Madrid poised to make move on Catalonia
Similar Posts
Weekly Update by Michael Armstrong – May 2, 2025
Greetings friends, Big news this week includes the Canadian election. Mark Carney will remain Prime Minister as the liberal party retains power, albeit with a minority government. Carney, formerly central bank chair for both Canada and the UK, benefited from the perception of being a political outsider with relevant experience guiding the nation’s economy through…
- Breaking News | India | News
Air India third airline to resume direct flights between India, mainland China; announces Delhi-Shanghai service from February 1
Early October, the Ministry of External Affairs announced that India and China had agreed to allow direct flights between the two countries from the 2025 winter schedule starting October 26. Tata group airline Air India will start operating non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, marking its return to mainland China after nearly…
- Breaking News | China | News
China announces major military drills around Taiwan
China has announced that it is sending military units to conduct major drills around Taiwan. The People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command, which is in charge of the East China Sea, said on Monday it is dispatching Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops to areas surrounding Taiwan. The drills, code-named “Justice Mission 2025,”…
Iranian president reveals plans for spending $6 billion gained in US prisoner exchange
US agreed to give Iran 5 prisoners and unfreeze $6 billion in assets Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the Iranian government will spend the $6 billion it gained in a prisoner exchange with the U.S., “wherever we need it.” Raisi made the comments in an interview with NBC News’ Lester Holt on Tuesday after coming…
- Breaking News | Israel | News
Netanyahu suspends judicial reform: I will not lead Israel to civil war
President Herzog called on the government to freeze the legislation on Monday morning • Smotrich and Ben-Gvir expected to attend counter protests. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Monday evening that he was temporarily freezing the bill that would alter the makeup of the Judicial Appointments Committee and was willing to give a “real opportunity…
French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision. Macron said in a post on X that he will formalize the decision at the U.N. General Assembly in September….
