Libre News of The World. Thursday the 5th of February 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada’s Conservative Party reaffirming Pierre Poilievre’s leadership amid political realignment (https://apnews.com/article/901a11a4a0814e7ae3c9521f5952938d), the United States ending its federal shutdown after a funding deal (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/03/house-passes-funds-ending-government-shutdown), Central America’s renewed focus on regional security cooperation (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-60234142), the Caribbean Series baseball tournament underway in Mexico (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Caribbean_Series), Brazil’s President Lula calling for regional unity amid global uncertainty (https://www.caf.com/en/currently/news/lula-da-silva-calls-for-collective-action-and-regional-integration-in-a-climate-of-uncertainty/), Colombia navigating trade tensions and renewed diplomacy with the United States (https://www.ourmidland.com/news/world/article/colombian-and-ecuadorian-merchants-and-truckers-21331519.php), Chile battling renewed wildfires and evacuations (https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/region-de-valparaiso/2026/02/05/incendios-forestales-obligan-a-nuevas-evacuaciones.shtml), Argentina showing signs of cooling inflation (https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/la-inflacion-volvio-a-desacelerarse-en-enero-nid05022026/), China signalling further support for economic growth (https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3251234/china-signals-more-support-growth-amid-global-uncertainty), Australia debating the timing of interest rate cuts (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-06/rba-interest-rate-cut-debate-inflation-eases/103427412), New Zealand responding to severe flooding on the North Island (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/508212/flooding-north-island-evacuations-under-way), Japan facing renewed concern over yen weakness (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260206_12/), South Korea’s opposition pushing reform legislation (https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10367842), Vietnam’s manufacturing growth slowing amid weaker global demand (https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1649876/manufacturing-growth-slows-amid-global-demand-weakness.html), African leaders calling for debt relief and financial reform (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/6/african-leaders-push-for-debt-relief-and-financial-reform), Turkey continuing to struggle with high inflation (https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkey-inflation-remains-elevated-despite-policy-tightening), Saudi Arabia expanding Vision 2030 investment projects (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2456786/business-economy), Egypt resuming IMF talks amid currency pressures (https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/517892/Business/Economy/Egypt-resumes-IMF-talks-amid-currency-pressures.aspx), Iran signalling willingness for nuclear talks while warning of escalation (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/02/iran-abbas-araghchi-talks-us-nuclear-deal), Israel carrying out strikes in Gaza amid regional tensions (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/2/4/live-israeli-forces-kill-10-palestinians-in-overnight-attacks-across-gaza), France passing its delayed national budget after political turmoil (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/02/france-passes-budget-after-wrangling-no-confidence-motions), Italy facing intensified budget negotiations (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/02/06/italy-budget-talks-intensify_3a9f5c8d-9c4b-4a7d-9a3b-8b9d6a4b1c21.html), Spain tightening water restrictions amid worsening drought (https://www.elpais.com/clima-y-medio-ambiente/2026-02-06/espana-refuerza-restricciones-por-la-sequia.html), Portugal’s housing costs fuelling political debate (https://www.publico.pt/2026/02/06/economia/noticia/custos-habitacao-portugal-debate-politico-2034567), Azerbaijan resuming energy talks with European partners (https://apa.az/en/energy/azerbaijan-resumes-energy-talks-with-european-partners-401982), the United Kingdom recording a slight easing in inflation (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68221491), Scotland’s NHS facing mounting pressure (https://www.scotsman.com/health/scotland-nhs-pressures-waiting-lists-staff-shortages-4519821), Ireland’s housing crisis dominating political debate (https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/02/07/ireland-housing-pressure-politics/), Germany showing tentative signs of economic stability (https://www.dw.com/en/germany-economy-shows-signs-of-stabilising/a-70123456), Scandinavian Europe strengthening regional defence cooperation (https://sverigesradio.se/artikel/scandinavian-countries-strengthen-defence-cooperation), Denmark tightening its climate targets (https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/politik/danmark-skaerper-klimamaalene-og-indfoerer-nye-tiltag), Iceland monitoring renewed volcanic activity (https://www.ruv.is/frettir/innlent/2026-02-07-aukin-jardskjalftavirkni-a-reykjanesi), Uzbekistan pushing forward new economic reforms (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/02/07/economic-reforms/), Russia facing renewed economic headwinds (https://tass.com/economy/1709825), Ukraine reporting fresh missile and drone strikes (https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3821457-russia-launches-new-wave-of-missile-drone-attacks-ukraine-says.html), and India announcing new measures to support economic growth (https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/india-growth-outlook-policy-measures-inflation/article67891234.ece). 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