Libre News of The World Express Edition. Monday the 23rd of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: India has officially withdrawn from the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and plans to divert river flows to Rajasthan via a new canal, intensifying tensions with Pakistan (The Economic Times). In the Middle East, President Zelenskiy urged Western allies to contribute 0.25% of their GDP toward joint arms production with Ukraine as part of a long-term strategy for defense self-sufficiency (Kyiv Post). Rosneft’s CEO Igor Sechin proposed advancing OPEC+ oil production increases amid rising market instability triggered by the Iran-Israel conflict (Reuters). Uzbekistan and Russia’s Rosatom signed an agreement to explore building a large-scale nuclear plant, marking Uzbekistan’s first major move into nuclear energy (Uzbekistan Daily News). Reykjavík debuted its LÓA Festival on June 21, celebrating the summer solstice with art, music, and rituals in Laugardalur Park (Guide to Iceland). Denmark announced it will transition all public-sector IT systems from Microsoft to open-source platforms like Linux and LibreOffice to assert digital sovereignty (Denmark News). Germany revealed plans to recruit 11,000 additional military personnel across all branches to meet NATO commitments and expand defense capacity (Tagesschau). In Ireland, Gardaí seized €2 million worth of cannabis during a major raid in Ballyfermot, highlighting ongoing efforts to tackle suburban drug trafficking (The Irish Times). The Tony Blair Institute is now advising Scottish Labour on NHS reform policy ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election, drawing mixed political reactions (The Times). Finally, the Confederation of British Industry warned that UK economic growth could slow to 1.2% in 2025, citing high labor costs and global uncertainty (cbi.org.uk). These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!