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Hon. Rayyan Hussein: Redefining Inclusive Governance in Kaduna South Local Government -By Umar Sani Naallah
Citizens across Nigeria are increasingly demanding transparency, accountability, and participation in governance, and Kaduna South Local Government is emerging as a shining example under the leadership of Hon. Rayyan Hussein. His administration...

Spain increases arms purchases from the US, reaching its highest expenditure ever
U.S. President Donald Trump is outraged that Spain is falling short of reaching the equivalent of 5% of GDP in defense spending agreed within the NATO framework, and has used this as his latest weapon to threaten another front in his global trade...

Why weight-loss jabs are a big problem in the UK but not in Spain
In Spain, the same medicines are available, but the system works differently. Credit: Kokosha Yuliya / Shutterstock If you’ve got friends or family in the UK, you’ve probably heard them talk about weight-loss jabs like Wegovy or Mounjaro — and how...

"Spain stands firm with consumers in Ryanair hand luggage case", says Minister Bustinduy
Spain's Minister for Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 Agenda, Pablo Bustinduy, has responded firmly to the latest ruling requiring Ryanair to refund hand luggage charges, stating they will take the case to the European Court of Justice "or...
PM Bolojan meets Spanish ambassador, talks focus on developing cooperation in energy, agriculture and food industry
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received on Tuesday, at Victoria Palace of Government, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain to Romania, Jose Antonio Hernandez Perez-Solorzano, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral...

OctaFX Ponzi scam: Mastermind Pavel Prozorov arrested in Spain, ED attaches crypto assets worth ₹2,385 crore
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has achieved a major breakthrough in the OctaFX Ponzi scam case with the arrest of the Spanish ‘mastermind’, Pavel Prozorov, in his own country. On Friday, a provisional order was issued under the Prevention of...

Far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson visits Israel on invite of Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli
Far-right British agitator Tommy Robinson, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric and leadership of the now-defunct extremist British Defense League, is in Israel this week on the invitation of Israeli Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli. Together,...

Spanish police investigate as Picasso painting vanishes on way to exhibition
Police in Spain are investigating the disappearance of a tiny Picasso painting, worth €600,000 [£520,000], that vanished en route from Madrid to an exhibition in the southern city of Granada. The gouache and pencil work, Naturaleza muerta con...

Donegal retailers honoured at XL awards event in Spain
FIVE retailers from Donegal were among a group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities at the annual XL Retailer Awards celebration, held in Calpe, Spain. Hosted by...
Spain's Enagas in Talks to Acquire €600M Stake in French Gas Pipeline Operator, Terega
Spanish gas pipeline grid operator Enagas is in negotiations to acquire a 32% stake in France's second-largest gas transmission company, Terega, from Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, according to two people familiar with the matter. The...

Government to recall ambassadors appointed during KP Oli’s tenure
Kathmandu, October 16 The government has decided to recall ambassadors who were politically appointed during K.P. Sharma Oli’s tenure. Minister for Communications, Information, and Technology Jagdish Kharel informed that ambassadors to China,...

Scientist explains true health benefits of tinted glasses and whether you really need them
A scientist has outlined the truths and myths of wearing tinted glasses, and if people really need to wear them all the time. You'll likely have seen the countless celebrities sporting red, yellow, or orange-tinted glasses while walking the red...

The Media Project - Rex, Judy, Mike
(Airs 10/17/25 @ 3 p.m. & 10/19/25 @ 6 p.m.) The Media Project is an inside look at media coverage of current events with former Times Union Editor, current Upstate American, Substack columnist Rex Smith, Judy Patrick, former Editor of the Daily...

Trump: 'Spain has not been loyal to NATO'
President Donald Trump on Friday had harsh words for the Kingdom of Spain over its refusal to raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP as NATO moved its benchmark up at the behest of Washington. "Spain has not come through. No. Spain has not been...

France has a government. Why that’s news.
A fragile French Cabinet was readying itself at the weekend for an early battle over Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s belt-tightening budget, as opposition parties sought new opportunities to bring the government down. Steering French politics...

Government decides to recall ambassadors of 11 countries
Kathmandu, Oct 16: The government has decided to recall Nepali ambassadors from 11 different countries. Today's meeting of the Council of Ministers decided to recall Nepali resident ambassadors to China, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, Qatar, Russia,...

India slips to 136 in FIFA rankings -- worst in nearly a decade: Spain holds top spot
New Delhi, October 17 (IANS) Indian football’s dismal run on the international stage continued as the men’s senior national team slumped to 136th in the latest FIFA World Rankings — their lowest position since November 2016. The new ranking,...

Spanish pension set to increase by around €35 per month next year
Date Published: 16/10/2025 Pensioners all across Spain are in for a welcome improvement come January, though it won’t be quite as generous as in past years. While the definitive figures won’t be confirmed until December, early projections suggest...
Romania, Spain discuss stability cooperation on eastern flank, Black Sea region
Thursday, October 16, 2025 Attending a NATO defence ministerial meeting, Romania's Defence MinisterIonut Mosteanu on Wednesday had a meeting in Brussels, Belgium, with his Spanish counterpart Margarita Robles Fernandez to discuss current affairs...

Spanish players union against Barça game in U.S.
The Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) remains in opposition to the LaLiga game between Villarreal and Barcelona being played in Miami in December. AFE president David Aganzo said players cannot support the proposals given the lack of...