Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 3rd of March 2025

Today’s global headlines reflect a world in flux, with economic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and environmental challenges shaping the international landscape. In Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau reaffirmed the nation’s sovereignty in a meeting with King Charles, while in the U.S., citizens staged an Economic Blackout protest to challenge corporate greed and rising prices. In Honduras, the government restored power after a nationwide blackout, and in the Dominican Republic, officials celebrated achieving the lowest homicide rate in the Caribbean. At the Oscars, Brazil’s I’m Still Here made history by winning Best International Feature, while a new podcast in Colombia examines the ELN, the nation’s last active guerrilla group. Shakira canceled her Santiago concerts due to technical issues, and Argentina’s President Milei announced an upcoming visit to Israel to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. In technology, Chinese buyers were found circumventing U.S. export controls to obtain Nvidia’s latest AI chips. Meanwhile, Cyclone Alfred threatened Southeast Queensland, and New Zealand’s "Gandalf" was arrested for running an unlicensed medicinal cannabis operation. Japan battled its worst wildfires in decades, and the USS Carl Vinson arrived in South Korea amid heightened tensions with North Korea. Singapore surpassed its 2025 solar energy target, and Vietnam fast-tracked Starlink licensing to boost ties with the U.S. Environmental milestones were marked on Wangari Maathai Day, and Italy debated a controversial cable car to Santo Stefano. In Spain, the government raised its 2025 growth forecast, while Portugal’s Prime Minister faced a confidence vote. Iceland endured severe weather, Poland’s space agency suffered a cyberattack, and Switzerland’s central bank posted record profits. Uzbekistan unveiled plans to attract $2.2 billion in foreign investment, and Russia launched a hypersonic missile at a merchant vessel in Odesa. Finally, President Zelenskyy asserted Ukraine’s sovereignty, and India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal rushed to the U.S. to address looming tariffs.