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• Trump-Xi meet as petroyuan rises on Iran war’s tide
  The US-Israel war on Iran has acted not as a mere diversion but as a brutal accelerator of history, fundamentally rupturing the Middle East’s security architecture and accelerating the very realignm…
  asiatimes asia 2026-05-12T03:41:35Z
• Söder, Wüst, and Rhein: Three against Merz.
  Listen on Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music While Friedrich Merz struggles with the weaknesses of his coalition, the state premiers are positioning themselves behind him. Whether it's Hendrik Wüst, Ma…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-12T03:40:40Z
• Panamanian producers are uniting in the face of the trade conflict with Costa Rica.
  Panamanian producer associations have responded to statements made by the new President of Costa Rica, Laura Fernández, who warned that Panama must comply with trade regulations and remove barriers t…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T03:39:38Z
• Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages
  The pop-up in New York City's Tribeca neighborhood also has a display on the longstanding relationship between President Donald Trump and Epstein, who died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting tr…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T03:36:46Z
• Helium tank and solvent shortages latest Iran war pain for tech suppliers
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T03:27:05Z
• Ukraine has requested that Europe participate in discussions with Russia regarding a "ceasefire at the airport."
  Ukraine is asking European countries to help mediate an agreement with Russia for a mutual cessation of attacks on airports.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T03:25:00Z
• SpaceX launches satellites into orbit for US intelligence purposes
  The launch of the NROL-172 mission was SpaceX’s second launch for the US National Reconnaissance Office in 2026
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T03:24:58Z
• Why France's national medication agency is sanctioning two pharmaceutical companies for covert advertising
  France's National Agency for the Safety of Medicine and Health Products (ANSM) has ruled that the campaigns led by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, which were presented as awareness initiatives, amounted t…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T03:22:57Z
• Trump tells South Carolina Republicans to be 'bold and courageous' ahead of vote on redistricting.
  President Trump on Monday encouraged South Carolina Republicans to be "bold" and "courageous" ahead of a vote on redistricting, following a similar move by Republicans in Tennessee who approved a new …
  The Hill us 2026-05-12T03:19:25Z
• "This government disregards science," "tragic," and "disappointing": The opposition harshly criticizes the government following the resignation of the Undersecretary of Science.
  The resignation of the Undersecretary for Science, Rafael Araos, stemming from a disagreement with the Minister of the portfolio, Ximena Lincolao, amidst differences over a plan for staff reductions w…
  La Tercera latam 2026-05-12T03:17:51Z
• The full video of the moment a Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person during takeoff has been released.
  The full video of the moment a Frontier Airlines plane struck and killed a person who had illegally entered the runway of Denver International Airport in Colorado has been released. The thermal imagin…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T03:16:14Z
• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the government of Guatemala have signed an agreement to strengthen food security until 2029.
  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Guatemala signed the new Country Programming Framework for 2026–2029 on May 11, 2026. This framework serves as…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T03:14:21Z
• Opening Strait of Hormuz at forefront of Iran talks — Pakistani ambassador
  Faisal Niaz Tirmizi says the issue was not on the table at the beginning of the negotiations
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T03:13:07Z
• Taco to Nacho: the new buzzword on Wall Street amid Trump’s trip to China
  With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: “Nacho”. The a…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T03:09:49Z
• EU sanctions Russian officials over deportation of Ukrainian children
  The European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.
  France 24 europe 2026-05-12T03:09:41Z
• Choosing S. Korea as venue for U. S.-China talks reflects Beijing's trust in Seoul: Chinese envoy
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The selection of South Korea as the venue for upcoming...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T03:06:01Z
• Robots versus robots: what an operation in Ukraine reveals about what future wars will be like.
  Following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claim that his country has captured territory using only robots and drones, what is the future of unmanned warfare?
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-05-12T03:03:33Z
• Milei, caught between Bullrich's defiance and university resistance.
  The key question of the day is this: Will the same level of mismanagement that the Milei administration exhibits in the Adorni case also extend to its relationship with Argentina's public universities…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T03:01:00Z
• New far-right mayors' first steps target Europe, culture and unions
  Le Monde examined the first decisions made by newly-elected far-right mayors. While they have not yet kept their tax promises, almost all of them have increased their own allowances, hired police offi…
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T03:00:05Z
• Trump Delays Move to Lower Tariffs on Beef Imports, WSJ Says
  The Trump administration is delaying a plan to suspend tariffs on imported beef, according to the Wall Street Journal.
