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• 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
• 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
• (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
• 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
• Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation
  US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-11T00:00:00Z
• More than 60 dead and about a thousand injured in the Valley due to the 7.4 magnitude earthquake: in 40 of the 42 municipalities, eight children died.
  The hospital network and the department of Valle del Cauca are on red alert.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T23:59:01Z
• A record of 230 migrants cross the English Channel in a single boat to Britain
  LONDON - A record of 230 migrants, including more than 20 children, crossed the English Channel during the night of Sunday aboard a single inflatable boat bound for Britain, in a new sign of the incre…
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T23:58:06Z
• UAM reports students in Colombia out of danger after earthquake; maintains support and communication
  The Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) reported that the 53 students belonging to the institution, who are engaged in academic activities at 13 Higher Education Institutions in Colombia, are wel…
  El Universal latam 2026-08-10T23:57:35Z
• Trump assured that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz: "It is already open"
  U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that his country exercises full control of the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iran's position, which has kept this strategic maritime route blocked since …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T23:51:24Z
• Trump says he hasn’t spoken to Blanche or Pirro about prosecuting Fauci
  President Trump said Monday he has not spoken to Attorney General Todd Blanche nor Jeanine Pirro, the U. S. Attorney for Washington, D. C., regarding prosecuting Dr. Anthony Fauci. “I have not spoke…
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T23:48:15Z
• Live: Chile faces Egypt in a key match to continue advancing in the Under 17 Volleyball World Cup
  Update the story CountrySet 1Set 2Set 3 Chile000 Egypt000 Good evening Welcome to a new broadcast of El Deportivo de La Tercera.
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:44:29Z
• Supreme Court annuls the CMF resolution that revoked Sartor's existence authorization in 2024
  On December 20, 2024, the Financial Market Commission (CMF) revoked the authorization for Sartor AGF to exist, arguing that its business model reflects a pattern based on the "use of the funds under i…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:42:10Z
• The Ortega and Murillo dictatorship installed a gigantic image of Fidel Castro in Managua for the centenary of the Cuban dictator.
  A huge metal structure with the image of the deceased Cuban dictator Fidel Castro is being installed on Bolívar Avenue to Chávez, in downtown Managua, according to information from Rosario Murillo, …
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T23:41:13Z
• JBS heir to become CEO of world’s largest meatpacker
  Wesley Batista Filho’s move to the top role will restore control of the company to its founding family
  ft uk 2026-08-10T23:39:48Z
• Foreigners' credit card spending surges nearly 10-fold in June from 2023 level: report
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Credit card spending by foreigners in June surged to ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-10T23:38:19Z
• Brittany's fishermen face a battle to obtain fishing licenses
  Though vital to their trade, licenses have become increasingly difficult to secure in the region. Local fishermen have criticized an opaque allocation system, while prices for second-hand boats have s…
  Le Monde europe 2026-08-10T23:37:23Z
• Trump Demands Compensation From Iran | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/10/2026
  "Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Heather Conley, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Former Deputy Assi…
  Bloomberg us 2026-08-10T23:36:49Z
• Karina Milei reaffirmed her own team with Buenos Aires legislators, while LLA analyzes electoral agreements for 2027
  Karina Milei gathered Buenos Aires legislators from La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and reaffirmed the independent organization of her space ahead of 2027. The meetings, with deputies and senators, took plac…
  La Nacion latam 2026-08-10T23:36:00Z
• President of La Espriella commits to being at the forefront for the earthquake in Colombia and orders prioritizing the rescue of victims
  The president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, referred to the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that affected the country during this day and committed to being "at the forefront of this national emerge…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:35:14Z
• Chamber approves Kast's three vetoes to the mega-reform and sends them to the Senate
  The Chamber of Deputies approved the three eliminative vetoes presented by President José Antonio Kast to the mega-reform, so the government's observations were dispatched to be considered by the Sen…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:31:58Z
• Air freight tightens in Asia as tariff-driven ocean demand fades
  Entering the third quarter, the air freight market has split along regional lines, with Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore remaining tight on U. S. and European routes while demand …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:26:55Z
• Chinese automakers push Europe share to 9% as trade fight intensifies
  Chinese automakers captured 9.5% of Europe's new-car market in the first half of 2026, up from 5.0% a year earlier, as their expansion continued quarter-by-quarter. The gains have prompted concerns ac…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:24:50Z
