Spain’s government has imposed a €64 million (about $75 million) fine on Airbnb for listing short-term rental properties without proper authorization, authorities announced on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The penalty was issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Social Rights and Agenda 2030, which determined that thousands of tourist rental listings lacked required registration numbers or displayed numbers that did…
Cyber Chaos Across Airports The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has confirmed that a ransomware attack targeting global airport systems has disrupted operations across Europe. The attack, first detected late last week, scrambled check-in and boarding systems, forcing airlines to rely on manual processes while technicians worked to restore software functionality. Airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels were among…
Diplomatic Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program On September 19, 2025, the United Nations Security Council convened to vote on a resolution aimed at preventing the reimposition of sanctions on Iran under the 2015 nuclear agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The resolution, introduced by South Korea, the current president of the council, failed to secure the…
Tourism Disrupted in Cusco Travel to one of the world’s most famous heritage sites has been thrown into chaos after protests in Peru’s Cusco region left at least 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu. The suspension of passenger train services, the main route connecting visitors to the site, came after residents blocked tracks with rocks and dug into sections of…
The Trump administration has placed Colombia on its official list of countries failing to meet international obligations in the fight against drugs, a process known as decertification. This is the first time in roughly three decades that Colombia, a long-standing U.S. ally in anti-narcotics operations, has been designated in this way. The decision underscores Washington’s mounting concern over the steep…
At Windsor Castle, staff are undertaking elaborate preparations ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to the United Kingdom. A 50-meter mahogany table is being readied in the castle’s great hall, while the Royal Mews grooms polish the hooves of carriage horses for the ceremonial procession. Outside, a military honor guard is rehearsing daily to ensure precise formation…
A Nation Transformed by Protest Nepal has entered a new political chapter with the swearing-in of Sushila Karki as its first female prime minister. Her appointment follows a week of unprecedented youth-led demonstrations that toppled the government of KP Sharma Oli and forced the dissolution of parliament. The protests, sparked by a social media ban but fueled by deeper anger…
