Libre News of The World. Tuesday The 17th of February 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we covered Canada’s cooling inflation raising hopes of interest rate cuts (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canada-inflation-interest-rates/), the United States edging closer to a bipartisan border deal (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/politics/border-deal-senate.html), Costa Rica facing mounting budget pressures (https://www.nacion.com/economia/finanzas-publicas/presupuesto-costa-rica-debate/), Haiti’s deepening security crisis in the Caribbean (https://www.loopnews.com/content/haiti-security-crisis-gangs-expand-control), Brazil pushing ahead with economic reforms under President Lula (https://www.valor.com.br/politica/lula-reformas-economicas-congresso), Colombia’s peace talks struggling amid renewed violence (https://www.eltiempo.com/politica/proceso-de-paz-dificultades-actuales-colombia), Chile facing political pressure over stalled pension reform (https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/reforma-de-pensiones-negociaciones-congreso/), Argentina tightening austerity under President Milei (https://www.clarin.com/economia/milei-ajuste-economico-medidas-actuales_0.html), China’s property sector remaining under strain (https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/china-property-sector-pressure), Australia’s housing affordability crisis intensifying (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-16/housing-affordability-pressure-australia/), New Zealand’s economic slowdown deepening (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/508765/economic-slowdown-new-zealand), Japan’s weakening yen raising concern (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/16/business/yen-weakness-concern/), South Korea’s tech exports showing tentative recovery (https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20260216000678), Vietnam’s manufacturing growth slowing (https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/vietnam-manufacturing-growth-slows-4700123.html), rising security concerns across Africa’s Sahel region (https://www.africanews.com/2026/02/16/sahel-security-violence-rising/), Turkey’s persistent inflation pressures (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-inflation-pressure-economic-policy-198245), Saudi Arabia benefiting from strong oil revenues (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2456786/business-economy), Egypt’s mounting currency pressures (https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/egypt-currency-pressure-inflation), Iran resuming nuclear talks in Geneva (https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/507463/Iran-nuclear-talks-resume-in-Geneva), renewed Gaza tensions in Israel (https://www.timesofisrael.com/renewed-israel-gaza-fighting-raises-fears-of-escalation/), French farmers returning to nationwide protests (https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260216-farmers-renew-protests-over-costs-and-imports), Azerbaijan strengthening diplomatic ties and regional positioning (https://www.reuters.com/world/us-azerbaijan-sign-strategic-partnership-charter-during-vance-visit-2026-02-10/), the United Kingdom increasing military support for Ukraine (https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/12/ukraine-russia-strikes-odesa-power-drone-strikes-zelenskyy-putin-portugal-floods-europe-live-news), Scotland entering a crucial phase of budget negotiations (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics), Ireland’s worsening housing shortages (https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/housing/2026/02/16/irelands-housing-crisis-deepens/), Germany’s economic stagnation raising alarms (https://www.dw.com/en/germany-economy-stagnation-concerns/a-68294731), Scandinavia accelerating its renewable energy transition (https://www.nordicenergy.org/news/scandinavia-renewable-energy-transition/), Iceland dealing with ongoing volcanic disruption (https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-02-16-volcanic-activity-continues-on-reykjanes-peninsula), Uzbekistan advancing economic reforms (https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/02/16/uzbekistan-economic-reforms/), Russia facing mounting economic pressure (https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/russia-economic-pressure-sanctions-a84123), Ukraine’s air defences under renewed attack (https://kyivindependent.com/russia-attacks-ukraine-energy-infrastructure-again/), and India seeing renewed farmer protests nationwide (https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/farmers-protests-renewed-demands-india/article67894532.ece). 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. Ad free episodes available at https://www.patreon.com/LibreNewsofTheWorld