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• Hynix shares jump nearly 13%, driving KOSPI to record intraday high
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T03:27:05Z
• The auction of the union leader Balcedo's mansion in Uruguay has been suspended: he is being sued for debts of USD 2 million.
  The labor judge in Maldonado, who had ordered the auction of the mansion "El Gran Chaparral," formerly owned by Argentine union leader Marcelo Balcedo, reversed her decision and suspended the auction …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T03:25:02Z
• Agricultural authorities are warning of losses due to drought and are urging farmers to change their planting strategies in several regions of Honduras.
  The irregularity of rainfall and the increase in temperatures are keeping the Honduran agricultural sector on high alert. The Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG) warned that several regions…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T03:21:04Z
• China confirms that Trump will visit the Asian giant this week.
  Chinese authorities announced this Sunday that the President of the United States, Donald Trump, will visit the Asian country this week, following an invitation from his counterpart in Beijing, Xi Jin…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T03:14:19Z
• Teenager charged after assault on Singaporean blogger Amos Yee at anime event
  A teenager was charged on Monday with assaulting controversial blogger Amos Yee over the weekend at an anime convention in Singapore. Bosco Chun Ho Wang, an 18-year-old Chinese national and Singapore …
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T03:12:20Z
• Chinese automaker Chery to launch EV brand with Japan's Autobacs Seven
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T03:12:05Z
• "A symbol of the dehumanization of Palestinians": The son who buried his father and then had to exhume the body due to the threat from Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
  Armed Israeli settlers disrupted the funeral of Hussein Asasa in the village of Asasa, near Jenin, and forced the family to exhume the body.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-11T03:11:59Z
• "Uranium needs to be removed": Netanyahu says the war between Iran and the US is not yet over.
  Netanyahu avoided sharing military plans and a timeline regarding that operation, but described it as a "tremendously important mission."
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T03:04:17Z
• Exclusive to Off | Sandra Pettovello and a trip to the Vatican that is generating both praise and envy within the government.
  With Pope Leo XIV facing direct criticism from President Donald Trump, the government of Javier Milei is discreetly but consistently working to maintain a strong relationship with the Argentinian Chur…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T03:01:00Z
• The U.S. linked his bank to Iranian proxies. Now, he is Trump's choice to run Iraq.
  Designated Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi is facing pressure from the U.S. to reduce the influence of militias supported by Tehran, despite U.S. concerns about his bank's connections to these groups.
  WSJ us 2026-05-11T03:00:00Z
• Clevo posts 40% year-on-year profit growth as it stocks components ahead of second-quarter notebook price rises
  Clevo reported steady first-quarter 2026 results, with consolidated revenue of NT$4.941 billion (US$157.3 million), gross profit of NT$1.03 billion, operating income of NT$338 million, and net income …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:59:32Z
• Taiwan targets three key sectors in upcoming 6G era
  Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has launched a new next-generation communications program under its A+ Industrial Innovative R&D Program, aiming to steer company research toward 6G networ…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:59:14Z
• Trump-Xi meet more about US uncertainty than China ambition
  When President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the choreography will almost certainly be familiar: firm handshakes, oversized rhetoric, carefully…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-11T02:57:52Z
• OpenAI and chipmakers roll out MRC to prevent AI training slowdowns
  OpenAI said it has partnered with chipmakers and cloud providers — including AMD, Broadcom, Intel, Microsoft, and Nvidia — to develop a new networking protocol aimed at improving the performance a…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:57:14Z
• Philippine Vice President Duterte Facing Second Impeachment Vote
  Philippines’ Vice President Sara Duterte is facing a second impeachment as soon as Monday, a possible victory for her ally-turned-rival President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that will likely deepen the cou…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-11T02:55:31Z
• Who is Joshua Dahan? Texas man, 27, charged after shooting dead parents and older brother at Pflugerville home
  Authorities in Texas have charged 27-year-old Joshua Dahan with capital murder after he was accused of killing his mother, father and older brother.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T02:51:39Z
• Polish ex-minister flees Hungary to the US after PM Magyar says country won’t protect people wanted elsewhere
  Zbigniew Ziobro has been accused in Poland of leading an organised criminal enterprise and abuse of power, which he denies Poland’s former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, wanted on several crimina…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-11T02:51:33Z
• China's consumer price index (CPI) rose for the seventh consecutive month in April. Producer prices also remain at a high level.
