Libre News of The World. Wednesday the 28th of January 2026

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Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada’s expansion of grocery relief through an enhanced GST credit for households (https://globalnews.ca/news/11637777/carney-grocery-rebate-gst-credit-top-up/), the United States grappling with domestic division following decisive foreign policy action in Venezuela (https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/legality-us-capture-venezuelas-maduro-focus-united-nations-2026-01-04/), Panama hosting solidarity movements backing Cuba’s sovereignty (https://pan.news.o-abroad.com/Panama/politics/250005-en-solidarity-act-with-cuba-in-panama.html), Cuba facing economic uncertainty as regional geopolitics disrupt energy supplies (https://www.plenglish.com/news/2026/01/16/cuba-and-venezuela-pay-tribute-in-panama-to-fallen-combatants/), Brazil ending roaming charges across Mercosur to boost regional integration (https://dplnews.com/brasil-anunciado-pelo-governo-fim-do-roaming-no-mercosul-ainda-depende-de-questoes-operacionais-diz-anatel/), Colombia’s passport ranking highlighting global mobility limits (https://colombiaone.com/2026/01/26/colombian-passport-2026-global-mobility-opportunities-real-limits/), Paraguay launching its first large-scale solar energy tender (https://strategicenergy.eu/paraguay-to-launch-its-first-140-mw-utility-scale-solar-tender-in-early-2026/), Argentina tightening access to U.S. dollars amid economic strain (https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/economy/argentina-steps-up-controls-on-dollar-access.phtml), China rolling out new measures to stabilise its property sector (https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3251432/china-rolls-out-new-measures-support-property-sector), Australia confirming a major housing supply overhaul (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/federal-government-housing-supply-reforms-explained/104857214), New Zealand moving to strengthen supermarket competition rules (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/538412/government-moves-to-strengthen-supermarket-competition-rules), Japan warning of gaps in earthquake preparedness (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260127_18/), South Korea reporting a rise in youth unemployment (https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260127003600320), Vietnam approving nationwide minimum wage increases (https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1657413/viet-nam-to-raise-regional-minimum-wages.html), African nations intensifying calls for debt relief (https://allafrica.com/stories/202601260512.html), Turkey tightening rules on short-term rentals (https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkey-tightens-rules-for-short-term-rentals-188965), Saudi Arabia accelerating Vision 20-30 giga-projects (https://www.arabnews.com/node/2439466/saudi-arabia), Iran facing renewed pressure as its currency slides (https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/507047/Iran-s-economy-under-pressure-as-rial-slides), Israel debating reforms to military oversight (https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-debates-expanded-civilian-oversight-of-military/), France reopening parliamentary debate on tighter migration controls (https://www.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2026/01/27/debat-assemblee-nationale-immigration-france_6213287_823448.html), Italy signalling a shift in budget discipline amid slowing growth (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2026/01/27/italy-budget-policy-debate_9c3f7f7d.html), Spain expanding nationwide drought measures (https://elpais.com/clima-y-medio-ambiente/2026-01-27/espana-refuerza-medidas-contra-la-sequia.html), Portugal facing mounting housing affordability pressures (https://www.publico.pt/2026/01/27/politica/portugal-habitacao-crise-precos-rendas-2077813), Azerbaijan increasing gas exports to Europe (https://en.trend.az/business/energy/3854121.html), the United Kingdom entering intensified public sector pay talks (https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/27/public-sector-strikes-pay-talks), Scotland reviving the independence debate (https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/scotland-independence-debate-returns-4493821), Ireland tightening oversight of asylum accommodation (https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/01/27/asylum-accommodation-regulations-ireland/), Germany’s industry warning of economic slowdown risks (https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/german-industry-warns-of-economic-slowdown/100000728.html), Scandinavian countries expanding defence cooperation (https://www.thelocal.se/20260127/scandinavian-countries-step-up-defence-cooperation), Iceland reviewing volcanic risk planning (https://www.icelandreview.com/nature-travel/iceland-reviews-volcanic-risk-plans/), Uzbekistan opening new regional trade corridors (https://kun.uz/en/news/2026/01/27/uzbekistan-launches-new-trade-corridors), Russia tightening digital content controls (https://tass.com/politics/1712457), Ukraine pressing allies for stronger air defences (https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-defense/3806154-ukraine-urges-allies-to-boost-air-defence-support.html), and India expanding incentives to build a domestic semiconductor industry (https://www.livemint.com/industry/manufacturing/india-steps-up-semiconductor-manufacturing-incentives-11706231345678.html). 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