Libre News of The World. Wedesday the 17th of December 2025

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we covered a wide sweep of global developments: Canada modernised citizenship law; Guatemala declared a state of emergency; Brazil’s low-cost solar boom gained momentum; Colombia intensified security operations; Chile raised wildfire alerts; Argentina tightened security in Rosario; South China Sea tensions rose; Australia faced housing pressure; New Zealand pressed ahead with public-sector cuts; Japan debated defence spending; South Korea moved to stabilise exports; Vietnam accelerated manufacturing; West Africa reopened ECOWAS talks; Turkey held firm on tight monetary policy; Saudi Arabia deepened diplomacy; Iran grappled with rial volatility; judicial reform reignited tensions in Israel; French farmers protested; Italy faced migration strain; Madrid clashed with Madrid housing policy; Portugal pushed renewables; Malta faced governance scrutiny; the UK refocused on asylum; Scotland’s constitutional debate resurfaced; Ireland stepped up EU security talks; Germany’s slowdown deepened concern; Finland reinforced borders; Iceland weighed tourism risks; Russia hardened its Ukraine stance; Ukraine pressed allies for aid; and India tightened financial oversight. Sources included Government of Canada, Prensa Libre, Agência Brasil, El Tiempo, La Tercera, Clarín, Nikkei Asia, ABC News Australia, RNZ, NHK World, Yonhap, Vietnam News Agency, Africa News, Anadolu Agency, Arab News, Al-Monitor, The Times of Israel, France 24, ANSA, El País, Público, Malta Today, BBC News, The Scotsman, The Irish Times, Handelsblatt, Yle, RÚV, TASS, Ukrinform, and The Economic Times. 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!