Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 6th of January 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we covered a sweeping global picture: Canada rolled out early-year GST and benefit payments to ease cost-of-living pressures (https://www.stthomasanglicanchurchmillbrook.ca/new-canada-benefit-payment-2026/); the United States faced international criticism over its Venezuela operation (https://www.reuters.com/world/us/); Central America watched legal tensions rise in Honduras after election warnings (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/honduras-ag-warns-legal-action-over-fraught-election-2025-12-31/); Panama signed a strategic canal passage agreement with the US (https://newsroompanama.com/2026/01/04/panama-gives-in-to-u-s-pressure-and-removes-tariffs-for-us-military-ships-passing-through-the-canal/); Brazil joined regional partners condemning US actions (https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/canais_atendimento/imprensa/notas-a-imprensa/posicao-de-brasil-mexico-chile-colombia-uruguai-e-espanha-diante-dos-fatos-ocorridos-na-venezuela); Colombia tightened border security amid regional alarm (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/3/colombia-braces-with-alarm-after-maduros-removal-in-venezuela-by-us); Chile pushed ahead with its lithium strategy (https://www.latercera.com/pulso/); Argentina faced fresh inflation pressures from tariff hikes (https://www.infobae.com/economia/2026/01/02/inflacion-de-enero-que-pronostican-los-expertos-los-aumentos-que-meten-presion-y-la-nueva-forma-de-medir-del-indec/); China hosted South Korea’s president amid regional tensions (https://www.reuters.com/world/china/south-korean-president-lee-arrives-beijing-state-visit-chinese-state-media-says-2026-01-04/); Australia issued South America travel warnings (https://www.9news.com.au/world/venezuela-usa-military-operation-australia-travel-warning-colombia/02524677-3eff-4bfa-a9de-ab400a1ed150); New Zealand faced scrutiny over emergency department delays (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/583164/woman-waited-11-hours-at-wellington-hospital-s-emergency-department-was-not-seen-by-doctor); Japan debated how to address a weak yen (https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-business-lobby-chiefs-urge-government-tackle-weak-yen-media-reports-2026-01-01/); Singapore suspended a travel agency licence for compliance failures (https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2026/01/stb-suspends-sunshine-tours-travel/); Vietnam advanced its semiconductor ambitions (https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/new-national-center-backs-vietnams-semiconductor-push.html/); Africa reeled from a deadly market attack in Nigeria (https://www.africanews.com/2026/01/04/at-least-30-killed-in-market-attack-in-nigerias-niger-state/); Turkey unveiled a new infrastructure push (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-unveils-ambitious-infrastructure-investment-plan-182456); Saudi Arabia introduced new coastal tourism rules (https://m.economictimes.com/nri/visit/saudi-arabia-introduces-mandatory-beach-rules-and-digital-guide-for-coastal-tourism/articleshow/126332316.cms); Iran grappled with protests and border tensions (https://www.tehrantimes.com/); Israel faced renewed domestic tension after a police shooting in the Negev (https://apnews.com/article/7fb8817cf2317bf5b0b1f1dc86f7a96b); France dealt with severe winter travel disruption (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/france-face-severe-travel-chaos-as-air-france-klm-easyjet-hop-and-other-airlines-face-75-flight-cancellations-and-957-delays-amid-heavy-snow-strong-winds-and-low-visibility-affecting-passengers-across/); Italy monitored storms, flight disruptions and Mount Etna activity (https://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/01/piogge-e-temporali-al-centro-torna-il-gran-freddo-al-nord-allerta-gialla-in-quattro-regioni-356d4f56-a364-4397-a80e-94b86ec79746.html); Spain moved to tighten short-term rental rules (https://elpais.com); Portugal reported rising flu cases and excess mortality among the elderly (https://noticiasdosorraia.sapo.pt/portugal-registou-1-265-casos-de-gripe-na-semana-do-natal-e-excesso-de-mortalidade-nos-idosos/); Greece prepared for nationwide farmer blockades (https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2026/01/04/farmers-escalate-protests-48h-blockades-jan-7-8/); the UK faced warnings of the highest G7 inflation (https://www.radionewshub.com/articles/news-updates/UK-inflation-to-rise-to-highest-in-G7-warns-IMF-as-food-costs-surge); Scotland enacted historic justice reforms abolishing the “not proven” verdict (https://www.gov.scot/news/abolition-of-not-proven-verdict/); Ireland saw rising support for a united Ireland in new polling (https://www.irishnews.com/news/politics/united-ireland-support-increases-by-7-points-new-survey-OWOG4QMOEZBX3IUQJ5JWNYEYPI/); Germany reported a sharp fall in illegal border crossings (https://www.welt.de/article6956a16ef6fc544dba9b983c); Scandinavian Europe investigated damage to undersea telecom cables (https://apnews.com/article/67b07a8f8590f96fae2c56437f77e614); Iceland advanced stronger child-protection laws (https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2026/01/05/iceland_parliament_moves_to_strengthen_child_protection_l/); Uzbekistan overhauled public procurement rules (https://monitor.kun.uz/en/news/2025/12/30/uzbekistan-to-scrap-direct-contracts-in-public-procurement-from-2026); Russia reported daily drone attacks on Moscow (https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ukraine-targets-moscow-daily-with-drones-this-year-russia-says-apparent-2026-01-04/); Ukraine imposed scheduled power cuts under grid strain (https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/ukraine-schedules-hourly-power-outages-and-industrial-limits-on-january-5/); and India reported a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in Assam with no immediate damage (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/5-1-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-assam-tremors-felt-in-morigaon-no-immediate-damage-reported/articleshow/126342123.cms). 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