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• Toyota rewires China supply chain to fight back in EV race
  Nikkei asia 2026-11-13T04:37:35Z
• 2 men accused of murdering friend in Hong Kong after public altercation
  Two Filipino men arrested last weekend are alleged to have murdered their compatriot in a street fight after he mocked one of them for having low alcohol tolerance, the South China Morning Post has le…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T04:36:57Z
• Iran's Revolutionary Guard said it attacked a U.S. Army early warning radar in Bahrain
  Iran's Revolutionary Guard said this Friday that it attacked and destroyed a US Army early warning radar in Bahrain, in retaliation for an airstrike against a telecommunications tower in the Iranian t…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:31:46Z
• US envoys say Europeans will be included in upcoming Ukraine peace talks
  Europe has been demanding a seat at the negotiating table for several months, but Moscow has not yet formally agreed. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoys, left Moscow on Thu…
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-13T04:28:43Z
• No research fund, no teaching job: late Chinese pianist’s note published by student
  A Chinese pianist ordered to secure research funding to save his university job has died, while a note that he left exposing alleged malpractices at the institution was posthumously posted online by o…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T04:23:21Z
• Daniel Arce, the young man who disappeared during a party in Betania, Huila, was found dead: 'There shouldn't be so many versions'
  His family is calling for the investigation to be expedited and to find out what really happened during Daniel's final hours alive.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T04:23:10Z
• BND-Reform: Die neue Macht der Geheimdienste
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Ein historischer Paradigmenwechsel für die deutschen Geheimdienste steht im Bundestag zur Abstimmung. BND und Verfassungsschutz sollen künftig nicht mehr n…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T04:19:22Z
• US disrupts North Korea's $400 million crypto scam, FBI says
  The US has seized servers linked to a North Korean scam that used fake video meetings and deepfakes to steal more than $400 million in crypto, and has moved to seize $1.2 billion that was taken from B…
  DW europe 2026-11-13T04:19:00Z
• Minister’s office said contractor should handle CFMEU or lose work in Victoria, Big Build inquiry hears
  Royal commission also hears from construction company employee who says workers were ‘fearful’ of union Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A major contractor on a troubled…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T04:18:06Z
• Latin Grammy 2026: these are the winners of the most important awards in Spanish-language music
  Rosalía took home the award for best album for LUX and best song for "La Perla." Best recording went to Milo J. And Daddy Yankee was honored as Person of the Year.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-13T04:17:08Z
• US senator Chris Van Hollen to challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
  Chris Van Hollen, who has support from some of the more vocal progressives within the Democratic party, is the first to openly challenge long-term Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer's bid.
  Euronews europe 2026-11-13T04:16:44Z
• Congress President defends criminal reforms in Honduras and responds to UN warnings on human rights
  The president of the National Congress, Tomás Zambrano, defended the criminal and prison reforms approved in Honduras and asserted that they respect human rights, after the Office of the United Natio…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:15:51Z
• Jensen Huang quits Nvidia; non-invasive treatment for kidney tumours: SCMP’s 7 highlights
  We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T04:15:04Z
• US envoys shuttle between Putin and Zelenskyy
  US envoys Witkoff and Kushner have shuttled between Dublin and Moscow in efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-13T04:12:01Z
• Cemex Nicaragua's concession extends for 25 years to extract limestone in San Rafael del Sur
  Cemex Nicaragua received a 25-year extension to explore and exploit limestone in a 909-hectare plot in San Rafael del Sur, Managua, a concession that allows it to maintain the supply of the main raw m…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:10:34Z
• Economic growth fails to close the gaps in the Dominican labor market, according to report
  The Dominican Republic maintains high levels of informality, insufficient wages, and dependence on non-labor income, according to the report "Growth That Excludes: Critical Data on Work and Income in …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:10:01Z
• Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office raids presidential residence over Ueno Bank scandal
  Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office ordered an unprecedented search operation at the presidential residence this Thursday, occupied until last Friday by now-former president Santiago Peña, who was removed…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T04:09:45Z
• Iran says the United States asked Russia to mediate in the agreement between Tehran and Washington
  Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, said this Thursday that the United States asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to help mediate direct talks with Tehran aimed at ending the war. In…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T04:09:34Z
• Chinese shares lead Asia chip rally amid Jensen Huang turmoil
  Nikkei asia 2026-11-13T04:07:33Z
• BBC investigation: the brutal drug trafficking gangs in France that recruit teenagers as killers
  The BBC delves into Marseille's dangerous underworld, where young people are recruited by gangs that abuse and exploit them, and which they cannot leave.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-13T04:06:00Z
• Trump told Huang to fight for his job after affair scandals: Report
  President Trump called outgoing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and told him to fight for his job ahead of his resignation, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two people briefed on the conversati…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T04:05:58Z
• SpaceX, Tesla may announce merger in December — Bloomberg
  According to the news agency, this will become the largest deal in history
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T04:03:06Z
• Machismo wins out over Panamanians: half of respondents have never had a prostate exam
  Nearly half of men in Panama have never had a preventive prostate exam, even though 99.4% are aware of the disease. The figure comes from a national survey presented with the participation of the Mini…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:02:20Z
• Asfura seeks a new agreement with the IMF and manages financing for Honduras
  Honduran President Nasry Asfura held a meeting on Thursday with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, to address the continuation of the relationship be…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T04:01:14Z
• New Air India chief is a high flier, but can he replicate Ethiopian success?
