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Libre News of The World. Wedesday The 30th of September 2026
Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World... Washington has escalated its trade dispute with Canada through new import bans, while the United States and China have agreed to selective tariff reductions that leave strategic technologies protected. Meanwhile, renewed diplomatic efforts involving Iran and Qatar seek a breakthrough over the Strait of Hormuz, with global energy supplies remaining under pressure.
Across the Americas, Costa Rica is debating tax reforms affecting public institutions, Puerto Rico faces a natural-gas supply dispute, and Brazil is preparing to enforce its online betting prohibition. Colombia is deepening engagement with the IMF, Chile has announced a major employment programme, and Argentina is pursuing international arbitration over Falklands offshore oil development.
The Middle East energy crisis continues to reverberate worldwide. Australia has raised interest rates to 4.60 per cent, Japan reports surging ocean freight costs, and India's rupee has weakened amid rising oil prices. New Zealand, meanwhile, has reduced its borrowing forecasts despite continuing international risks.
Saudi Arabia has restored oil exports through its East–West Pipeline, while Sudan and the UAE have exchanged accusations at the United Nations. Israel and the UAE have confirmed a previously undisclosed meeting between their leaders, and Egypt is seeking substantial new investment in gold mining.
Elsewhere, South Korea is advancing nuclear-powered submarine legislation, Vietnam and Canada are expanding their strategic partnership, and Türkiye is responding to a major investment-fund investigation.
In Europe, three people have died during an overcrowded Channel crossing, Italy's major fuel retailers are introducing price caps, and Spain's preliminary inflation rate has reached 4.9 per cent. Britain is reconsidering railway financing, Scotland is attracting offshore wind investment, and Greenland is seeking European assistance with Arctic emergency preparedness.
Russia is restricting access to energy-export information, while a drone strike has damaged Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
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SOURCES
001 — Canada
TITLE:
US bans nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports as trade dispute moves beyond tariffs
SOURCES:
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-18835.pdf
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-18836.pdf
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-18837.pdf
https://apnews.com/article/canada-us-trade-ban-tariffs-bdb4d9b946e98f84088c5c0f7f522588
002 — USA
TITLE:
Trump expects talks with Iran to resume this week after rejecting proposal
SOURCES:
https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-trump-strait-of-hormuz-7-day-proposal/
003 — Costa Rica
TITLE:
Costa Rica targets ₡120 billion a year in tax reforms that could raise costs for universities and emergency services
SOURCES:
https://crinteligente.com/secciones/regulacion/proyecto-ley-25797
004 — Puerto Rico
TITLE:
Puerto Rico takes US energy supplier to federal court as gas disruption threatens electricity costs
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005 — Brazil
TITLE:
Brazil creates national enforcement task force after banning online betting and blocking 506 websites
SOURCES:
https://planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2023-2026/2026/decreto/d13128.htm
https://apnews.com/article/brazil-betting-election-lula-bolsonaro-e7ea25e0920e76c78b40d6eeaa8f589d
006 — Colombia
TITLE:
Colombia turns to IMF over fiscal pressures as Fund confirms deeper talks in Washington
SOURCES:
https://efe.com/economia/2026-09-29/gobierno-colombia-apela-fmi-crisis-fiscal/
007 — Chile
TITLE:
Chile unveils US$1.35 billion employment plan targeting 100,000 jobs amid rising unemployment
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008 — Argentina
TITLE:
Argentina threatens international legal action against UK over Falklands oil project
SOURCES:
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/comunicado-oficial-numero-166
009 — China
TITLE:
China and US unveil reciprocal $60 billion tariff-cut lists, but strategic industries remain excluded
SOURCES:
https://www.mofcom.gov.cn/xwfb/rcxwfb/art/2026/art_7f879be341ec4137a22f6d0360a5a291.html
https://apnews.com/article/us-china-trade-tariffs-deal-trump-xi-f47781187c501e7c4f10a686fb2572e2
010 — Australia
TITLE:
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high as global energy crisis intensifies inflation
SOURCES:
https://www.rba.gov.au/media-releases/2026/mr-26-27.html
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/29/rba-interest-rate-announcement-decision-cash-rate
011 — New Zealand
TITLE:
New Zealand cuts borrowing forecasts by NZ$15 billion as Treasury warns global oil shock still threatens recovery
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012 — Japan
TITLE:
Japan's overseas shipping costs surge 74% as Middle East crisis drives inflation through the economy
SOURCES:
https://www.boj.or.jp/en/statistics/pi/cspi_release/sppi2608.pdf
https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_economy/articles/000536519.html
013 — South Korea
TITLE:
South Korea approves nuclear-submarine legislation, advancing strategic defence programme
