Libre News of The World. Friday the 4th of July 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Africa is facing a worsening health crisis as an mpox outbreak surges past 21,000 cases across 13 countries, straining already fragile systems amid cuts to U.S. and EU aid, with Sierra Leone hit hardest. In Turkey, the arrest of four LeMan magazine staff over a controversial cartoon has reignited debates on press freedom and religious sensitivity, drawing criticism and support in equal measure. Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector surged in June, with the PMI hitting a three-month high, bolstered by domestic demand and job creation despite rising costs. Iran has suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, citing safety concerns after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, raising global alarm about its nuclear ambitions. Meanwhile, international outcry grows over an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza beachfront café that killed at least 30 civilians, including women, children, and a filmmaker, prompting scrutiny under the Geneva Conventions. In Sri Lanka, the government anxiously awaits a U.S. decision on potential 44% tariffs that could devastate its garment exports—its top trade sector with the U.S. As these events unfold, geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and public health risks continue to shape the global narrative, reinforcing the need for diplomacy, accountability, and international solidarity.

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