Libre News of The World Express Edition. Monday the 2nd of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Malta announced it will formally recognize the State of Palestine by the end of June 2025 in a move described by Prime Minister Robert Abela as a moral and humanitarian imperative (Times of Malta). In Russia, two deadly railway bridge explosions in Bryansk and Kursk have been deemed acts of sabotage, with Russian officials blaming Ukrainian special services (Kommersant). In Ukraine, a young boy, Illia Matviienko, was reunited with his grandmother after being forcibly deported to Russia, highlighting the plight of over 19,500 Ukrainian children taken during the war (The Kyiv Independent). Meanwhile, Iceland is reassessing its defense posture amid Arctic tensions and considering a referendum on restarting EU accession talks by 2027 (The Wall Street Journal). Sri Lanka launched ‘GovPay,’ a digital platform for government transactions aimed at increasing transparency and reducing reliance on cash (Daily FT). Each of these stories reflects the evolving dynamics of global diplomacy, human rights, national security, and technological reform. 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!