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• (LEAD) CJ Cheiljedang swings to Q2 loss on non-operating losses
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said T...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T01:37:39Z
• VIDEO: the mayor of Cali left a radio interview in the middle during the earthquake in Colombia
  A strong earthquake shook a large region of Colombia on Monday, causing the death of at least 111 people, leaving hundreds injured, and causing dozens of buildings to collapse. One of the most affecte…
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-11T01:34:30Z
• Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia graduates in limbo after UK rule change
  When S* enrolled at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed Malaysia) in the Southeast Asian nation, the British-born Pakistani student believed the five-year medical degree would give him a rea…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T01:30:11Z
• India to allow charges on wildly successful digital payment system
  Also in this newsletter, more tariff threats
  ft uk 2026-08-11T01:30:10Z
• Can the SCO become a more influential force globally?
  Despite representing nearly half the world’s population, accounting for about a quarter of the world’s gross domestic product and covering more than 60 per cent of the Eurasian land mass, the role…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T01:30:07Z
• Andrés Longton: I do not agree that (the states of emergency) are under the orders of the police.
  The RN senator, Andrés Longton, is part of two key committees for the processing of the security agenda announced by President José Antonio Kast: Constitution and Security. In this context, intervie…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T01:30:00Z
• (LEAD) Fire at chemical warehouse in Pyeongtaek comes under initial control
  PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A massive blaze at a chemical wareh...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T01:28:42Z
• Threat of an Iranian attack and Trump left Turkey aboard a special military flight
  The mission revealed by the Washington Post. The tycoon's message on social media was a distraction tool.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-11T01:27:57Z
• Hanwha makes up to $1.2 bln bid for Austal's U. S. unit
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The U. S. defense unit of South Korea's Hanwha Group s...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T01:27:16Z
• Defense ministry vows push for temporary relocation of Gwangju air base operations
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry vowed Tuesday to actively push f...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T01:26:25Z
• Raúl Soto: "On such an important issue as security, more than being opposition, we have to be contribution and collaboration"
  He was not present at the signing ceremony of the Constitutional Reform for Security led this Monday by President José Antonio Kast, as at that time the highest representatives of the opposition gath…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T01:21:00Z
• Lauren Boebert's 'Beetlejuice' incident resurfaces after son Tyler's arrest on child sexual exploitation charges
  As Lauren Boebert responds to her son Tyler Boebert’s latest arrest, attention has shifted back to her own removal from a performance of Beetlejuice.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-08-11T01:20:59Z
• Trump pushes overhaul of US childhood vaccine policy
  In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave child…
  DW europe 2026-08-11T01:16:00Z
• Guinea asks France to return the skull of Bokar Biro, who led the resistance against French colonization
  Conakry, Guinea's capital city, seeks to reclaim the skulls of the last ruler of the theocratic state of Fouta-Djallon and those of three of his close companions, nearly 130 years after their premedit…
  Le Monde europe 2026-08-11T01:14:27Z
• William Evans GoFundMe: Ohio child tortured, killed by mom and 2 others remembered as ‘beloved little boy’
  A GoFundMe has been launched for William Evans, a seven-year-old boy who was found dead in an apartment closet in Ohio. His mom and two others are facing charges.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-08-11T01:13:55Z
• President Bernardo Arévalo's warning about narcopolitics and the risk of electoral capture in Guatemala
  President Bernardo Arévalo warned that narcopolitics and populism threaten Guatemala's democracy and could gain influence ahead of the 2027 elections. He also called for an investigation into illic…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T01:12:30Z
• Costa Rica: agricultural products rise up to 158.93% in one year
  Tiquisque leads the list of products that increased the most in price at Costa Rica's Farmers' Markets in the last year, with a rise of 158.93%. The kilogram went from ¢1,120 (USD 2.07) to ¢2,900 (U…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T01:11:19Z
• Costa Rican authorities discover hidden compartment in van and seize more than USD 484,000 in smuggled cigarettes
  A thorough inspection of a van allowed Border Police officers to discover one of the largest shipments of allegedly smuggled cigarettes confiscated this year in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica. The …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T01:09:19Z
• Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
  Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-11T01:06:36Z
• 47 days after the double earthquake in Venezuela, Abigail and Máximo experienced another one in Bogotá
  Abigail Ramos opened her eyes as her bed moved and Bogotá swayed at 7:34 in the morning on August 10. She understood what was happening even without fully waking up. She knew the feeling, the sound o…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-08-11T01:06:29Z
• Five alleged members of criminal organizations in Mexico were captured and handed over to El Salvador
  Elements of the Civil National Police (PNC) of El Salvador, in collaboration with authorities from Mexico and Guatemala, carried out the capture of five alleged members of criminal organizations who w…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T01:06:16Z
• Complete chaos: how Manizales experienced the earthquake, a city among collapsed buildings and broken facades
  The mayor of the capital of Caldas, Jorge Rojas, has described the situation in the municipality as "complete chaos," with more than 15 buildings completely collapsed and about a hundred with partial …
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-08-11T01:04:06Z
• Landslide work maintains detours this Tuesday on Avenida España between Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
  The collapse recorded in the Avenida España sector, at the height of the Recreo Yacht Club, will maintain traffic restrictions between Valparaíso and Viña del Mar throughout this Tuesday, due to de…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T01:02:52Z
• I demand an explanation
  MR. DIRECTOR: Someone must explain why in Chile it is possible to sell cars whose computers are programmed to allow exceeding the maximum speed limit by a large margin. Milton Bertin-Jones civil engin…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:58:00Z
• What problem does the juvenile criminal reform seek to address?