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T03:00:04Z
• Exports, consumption demand strong, but downside risks remain amid Middle East tensions: KDI
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is showing signs of recovery,...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T03:00:02Z
• He Was Missing Part of His Arm. Russia Sent Him Into Battle Anyway.
  Russian forces are struggling to advance on the battlefield in the war against Ukraine despite some 25,000 wounded and dead a month.
  WSJ us 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• Two days after the submission of the pre-filled 730 form, the tax authorities will begin their checks.
  Starting May 14th, the new tax form submission process will begin. The form is considered "accepted" when only data that does not affect tax calculations are modified, such as the address or substitut…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• Cannes aims to shine even with a smaller number of stars, focusing on historical themes.
  Many of the films featured in the festival, which opens today, explore the past. While there are no Italian films in competition, the festival will include appearances by Dario Argento, Monica Bellucc…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• Pedro Almodóvar: "Cinema is pain and desire. My life has become the films I make."
  The director is competing at Cannes with "Amarga Navidad" (Bitter Christmas), a story about grief and the delicate boundary between life and fiction.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• Thelma & Louise returns to Cannes. The magic of a poster that encapsulates half of cinematic history.
  The film poster serves as the official image for this edition of the festival. It evokes the memory of the year when the film was screened on the Croisette, but outside of the official competition. An…
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• The Cannes Film Festival kicks off tonight with the opening ceremony. Peter Jackson will be awarded the Palme d'Or, and many stars are expected to attend.
  The seventy-ninth edition of the festival begins today. The red carpet will be rolled out from 6:00 PM, and the opening ceremony will take place at 7:00 PM.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• All the films competing at Cannes: titles and directors vying for the Palme d'Or.
  Twenty-two films are in the main selection of the festival and are competing for the most important award. The jury, led by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, includes Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, and …
  La Repubblica europe 2026-05-12T03:00:00Z
• A tunnel containing equipment for extracting hydrocarbons has been discovered in Nuevo León; it connected a building to a Pemex pipeline.
  The special prosecutor for the investigation of relevant matters and spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office (FGR), Ulises Lara López, announced that a tunnel with extraction equipment was dis…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-12T02:59:37Z
• Last passengers from hantavirus-hit ship evacuated; American tests positive
  US officials say 18 Americans are being monitored for symptoms, as WHO insists risk to public remains low.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T02:58:55Z
• Elisa Carrió, regarding Adorni: "As a public official, you have the obligation to demonstrate that the accusations are false."
  Elisa Carrió, leader and founder of the Civic Coalition (CC), analyzed the current national situation and addressed the legal situation of Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni, who is accused of alleged illi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T02:58:30Z
• Samsung Electronics denies Dua Lipa's claim of using her photo without permission
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics on Tuesday denied claims by Britis...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:56:34Z
• Nvidia's modular AI strategy fuels Delta Electronics supplier boom
  AI infrastructure demand is reshaping the electronics manufacturing sector, pushing component makers to move up the value chain into module production and system integration. Delta Electronics has eme…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T02:54:36Z
• US says one passenger from cruise ship Hondius tests positive for Andes strain of Hantavirus
  The French woman developed symptoms on the repatriation flight from the Canary Islands and worsened overnight.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T02:51:03Z
• Candidate registration for June 3 local elections to begin this week
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Candidate registration for the upcoming local election...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:49:11Z
• Finance Minister Katayama met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen, stating that he "gained an understanding" regarding currency coordination.
  Finance Minister Katayama met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen, who is visiting Japan. They exchanged views on recent currency market trends, particularly in light of Japan's intervention in the fo…
  NHK asia 2026-05-12T02:48:54Z
• (LEAD) S. Korea, U. S. agree to cooperate on key alliance issues for 'mutual security interest'
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed to work ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:44:35Z
• S. Korea to use gov't funds to support cheering squads for N. Korean football team visit
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Tuesday it will spend 30...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:44:20Z
• (2nd LD) Boy found dead after going missing in mountain park
  CHEONGSONG, South Korea, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Tuesday discovered th...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:39:19Z
• Exclusive: China reportedly tightens solar equipment export reviews ahead of Trump's visit
  China has stepped up export scrutiny of solar photovoltaic equipment, extending controls beyond heterojunction tools to most key production equipment and supply-chain sources, sources said. The tighte…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T02:38:39Z
• Seoul shares turn lower late Tue. morning on profit-taking, Mideast uncertainties
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks turned lower late Tuesday morning ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:38:15Z
• Julio de Vido was transferred to his estate in Zárate to serve a sentence of house arrest.