SOURCES:
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260929006400315
https://en.sedaily.com/politics/2026/09/29/nuclear-submarine-bill-clears-cabinet-heads-to-parliament
https://www.yna.co.kr/amp/view/AKR20260929071100001
014 — Vietnam
TITLE:
Vietnam and Canada adopt strategic partnership plan spanning trade, energy and Indo-Pacific security
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015 — Sudan
TITLE:
Sudan and UAE exchange accusations at UN as foreign involvement complicates peace efforts
SOURCES:
https://www.globalissues.org/news/2026/09/28/44200
https://sudantribune.com/article/319376
016 — Türkiye
TITLE:
Erdoğan orders fresh response to Türkiye's investment-fund crisis as authorities move to protect investors
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017 — Saudi Arabia
TITLE:
Saudi Arabia resumes Red Sea oil exports after repairing pipeline damaged by drone attacks
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018 — Egypt
TITLE:
AngloGold Ashanti targets $400m Egyptian investment as Cairo seeks to expand gold-mining industry
SOURCES:
https://english.ahram.org.eg/UI/Front/Inner.aspx?NewsContentID=577726
019 — Iran
TITLE:
Iran awaits US response to new Hormuz proposal as Qatar mediates efforts to end the war
SOURCES:
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202609289011
020 — Israel
TITLE:
Israel and UAE confirm Netanyahu's previously undisclosed Abu Dhabi visit amid regional security tensions
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021 — France
TITLE:
Three die on overcrowded Channel boat as French authorities investigate suspected crushing
SOURCES:
https://www.afp.com/en/deaths-crushing-three-migrants-die-trying-cross-english-channel
https://apnews.com/article/france-britain-migration-stampede-c1e469e8856635d9a23882ce58acc06d
https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/28/migrant-channel-crossing-accident-leaves-three-dead
022 — Italy
TITLE:
Italy's two largest fuel retailers begin price caps as Middle East energy crisis squeezes households
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023 — Spain
TITLE:
Spain's preliminary inflation rate reaches 4.9% as energy costs accelerate
SOURCES:
https://www.ine.es/dyngs/Prensa/IPC0826.htm
https://www.wsj.com/economy/spanish-inflation-climbs-to-three-and-a-half-year-high-df10cdef
024 — Portugal
TITLE:
Portugal demands revisions to Lisbon's new airport plans, questioning future capacity and expansion
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025 — Azerbaijan
TITLE:
Azerbaijan secures $10.8bn in investment agreements as partners approve major Caspian gas expansion
SOURCES:
https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/119302/
026 — United Kingdom
TITLE:
Britain considers buying trains outright in major change to 30-year railway leasing model
SOURCES:
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40522575/labour-rail-public-ownership-heidi-alexander/
027 — Scotland
TITLE:
Scotland secures new offshore wind manufacturing investment as Montrose chosen for major North Sea operations base
SOURCES:
https://www.gov.scot/news/major-offshore-wind-expansion-at-port-of-montrose/
028 — Ireland
TITLE:
Ireland's economic institute warns energy shock could keep inflation above 3% despite AI-driven growth
SOURCES:
https://www.esri.ie/publications/quarterly-economic-commentary-autumn-2026
https://www.thejournal.ie/esri-quarterly-report-ai-energy-costs-inflation-7176224-Sep2026/
029 — Greenland
TITLE:
Greenland brings in EU experts to strengthen Arctic disaster preparedness as climate risks grow
SOURCES:
https://www.knr.gl/da/nyheder/naalakkersuisut-har-bedt-eu-om-hjaelp-til-beredskab
030 — Germany
TITLE:
Lufthansa warns Iran-war fuel costs will exceed €1.5bn as Europe's airlines face renewed pressure
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031 — Finland
TITLE:
Finnish consumer confidence weakens again as businesses report a contrasting economic outlook
SOURCES:
https://stat.fi/en/publication/cmf5ha5sp3q1t07up1slca4cv
https://ek.fi/en/current/bulletins/confidence-indicators-edge-down-from-a-high-level/
032 — Iceland
TITLE:
Iceland warns El Niño could expose the economy to global supply-chain and food-price shocks
SOURCES:
https://www.sei.org/people/mikael-mikaelsson/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
033 — Uzbekistan
TITLE:
Uzbekistan targets workplace training for 185,000 university students in education reform modelled on Germany
SOURCES:
https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9671
https://www.spot.uz/ru/2026/09/28/dual-education/
034 — Russia
TITLE:
Russia restricts disclosure of oil-refining and energy-export data under new presidential decree
SOURCES:
https://www.garant.ru/hotlaw/federal/2254351/
https://www.interfax.ru/russia/1118947
035 — Ukraine
TITLE:
Russian daytime drone strike hits Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences as attacks widen across civilian and economic infrastructure
SOURCES:
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-attack-front-line-d640f7f9862fdd801256f7208eb229d8
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/28/russia-strike-on-kyiv-science-academy-drone-ukraine
036 — India
TITLE:
Indian rupee falls past 96 to the dollar as Middle East oil shock intensifies pressure on Asia's major energy importer
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