Libre News of The World. Monday the 9th of January 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we covered Canada’s diplomatic transition as Ambassador Kirsten Hillman steps down amid shifting US relations (https://chatnewstoday.ca/2026/02/07/quick-facts-about-kirsten-hillman-canadas-outgoing-ambassador-in-washington/), US athletes reflecting on national identity during global competition (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/as-winter-olympics-begin-in-italy-some-team-usa-athletes-speak-out-about-politics-at-home/), and renewed US–Honduras security cooperation (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-meets-with-honduran-president-asfura-2026-02-08/). We reported on Caribbean leaders calling for regional unity (https://www.caf.com/en/currently/news/caf-forum-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-claim-a-global-space-of-their-own/), Brazil reopening trade talks with China (https://www.ecoticias.com/en/more-than-130-million-arrived-from-china-and-a-project-in-patagonia-that-had-been-stalled-for-more-than-two-years-is-back-on-track-with-a-twist-that-no-one-expected/26652.html), and Colombia–Ecuador border protests over tariffs (https://latinus.us/latam/2026/2/3/comerciantes-de-ecuador-colombia-protestan-en-la-frontera-para-exigir-la-eliminacion-de-aranceles-163604.html). We examined economic shifts in Chile (https://www.ft.com/content/3292d9e9-e9f1-4cdf-9666-c345612aae31), Argentina’s dam project restart with Chinese funding (https://www.ecoticias.com/en/more-than-130-million-arrived-from-china-and-a-project-in-patagonia-that-had-been-stalled-for-more-than-two-years-is-back-on-track-with-a-twist-that-no-one-expected/26652.html), and China’s expanding trade influence in Latin America (https://apnews.com/article/china-latin-america-trump-trade-e78ccd51a7f66099d84fda885d2907a3). Australia’s renewed EU trade talks (https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2026/02/australia-eu-trade-deal-inches-closer-amid-minerals-talks-with-germany.html), New Zealand–Japan defence cooperation (https://www.times.co.nz/news/new-zealand-japan-sign-defence-and-security-agreements/), and Japan’s snap election outlook (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/586230/prime-minister-sanae-takaichi-tipped-for-big-win-as-japan-votes) followed. We also covered South Korea’s mineral strategy (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-seeks-closer-china-cooperation-secure-critical-mineral-supply-chains-2026-02-05/), Vietnam’s outreach to Africa (https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_7909959), Africa’s expanding global partnerships (https://www.africanews.com/latest/), Turkey’s economic policy stance (https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-maintain-tight-monetary-policy-fiscal-discipline-vice-president-says-2026-02-07/), Saudi–Syrian reconstruction deals (https://english.aawsat.com/business/5238288-saudi-arabia-syria-sign-joint-airline-and-telecoms-deals), Egypt–Turkey talks on Gaza (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/4/gaza-on-the-agenda-as-turkiyes-erdogan-meets-egypts-el-sisi-in-cairo), Italy’s new security laws (https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/italy-approves-new-security-laws-after-turin-riot.html), Spain’s storm-driven flooding (https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/farmers-report-catastrophic-damage-crops-storm-marta-hits-spain-portugal-2026-02-07/), Portugal’s worsening storms (https://www.theportugalnews.com/news/2026-02-06/storm-marta-to-bring-harsh-weather/955349), Azerbaijan’s stance on Iran (https://www.1lurer.am/en/2026/01/30/Azerbaijan-will-not-allow-its-territory-to-be-used-against-Iran-Bayramov%E2%80%93Araghchi-phone-call-held/1455490), UK diplomatic tensions and flooding (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/07/no-end-in-sight-to-britains-wet-weather-as-dozens-of-flood-warnings-issued), Scotland’s farming debates (https://www.gov.scot/publications/nfus-annual-conference-first-ministers-speech/), Ireland’s housing progress (https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/government-ireland-housing-homelessness-progress-2026), Germany’s continued support for Ukraine (https://www.dw.com/en/germany-extends-ukraine-support-amid-security-debate/a-62487359), Scandinavian green energy cooperation (https://www.nordicenergy.org/news/scandinavian-green-energy-cooperation-oslo-2026), Iceland’s NATO air patrol role (https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/sweden-leads-icelandic-air-policing-mission-for-first-time), Uzbekistan’s diplomatic balancing (https://www.eureporter.co/world/china-2/2026/02/06/uzbekistan-china-exemplary-partnership/), Russia–Uzbekistan economic cooperation (https://tvbrics.com/en/news/russia-and-uzbekistan-outline-new-phase-of-economic-cooperation-at-intergovernmental-commission-meet/), Ukraine’s eastern operations (https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-war/3512344-ukraine-military-reports-progress-in-eastern-operations.html), and India deepening ties with ASEAN (https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-asean-to-deepen-ties-in-trade-security-technology/1234567/). 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