  The former Kirchnerist Minister of Planning, Julio de Vido, was transferred this Monday night from the Ezeiza prison to his estate in Zárate to serve a house arrest sentence, as confirmed by LA NACIO…
  La Nacion latam 2026-05-12T02:37:58Z
• Rival parties seek to woo voters with key campaign pledges ahead of local elections
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties have unveiled a package of campaign pled...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:37:06Z
• INCOFER receives GPS device donation from Portugal to modernize the railway service in Costa Rica.
  The Costa Rican Railway Institute (INCOFER) received a technological donation from the Government of Portugal and the company Ubirider, which will strengthen the modernization of the Costa Rican railw…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T02:35:45Z
• Meet Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese envoy showing Britons how to love Britain
  Hiroshi Suzuki, Japan’s ambassador to Britain, is becoming a social media sensation as followers embrace his unbridled enthusiasm for everything the country has to offer. Videos of him singing the W…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T02:33:37Z
• The EDA Primer: From RTL to Silicon
  AI demand has been driving the explosion in compute over the past few years, resulting in chip designs getting ever more complex, with silicon area and power per package seeing continued growth as des…
  SemiAnalysis tech 2026-05-12T02:32:14Z
• Lee urges proactive fiscal policy to boost people's livelihoods
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed official...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:31:48Z
• Trump seriously considering resuming war with Iran — TV channel
  According to sources cited by CNN, the US president is unlikely to make a final decision before leaving for China this week
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T02:31:18Z
• Bay of Bengal cooperation is critical amid the global crisis: BIMSTEC chief
  Nikkei asia 2026-05-12T02:27:05Z
• Forest fire contained on 250 hectares in Zhytomyr region
  In the Polissia Nature Reserve in the Zhytomyr region, rescuers and forestry workers continue efforts to eliminate a large-scale forest fire. The blaze has been extinguished over an area of 250 hectar…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-05-12T02:27:00Z
• US-Iran war LIVE: Report says Trump is considering resuming combat operations; ceasefire is "on life support."
  US-Iran war LIVE: The situation between Iran and the United States remains precarious as no agreement has been reached, particularly after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's 'inappropriate' resp…
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T02:26:47Z
• Three Mexicans were identified among the migrants found dead on a train in Texas; the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the families.
  Following the discovery of six bodies inside a cargo car in Texas, three of whom are Mexican nationals, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) stated that it is monitoring the case through the …
  El Universal latam 2026-05-12T02:25:51Z
• Europe, epicenter of global warming, faces its own contradictions
  From the depths of the seas to beyond the Arctic Circle, the continent is warming twice as fast as the global average. Yet European policies to adapt to climate change remain inadequate.
  Le Monde europe 2026-05-12T02:24:29Z
• Foreign Minister Velasco strengthens relations with Costa Rica; recognizes the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  As part of its outreach to various countries, Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco expressed Mexico's interest in further strengthening relations with Costa Rica "for the benefit of both peoples and the r…
  El Universal latam 2026-05-12T02:19:54Z
• Kallas has no chance of mediating Russia-EU talks — Finnish politician
  Armando Mema stated that he was more likely to take on the role than the EU foreign policy chief
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T02:19:03Z
• California city mayor pleads guilty of being Chinese agent; quits post
  California city mayor pleads guilty of being Chinese agent; quits post
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T02:18:43Z
• Nvidia's copper-to-fiber AI shift boosts China's optical plays
  Nvidia is deepening its partnership with US fiber-optics maker Corning, with plans to replace copper cable connections with optical fiber in next-generation rack-scale AI systems. The move is drawing …
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T02:18:39Z
• Will investors embrace China’s humanoid robot champion?