• UK Semiconductor Center makes Taiwan debut at SEMICON, strengthening strategic ties
  The UK Semiconductor Centre (UKSC), a leading organization in the UK semiconductor ecosystem, will lead a delegation of British semiconductor companies and research institutions to SEMICON Taiwan 2026…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:24:32Z
• Memory drives 62% of Nvidia Vera Rubin's cost — SOCAMM2, not HBM4, leads the bill
  Memory chips account for roughly 62% of the cost of Nvidia's next-generation AI platform, Vera Rubin, according to a new cost breakdown. The biggest single line item is not HBM4 but SOCAMM2, the LPDDR…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:24:21Z
• MA-tek reports record July revenue on glass-substrate testing demand
  Materials Analysis Technology, or MA-tek, said its first-half 2026 results reached record levels and July revenue set a monthly record for a fifth straight month, while demand grew for through-glass v…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:23:58Z
• Jiuhan lifts first-half profit 400% on NT$11 billion order book
  Jiuhan System Technology reported record second-quarter and first-half 2026 revenue and profit on strong demand tied to advanced semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure. The Taiwanese builde…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:23:49Z
• UMC revenue climbs to a 45-month high as wafer prices rise
  United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) reported July 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$23.84 billion, up 1.8% from June and 18.98% from a year earlier, marking the highest level in 45 months. The fou…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-08-10T23:23:35Z
• Firefighters combat blaze at chemical warehouse in Pyeongtaek
  PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- A fire at a chemical storage wareho...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-10T23:21:41Z
• Video | Miracle in Cali after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake: a mother and her baby are rescued alive from the rubble of a building in the city
  The family had been trapped under the collapsed structures of an apartment building in the south of the Valle del Cauca capital.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T23:20:03Z
• Inside a secret launch site for Ukraine’s deep-strike drones
  AJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-08-10T23:18:53Z
• Victoria Tolosa Paz: Some want the Santilli-Tolosa Paz rematch and maybe we have a rematch
  Victoria Tolosa Paz presented a bill that seeks to regulate the credits offered by virtual wallets to people receiving benefits from ANSES and to establish limits on the conditions of those loans. The…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T23:17:37Z
• Kiev troops bombard Donetsk People’s Republic 27 times over past day
  A civilian was killed and another one wounded
  TASS russia 2026-08-10T23:17:16Z
• New front threatens the north with heavy rains, snow, storms, and risk of creek activation
  The northern part of the country is preparing for a new episode of precipitation that, due to its characteristics, again puts several regions that are still feeling the effects of recent frontal syste…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:11:00Z
• N. Korea slams Japan's defense paper as justification for military buildup
  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday denounced Japan's latest defen...
  Yonhap asia 2026-08-10T23:09:58Z
• Video | A baby and a woman were rescued alive amid the damage caused by the strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia
  The material was spread on social media and the operation can be seen.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T23:07:13Z
• Right of reply should also apply to Sheinbaum's conferences, says Kenia López; recalls the rejection of Xóchitl
  The President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Deputies, Kenia López Rabadán, stated that the right of reply should also apply to the press conferences of President Claudia Sheinbaum, as …
  El Universal latam 2026-08-10T23:06:56Z
• Drone Hits Tank at Libyan Refinery, Threatening Oil Facilities
  A drone attack on an oil refinery in western Libya destroyed a storage tank, putting oil facilities at risk and potentially aggravating fuel shortages in the OPEC nation.
  Bloomberg us 2026-08-10T23:06:46Z
• Antioquia and Medellín extend their helping hand: air rescue and humanitarian corridor to address the earthquake tragedy in Chocó and the country
  Governorship and Mayor's Office send rescuers, dogs, and helicopters to Chocó, while activating a collection and donation network in the capital of Antioquia.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-08-10T23:06:18Z
• SMU's EBITDA and revenues increase in the first half
  The supermarket company SMU – parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, and Super10 in Chile – reported a 3.9% increase in its EBITDA during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, re…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:05:36Z
• NZ National Party to Meet as Leadership Pressure Mounts on Luxon
  New Zealand’s governing National Party will hold a meeting tonight as speculation mounts that its lawmakers are trying to remove Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as leader less than three months bef…
  Bloomberg us 2026-08-10T23:05:35Z
• Karina Milei gathered the Buenos Aires legislators and launched the electoral campaign against Kicillof
  With the clear goal of taking the province of Buenos Aires away from Axel Kicillof next year, Karina Milei met this Monday with the La Libertad Avanza Buenos Aires legislators and began planning the c…
  Infobae latam 2026-08-10T23:04:47Z
• Citizen expectations: green shoots?
