The Spanish government under Pedro Sánchez is set to bring the official recognition of Catalan (along with Galician and Basque, albeit with less emphasis) before the European Union once again during the General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels on Tuesday. However, Spain currently lacks sufficient......
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares convened a summit in Madrid bringing together representatives from 20 European and Arab countries to urge a halt to the ongoing war in Gaza. Albares emphasized the urgent need to impose an arms embargo on Israel as a way to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin......
In his first general audience at St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV made a heartfelt call for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and urged an end to the ongoing violence affecting its people. Around 40,000 people gathered for the event, which followed the historic inaugural Mass attended by approximately......
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over a potential Russian troop buildup near Finland’s border, stating he believes Finland and Norway remain secure. Meanwhile, Moscow criticized NATO’s actions as provocative after Estonia’s failed attempt to seize a Russian oil tanker......
Following a phone conversation lasting over two hours with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will initiate direct negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and ending the ongoing war, which has lasted for four years. Putin affirmed that peace......
In a new diplomatic effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a halt, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold separate phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The first call with Putin is set for 14:00 GMT, followed by talks with Zelenskyy......
Pope Leo XIV officially launched his papal mission on Sunday with a grand inaugural Mass held at St Peter's Square, attended by tens of thousands of Catholics and global dignitaries. Among them were US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, marking a historic moment for the United......
NATO is close to reaching a new spending agreement aimed at satisfying former US President Donald Trump. The alliance’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has proposed that member nations commit to allocating 3.5% of their GDP to direct defense spending by 2032, along with an additional 1.5% for broader......
Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between two major armed factions, despite a declared ceasefire just a day earlier, according to a security source. The fighting involved the Radaa Force and the 444 Brigade, with confrontations taking place in key areas such as the port. Although hostilities......
President Emmanuel Macron stated that France does not wish to instigate "World War III" due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a lengthy televised interview, he emphasized his intentions for the last two years of his presidency, which will conclude in 2027 after two terms. Despite some......
On May 11, top Iranian and U.S. negotiators resumed nuclear discussions, aiming to address disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program. The talks are part of efforts to make progress as Washington toughens its approach ahead of President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East. Despite......
On Sunday, a large group of individuals and civil society organizations, including pro-European and youth groups like "Equipo Europa," trade unions, universities, and cultural institutions such as the Círculo de Bellas Artes, have organized a major demonstration in Madrid to affirm the......
Next week, Catalan President Salvador Illa will meet with senior European officials to discuss enhancing Catalunya’s contribution to Europe. Illa will host European Council President António Costa on Tuesday at noon. This marks their second meeting, following a previous encounter in Brussels......