  China's consumer price index for last month rose by 1.2%, marking the seventh consecutive month of positive growth, driven by factors such as rising gasoline prices in the context of the situation in …
  NHK asia 2026-05-11T02:51:18Z
• N. Korea marches in Russia's Victory Day parade in show of military bond: Seoul
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Monday that North Korea'...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:51:05Z
• Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA
  A documentary exposing Israel's attacks on Gaza's health system and personnel won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-11T02:50:26Z
• Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
  The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
  BBC uk 2026-05-11T02:48:53Z
• Samsung Electronics labor union reiterates demands for 15 pct performance-based payout
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The largest labor union at Samsung Electronics on Mond...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:48:03Z
• Chinese semiconductor suppliers expand SEA presence at SEMICON SEA 2026
  At SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, China's semiconductor equipment makers are steadily "infiltrating" the Southeast Asian market, extending from back-end packaging and testing into front-…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:47:27Z
• Day 73 of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran: everything you need to know.
  The conflict in the Middle East entered its 73rd day of war on Monday, May 11th. Peace negotiations remain stalled: Iran responded to the U.S. peace proposal, and Trump deemed it unacceptable. Here ar…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T02:46:56Z
• Kast met with Republican lawmakers at Cerro Castillo amid internal tensions regarding the role of the "Segundo Piso" (Second Floor).
  President José Antonio Kast will hold a meeting this Monday at 8:00 PM with the Republican Party's parliamentary group at the Presidential Palace of Cerro Castillo, in the municipality of Viña del M…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T02:46:33Z
• Israel will not cease fighting Hezbollah for a peace deal with Iran — Netanyahu
  According to the Israeli prime minister, a significant weakening of Iran or a radical change of power would imply the collapse of Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemeni Houthi rebels from the Ansar Allah moveme…
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T02:46:21Z
• ASE, Wus to jointly build Kaohsiung advanced packaging plant by 2029
  Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and PCB manufacturer Wus Printed Circuit are teaming up to build a new packaging facility in southern Taiwan, as the world's largest chip assembler moves to ex…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:43:32Z
• Anthropic's AI expansion reportedly fuels US$1.8 billion Akamai cloud deal
  AI startup Anthropic has reportedly signed a US$1.8 billion computing agreement with Akamai Technologies as demand for generative AI services continues to accelerate, according to a report by Bloomber…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:40:08Z
• Javier Milei and his policies, live: Internal conflict within the Cabinet regarding Adorni's continued position, and growing tension with the "Pro" party.
  On Sunday, the PRO party released a strongly worded statement criticizing the government of Javier Milei, warning that "supporting change does not mean applauding everything" and accusing certain fact…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T02:38:37Z
• N. Korea flags hantavirus danger amid cruise ship outbreak
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has raised the alarm over the danger posed...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:35:54Z
• US and Israel war against Iran, live: Tensions in the Middle East today, Monday, May 11th.
  In an interview with 60 Minutes, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he wants Israel to reduce its reliance on U.S. military support to zero. "It's time for us to become independent," he said.
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-11T02:34:45Z
• KOSPI above 7,800 late Mon. morning on bullish run of chip shares
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading at a fresh record hig...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:34:14Z
• Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison on parole
  Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released from prison on parole on Monday after serving eight months of a reduced sentence tied to corruption charges. His return to public life marks …
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T02:33:56Z
• AI boom drives Taiwan's semiconductor testing industry into record expansion
  To secure a foothold in the booming market for advanced AI chip packaging and testing, Taiwan's outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) industry is entering what executives and analysts desc…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:33:26Z
• Main opposition slams gov't for not identifying Iran behind attack on S. Korean vessel
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Monday...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:30:52Z
• No power outages expected on Monday – Ukrenergo
  No electricity consumption restrictions are planned in Ukraine on Monday, May 11.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T02:28:00Z
• Video | Juliana Guerrero booed during an Iván Cepeda campaign event in Valledupar: "Get out!"
  The campaign events were held in Alfonso Lopez Square.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T02:27:21Z
• The United States is intensifying its efforts to curb the expansion of China's space and technology programs in Latin America.
  In recent years, the United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to limit the expansion of space projects spearheaded by China in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Chile. Accordin…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T02:25:21Z
• Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin let out of prison early
  Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole.
