Libre News of The World. Friday the 16th of January 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we reported on Canada’s PM Carney Seeks Trade Rethink with China (https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/canadian-prime-minister-mark-carney-arrives-beijing-landmark-129198644), U.S. Military Seizes Sanctioned Tanker in Caribbean (https://apnews.com/article/e8aeea81891142fda5bb7f034811c2e4), Latin America Tension Grows Amid Global Pressure on Venezuela (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/), and US–Dominican Republic Drug Security Agreement Continues (https://apnews.com/article/4c98841f8b2a1222ff0514014d0baf4f). In South America we covered Brazil Appoints New Justice Minister Amid Election Year (https://latinnews.com/), Latin America Elections Highlight Colombia’s 20-26 Vote (https://colombiaone.com/2026/01/11/latin-america-elections-2026-colombia-brazil/), Chile Swings Right in Landmark Political Shift (https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/chile-follows-latin-american-neighbours-in-lurching-right.phtml), and South American Flights Disrupted by Venezuelan Airspace Closure (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/miami-joins-new-york-atlanta-dallas-houston-and-others-in-facing-significant-flight-delays-to-sao-paulo-bogota-rio-de-janeiro-and-santiago-due-to-venezuela-airspace-shutdown-impacting-travel-b/). From Asia-Pacific we reported China Fills Pacific Funding Void After US Exit (https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/584107/china-matches-us-contribution-to-pacific-environmental-body-a-week-after-trump-pulls-out), Chinese EV Maker NIO Eyes Australia & NZ Markets (https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/chinese-ev-maker-nio-will-enter-australia-and-new-zealand-markets-this-year-589e609e), China Beef Tariff Shift Could Favor NZ Exports (https://beeflambnz.com/trade-update-january-2026), Japan Signs Defense Pact with Philippines (https://apnews.com/article/7835402a0a3b9b108cd4e1edf0051bcf), Korea and Japan Summit Strengthens Ties (https://asianews.network/japan-south-korea-leaders-summit-focuses-on-rare-earth-supply-chains-cooperation-toward-regional-stability), and Vietnam Champions Green Tourism With Global Partners (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/vietnam-joins-new-zealand-thailand-denmark-japan-south-korea-and-more-countries-in-pioneering-green-tourism-with-comprehensive-policies-to-support-sustainable-travel-and-environmental-responsibil/). In the Middle East and Africa we covered Uganda Election Tension Amid Internet Shutdown (https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/uganda-shuts-down-internet-ahead-election-rights-groups-halt-work-2026-01-14/), Turkey Eyes Strategic Defence Pact with Saudi and Pakistan (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/islamic-nato-in-making-how-turkish-arms-saudi-cash-and-pakistan-nukes-could-align-all-about-the-defence-pact/articleshow/126519303.cms), Saudi Arabia Opens Capital Markets to Global Investment (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-to-fully-open-capital-market-to-global-investors-from-february/articleshow/126409268.cms), Iran Tensions Surge Amid Protest Crackdown (https://abc.net.au/news/2026-01-15/iran-internet-blackout-enters-seventh-day), and Israel Severs Ties With UN Agencies, Citing Bias (https://www.newarab.com/news/israel-severs-ties-un-agencies-over-criticism-gaza-war). Across Europe we reported France Condemns Iranian Crackdown, Summons Envoy (https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/01/13/france-summons-iranian-envoy-over-crackdown), Italy Joins EU Pressure on Iran’s Rights Abuses (https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/morning-briefing-jan-15-2026/3799775), Spain Moves to Regulate AI Deepfakes and Consent (https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spain-moves-curb-ai-deepfakes-tighten-consent-rules-images-2026-01-13/), Portugal Plans Labour Reform Amendments After Strike (https://news.az/news/portugal-to-amend-labour-reform-after-general-strike), Azerbaijan Reaffirms Peace Agenda, Deepens Ties With Portugal (https://www.azernews.az/nation/247919.html), UK Government Plans Tougher Protest Restrictions (https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/01/13/uk-government-seeks-restrict-protests-including-some-against-pharmaceutical), Scotland Proposes “Mansion Tax” to Fund Services (https://www.ft.com/content/c510c5ac-46d6-4e4f-86a9-bea18eca399a), Irish Cost-of-Living Worries Cast Economic Shadow (https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/cost-of-living-ireland-2-6920044-Jan2026/), Germany Pushes European Economic Sovereignty (https://www.reuters.com/business/german-finance-minister-calls-european-patriotism-counter-global-threats-2026-01-14/), Nordic Unity Signals Arctic Security Resolve (https://www.regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/joint-statement-by-the-foreign-ministers-of-denmark-finland-iceland-norway-and-sweden-on-6-january-2026/id3145218), Iceland Sees Tourism Dip, Raising Economic Questions (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/icelands-tourism-stagnation-why-international-arrivals-are-dropping-and-what-this-means-for-the-future-of-travel/), and Escaped Farmed Fish Raise Ecological Concerns (https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/news/2026/01/14/fish_from_a_land_based_aquaculture_facility_escaped/). In Eurasia we covered Uzbekistan’s Economy Sets Pace in Central Asia (https://www.caspianpost.com/uzbekistan/world-bank-puts-uzbekistan-in-top-3-growth-rankings), Russia Uses Hypersonic Strike in Major Ukraine Attack (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/09/russia-ukraine-hypersonic-missile-attack), Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Depot (https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-drone-strike-hits-oil-depot-in-russias-volgograd-region/), and India Maintains Russian Oil Purchases Despite Sanctions (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/13/russia-working-to-circumvent-sanctions-ensure-india-oil-imports-continue). 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. 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