Libre News of The World Express Edition. Tuesday the 3rd of March 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Express Edition, we take you on a whirlwind journey through today’s most pressing global stories. In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with King Charles to reaffirm Canada’s sovereignty, pushing back against recent speculation about closer ties with the U.S. Meanwhile, American consumers took a stand against corporate greed and rising prices by participating in an Economic Blackout, a nationwide 24-hour spending boycott. In Honduras, power was restored after a rare nationwide blackout, and in the Dominican Republic, officials proudly announced that the country now boasts the lowest homicide rate in the Caribbean.

In entertainment, Brazilian cinema made history at the Oscars with I’m Still Here winning Best International Feature, while in Chile, Shakira’s concerts were canceled due to safety concerns with the stage. Colombia’s last active guerrilla group, the ELN, was the focus of a new investigative podcast chronicling its violent history and failed peace efforts. Argentina’s President Milei confirmed plans to visit Israel later this month to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.

In technology, Chinese buyers found ways to sidestep U.S. export controls to obtain Nvidia’s latest AI chips, raising fresh concerns about tech security. Australia braced for Cyclone Alfred, and New Zealand’s beloved “Gandalf” was arrested for operating an unlicensed medicinal cannabis business. Japan battled its worst wildfires in decades, and the U.S. sent the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson to South Korea in a show of force.

In economic and environmental news, Singapore surpassed its 2025 solar goal, Vietnam fast-tracked Starlink licensing, and Switzerland’s central bank posted record profits. From cyberattacks in Poland to debates over Italy’s cable car project and tensions in Ukraine, today’s headlines paint a vivid picture of a world in motion.

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