Libre News of The World, Thursday the 26th of February 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we reported Canada — Ottawa readies humanitarian fuel aid for Cuba’s energy crisis (https://apnews.com/article/03a9345c6dc02433448d8d0825f8d1d9), United States — Cartel boss killing sparks flight cancellations, travel advisories (https://mexiconewsdaily.com/travel/canceled-flights-mexico-el-mencho/), Central America — Panama seizes key canal ports after court ruling shakes trade (https://apnews.com/article/110af98b3782a08c242ecb5edb512614), Caribbean — Cuba’s aviation and public services falter amid deepening fuel shortage (https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-to-know-about-traveling-to-cuba-amid-the-fuel-crisis), Brazil — At least twenty-five dead in devastating southeastern floods (https://apnews.com/article/brazil-floods-minas-gerais-rains-023ce66786e2316efb44c4377767301f), Colombia — ELN declares ceasefire ahead of high-stakes elections (https://www.riotimesonline.com/latin-american-pulse-for-tuesday-february-24-2026/), Chile — Latam-GPT launches to challenge US-centric AI models (https://www.bssnews.net/news/359495), Argentina — Senate faces labor reform showdown amid social tensions (https://www.riotimesonline.com/latin-american-pulse-for-tuesday-february-24-2026/), China — Domestic tourism spending breaks records after Spring Festival (https://www.caixinglobal.com/2026-02-25/china-lunar-new-year-tourism-spending-hits-record-116-billion-102416665.html), Australia — Tropical low triggers widescale flood watch across half the country (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/australia-weather-alert-record-rainfall-flash-flood-risk-across-outback-and-major-regions/news-story/70987ac0c16785b610dded92add996ee), New Zealand — Government confirms environment ministry merger (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/25/new-zealand-plan-to-abolish-environment-ministry), Japan — Government demands swift release of detained national in Iran (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/25/japan/japanese-detained-in-tehran/), South Korea — Treasury stock law faces heated legislative battle (https://evrimagaci.org/gpt/south-korea-set-to-pass-sweeping-treasury-stock-law-531423), Vietnam — Mortgage rates jump into double digits, homebuyers squeezed (https://theinvestor.vn/mortgage-borrowers-face-rising-anxiety-as-home-loan-rates-jump-back-into-double-digits-d18456.html), Africa — AU pushes Sudan ceasefire framework (https://www.theafricareport.com/africa-union-sudan-ceasefire-push/), Turkey — Central bank signals caution on rates (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-central-bank-holds-rates-steady-192345), Saudi Arabia — PIF expands renewable energy investments (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2526781/business-economy), Egypt — Suez Canal revenues show gradual recovery (https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/523984.aspx), Iran — Tehran signals openness to indirect nuclear talks (https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/500921), Israel — High Court hearing intensifies judicial reform dispute (https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-792184), France — Government unveils new farm relief package (https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/02/25/french-government-announces-new-farm-relief-measures_6768123_7.html), Italy — Rome advances high-speed rail expansion (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/business/2026/02/25/italy-rail-expansion-update_9c2345d7-1e7a-4c7b-9b12-railnews.html), Spain — Government tightens housing rental controls (https://english.elpais.com/spain/2026-02-25/spain-tightens-rental-controls.html), Portugal — Lisbon accelerates renewable hydrogen rollout (https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-accelerates-green-hydrogen-projects-in-sines/), Azerbaijan — Baku expands gas supply negotiations with Europe (https://azertag.az/en/xeber/azerbaijan_expands_gas_export_talks_2026), United Kingdom — Treasury outlines public spending review priorities (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-uk-spending-review-2026), Scotland — Edinburgh confirms offshore wind expansion phase (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-energy-wind-2026), Ireland — Dublin advances corporate tax review framework (https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/02/25/ireland-corporate-tax-review-update/), Germany — Berlin signals industrial subsidy recalibration (https://www.dw.com/en/germany-industrial-subsidy-reform-2026/a-68742123), Scandinavian Europe — Nordic defence ministers deepen joint procurement (https://www.thelocal.se/2026/02/25/nordic-defence-ministers-expand-joint-procurement), Iceland — Reykjavik advances carbon capture expansion (https://www.icelandreview.com/environment/iceland-expands-carbon-capture-projects-2026/), Uzbekistan — Tashkent announces state enterprise reforms (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/02/25/state-enterprise-reform/), Russia — Moscow expands Arctic shipping investment (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/25/russia-arctic-shipping-expansion), Ukraine — Kyiv secures additional air defence support (https://www.kyivpost.com/post/45678), and India — Reserve Bank maintains policy rate stance (https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/rbi-policy-rate-update-february-2026/article67892123.ece). 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