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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Finland, Myanmar:

March 13, 2026: The World Cup without Spain is The Avengers without the Iron Man. [2]

Donald Trump has criticised Britain and Spain for refusing to fully back US strikes on Iran, threatening to halt trade with Madrid and accusing London of delaying access to military bases. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]

Carolina Marin, easily the most successful singles women shuttler, coming from unheralded Spain, announced her retirement with a short, crisp, emotional Social media post. “My path ends here. Thank you all, because you’ve also been part of it. [5]

Spain is reeling from a deadly collision between two high-speed trains. At least 39 people died and more than 70 were injured after a high-speed train derailed and slammed into another oncoming train on Sunday (January 18). [6]

WASHINGTON/MADRID (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a full U.S. trade embargo on Spain on Tuesday after the European and NATO ally refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. [7]

Madrid, Spain - Spain on Monday reeled from a collision between two high-speed trains in the southern region of Andalusia that killed 21 people and injured more than 70, with the prime minister lamenting a "night of deep pain". [8]

The Thai Embassy in Mexico is advising Thai nationals residing in or planning to travel to Mexico to exercise caution and avoid high-risk areas following a surge in violence after the recent death of El Mencho, the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva ... [9]

VALENCIA (SPAIN) - The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation. [10]

Sources
[1] MM www.straitstimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 85% match

Iran says it is receptive to any request from Spain, alluding to Hormuz transit

[2] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-03-13 · 75% match

All World Cup eyes on Spain

March 13, 2026: The World Cup without Spain is The Avengers without the Iron Man.

[3] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2026-03-03 · 75% match

Trump threatens Spain trade, criticises UK over Iran stance

Donald Trump has criticised Britain and Spain for refusing to fully back US strikes on Iran, threatening to halt trade with Madrid and accusing London of delaying access to military bases.

[4] MM www.straitstimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Spain to face Peru in final World Cup warm-up in Mexico

[5] MM indianexpress.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Carolina Marin announces retirement: ‘My path ends here’

Carolina Marin, easily the most successful singles women shuttler, coming from unheralded Spain, announced her retirement with a short, crisp, emotional Social media post. “My path ends here. Thank you all, because you’ve also been part of it.

[6] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-19 · 75% match

‘Looks like horror movie’: How two high-speed trains crashed in Spain, killing 39

Spain is reeling from a deadly collision between two high-speed trains. At least 39 people died and more than 70 were injured after a high-speed train derailed and slammed into another oncoming train on Sunday (January 18).

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-04 · 60% match

Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access

WASHINGTON/MADRID (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a full U.S. trade embargo on Spain on Tuesday after the European and NATO ally refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.

[8] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-19 · 46% match

Train collision in Spain kills 21, injures dozens

Madrid, Spain - Spain on Monday reeled from a collision between two high-speed trains in the southern region of Andalusia that killed 21 people and injured more than 70, with the prime minister lamenting a "night of deep pain".

[9] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-02-26 · 30% match

Thais alerted after cartel boss’ death sparks violence in Mexico

The Thai Embassy in Mexico is advising Thai nationals residing in or planning to travel to Mexico to exercise caution and avoid high-risk areas following a surge in violence after the recent death of El Mencho, the leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva

[10] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 75% match

Spain regional leader resigns, a year after deadly floods

VALENCIA (SPAIN) - The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation.

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