Spain are the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, ahead of France, Argentina and Brazil, according to a Goldman Sachs model published on Friday that uses teams’ historical performance and ranking data. The model gives Spain a 26 percent chance of lifting the trophy at the tournament, which will be held in the United […]
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Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players
Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, named by coach Luis de la Fuente, who also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino in the European champions’ roster after his recent return from injury. For the first time since 1950, Spain’s World Cup squad will not include a Real Madrid player […]
Spain launches migrant regularisation programme
Spain has introduced a new immigration regularisation programme aimed at granting temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants currently residing in the country. Under the newly approved policy, eligible applicants will receive a renewable one-year residence permit, allowing them to legalise their stay and gradually integrate into Spain’s formal labour market and administrative systems. […]
WHO says hantavirus response remains ongoing
World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said efforts to contain a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship are still ongoing, despite the successful evacuation of passengers and crew. Speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Tedros said the situation remains under close monitoring and warned […]
Spain calls Machado’s decision to skip PM meeting a ‘mistake’
Spain has described Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s decision to decline a meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a “mistake,” deepening a diplomatic exchange during her recent visit to Madrid. Read More: Death of Mozambique rebel leader shakes peace process Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent figure in Venezuela’s opposition movement, […]
Jodar continues Spain’s teenage tradition with ATP title in Morocco
Rafael Jodar joined the list of title-winning Spanish teenagers with his victory at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Morocco on Sunday and the 19-year-old said having the right mentality was the key to success in his first ATP tournament on clay. Jodar’s 6-3 6-2 win over Marco Trungelliti put him into an elite group […]
Pakistan moves to facilitate overseas citizens in Spain: Naqvi
A high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Saalik Hussain reviewed in detail the progress on facilitating Pakistanis seeking the Spanish Resident Card. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Federal Interior Secretary, Secretary Overseas Pakistanis, DG FIA, Additional Secretary Foreign Affairs, MD OPF, as well as senior […]
Trump threatens trade cut off with Spain
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would cut off all trade with Spain after Madrid refused to allow American forces to use its military bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. Read More: Spain declines Trump’s Board of Peace invite Speaking during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump criticized Spain’s […]
European Union condemns Israel’s new West Bank measures
ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
Spain to regularise over 500,000 undocumented migrants
MADRID: Spain left-wing government on Tuesday approved a plan to regularise roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, marking a notable departure from stricter migration policies seen elsewhere in Europe. Read More: Barcelona brand gives migrant hawkers a legal foothold in fashion Migration Minister Elma Saiz said the initiative would allow beneficiaries to work “in any sector, in […]