Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by power outage
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
Spain’s Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, is pushing the EU to expand financial aid for industries hit by U.S. tariffs. Spain recently unveiled a €14.1 billion support package and aims to secure broader EU countermeasures as trade tensions escalate between the U.S. and Europe.
Spain's Economy Minister, Carlos Cuerpo, has called on the European Union to expand financial aid for industries affected by U.S. tariffs. This appeal came as the EU finance ministers convened on Monday to discuss countermeasures against the U.S.'s tariff policies.
Spain, which has been vocal in its efforts to shield businesses from the financial strain caused by U.S. trade measures, recently unveiled a 14.1 billion euro ($15.54 billion) aid package. This financial support, comprising loans and direct aid, is aimed at helping Spanish industries cope with the fallout from U.S. tariffs, including the 25% import duties on steel, aluminium, and cars.
The EU is also expected to approve countermeasures against U.S. imports, targeting up to $28 billion in goods. With the U.S. set to impose reciprocal tariffs on a broad range of European products, the EU is working to present a united front. The upcoming discussions will focus on deciding which goods will be subject to retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S. actions.
The situation reflects the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe, with countries like Spain advocating for robust support to mitigate the economic impact.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
In an expansive interview marking his first 100 days back in office, President Donald Trump sketched out an agenda that touches everything from punitive tariffs and China policy to cease-fire hopes in Ukraine and an overhaul of domestic programmes. Below are the highlights.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
Uzbekistan and the Philippines are working to boost bilateral investment cooperation, with a focus on key sectors such as ICT, electrical engineering, transport, geology, and textiles.
The Kremlin announced Monday that Russia will implement a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, coinciding with its celebrations of Victory Day over Nazi Germany. The truce, ordered by President Vladimir Putin for "humanitarian reasons," will begin at midnight on May 8 (2100 GMT, May 7).
Greece plans to equip its railways with remote control systems and real-time tracking by September, aiming to improve safety after the country’s deadliest train disaster.
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
SIPRI’s annual report, released Monday, said global military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, a 9.4% increase from 2023 and the largest year-on-year rise since the Cold War's end. This marks the tenth straight year of growth.
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