Libre News of The World. Thursday the 12th of June 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we reported on Canada extraditing terror suspect Muhammad Shahzeb Khan to the U.S. over an alleged plot to attack a Jewish center, citing CBC News. We covered the U.S. and China agreeing on a framework to ease trade tensions, citing South China Morning Post. In Panama, the Canal Authority raised alarms over MSC’s port acquisition, reported by La Prensa. Cuba faced severe blackouts triggering protests, as noted by Granma. In Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro admitted to meetings on staying in power, according to Folha de S.Paulo. Colombia reeled from an attempted assassination and coordinated attacks, cited by El Espectador. Chile intercepted a major illegal abortion pill shipment amid debate on reproductive rights, per La Tercera. Argentina's Supreme Court upheld Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s corruption conviction, reported by Clarín. Huawei launched its Pura 80 series smartphones, reported by Xinhua. Qantas shut down Jetstar Asia, affecting 500 jobs, according to The Australian Financial Review. New Zealand’s central bank governor resigned over budget disputes, reported by RNZ. Japan's cashless shift spurred central bank innovation, per The Japan Times. South Korea halted border loudspeaker broadcasts to ease tensions, cited by Yonhap News Agency. U.S. companies lobbied to lower tariffs on Vietnamese imports, reported by Vietnam News. Floods and snowstorms devastated South Africa’s Eastern Cape, as covered by News24. The World Bank approved $350 million for Casablanca’s rail expansion, reported by Le Matin. Azerbaijan launched journalist training on disinformation, per Trend News Agency. Saudi Arabia reopened the Umrah season, noted by Arab News. Iran’s nuclear program was exposed, according to NCRI. Mike Huckabee’s comments stirred diplomatic tensions in Israel, reported by Al Jazeera. Emmanuel Macron proposed an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s, cited by Le Monde. Italy's Senate passed a controversial security bill, per ANSA. Spain faced overtourism and housing pressures, reported by El País. The Madeleine McCann case saw new evidence, according to Der Spiegel. Greece expelled far-right MPs over fraud, as reported by Ekathimerini. The UK debated the future of GCSEs, cited by The Times. Edinburgh’s supercomputer funding was restored, per BBC News. Ireland's new rent controls sparked controversy, reported by The Irish Times. Germany’s intelligence warned of a Russian NATO provocation, cited by Die Welt. A Viking expedition uncovered hidden maritime networks, per SVT. May heat records in Iceland raised global climate alarms, reported by Morgunblaðið. Uzbekistan and Tajikistan advanced economic cooperation at the Tashkent Forum, noted by UzDaily. NATO’s chief urged defense spending amid Russian buildup, according to Politico Europe. Russia launched a deadly drone assault on Ukraine, cited by Kyiv Independent. And finally, the Delhi High Court reviewed a plea on the Batla House demolition, reported by The Hindu. These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!