  Air India’s new CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, is drawing on his experience revitalising Ethiopian Airlines to turn around the unprofitable Indian carrier, as aviation analysts say replicating his succes…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T04:00:14Z
• The CNews equation: French presidential candidates' approaches to a controversial channel
  Boycott, or speak to a wider audience? French politicians from the left, center, and even the right have debated for years about how to deal with the channel owned by ultra-conservative billionaire Vi…
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-13T04:00:07Z
• Who is Britain's 'perfect' immigrant?
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Shabana Mahmood is the latest home secretary to try to reform Britain's complex immigration policy. Her latest proposals on so-called 'indefinite leave to re…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T04:00:00Z
• Foreign Businesses Putin Seized Help Fund Russia’s War Machine
  Russian units of foreign companies seized by the Kremlin are helping to pay for President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-13T04:00:00Z
• Foreign Ministry confirms the death of a Guatemalan following the collapse of a building in Brooklyn, New York
  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala (MINEX) confirmed the death of Edgar Sapón Gutiérrez, a 26-year-old Guatemalan, following the collapse of a residential building in Brooklyn, New York. …
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:59:48Z
• Panama City Mayor's Office states that from 2024 to date it has reduced its payroll by 2,299 employees
  From a payroll of 5,672 officials registered in February 2024, the Mayor's Office of the capital district states that it has reduced it to 3,373 workers, achieving savings of more than USD 13.6 millio…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:59:24Z
• Divided reactions to the agreement between the government and truckers: from "a solution that will benefit families" to "it comes too late and is insufficient"
  Shortly after the dual-role Interior and General Secretariat of Government Minister, Claudio Alvarado, announced an agreement between President José Antonio Kast's government and the main truckers' u…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T03:57:13Z
• Nicaraguan regime accumulates USD 4,550 million in the Central Bank and the financial system
  The Nicaraguan regime increased its deposits in the Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) over the past year, according to data published by Diario La Prensa. As of September, the regime's accounts at the i…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:56:31Z
• Three Cuban governors leave their posts in one week, and the regime offers different reasons for each replacement
  Cuba's Prime Minister, Manuel Marrero, announced this Thursday the removal of Alis Azahares Torreblanca as governor of Guantánamo for health reasons, according to state media on the island. Azahares…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:55:11Z
• Argentine delegation seeks US support for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's legal fight
  Delegation lobbies for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's release in Washington; Former foreign minister Jorge Taiana heading campaign to challenge former president's corruption conviction, as she stok…
  BA Times latam 2026-11-13T03:54:49Z
• The Public Force confirms an attack near the Carabineros station in Siloé; the attack occurred as a GOES patrol was passing by in southern Cali
  No injuries have been reported so far. Authorities continue to verify whether there are victims from what occurred on the night of this November 12.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T03:54:34Z
• Asia Stocks Stage Tentative Rebound as Nvidia Uncertainty Lingers
  Asia’s bruised technology stocks staged a tentative rebound early Friday after a sharp selloff opened the door to bargain-hunting, while uncertainty about the impact of Jensen Huang’s Nvidia linge…
  WSJ us 2026-11-13T03:53:00Z
• Nvidia case puts Singapore, Malaysia companies in spotlight
  Nikkei asia 2026-11-13T03:52:41Z
• Chris Van Hollen says he will challenge Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader
  Van Hollen, a progressive from Maryland, said voters sent a clear message in the midterm elections — that they want "change from the status quo." (Image credit: Stephen Maturen)
  NPR us 2026-11-13T03:52:25Z
• Costa Rica inaugurates modern medical center worth more than USD 23 million that will benefit more than 23,000 people
  The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) inaugurated the new headquarters of the Acosta Health Area this Thursday, November 12, in the province of San José, a modern facility that will improve acc…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:51:18Z
• Microsoft works to restore Outlook and Teams after global outage
  A Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook and Teams worldwide, with reports from scores of countries and territories. Problems from 74 countries and territories within about an hour.
