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…
A significant step toward ending one of Africa’s most persistent conflicts was taken as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a declaration to end hostilities. The signing took place in Doha, Qatar, following weeks of indirect talks and mediation supported by the United States, Qatar, and other international actors. The agreement, described as a…
Strategic Unity at the Polish-Belarusian Frontier Germany has reaffirmed its support for Poland’s border security efforts amid growing tensions along the Polish-Belarusian frontier. During a joint visit to the region, Germany’s Interior Minister praised the measures implemented by Polish authorities, highlighting the operational effectiveness of their external border protection systems. Poland has reinforced its eastern border with a high steel…
On Saturday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a series of restrictions on flights operated by Mexican carriers entering the United States. These measures, part of the so-called “America First” policy, directly respond to actions taken by the Mexican government in 2022 and 2023. Mexican officials cut flight slots for U.S. airlines and redirected cargo flights away from Mexico City’s…
A Historic Milestone for Asian-European Scientific Collaboration South Korea has officially joined the Horizon Europe Programme, becoming the first Asian nation to participate in the European Union’s largest research and innovation initiative. This strategic move marks a new chapter in global scientific cooperation, granting South Korean institutions access to unprecedented research opportunities alongside European partners. Horizon Europe is known for…
The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Hong Kong-based Red Earth Group, accusing the company of infringing on its long-standing Mickey Mouse trademarks. The complaint, filed on July 16 in Los Angeles, targets Red Earth’s popular Satéur Mickey 1928 Collection, which includes rings, necklaces, and earrings modeled after the earliest version of the Mickey Mouse…
A Historic Budget Shift for a New Era The European Union is preparing to enter a new financial chapter, as Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a €2 trillion budget proposal covering the period between 2028 and 2034. Marking a major departure from previous frameworks, this budget aims to reshape the bloc’s financial priorities in response to years of…
