Libre News of The World. Monday the 21st of April 2025

On this episode of Libre News of the World, we journey across continents to bring you stories of political shifts, environmental urgency, and geopolitical flashpoints. In Iceland, geophysicist Páll Einarsson has called for the renaming of the “Bridge Between Continents,” asserting that the current name falsely implies Iceland is part of the American continent—prompting a reevaluation of scientific and tourist messaging alike (https://www.visitreykjanes.is). In Sweden, Borås Municipality has banned TikTok on school networks and municipal devices, citing concerns over data privacy linked to the Chinese-owned app and sparking debate on digital boundaries in public education (https://www.gp.se). Meanwhile in India, the India Meteorological Department warns of a hotter-than-usual summer ahead, forecasting a sharp rise in heatwave days across the nation and urging authorities to enact preventative health and infrastructure measures to protect vulnerable populations (https://www.imd.gov.in). In Central Asia, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed major development initiatives in the Andijan region, including a massive airport overhaul and plans for a new medical cluster, signaling the country’s continued push for economic and regional modernization (https://xs.uz). From Moscow, a significant diplomatic move unfolded as Russia's Supreme Court officially removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, laying the groundwork for expanded regional engagement and raising eyebrows on the global stage (https://apnews.com). Across the border in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces have advanced into Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, marking a historic turn in the conflict and sparking international concern over escalation (https://www.reuters.com). And in Portugal, the legislative election campaign heats up amid ethics investigations and mounting voter fatigue, with major parties locked in debates over transparency, healthcare, and housing as the electorate braces for a pivotal vote (https://elpais.com).