Libre News of The World. Monday the 2nd of March 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada CPI Inches Down in January 2026 (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/260217/dq260217a-eng.htm), U.S. Inflation Debate Fuels Economic Forecast Divergence (https://www.investopedia.com/why-one-prominent-economist-sees-inflation-surging-to-4-in-2026-11910115), Central America Leaders Prepare for High-Level Security Summit (https://ticotimes.net/2026/02/19/costa-rica-leaders-head-to-trump-summit-for-security-boost), The Caribbean Tourism Sector Faces Post-Hurricane Test (https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/workers-lead-tourism-recovery-as-sector-officially-reopens-on-december-15/), Brazil Supreme Court Convicts Killers in Marielle Franco Murder (https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-02-25/marielle-franco-case-brazao-brothers-convicted-of-ordering-murder-of-rio-councilwoman.html), Colombia Tensions Escalate Trade Dispute with Ecuador (https://elpais.com/america-colombia/2026-02-25/colombia-intensifica-la-disputa-comercial-con-ecuador-e-impone-aranceles-del-30.html), Chile Government Rejects Chinese Medical Ship Amid Rising Diplomatic Pressure (https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chile-denies-onboard-care-by-chinese-medical-ship-us-pressure-mounts-2026-02-27/), Argentina Congress Clears Major Labour Overhaul (https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/argentinas-congress-approves-labour-reform-in-win-for-milei.phtml), China’s Growth Surges, Eyes Softer 2026 Target Amid Global Shifts (https://www.gov.cn/archive/statistics/202602/28/content_WS69a2dfc9c6d00ca5f9a09662.html), Australia’s Economy Nears Turning Point Amid Inflation and Markets Rally (https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/asx-200-hits-record-high-fuelled-by-best-corporate-profit-season-in-decades/news-story/4b3ec2091d08b4a10934678f28dd85ab), New Zealand Tightens Open Work Visa Rules to Align with Labour Needs (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/new-zealand-set-to-tighten-open-work-visa-employment-rules-from-april-20-2026-whos-affected/articleshow/128751719.cms), Japan Faces Inflation Crossroads as Core Prices Ease Below Target (https://www.tradingeconomics.com/japan/tokyo-core-cpi/news/528836), South Korea Exports Surge as Chips Drive Trade Growth (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-feb-exports-beat-forecasts-rise-ninth-month-2026-03-01/), Vietnam Eyes Growth but Faces Headwinds from Global Shifts (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnams-annual-growth-reaches-8-trade-surplus-with-us-hits-record-despite-2026-01-05/), Africa’s Solar Power Momentum Signals New Growth Arc (https://www.ecofinagency.com/news-industry/0402-52563-africa-accelerates-solar-rollout-with-4-5-gw-added-in-2025), Turkey Sets Record Scholarship Interest as Growth Outlook Brightens (https://www.dailysabah.com/turkiye/nearly-200000-students-apply-for-turkiye-scholarships-in-2026/news), Saudi Arabia’s Economy Anchored by Diversification Drive (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2634537/business-economy), Egypt’s Growth Forecast Climb Signals Stabilisation (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2634116/business-economy), Iran in Turmoil as Regional Conflict Erupts (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-28/what-we-know-about-the-israel-us-iran-strikes/106400988), Israel Mobilises Amid Escalation with Iran (https://apnews.com/article/245b1675544434848160845a2e991b9d), France Tightens Citizenship Criteria to Boost Fiscal Stability (https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-02-28/fr/france-tightens-income-rules-for-citizenship-raising-the-bar-for-would-be-french-nationals/), Italy’s Industrial Output Climbs on Export Demand (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/economy/2026/02/28/italy-industrial-output-rises-on-exports_142f9621-6a11-468b-8d20-8cdb8fea5e00.html), Spain Boosts Renewable Energy Targets for 2030 (https://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/022726-spain-raises-renewable-target-to-80-by-2030-in-major-climate-move), Portugal Faces Tourism Labour Crunch as Peak Season Nears (https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-02-27/portugals-tourism-sector-warns-of-staff-shortage-ahead-of-busy-season/74017), Azerbaijan Expands Strategic Transport Links to Central Asia (https://www.azernews.az/business/242387.html), United Kingdom’s Energy Strategy Revamped Amid Cost Pressures (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-energy-strategy-update-2026), Scotland Boosts Investment in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-60284918), Ireland Prepares for EU Presidency Amid Security Alerts (https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/02/28/planning-for-eu-presidency-gears-up-you-have-to-make-the-country-look-good/), Greenland’s Strategic Role Deepens as Climate and Minerals Draw Focus (https://www.phys.org/news/2026-02-greenland-ice-surges-unprecedentedly.html), Germany Strengthens Climate Policy with Industrial and Grid Investment Plan (https://www.cleanenergywire.org/topics/energiewende-germanys-energy-transition/renewables-germany-targets-and-policies), Scandinavian Europe Defence Spending Rises Across Region (https://www.thelocal.se/20260228/sweden-announces-expanded-defence-spending-plan), Iceland Energy Exports Expand Through Green Projects (https://www.icelandreview.com/news/iceland-expands-geothermal-development-strategy/), Uzbekistan Advances Economic Reform Package (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/02/28/economic-reforms-update/), Russia Expands Arctic Shipping Infrastructure (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/01/russia-expands-northern-sea-route-investment-a84192), Ukraine Secures Additional European Defence Support (https://www.kyivindependent.com/eu-announces-new-defense-and-financial-package-for-ukraine-march-2026/), and India Manufacturing Momentum Strengthens Economic Outlook (https://www.thehindu.com/business/economy/india-manufacturing-growth-february-2026/article67892145.ece). 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