Libre News of The World. Monday the 24th of February 2025

Today’s news covered a wide range of global developments. In Europe, Italy and France blocked a major EU aid package for Ukraine, raising concerns over unified support, while Polish President Andrzej Duda urged the U.S. to increase its military presence in Central Europe to counter Russian aggression. In Asia, Icelandic glaciers were reported to be melting at an alarming rate, prompting calls for urgent climate action, and Swiss Armed Forces Chief Thomas Suessli hinted at Switzerland’s potential participation in a future Ukraine peacekeeping mission. Meanwhile, French and British leaders met with President Trump to advocate for continued U.S. support for Ukraine during peace talks. In Uzbekistan, an assassination attempt on political figure Komil Allamjonov sparked a major political purge, uncovering an international network. On the economic front, Shaktikanta Das, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, was appointed as Prime Minister Modi's principal secretary. In corporate news, Wireless Ireland announced plans to launch new digital radio stations, and Seven & i Holdings selected Bain Capital for a $4.7 billion asset sale.