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…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing by armored train, making his first visit to China since 2019. The trip was arranged for him to attend a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Traveling with him were senior North Korean officials as well as his young daughter, who has increasingly…
Rising Death Toll in Devastated Villages The powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan has left a catastrophic toll, with more than 1,400 people confirmed dead and over 3,000 injured. Entire villages in Kunar Province were flattened, with nearly 8,000 houses destroyed. Local officials fear the numbers may continue to rise as emergency teams reach remote areas where survivors may still…
On September 1, 2025, a chartered aircraft carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered a significant navigational failure while flying through Bulgarian airspace. According to Bulgarian officials, the plane’s GPS system was deliberately jammed, an act they attributed to Russia. The disruption forced pilots to switch to backup systems and conduct a controlled landing at Plovdiv Airport. The…
Background of the Legal Dispute A legal battle surrounding the Bell Hotel in Epping has taken another turn after the court of appeal overturned a temporary injunction that would have forced the relocation of more than 100 asylum seekers. The dispute began when Epping Forest District Council argued that the use of the hotel as asylum accommodation violated planning rules,…
Press Conference Remarks Spark Outcry During a press conference in Beirut this week, Tom Barrack, serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey and Special Envoy to Syria, drew sharp criticism after remarks directed at members of the Lebanese press. When journalists asked him to approach the podium to speak more clearly, Barrack declined and told them they should “act civilized,…
A Strategic Alliance in Berlin Canada and Germany have announced a plan to deepen cooperation in defense and critical minerals, reflecting a shared strategy to reduce reliance on Russia and China while responding to U.S. tariffs. The announcement followed a meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, where both leaders emphasized their countries’…
