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Spain Population Reaches Record High of 49.8 Million Driven by Immigration Surge

Madrid, Friday, 7 August 2026.
Driven by immigration, Spain’s population reached a record 49.8 million in July 2026. This influx expands labor supply and consumer markets, while intensifying pressure on local housing.

North Korea Threatens Military Action Following Japan's Cruise Missile Test

Pyongyang, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
North Korea warned it will pursue new military options after Japan test-fired a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile, claiming Tokyo’s expanding long-range strike capabilities directly threaten regional stability.

Tokyo Stocks Surge as Tech Demand and Energy Hopes Lift Markets

Tokyo, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 3.66% on Wednesday to reach 66,300.44, propelled by soaring demand for artificial intelligence chips and falling oil prices tied to potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress.

Major Expansion Approval Allows London Luton Airport to Double Capacity

London, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
London Luton Airport cleared its final legal hurdle to double annual passenger capacity to 32 million by the mid-2040s, driving £1.5 billion in economic growth and 11,000 local jobs.

Canada Moves to Accelerate Massive Pacific Export Pipeline Project

Ottawa, Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Ottawa has initiated steps to fast-track an estimated $43.7 billion Alberta-to-West Coast oil pipeline. If approved under national interest rules, it could boost crude exports by 1 million barrels daily.

Maritime Attack Near Key Shipping Channel Drives Up Global Oil Prices

Doha, Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
Global oil prices rose as a fresh attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz cast severe doubt on reported diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran.