October 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened trade penalties, including tariffs, against Spain, saying he is unhappy with its refusal to raise defense spending to 5% and calling the move disrespectful to NATO, Reuters reports.   “I’m very unhappy with Spain. They’re the only country that didn’t raise their number up to 5%… so I’m…

Reuters. Military police officers appeared on stage outside Antananarivo’s city hall on Tuesday (October 14), as youth-led protests against President Andry Rajoelina continued to swell. One officer stood guard inside a military vehicle, rifle in hand, while others drove through crowds of demonstrators gathered in the square.   Their presence, and public remarks, have fuelled…