  MR. DIRECTOR: The bill that amends Law No. 20,084 on juvenile criminal responsibility (Bill 15,589-07), introduced in 2022 following the rise in cases in the first half of that year and currently with…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:56:00Z
• (LEAD) CJ Logistics Q2 net falls 36.8 pct on higher costs
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- CJ Logistics Corp., one of South Korea's leading logi...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:55:15Z
• Turkiye passes law giving thousands of PKK members chance at amnesty
  Turkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-11T00:55:09Z
• Reform to the SAE: a progress that the Senate can complete
  MR. DIRECTOR: We celebrate the approval in the Chamber of the bill that modifies the School Admission System. The discussion revealed deficiencies in the system that are widely recognized. However, it…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:54:00Z
• Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss
  Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media site Donald Trump’s media company – which owns the Truth Social platform favored by th…
  Guardian uk 2026-08-11T00:54:00Z
• Communist Vietnam bets on Korean-style ‘chaebols’ to boost growth
  Hanoi prioritises homegrown conglomerates after relying on trade and foreign investment
  ft uk 2026-08-11T00:53:02Z
• Police raid Korea Airports Corp., transport ministry over Jeju Air crash
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Police raided the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) and two ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:52:39Z
• The Data Protection Agency that doesn't arrive
  MR. DIRECTOR: Although there is no official statement, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Mining, Daniel Mas, indicated that the government is considering postponing the implementation of the new Pers…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:52:00Z
• Border crossings
  MR. DIRECTOR: Chile has had its main land corridor to Argentina closed for more than 20 days. More than 6 meters of snow have buried Los Libertadores since July 14, along with a significant part of ou…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:50:00Z
• Red alert in the hospital network of Valle del Cauca after the strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4
  The earthquake with its epicenter in Chocó leaves a preliminary toll of 33 people dead and 683 injured in 40 municipalities of the department.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:48:31Z
• Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui to be honored at BIFF
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Hong Kong director Ann Hui will be honored at this ye...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:47:36Z
• Chamber establishes investigative committee against former minister Steinert after AC threat from the opposition
  Amid intense pressure from the opposition for its formation, this Monday the names of the parliamentarians who will make up the investigative commission reviewing the management of former Public Secur…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:45:52Z
• Death toll in Colombia’s earthquake climbs to 132 — local radio
  According to a report by BluRadio, 570 more people were injured
  TASS russia 2026-08-11T00:45:32Z
• What does Mark Zuckerberg's essay say about the future of artificial intelligence
  Mark Zuckerberg has published a 6,500-word manifesto that defines his vision of how humanity should coexist with artificial intelligence in the coming years. Through an essay titled "The Future is f…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:41:59Z
• Extension of the mortgage rate subsidy: more than half of the available housing stock in the new segment is in regions
  The extension of the subsidy at the rate for mortgage loans for the purchase of new homes and the State Guarantee Fund (Fogaes) is progressing rapidly through legislative procedures. This Monday, the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:40:00Z
• Job offers complete nine consecutive months of decline and record the worst July for job searching since the pandemic
  The labor market remains in a poor situation. The National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported at the end of July that the unemployment rate for the April-June quarter was 9.4%, increasing by 0.5 p…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:40:00Z
• Alejandro Weber: It would already be an advance if even surgical changes are made to the Administrative Statute.
