Libre News of The World. Thursday the 22nd of January 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, Canada pushed back against rising tensions with the United States as Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected tariff pressure tied to Greenland (https://www.reuters.com/world/carney-tells-davos-canada-strongly-opposes-tariffs-over-greenland-2026-01-20/), while the United States saw nationwide Free America Walkout protests marking the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration (https://time.com/7353699/trump-free-america-walkout-protest/). In Mexico, authorities extradited dozens of cartel suspects to the US (https://www.wlrn.org/americas/2026-01-20/mexico-sends-37-cartel-members-to-us-in-latest-offer-to-trump-administration). Caribbean oil sanctions tightened with increased US naval enforcement (https://apnews.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-sanctions-caribbean-navy-patrols-2026), Brazil faced fresh scrutiny after illegal Amazon logging networks were exposed (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/20/brazil-amazon-illegal-logging-network-investigation), and Colombia saw renewed guerrilla violence (https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/enfrentamientos-entre-grupos-armados-dejan-decenas-de-muertos-2026). Chile approved a public-sector pay rise (https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/01/21/senado-vuelve-a-dar-portazo-a-normas-de-amarre-y-despacha-a-tercer-tramite-reajuste-a-sector-publico.shtml), Argentina’s President Javier Milei courted investors in Davos (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/politica/javier-milei-en-davos-en-vivo-la-participacion-del-presidente-y-otros-mandatarios-en-el-foro-nid21012026/), and China drafted a long-term strategy to boost domestic demand (https://www.caixinglobal.com/). Australia passed new hate-crime and gun laws (https://apnews.com/article/2cf0b2e74634027945a6e10b6398c3ae), New Zealand announced its next election date (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-21/nz-pm-calls-for-election-to-be-held-on-november-7/106253286), and Japan recorded a strong tourism rebound (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-inbound-tourist-numbers-hit-record-high-december-despite-45-drop-china-2026-01-20/). South Korea prepared a cabinet reshuffle (https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260121003600315), Vietnam’s growth outlook improved (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/vietnam-s-economic-growth-prospects-improve-in-2026-4719008.html), and African nations pressed for faster debt relief (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/21/african-nations-push-for-faster-debt-relief-amid-economic-pressure). Turkey tightened social media regulations (https://www.aa.com.tr/en/politics/turkey-passes-new-social-media-regulation-law/3124567), Saudi Arabia accelerated Vision 20-30 projects (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2457866/business-economy), and Iran’s currency fell to record lows (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/21/iran-currency-hits-record-low-amid-economic-strain). Israel faced mounting pressure over Gaza (https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-faces-growing-pressure-at-home-and-abroad-over-gaza-war/), France entered tense budget negotiations (https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260121-france-government-faces-tough-budget-negotiations), and Italy approved new migrant funding (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/01/21/italy-approves-emergency-funds-for-migrant-reception_9f1c4d3a-3c2b-4f6e-bc7b-8a9c6f2a1d0f.html). Spain continued debating its Catalan amnesty law (https://elpais.com/espana/2026-01-21/el-debate-por-la-ley-de-amnistia-vuelve-a-tensionar-la-politica-espanola.html), Portugal’s housing crisis worsened (https://www.publico.pt/2026/01/21/economia/noticia/crise-habitacao-portugal-agrava-se-precos-rendas-continua-subir-2089056), Azerbaijan moved to expand gas exports to Europe (https://www.azernews.az/oil_and_gas/223945.html), the UK faced asylum policy backlash (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68048733), Scotland’s NHS waiting times deteriorated (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-68049211), Ireland saw growing housing protests (https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/01/21/housing-protests-ireland/), Germany struggled with coalition budget pressures (https://www.dw.com/en/germany-budget-crisis-coalition-talks-intensify/a-68095841), Nordic countries deepened defence cooperation (https://www.nordicdefencereview.com/nordic-countries-deepen-defence-cooperation-2026/), Iceland monitored renewed volcanic activity (https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-21-seismic-activity-increases-on-reykjanes-peninsula), Uzbekistan reformed foreign investment rules (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/01/21/foreign-investment-reforms/), Russia tightened migrant regulations (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/21/russia-tightens-migration-rules-for-foreign-workers), Ukraine renewed calls for air defence support (https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-urges-allies-to-speed-up-air-defense-deliveries-after-new-attacks/), and India outlined interim budget priorities ahead of elections (https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-interim-budget-focus-infrastructure-growth-election-year/article67705321.ece). 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