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…
In February 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a high-profile visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at revitalizing relations between the world’s two largest democracies. During talks with President Donald Trump, both leaders pledged to strengthen economic and strategic ties, setting an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The visit was marked by optimistic statements,…
Historic Approval for Record-Breaking Infrastructure Project Italy has officially approved the construction of what will become the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting mainland Italy to the island of Sicily. Valued at 13.5 billion euros (around $15.5 billion), the Strait of Messina Bridge has cleared one of its final bureaucratic hurdles, with preliminary site work expected to begin in the coming…
Blaze Eclipses Paris in Size France is battling its biggest wildfire of the summer after flames tore through the Aude department near the Spanish border, scorching about 13,000 hectares (32,000 acres)—an area larger than Paris. The fire ignited Tuesday afternoon near Ribaute and accelerated overnight amid hot, dry winds. Authorities reported one fatality and multiple injuries as the blaze remained…
Scorching New Highs in Isesaki Japan’s Meteorological Agency has confirmed two unprecedented temperature readings in a single day, with mercury soaring to 41.6 °C and then climbing further to 41.8 °C in the city of Isesaki. These figures surpass any previous daily maximum ever recorded in the country. Isesaki, located in southern Gunma Prefecture in the northern Kanto region, eclipsed…
Hong Kong Targets Exiled Activists Hong Kong authorities intensified their overseas clampdown on Monday, August 4, 2025, imposing sweeping restrictions on 16 activists accused of endangering national security. The orders prohibit anyone from providing them with funds or other economic resources and, for 12 of the 16 who hold Hong Kong passports, cancel those travel documents. Named individuals include Victor…
Italy Faces EU Legal Blow Over Migrant Transfers Italy’s controversial decision to process asylum seekers in Albania has come under fire after the European Union’s top court ruled against its current practices. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) concluded that Italy’s method of designating certain countries as “safe” for deportation—such as Bangladesh—does not fully protect the rights of vulnerable individuals…