  DW europe 2026-11-13T03:51:00Z
• Honduras: 106 high-risk inmates transferred to Támara to weaken MS-13 and Barrio 18 gang leadership
  The National Penitentiary Institute (INP) transferred 106 inmates considered highly dangerous to the National Penitentiary of Támara, in Francisco Morazán, as part of a strategy to weaken the leader…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:50:15Z
• Dominican Republic: A tire malfunction on an Arajet aircraft forces the temporary closure of Punta Cana airport
  An Arajet plane suffered a tire failure after landing at Punta Cana International Airport, prompting authorities to suspend air operations as a precaution and divert at least five flights to Las Amér…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:48:48Z
• The downfall of Jensen Huang
  After 33 years building Nvidia into the world’s most valuable company, its founder’s career disintegrated in less than two weeks
  ft uk 2026-11-13T03:47:19Z
• Starshield limitations disrupt 100% of Ukrainian missions — Axios
  Earlier, a spokesperson for SpaceX denied any restrictions on Starshield
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T03:45:00Z
• Major Microsoft Outlook outage disrupts services in 74 countries
  Microsoft services including Outlook, Teams and Copilot suffered a worldwide outage on Thursday, disrupting access for tens of thousands of users across 74 countries and territories. The company blame…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-13T03:44:22Z
• Microsoft Outlook outage disrupts workers in Hong Kong’s financial sector
  The temporary outage of Microsoft’s office software Outlook disrupted employees’ work in Hong Kong’s financial sector on Friday morning. After workers found the software was down, some staff had…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-13T03:44:09Z
• First four L-39 Skyfox aircraft could be delivered to Ukraine next year – Czech FM
  The Czech Republic is ready to help prioritize the production and delivery to Ukraine of L-39 Skyfox aircraft made by Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody. Funding for the purchase of the first four airc…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-13T03:40:00Z
• Alito warns Congress can 'turn off the lights' at the Supreme Court
  Justice Samuel Alito, speaking to the Federalist Society on Thursday, warned against any potential congressional action to defund the Supreme Court as he defended the importance of an independent judi…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T03:39:47Z
• Microsoft outage: Outlook, Copilot and Teams remain disrupted, over 200,000 user issues reported
  In the latest update, Microsoft Corp stated that it was seeing positive results on its efforts to restart affected services and servers.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-13T03:39:42Z
• Explosion in southern Cali: 'In the face of the detonation, the authorities head to the road where a motorcycle caused the incident'
  Authorities are evaluating a possible explosive attack in the vicinity of the Carabineros headquarters in Siloé.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T03:34:41Z
• Powerful explosion near the Police Cadet School in Cali: authorities do not rule out an attack; this is what is known
  Images circulated on social media show a column of white smoke over the hillside of the capital of Valle del Cauca.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-13T03:32:21Z
• The Fall of Jensen Huang: What It Means for Nvidia, the AI Race, and the Tech World
  For 33 years, saying Nvidia meant saying Jensen Huang. He co-founded it in 1993, at the age of 30, and since then never stopped leading it. This Thursday, the board announced his resignation, which he…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-13T03:21:27Z
• Mississippi elects first black senator in nearly 150 years
  Scott Colom will be the first black senator to represent Mississippi since 1881.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-13T03:21:25Z
• Jones ousts House Democrat in California
  Democrat Eric Jones will win the race for California’s 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ) projects, ousting incumbent Rep. Mike Thompson (D) in a single-party battle. The race had g…
  The Hill us 2026-11-13T03:20:25Z
• Iran says it targeted US radar site in Bahrain
  IRGC claimed Bahrain radar strike was response to US attacks on Iranian telecom tower in southern Hormozgan province.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-13T03:17:27Z
• Bitcoin value drops below $70,000 first time since August 20
  By 5:57 Moscow time, Bitcoin recovered to $70,271
  TASS russia 2026-11-13T03:12:01Z
• Gaza surgeon films aftermath of Israeli strike
  British volunteer surgeon films the terrifying aftermath of an Israeli strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-13T03:11:43Z
• Reginaldo Sandoval asserts that a new poll will be conducted in Michoacán; "we support Raúl Morón," he says
  The survey to define the state coordinator of the defense of the transformation and national sovereignty, of the Morena-PT-PVEM alliance, will be redone at the request of the Labor Party (PT), which w…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-13T03:09:27Z
• TSMC seeks to back next chip titan with new investment arm
  Nikkei asia 2026-11-13T03:07:37Z
• The buffalo program in Cuba: between the herd's decline and the lack of public data
  Buffalo farming in Cuba was once again presented by state television as an alternative to increase meat and milk production, although there is no recent national data that would allow knowledge of the…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-13T03:03:15Z
• Teen prodigy, Netflix star, prisoner: the story of Hong Kong dissident Joshua Wong – podcast
  Pro-democracy activist Nathan Law and journalist Danny Vincent on the sentencing of the iconic Hong Kong campaigner Joshua Wong to another 10 years in prison. Send your comments and questions to tif.q…
  Guardian uk 2026-11-13T03:00:06Z
• Conversion of credit card points to cash vouchers to be allowed starting May
  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- Credit card users will be able to convert their dorma...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T03:00:06Z
• S. Korea's rice production falls for 5th year in 2026 amid changing diets
  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's rice output declined for the fifth cons...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T03:00:05Z
• Trade between France and Algeria collapses as diplomatic crisis deepens
  Amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, French exports to Algeria have suffered an unprecedented decline. Algerian authorities have particularly targeted sectors such as steel and …
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-13T03:00:05Z
• Money supply continues to rise in Sept. on short-term deposits
  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's money supply continued to rise in Septe...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T03:00:04Z
• Degrees Lead Nowhere. Jobs Don't Exist. Welcome to India's Youth Revolt.
