March, 2018 - The Santiago Times

China rolls out petro-yuan, shaking up oil futures market

March 26, 2018 Web Desk

BEIJING – China has launched the highly anticipated yuan-backed crude oil futures in Shanghai, eyeing on rival benchmarks Brent and WTI as well as the U.S. currency (Dollar). Trading of the new oil futures contracts […]

At least 64 killed in Russia shopping centre fire

March 26, 2018 Web Desk

MOSCOW – At least 64 people, including nine children, have been killed in a fire at a busy shopping centre in Russia, according to state media. The fire broke out in at the four-storey Zimnyaya […]

USA, Canada and Britain’s EU allies expel Russian diplomats over ex-spy poisoning

March 26, 2018 Web Desk

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats in a show of solidarity with the United Kingdom over a nerve agent attack on a former spy earlier this […]

Elephant caught smoking in India, baffling scientists

March 24, 2018 Web Desk

BENGALURU, Karnataka – Scientists in India have been left baffled by a wild elephant caught on camera blowing out plumes of smoke while consuming smouldering lumps of charcoal. A video shared by the Wildlife Conservation […]

Ex-president Kuczynski barred from leaving Peru amid bribery scandal

March 24, 2018 Web Desk

LIMA – A Peruvian judge has barred former president Pedro Pablo Kuczynski , who resigned this week over allegations he was involved in the continent-wide Carwash bribery scandal, from leaving the South American nation for […]

China announces $3bn target for retaliation in trade dispute with U.S.

March 24, 2018 Web Desk

BEIJING – China has announced a $3 billion list of U.S. goods including pork, apples and steel pipe that it said may be hit with higher tariffs in a spiraling trade dispute with President Donald […]

European Union recalls ambassador to Russia after nerve agent attack

March 23, 2018 Web Desk

BRUSSELS – The European Union has recalled its ambassador to Moscow after leaders agreed it was “highly likely” Russia was responsible for a nerve agent attack in the United Kingdom. In a statement following an […]

Kuczynski resigns as Peru’s president under threat of impeachment

March 22, 2018 Web Desk

LIMA – Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on Wednesday tendered his resignation after just a year and seven months in office, in the midst of a “vote‑buying” scandal. Congress still has to vote on whether to accept […]

Norwegian company apologizes for toxic spill into Brazil river

March 21, 2018 Web Desk

BRASILIA – Norwegian energy group Norsk Hydro, accused of causing environmental damage in northern Brazil, has apologized for the unauthorized discharge of untreated water into a local river from its aluminum factory Alunorte, the largest […]

Piñera’s administration scraps Transantiago tender

March 20, 2018 Web Desk

SANTIAGO – Chile’s Minister of Transport and Telecommunications Gloria Hutt has declared the Transantiago tender void, adding that the process will start from scratch with the new administration. The minister explained to the media that […]

Snow Forecast for Seven Chilean Regions, Including Santiago

Featured

June 11, 2025

Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall expected as new frontal system approaches SANTIAGO — Chile’s central and southern regions are preparing for a powerful frontal system bringing wind, rain, and snow over the coming days, [...]

Universidad de Chile Eliminated by Curicó Unido in Copa Chile Upset

National

June 11, 2025

Curicó Unido advances to quarterfinals after dramatic second-leg draw SANTIAGO — Defending champions Universidad de Chile have been eliminated from the Copa Chile Coca Cola Sin Azúcar 2025 after a 2-2 draw against Curicó Unido [...]

National

Chile’s Municipalities, Senapred Meet Ahead of Storm Forecast

June 11, 2025

SANTIAGO, Chile — As Chile prepares for an approaching winter storm system, the Association of Municipalities of Chile (Amuch) held a high-level coordination meeting with the National Disaster Prevention and Response Service (Senapred) to strengthen [...]

Lifestyle

Brian Wilson, Legendary Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82

June 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES — Brian Wilson, the legendary musician, songwriter and co-founder of The Beach Boys, has died at the age of 82, his family announced. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian [...]

Latin America

Chile and Norway Deepen Antarctic Cooperation with New Agreement

June 9, 2025

Chile and Norway signed a memorandum of understanding on Antarctic cooperation Monday, reinforcing their shared commitment to peace, science, and environmental protection in the region. The agreement, signed by Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren [...]

Latin America

Full Moon in June 2025: Date, Meaning, and What’s Ahead in the Night Sky

June 9, 2025

The full moon in June 2025 will occur on Wednesday, June 11, and will be visible in most regions depending on local moonrise and moonset times. Known as the Strawberry Moon, this lunar event is [...]

Latin America

Japan Tops Global Waste Index 2025; U.S., Israel, and Chile Rank as Worst Polluters

June 9, 2025

Japan has emerged as the world leader in waste management, while Israel, Chile, and the United States rank among the worst-performing countries, according to the Global Waste Index 2025 released by Slovak-based waste technology company [...]

Lifestyle

South Korean Model and Actor Kim Jong Suk Dies at 29, Family Urges Respect Amid Speculation

June 9, 2025

South Korean model and television personality Kim Jong Suk has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed on June 6. The news has shocked fans and colleagues across the country’s entertainment industry, where [...]