  After the increase in citizen pessimism in 2026, at levels comparable to those during the pandemic, the government begins to breathe somewhat easier, seeing the first green shoots emerge as a result o…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:04:00Z
• American Academy of Pediatrics calls Trump vaccine order ‘dangerous’
  The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics blasted President Trump’s Monday executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines.  “As measles cases reach a 35-year high in the U. S. and…
  The Hill us 2026-08-10T23:03:48Z
• Live: Russian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires in city centre
  Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, triggering fires in the Ukrainian capital and damaging buildings in the southeastern city, officials said. At least thre…
  France 24 europe 2026-08-10T23:03:04Z
• Govern with a roadmap
  Five months are insufficient to judge the success of a government, but they are enough to recognize if there is direction. In politics, having it—or not—is important. There are administrations tha…
  La Tercera latam 2026-08-10T23:02:00Z
• The renminbi’s hardest mile is only now beginning
  Turning currency into an asset the world wants to hold will be hard
  ft uk 2026-08-10T23:01:08Z
• Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats peer Asia-Pacific markets
  Hong Kong’s commercial property investment more than doubled to US$3.1 billion in the second quarter, making it the fastest growing investment market in Asia-Pacific thanks to a strong increase in r…
  SCMP asia 2026-08-10T23:00:06Z
• Help us, blood is needed, the drama of the children of Cali in the collapsed hospital
  The appeal from the director of the Torres facility: At least ten people between patients and staff are under the rubble
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Earthquake devastates Colombia: "The dead will be hundreds." Roads and airports blocked
  Reaching magnitude 7.4. President de la Espriella: "State of calamity". The statue of Christ detaches from the cathedral bell tower, a symbol of Manizales.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Earthquake in Colombia, experts: "There is no connection with the earthquake in Venezuela"
  This event was very deep, more than a hundred kilometers, otherwise it would have caused even more damage
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• From Sicily to Rome: my 24-hour odyssey, hostage to the ash
  The eruption disrupts Fontanarossa station. And the mad rush begins for unreachable trains and imaginary buses.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• The world captivated by the eclipse, the sky's spectacle that makes us children again
  Tomorrow evening, the astronomical event that will be partially visible in Italy. A phenomenon that has always fascinated humanity.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Ilaria Cucchi: "My lawyer and I get married: it's the gift Stefano sent me from up there"
  The sister of the boy beaten to death in the station after his arrest and the lawyer who defended his case: a love born in court
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Ukrainian drone raid against a refinery. Moscow: 13 civilians killed, including a child
  The attack is the deadliest launched on Russian territory since the start of the Russian invasion of 2022. The Kremlin blocks the anti-war party Yabloko from the September Duma elections.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Tehran, Khamenei's reshuffle
  The Guide formalizes the new military leaders. For security, former Guard Commander Mohsen Rezaei
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Oil and gas prices rise, the negotiations in Iran are affected by the compensation factor
  Trump announces complete clearance of the Strait: "The US controls it 100%" But unresolved issues remain
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• The Democratic Party wants the Unità back: "It's time for it to come home." Negotiation with Romeo
  The core of the full acquisition. Goal: close within a month The party treasurer Fina: "Ready to buy it, we can do it"
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• "Il Sole 24 Ore, so the Pd can buy it and relaunch it"
  The Democratic Treasurer presents the proposal to acquire from publisher Romeo the newspaper founded by Antonio Gramsci: "A clear offer, we are not looking for other investors."
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Honored: "It was a mistake to aim for a draw. Primaries are urgent"
  The Rome city councilor: "Calenda gets all the analyses wrong, his highest ambition is to be the swing vote in a technical government. Voting for Action helps Meloni"
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z
• Lega, Fontana leads the revolt: "Salvini take a step aside"
  The tensions that emerged at the Lombard executive council. Five managers went straight to requesting resignations.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-08-10T23:00:00Z