Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela to introduce tourist taxes, Spain’s BBVA casts doubt on Sabadell takeover bid, night metro services resume in Valencia and more news from Spain on August 1st.
Month: August 2025
Microsoft Upgrades .NET Bounty Program, Offers Rewards Up to $40,000
Microsoft has announced significant enhancements to its .NET Bounty Program, introducing expanded coverage, streamlined award structures, and substantially increased financial incentives for security researchers. The updated program now offers maximum …
No F-35 Jets From US? India Weighs Options Amid Trump Tariff Row
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would impose a tariff of at least 25% on India’s exports to the US.
Trump Brings Back Presidential Fitness Test For American Schoolchildren
President Donald Trump on Thursday reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children, a fixture of public schools for decades that gauged young people’s health and athleticism with 1-mile runs, sit-ups and stretching exercises.
India Has Not Been A Great Global Actor: Says U.S. Treasury Secretary
The current tensions between the United States and India over trade have reached a critical juncture, marked by open frustration from top US officials and the imposition of substantial tariffs on Indian exports.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly criticised India for what he termed “slow-rolling” the ongoing talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expressing that “the whole trade team
‘Get up or I’ll get you up’: Flight passenger slapped for refusing to give up seat – Bogota airport chaos
A shocking incident occurred at Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport. Hector Santacruz slapped Claudia Segura for refusing to give up a seat. The incident led to a large brawl among travellers. Segura was injured and received medical attention. San…
Buried in ‘back room’: FBI’s Kash Patel finds hidden Trump–Russia docs; what do they reveal?
A document surfaced adding details to 2016 Russian intelligence reports. These reports examined alleged emails stolen from American individuals. FBI director Kash Patel declassified intel on US Intelligence Community handling claims. These claims tied …
Asian shares retreat after Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on 68 countries and the EU
Asian shares are lower after choppy trading on Wall Street that saw more losses as investors assess President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on 68 countries and the European Union starting in seven days.
NYC and NJ weather: States of emergency declared as millions in Northeast drenched by heavy rain
Heavy rain and thunderstorms canceled or delayed hundreds of flights in New York and the surrounding area Thursday
After Donald Trump’s ‘massive oil reserves’ deal, US to ship crude to Pakistan soon; here’s why it’s significant for Pak
Pakistan is poised to receive its first-ever US crude oil shipment later this year, marking a significant trade agreement following tariff discussions. Cnergyico, Pakistan’s largest refinery, has finalized a deal with Vitol to import 1 million barrels …