  DW europe 2026-05-11T02:25:00Z
• Russia, Tajikistan maintain allied relations and contacts in all areas — ambassador
  Semyon Grigoryev emphasized that the countries have "a reliable strategic partnership and alliance, dynamic contacts in all areas, and sustainable mechanisms for sectoral cooperation"
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T02:22:54Z
• Lee pledges to build nation of fair opportunities for all, shared prosperity
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday pledged to build a n...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:18:52Z
• "Violence can never be a method of political action": Kast condemns the attack against Congressman Olivares.
  President José Antonio Kast condemned the physical assault suffered by Congressman Javier Olivares (PDG) during an event held in the municipality of Olmué, Valparaíso Region, calling the incident "…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T02:13:06Z
• Unitree brings App Store ecosystem to humanoid robots
  Unitree Robotics has launched what it calls the world's first humanoid robot motion App Store, allowing users to download and install robot skills in a manner similar to smartphone apps.
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:12:58Z
• China confirms Trump visit to Beijing, setting up high-stakes summit
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T02:12:05Z
• US President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15
  US President Trump to pay state visit to China from May 13 to 15
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T02:11:38Z
• Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya with push for new France-Africa partnership
  French President Emmanuel Macron began a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, where he will promote France’s new approach to Africa based on partnership rather than influence…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T02:10:42Z
• Experts say India can become key manufacturing, export hub for S. Korea amid global economic shift
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- India can serve as a prominent manufacturing and expor...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:10:32Z
• China Factory-Gate Prices Rise for Second Straight Month
  China’s factory-gate inflation gathered momentum in April, fueled by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that kept energy costs elevated and cemented the end of a nearly four-year deflationary …
  WSJ us 2026-05-11T02:10:00Z
• Weekly news roundup: Taiwan freezes trading in MediaTek; 2D NAND shortage spirals
  Below are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of May 4-10, 2026:
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T02:06:35Z
• Costa Rica is proposing changes to its pension system: longer contribution periods and a lower replacement rate upon retirement.
  The Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS) presented a series of proposals to its Board of Directors for reforming the Disability, Old Age, and Death (IVM) system, with the aim of ensuring …
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T02:06:12Z
• S. Korea to roll out 2nd cash aid to over 36 mln people amid Mideast crisis
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will roll out a second batch of cash assis...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:05:31Z
• 2PM to stage 1st full-group concerts in S. Korea in 3 years
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group 2PM will hold a series of full-group c...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:04:15Z
• Trump slams Coney Barrett, Gorsuch over tariff decision
  President Trump on Sunday shared a lengthy post rebuking Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch for ruling against his tariff agenda in February.  “They were appointed by me, and…
  The Hill us 2026-05-11T02:02:53Z
• Singaporean killed in Dukono eruption 'didn't use social media': family.
  Speaking about her stepbrother Timothy Heng, Tessa Oh said that his family knew him to be someone who put others before himself and was always there for the people in his life. Early on, when she hear…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T02:01:42Z
• Gov't to crack down on fraudulent 'perfect score' apartment application winners
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- The government will look into all "perfect-score" winn...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T02:01:08Z
• Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says
  Hong Kong authorities may widen support to cover more younger elderly residents to bolster protection, the welfare minister has said, calling current efforts to identify at-risk seniors “just the be…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T02:00:10Z
• Football finally has the only 2 teams that matter in America
  The World Cup returns to American soil next month, but the bipartisan excitement that once greeted the announcement has given way to a familiar divide. Republicans see a showcase of national prestige …
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T02:00:00Z
• Keir Starmer has one last chance to avoid Labour leadership chaos
  LONDON — Keir Starmer has one shot at giving the speech of his career. Teetering on the edge of a leadership challenge after a dire set of mid-term election results for Labour, and with pretenders t…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T02:00:00Z
• The far right’s crusade against French cinema
  PARIS — Not even the scariest slasher movies frighten French filmmakers as much as the prospect of a President Marine Le Pen or President Jordan Bardella. As the Cannes film festival begins Tuesday,…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-11T02:00:00Z
• PSG on the brink of another Ligue 1 title
  After defeating Brest on Sunday, the Parisians have all but put themselves out of Lens's reach ahead of the clash between the two clubs on Wednesday.