  The Minister of Finance, Jorge Quiroz, said that this week the names of the commission to review the Administrative Statute will be announced. The measure was announced on Sunday and on Monday details…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:40:00Z
• Women have a pension 43% lower than men, but the gap is halved with PGU and pension reform
  Considering all retired people due to old age in the country who are 65 years or older (1,237,764), women have an average self-financed pension amount that is 42.6% lower than that of men, since their…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:40:00Z
• From May Chomali to former authorities: the gathering that brought together a hundred people to discuss changes to the health system
  In addition to the members of the Senate Health Committee, a hundred people linked to the healthcare sector attended the special session held this Monday. Among them were the Minister of Health, May C…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:37:59Z
• Sergio Yáber on edge: TC adds two months without resolving the substance of the request from the conservator of Puente Alto
  It was in November 2025 that the Judiciary initiated a process against the real estate conservator of Puente Alto, Sergio Yáber. At that time, the name of the historic head of the Puente Alto office …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:37:41Z
• A problem with Iran in Carter's style: How war and the economy complicate Trump ahead of the midterm elections
  Donald Trump faces two threats that put his Republican Party at risk ahead of the midterm elections and could overshadow the results of his second term. According to an analysis published by CNN, the …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:36:19Z
• In France, Ukrainian emergency crews extinguish forest fire posing threat to settlement
  In France, Ukrainian emergency crews extinguished a large-scale fire that engulfed approximately 1 hectare of forest and posed a threat to a settlement.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-08-11T00:36:00Z
• It reminded me of the 2010 earthquake: the story of Chileans who experienced the strong quake in Colombia
  Chile is not the only South American country suffering from earthquakes. In the region, there are others with a significant seismic history. One of these is Colombia. The coffee-producing country was …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:35:50Z
• Kast questions Casen figures, sparks opposition criticism, and Biminister Alvarado comes out to clarify his statements
  This Monday at La Moneda, during his usual briefing, the Minister of the Interior of Segegob, Claudio Alvarado, had to respond to the new criticism made during the day by President José Antonio Kast …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:35:06Z
• Chamber approves presidential vetoes on mega-reform in tense session
  Although it was a mere legislative procedure with a predictable outcome, there were still tense moments this Monday in the Chamber of Deputies session in which the three vetoes presented by President …
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:34:48Z
• Security agenda: Kast signs constitutional reform and first official disassociations emerge
  This Monday morning, President José Antonio Kast kicked off the discussion in Congress on the Organized Crime and Terrorism Agenda (ACOT), the government's new priority, which was presented last week…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:34:19Z
• Iran’s steep demands for US over Strait of Hormuz threaten to derail reopening
  A deal between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is teetering over steep demands from Tehran for the United States and vice versa.  Iran on Sunday said the agreement to set up new shipping…
  The Hill us 2026-08-11T00:34:09Z
• Quiroz celebrates approval of presidential vetoes to articles of the mega reform: "The legal body is perfected"
  The Minister of Finance, Jorge Quiroz, highlighted the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the vetoes that remove articles of the mega-reform which were incorporated by the opposition during its pr…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:30:21Z
• Hong Kong-based mediation body ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub
  A former Hong Kong justice minister who now heads an intergovernmental mediation body based in the city has said the organisation is ready to handle state-to-state disputes, with six countries having …
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T00:30:11Z
• China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers
  China’s civil aviation authority has dialled up its safety-focused communications with some foreign carriers from Southeast Asia in recent months to enhance ties, communication and oversight. An avi…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T00:30:08Z
• Bitter anniversary of the National Institute
  The National Institute (IN) has celebrated 213 years of existence these days, but far from commemorating the great milestones that made this institution the emblem of public education - in its classro…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:30:00Z
• Authorities in Sucre report material damage and suspend classes in schools after a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shook Colombia
  Governor Lucy García reported that prevention and monitoring protocols have been activated in case of aftershocks.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:30:00Z
• Trump's vaccine order sparks backlash: Doctor opposes splitting MMR shot, says 'this is so wrong'
  President Trump has signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and splitting the MMR shot into three separate doses
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-08-11T00:26:03Z
• Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over
  Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty, and unemployment.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-11T00:26:02Z
• (LEAD) Seoul shares open lower on U. S. losses
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Tuesday, tracking overnight...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:24:03Z
• (LEAD) Exports up 45.3 pct in 1st 10 days of Aug. on chips
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:22:24Z
• The Supreme Court of Russia excluded from the legislative elections the only party that opposes the war in Ukraine
  The Russian Supreme Court canceled this Monday the registration of Yábloko's federal candidate list for the State Duma elections, the lower house of Parliament, scheduled for September 19 and 20. The…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T00:21:56Z
• The fall of a tower of the cathedral, a display of devastation in Manizales
  Six people dead and at least 42 injured is the preliminary toll in the Caldas department. Manizales, the most affected.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:20:55Z
• Guillermo Francos: I am convinced that Milei will win next year's elections
  The government's latest setback in Congress once again put its ability to negotiate and build parliamentary agreements under scrutiny. Guillermo Francos, former Chief of Staff to Javier Milei, avoided…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T00:18:38Z
• "Once again, he ends up governing for the wealthiest": opposition lashes out at Kast after approval of vetoes to the mega-reform
  The approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the three vetoes submitted by President José Antonio Kast to the mega-reform generated harsh criticism from opposition parliamentarians. The vetoes aim to…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:18:15Z
• The person captured for the Boca del Monte massacre in Guatemala, where the TikToker "La MiAmor" died, is released.
