecasts, and it expects operations to trend higher over the next s…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:41:15Z
• Japan's diamond chip startups move toward production as factory and samples advance
  Japan's diamond semiconductor sector is moving closer to practical use, as university-backed startups advance factory construction, sample production, and device demonstrations for high-frequency, hig…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:41:00Z
• Comey says he’s not going to stop criticizing Trump ahead of criminal trial
  Former FBI Director James Comey said Monday that he won’t stop criticizing President Trump ahead of a criminal trial against him over charges of threatening the president. “I’m not going to be q…
  The Hill us 2026-05-12T00:41:00Z
• Israel has authorized a special court to try the terrorists involved in the October 7, 2023 attack.
  Israel moved forward on Monday with the creation of a special military court intended to try hundreds of Palestinians accused of participating in the October 7, 2023, attack against communities and mi…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T00:39:40Z
• Apple, AI server demand power Tripod to record 1Q26 as PCB orders spill over
  Taiwanese PCB maker Tripod Technology posted its strongest-ever first-quarter performance in 2026, driven by resilient server and memory demand tied to the global AI infrastructure buildout and spillo…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:37:18Z
• Interview: Cyient Semiconductors CEO on Kinetic acquisition — why power is the new compute bottleneck
  As the semiconductor industry grapples with the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence, Cyient Semiconductors is repositioning itself away from being a primarily semiconductor engineering a…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:36:59Z
• Taiwan's cybersecurity market shifts toward managed services as ransomware pressure mounts
  For many Taiwanese businesses, cybersecurity still means buying a router and moving on. That gap between perception and exposure has become expensive — and increasingly hard to ignore. Speaking at C…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:36:25Z
• Fights, runway incursions, or shouting "bomb": Disruptions at airports in Chile have increased by 120% in one year.
  These incidents are no longer isolated occurrences. Passengers detained for false bomb threats, individuals breaching restricted areas to prevent a plane from taking off, assaults on crew members, and…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:35:36Z
• Record investment in the SEIA (Special Economic Interest Zone): The first two months of the Kast administration have seen the highest investment figures since the return to democracy.
  The number of investment projects undergoing environmental review saw a significant increase during the first two months of President José Antonio Kast's administration, from March 11th to May 11th, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:35:22Z
• (LEAD) KOSPI opens again at fresh high of above 7,900 on extended chip rally amid Iran deadlock
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high of a...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:34:38Z
• City councilors harass university students in São Paulo, leading to a confrontation at a protest.
  Students from USP, Unesp, and Unicamp, along with city councilors from the União Brasil party, clashed during a demonstration on Monday (11th) in the central region of São Paulo. The demonstration, …
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-05-12T00:34:00Z
• Chicony reports rebound in first quarter as higher-end keyboards and imaging lift margins
  Chicony Electronics reported a sharp profit rebound in the first quarter of 2026, excluding one-time consolidation costs tied to its Dongguan plant, executives said, with earnings per share reaching N…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:33:27Z
• Ukraine Corruption Investigation Ensnares Zelensky’s Ex-Top Aide
  The allegation deals a blow to the country’s leadership in the midst of the war with Russia.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T00:33:00Z
• Double voting at the University of Chile: The institution will elect its rector and the president of the FECH (Federación de Estudiantes de la Universidad de Chile) this Tuesday.
  For the first time in the history of elections for the rector of the University of Chile, the process will be conducted electronically, which adds a significant element of uncertainty to the process t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:32:44Z
• Weekly monitoring allows for the continuation of fuel subsidies in Guatemala.
  The sustained increase in the international price of oil has forced Guatemala to maintain the subsidy on fuels, allowing consumers to pay 38.33 quetzales (approximately $5.02) per gallon of regular ga…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T00:32:41Z
• Powerlogic reports weaker first quarter as chip shortages hit gaming fan sales
  Powerlogic reported weaker first-quarter results after upstream shortages of chips, DRAM, and GPUs prioritized for AI applications squeezed supply to the broader gaming market, delaying customer pull-…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T00:31:03Z
• The unique family benefit that was reinstated during the Kast government provides 10 UF (Unidades Fomentables, a Chilean economic unit) to the seventh child of the same sex.
  This is a tradition that began in 1976, over 50 years ago. Formerly known as "presidential sponsorship," the Presidential Recognition Award for the Seventh Child is a benefit granted to families in Ch…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:30:54Z
• S. Korea's central bank chief elected to BIS board
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Bank of Korea (BOK) has been elected ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:30:50Z
• BTS thrills 150,000 fans over three sold-out shows in Mexico City
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop juggernaut BTS drew around 150,000 fans to three...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T00:30:12Z
• How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask
  Hong Kong taxi trade leaders and Uber have both expressed concerns over a looming quota for ride-hailing vehicles, despite transport authorities vowing to consult stakeholders before setting the final…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T00:30:07Z
• Doubts surrounding Azul Azul.
  Recently, a new chapter unfolded in the Sartor AGF case. At the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office and with authorization from the Fourth Guarantee Court of Santiago, searches were conducted at…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T00:30:00Z