Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 22nd of July 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Toronto appoints ex-NYC executive Mandeep Lali to lead the TTC overhaul (Toronto Star), and in Haiti, a ton of cocaine is seized off Tortue Island in a dramatic police raid (France 24). Brazil's Congress faces backlash after passing a "devastation bill" that weakens environmental protections (The Guardian), while El Salvador’s leading human rights group Cristosal suspends operations amid President Bukele’s crackdown (Al Jazeera). Argentina hikes reserve requirements to control peso liquidity (Ámbito Financiero), and China tightens control over rare-earth quotas with a secretive release to only two state firms (South China Morning Post). In Australia, a government report predicts declining resource export earnings through 2027 (Australian Manufacturing). Meanwhile, Colombia prepares for debate on a massive tax reform aimed at funding the 2026 budget (El Espectador), and Chile delays its copper output peak to 2030 amid project slowdowns (Mining.com). In Singapore, officials warn of a China-linked cyber espionage threat to critical infrastructure (Channel News Asia), and Vietnam sets an ambitious 8.3–8.5% GDP growth target for 2025 (Vietnam News Agency). In DR Congo, the government and M23 rebels pledge a peace deal by August 18 (Iceland Review), and in Casablanca, a court rebuts viral claims of organ theft (Morocco World News). Saudi Arabia’s soaring oil exports may test global market resilience (Al Arabiya News), and the E3 warns Iran of U.N. sanctions if nuclear talks stall (The Associated Press). Israel boosts its defense budget by ₪42 billion amid regional threats (The Straits Times), and Trump’s upcoming Scotland visit sparks protests (BBC Scotland). Ireland exempts sitting tenants from rent cap changes under new reforms (The Irish Times), and over 60 German companies launch a €631 billion “Made for Germany” investment plan (Deutsche Welle). Sweden faces acute drinking-water shortages in Kristianstad (SVT Nyheter), and Grindavík businesses sue the Icelandic government over economic losses from repeated evacuations (Iceland Review). Uzbekistan’s Uzcard expands its open-banking infrastructure to fuel fintech growth (Gazeta.uz), while Dmitry Medvedev dismisses EU oil sanctions as ineffective and vows stronger strikes on Ukraine (TASS). Ukraine accuses Russia of deporting citizens to Georgia in what it calls “weaponized deportation” (Ukrinform), and Sri Lanka launches GovPay to digitize public service payments (Daily News Sri Lanka). 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!