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Monday, February 16, 2026
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Topic: Spain

Broken rail may have caused Spanish high-speed train crash that killed 45

The last two carriages of a high-speed train traveling to Madrid from Málaga derailed and collided with another train coming in the opposite direction.

Spain says ‘tax the rich’, plans higher fees for private jets, business class air travel

“It is only fair that those who have more — and pollute more — pay their fair share,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

Vietnam, Spain leaders pledge to strengthen economic ties, boost free trade as Trump tariffs hit

Vietnam wants to upgrade its strategic partnership with Spain at the earliest opportunity, its PM Pham Minh Chinh said during a visit by his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez.

What is Tehreek-e-Labbaik, the radical group under spotlight after arrest of 11 Pakistanis in Spain

In the 3rd phase of a 3-year-long investigation into radical groups operating in Barcelona, the 11 were held in a joint operation by the Spanish National Police & Italian police forces.

Spain faces a housing crisis. Are foreign buyers to blame?

The housing affordability crisis in Spain has sparked protests over overtourism. Locals feel pushed out by tourists, with neighbourhoods overtaken by short-term rentals.

EAM Jaishankar visits Spain, strengthens bilateral ties

The External Affairs Minister met with King Felipe VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and held talks on trade, defense, culture, and more.

Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day in Valencia

Footage shot by emergency services showed bridges that had collapsed and cars and trucks piled on top of each other on highways between flooded fields outside the city of Valencia.

Modi, Spanish PM Sánchez push for more joint projects in defence, trade, and deeper economic ties

Both countries announce support for UNSC candidacies & call for greater cooperation in combating terror. Jt statement outlines more engagement in defence, economy & global affairs.

Modi calls new Airbus C295 plant example of ‘New India’ at inauguration with Spanish PM

Spanish leader assures full transfer of technology to the Tata Advanced Systems Limited plant which will build 40 planes between 2026 and 2031.

On Camera

Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.