WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed that NATO consider expelling Spain from the alliance over its failure to meet new defense spending targets agreed upon earlier this year. During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stub at the White House, Trump said that Spain’s refusal to commit to spending 5% of its […]
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Spain, Italy Protect Gaza Flotilla
New York / Mediterranean Sea —Spain and Italy have announced the deployment of naval vessels to protect the Global Sumud Flotilla, after activists reported a wave of Israeli drone attacks on aid ships sailing in international waters toward Gaza. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, […]
Spain’s PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday he admired the pro-Palestinian protesters whose demonstrations along the route of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race led some riders to threaten to quit the competition last week. With large demonstrations planned, more than 1,000 police officers were deployed on Sunday as cyclists reached the final stage […]
Fire breaks out at Spain’s historic Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral
A fire broke out at the historic Cordoba Mosque-Cathedral in Spain, causing alarm among locals and heritage lovers worldwide. The incident occurred on Friday when a floor-cleaning machine reportedly sparked due to a short circuit. Flames quickly spread to nearby areas of the historic structure, triggering an emergency response. Authorities evacuated the building while fire […]
Deadly heatwave in Spain claims over 1,100 lives in just two months
Spain has experienced a deadly heatwave in recent months. The Environment Ministry reported that 1,180 people died between May 16 and July 13, 2025 due to extreme heat. This is a big jump from 114 deaths during the same period last year. Most of the victims were women over the age of 65, highlighting how […]
FFD4: Aurangzeb lobbies world leaders for Pakistan’s future
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is actively engaging with global leaders at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), currently underway in Seville, Spain. Representing Pakistan, he held several bilateral meetings to build stronger ties with countries and key global institutions. The focus was on boosting development finance, climate resilience, trade partnerships, and institutional […]
Blazing heatwave sparks wildfires in Spain, leaving two dead
Firefighters in Spain discovered two bodies after wildfires erupted in the northeast Catalonia region. The fires forced around 14,000 people to stay home as a safety measure. Hot weather, dry air, and strong winds from recent storms fueled the rapid spread of flames. Authorities are still investigating what caused the fires, while emergency crews work […]
Aurangzeb calls for urgent overhaul of global financial system at FfD4
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb urged world leaders to renew their commitment to development cooperation at the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Sevilla, Spain. He said global action is urgently needed to meet the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While addressing a high-level roundtable, he stressed that revitalizing global development partnerships […]
Pakistan steps up in global development talks at Spain conference
ISLAMABAD – Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has departed for Seville, Spain, to attend the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place from July 1 to 3, 2025. The global event will bring together world leaders and economic experts to develop new strategies for sustainable finance, especially for countries pursuing the […]
Southern Europe scorches under intense heatwaves as wildfire risks soar
ROME – A powerful heatwave has gripped Southern Europe, pushing temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in Italy, Greece, Spain, and Portugal. Authorities have issued high alerts, warning of extreme heat and rising wildfire threats. In Portugal, two-thirds of the country is under red alert, with temperatures expected to soar past 42°C in Lisbon. Similarly, in Greece, […]