  After an operation that lasted more than 20 hours in a highly trafficked area in Guatemala City, Miguel Estuardo Méndez Vicente, 19 years old, was released on bail after a judge determined there was …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T00:18:14Z
• Singapore records 5.9% Q2 GDP growth, raises full-year forecast
  Nikkei asia 2026-08-11T00:13:13Z
• Dominican Republic analyzes the impact of drugs on traffic accidents with new official research
  In the context of a sustained increase in traffic accidents nationwide, the Ministry of Public Health and the National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD) of the Dominican Republic have implemented a new …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-11T00:12:24Z
• Libya’s military intelligence chief Mansouri assassinated — news web portal
  According to the report by Al Marsad, the attackers used an explosive device to assassinate Fowzi Mansouri near his home in Benghazi
  TASS russia 2026-08-11T00:12:11Z
• Mayor of Cali decrees curfew and militarizes the city after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia due to insecurity and rescues: 'We have threats'
  The measure will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, and will last until 6:00 a.m. on August 11.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:09:56Z
• The roar of the earth as about twenty buildings collapsed in Cali
  More than 26 structures collapsed. A scene that adds to the two bridges and the Juanchaco pier, one of the tourist beaches in Buenaventura.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:08:26Z
• Exports up 45.3 pct in 1st 10 days of Aug.
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 45.3 percent from a year...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:07:02Z
• Seoul shares open 0.95 pct lower on U. S. losses
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Tuesday, tracking overnight...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:03:27Z
• The Treasury improves Codelco's financial position by capitalizing profits from 2025
  The government of President José Antonio Kast announced this Monday its decision not to withdraw the profits of Codelco corresponding to the 2025 fiscal year, which reached US$ 2.422 billion during t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-11T00:03:22Z
• (URGENT) Seoul shares open 0.95 pct lower on U. S. losses
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  Yonhap asia 2026-08-11T00:02:34Z
• How long did the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that shook Colombia last? This was explained by the Colombian Geological Service
  Through some posts on their Instagram account, the entity clarified the doubts left by the earthquake.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:01:48Z
• Santa Marta receives an Essmar in intensive care from the State: these are the millionaire liabilities that threaten the company's rescue
  The mayor assures he has a plan to recover it, but the Council warns that liabilities could be a problem for the water in Santa Marta.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-11T00:01:00Z
• Can Netanyahu defy Trump on his Gaza peace plan?
  Can Netanyahu risk continuing to defy Trump?
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-11T00:00:19Z
• South Korea faces quandary over Ukraine’s air defence system request
  South Korea may have been steadfast in its support for Ukraine against Russian and North Korean forces, but Kyiv’s request for air defence systems could prove to be a step too far for Seoul to accep…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T00:00:18Z
• 2,300-year-old wine found near Great Wall ruin reveals ancient brewing secrets
  “He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true man,” former Chinese leader Mao Zedong wrote in a poem while passing through the Liupan Mountains in Guyuan, Gansu, during the Long March of …
  SCMP asia 2026-08-11T00:00:15Z
• Gulf States Accept a New Normal in Hormuz: Iran Is in Control
  Some of the world’s largest energy exporters dislike the emerging deal to reopen the waterway but fear going back to war would be worse.
  WSJ us 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z