Libre News of The World. Wedesday the 18th of February 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada as the nation remembers a deadly school shooting and renews debates on safety and mental health, for more information visit https://ca.news.yahoo.com/news-today-carney-tumbler-ridge-091507892.html. In the United States, expanded maritime drug operations under Operation Southern Spear drew scrutiny, for more information visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Southern_Spear. Central America faced renewed migration pressures, for more information visit https://www.newsnow.com/ca/World/Latin%2BAmerica/Central%2BAmerica. The Caribbean balanced rising security tensions with a tourism boom, for more information visit https://www.the-sun.com/news/15943976/us-bombs-drug-running-boat-caribbean-three-killed. Brazil paused markets during Carnival as investors watched economic indicators, for more information visit https://www.riotimesonline.com/brazils-morning-call-for-monday-february-16-2026. Colombia wrestled with flood recovery and court battles, for more information visit https://apnews.com/article/59d93f5bbf2607c80d48d90ea664c565. Chile monitored escalating wildfire threats, for more information visit https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/02/17/chile-refuerza-prevencion-incendios-forestales.shtml. Argentina faced inflation and currency pressure, for more information visit https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/la-inflacion-y-el-dolar-marcan-la-agenda-economica-nid17022026. China signalled a steady economic course, for more information visit https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3252251. Australia tracked heatwaves and power demand, for more information visit https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-17/heatwave-energy-demand-australia/104934512. New Zealand reviewed housing affordability, for more information visit https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/509214/housing-affordability-remains-key-focus. Japan warned of possible yen market intervention, for more information visit https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/17/business/yen-market-intervention-warning. South Korea weighed export risks, for more information visit https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2026/02/602_369214.html. Vietnam balanced growth and inflation, for more information visit https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/2026/02/1623453/vietnam-economic-outlook.html. African leaders prioritised food security, for more information visit https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/17/african-leaders-push-food-security-agenda. Turkey monitored inflation and lira stability, for more information visit https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/turkey-inflation-monetary-policy-february-2026. Saudi Arabia advanced economic diversification, for more information visit https://www.arabnews.com/node/2456781/business-economy. Egypt reviewed IMF reform commitments, for more information visit https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/520345.aspx. Iran entered a new phase of nuclear diplomacy, for more information visit https://www.apnews.com/article/8628f2dbd4c911cb4cda5fb92c1aadef. Israel faced scrutiny over aid access and regional strikes, for more information visit https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-02/un-says-israel-blocked-three-aid-missions-as-gaza-crisis-pers.html. France advanced India ties while condemning West Bank moves, for more information visit https://www.arabnews.com/node/2633271/amp. Italy mourned the collapse of a coastal landmark, for more information visit https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/torre-santandrea-salento-mourns-lovers-arch-collapse-on-valentines-day-impacting-italy-tourism. Spain tackled the aftermath of severe storms, for more information visit https://www.chronicle.lu/category/international-news/59422-storm-leonardo-forces-evacuations-in-spain-portugal-more-rain-on-way. Portugal prepared for Carnival celebrations, for more information visit https://www.idealista.pt/en/news/lifestyle-in-portugal/2026/01/27/73612-lisbon-carnival-2026. Azerbaijan boosted trade and innovation, for more information visit https://report.az/en/energy/azerbaijan-boosts-petroleum-coke-exports-in-january. The United Kingdom braced for Arctic weather and defence moves, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/13/uk-weather-major-road-pennines-shut-arctic-blast-snow-ice. Scotland faced half-term weather disruption, for more information visit https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/15929658/half-term-weather-chaos-scotland-flooding-heavy-snow. Ireland balanced severe weather with arts support, for more information visit https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/10/ireland-basic-income-for-the-arts-scheme-becomes-permanent. Germany extended border checks and pressed NATO allies, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/world/germany-extend-border-checks-by-six-months-minister-tells-bild-2026-02-16. Scandinavian Europe sharpened Arctic security focus, for more information visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_Sentry. Iceland flagged ocean current collapse as a security threat, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/iceland-sees-security-risk-existential-threat-atlantic-ocean-currents-possible-2025-11-12. Uzbekistan sharply increased uranium output, for more information visit https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uzbekistan-sharply-increases-uranium-production-2026-02-03. Russia marked the anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death amid tensions, for more information visit https://www.apnews.com/article/539748ce105ab9822c80245be729f8bd. Ukraine negotiations continued amid front-line pressure, for more information visit https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-warns-of-russian-strikes-ukraine-geneva-peace-talks. India hosted a high-stakes global AI summit, for more information visit https://www.apnews.com/article/f32aa15263349dadad1840dadc75ca83. 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