  Unitree aims to go public later this year in a crucial test for android industry
  ft uk 2026-05-12T02:12:22Z
• Jim Chalmers says budget to address economic anxieties ‘driving’ Australians to One Nation
  Farrer win casts shadow over budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or dail…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T02:08:17Z
• Authorities are investigating the loss of over 100,000 sacks of grains in Honduras, while former officials of the IHMA (Honduran Institute of Marketing Agriculture) are denying any irregularities.
  The controversy surrounding the management of Honduras' strategic grain reserves intensified this Monday, after Allan Castillo, the director of the Honduran Institute for Agricultural Marketing (IHMA)…
  Infobae latam 2026-05-12T02:07:58Z
• Samsung Electronics management, labor union hold mediation talks for 2nd day
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The labor union and management at Samsung Electronics ...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:07:09Z
• (LEAD) Boy found dead after going missing in mountain park
  CHEONGSONG, South Korea, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Authorities on Tuesday discovered th...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T02:06:43Z
• AI disinformation? Singapore accused in pro-China videos of being ‘ungrateful’
  Chinese-language videos suspected to be AI deepfakes with different narrators berating Singapore for its treatment of China and sidling up to the United States have caused a stir online and sparked di…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T02:06:40Z
• Ichia targets optical communications growth with Evercast Precision investment
  Ichia Technologies announced on May 11 that it plans to make a cash-based strategic investment in optical communications components maker Evercast Precision, totaling no more than NT$74 million (appro…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T02:06:35Z
• India’s factory workers abandon jobs as city life gets too expensive
  Iran war pushes up price of cooking fuel and sends many urban migrants back to villages
  ft markets 2026-05-12T02:03:09Z
• Commentary: Trump-Xi summit may offer China a pause, not a truce
  Ahead of the expected Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, the US and China are first holding preparatory talks in South Korea, placing trade, technology, and semiconductor export controls at the center of the…
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T02:00:17Z
• Panda power: Pakistan to tap China debt market with first sale of yuan-priced notes
  Pakistan is poised to become the latest partner in a China-centred trading network, known as the Belt and Road Initiative, to sell “panda bonds”. Islamabad seeks to raise as much as US$250 million…
  SCMP asia 2026-05-12T02:00:14Z
• Why does everyone hate Keir Starmer? – podcast
  Aditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party system In these highly polarised times, dunking on the prime minister – and thi…
  Guardian uk 2026-05-12T02:00:11Z
• Norway’s pro-EU voices sense their moment
  OSLO — In a suburban restaurant outside the Norwegian capital, a handful of pro-Europe activists are trying to do something that has failed for decades: drag their country back into the EU debate. N…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-12T02:00:00Z
• Merz flubs his comeback tour
  BERLIN — As Friedrich Merz’s popularity plunges to new lows — compounding his already-weak coalition’s troubles little more than a year into office — the chancellor is traveling the country…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-12T02:00:00Z
• Inside the digital hunt for Ukraine’s missing children
  THE HAGUE — The investigators and digital experts gathered in The Hague called it a “hackathon,” but the target was not a piece of software — it was missing Ukrainian children. Over two days i…
  Politico EU europe 2026-05-12T02:00:00Z
• S. Korea to participate in defense ministers' meeting on Hormuz after ship blast
  SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will participate in a multinational defens...
  Yonhap asia 2026-05-12T01:59:52Z
• US museum displays saree worn by Indian scientist Nandini Harinath. Who is she?
  Nandini Harinath, a space scientist, has worked on over 14 missions in her 20-year career with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-05-12T01:58:56Z
• Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy
  Syria restores credit card payments in effort to rejoin the global economy.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-05-12T01:58:48Z
• Situation with Yermak to lead to serious upheaval beyond Ukraine's borders — diplomat
  Rodion Miroshnik noted that the signal will reach international leaders who are "accomplices in this money laundering operation known as ‘Ukraine’"
  TASS russia 2026-05-12T01:55:44Z
• Trump to Meet Xi Thursday for High-Stakes US-China Summit
  US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will meet Thursday morning in Beijing, according to the White House, for a high-stakes summit that will be dominated by discussions on trad…
  Bloomberg us 2026-05-12T01:53:48Z
• 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
• Intel's revival secret: Suppliers with TSMC's stamp of approval
  With TSMC capacity under mounting supply-demand pressure, Intel — once written off by many as a company fighting for survival — is staging a credible comeback.
  DigiTimes tech 2026-05-12T01:48:31Z