  Indian graduates are spending months cramming for long-shot civil-service exams, but their frustration is fueling anger toward Narendra Modi's ruling party.
  WSJ us 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• Putin Had Four Plans to Defeat Ukraine. He Only Has Two Left.
  The Kremlin’s hopes for a military victory or a Trump-brokered deal have dimmed. Putin is now betting on Ukraine’s economic collapse and weakening European support.
  WSJ us 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• Dissident leader wants Europe to consider Belarus in broader Ukraine peace deal
  BERLIN — Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on the EU not to overlook Belarus in negotiations on Ukraine and Europe’s future security. Minsk “will continue to be…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• How to win friends and throw people: Judo’s big impact on politics
  Welcome to Declassified, a weekly humor column. “You join us live from Paris for this live presidential election debate. We have heard from all the candidates, and now it’s time for the judo.” Y…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• What will a female president mean for Germany and Europe?
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music A rare outbreak of cross-party unity has interrupted months of infighting surrounding Friedrich Merz’s embattled coalition in Berlin. His nomination of Ils…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• 5 things to watch at the Dublin EU leaders’ summit
  DUBLIN— It’s becoming a familiar pattern at European Council summits: EU leaders are summoned to discuss one big strategic issue, only for another political crisis to steal the show. Friday’s ga…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• EU leaders start Friday’s summit still at odds over who should lead on Ukraine
  DUBLIN — EU leaders gathering in Dublin on Friday will continue arguing over who should represent them in talks about Ukraine’s future after a day of ferocious diplomatic activity. As Donald Trump…
  Politico EU europe 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• Jorge Taiana: 'It will be difficult for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to stand as a candidate in 2027'
  In an interview from Washington, Argentina's former foreign minister assesses the impact of judicial and United Nations deadlines on a potential presidential bid by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Le…
  BA Times latam 2026-11-13T03:00:00Z
• Commentary: Can Nvidia's AI moat survive without Jensen Huang?
  Under mounting pressure, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang has resigned as president, CEO, and board member, effective immediately. Executive vice president and chief financial officer Colette Kress will se…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-11-13T02:59:57Z
• Remains of 2 Korean independence fighters to return home from U. S., Uzbekistan
  SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Yonhap) -- The remains of two Korean independence fighters laid ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-13T02:58:38Z
• Pope Leo XIV meets abuse victims in Peru, says Church must make 'amends'
  Pope Leo XIV met six victims of clerical abuse in Peru on Thursday, including people linked to the disbanded Sodalitium Christianae Vitae. The US-born pontiff also urged the Catholic Church to make am…
  France 24 europe 2026-11-13T02:58:33Z
• AI memory may balance after mid-2028 while compute and supporting chips stay short, SMIC says
  Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) expects artificial intelligence (AI) demand to keep chip supply tight through mid-2028, even as equipment lead times of up to two years slow its …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-11-13T02:58:28Z
• The Fallout From the Fall of Jensen Huang
  Export controls can be tightened, but don’t hurt American AI.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-13T02:55:56Z
• Jensen Huang is out. His successor has the toughest job in tech
  A company built around one man must now learn to run without him
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-13T02:55:43Z
• Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang agrees to testify before Congress
  Nvidia founder and former CEO Jensen Huang has agreed to appear before the US House of Representatives ahead of the holiday break, addressing export controls and related controversies. Several senior …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-11-13T02:54:41Z