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-11T01:59:19Z
• Vietnam's workers power Japan Inc but face AI risks at home
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T01:57:05Z
• PCL Technologies to buy precision plastics and metal parts maker to target CPO components for data centers
  PCL Technologies announced that its board approved a plan to acquire 100% of Pingood Group, including Pingood Enterprise Co., Pingood (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Pingji Electronics (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., and…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T01:54:31Z
• Middle East war live: UK and France to host defence talks on Hormuz shipping mission
  The UK and France are set to host a multinational meeting of defence ministers on Tuesday to review military plans to restore trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after Tehran warned t…
  France 24 europe 2026-05-11T01:53:09Z
• APLEX forecasts charging-station shipments as medical business ramps in 2027
  APLEX Technology said it secured a charging-pile order from a leading US customer and expected mass production shipments in the fourth quarter, while medical product trials with a European customer we…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T01:51:30Z
• AI surge drives Taiwan push for second-source PCB materials as market booms
  The global copper-clad laminate market expanded sharply as AI computing demand forced higher-spec hardware, and Taiwan's printed circuit board supply chain moved to secure second-source positions, ind…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T01:48:39Z
• Africanized bees are attacking in Panama: over 5,639 cases have been reported so far this year.
  So far this year, the Panama Fire Department has responded to a total of 5,639 emergency incidents involving Africanized bees nationwide, a figure that reflects a significant increase in these types o…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T01:45:33Z
• Lite-On posts 25% year-on-year revenue jump in April on AI power and BBU demand
  Lite-On Technology reported April consolidated revenue of NT$16.7 billion (US$530 million), up 1% from March and 25% from a year earlier, marking the company's highest monthly intake in nearly seven a…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T01:43:59Z
• WSJ has an epiphany regarding failures of EU leaders — Dmitriev
  The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund commented on a publication about European leaders facing unprecedented unpopularity
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T01:43:17Z
• Where the pupusa is home: The legacy of Ingrid and the heart of Olocuilta in El Salvador.
  As soon as the pupusa is broken open, steam escapes. It's not just an indication of a hot dish; it's the beginning of a ritual that, in Olocuilta, has its own name and almost always involves a wait. I…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-11T01:37:56Z
• The Public Prosecutor's Office confirms an investigation into an assault on Congressman Javier Olivares and provides details about the incident.
  The Prosecutor's Office of Valparaíso confirmed today that an investigation has been launched into the physical assault suffered by Congressman Javier Olivares (PDG) early Sunday morning while he was…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T01:37:27Z
• US Iran war news LIVE: 'Totally unacceptable,' says Trump as he rejects Iran's response to US proposal.
  US-Iran war news: LIVE. Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal on Sunday morning via Pakistan, which has become the main mediator between the two nations.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-11T01:34:19Z
• Daniel Garnero expressed his frustration after UC's draw against Ñublense: "We weren't able to manage the game."
  In the final play of the match, Ñublense tied the game against Universidad Católica, leaving Cruzados on the brink of elimination from the Copa de la Liga. With one round of group stage matches rema…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T01:32:16Z
• (LEAD) S-Oil Q1 net turns to black on stronger refining margins
  SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- S-Oil Corp., South Korea's third-largest refiner by sa...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-11T01:30:18Z
• Hong Kong right to move to extend long arm of the law to claw machines
  You can’t buy happiness, they say. But we “buy” dopamine fixes all the time. Just whip out the smartphone and we easily go down that rabbit hole of endless doom scrolling, falling into the addic…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-11T01:30:05Z
• Ukraine records dozens of hantavirus cases each year – Public Health Center
  Ukraine records dozens of hantavirus infection cases every year, with the virus transmitted from rodents to humans.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-11T01:30:00Z
• EU is unwilling to invest in Ukraine peace process — US expert on Putin's remarks
  Mark Episkopos, research fellow in the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, says European leaders can secure a seat at the negotiating table at any time, but there are n…
  TASS russia 2026-05-11T01:29:12Z
• An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 struck Colombia today, May 10th, "Mother's Day." Here are all the details.
  The Colombian Geological Survey confirmed that the epicenter was located in La Guajira.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-05-11T01:28:13Z
• Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison after 8 months
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-11T01:27:05Z
• Taiwan, Germany extend joint EV battery R&D to 2029
  Taiwan and Germany signed a Science and Technology Arrangement (STA) in 2023 to promote joint research in semiconductors, hydrogen energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and other fields. Officials fro…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-11T01:26:54Z
• Cadem: Approval rating for Kast rises to 42% after weeks of decline, but pessimism about the economy and employment remains strong.
  The latest Plaza Pública survey, conducted by Cadem and covering the first week of May, showed a slight increase in the approval rating of President José Antonio Kast, following several weeks marked…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-11T01:24:32Z