Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Canada appointed Evan Solomon as its first-ever Minister of Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation and regulation (source: Digital Journal). The U.S. government warned global companies against using Huawei AI chips amid tightening export controls (source: Channel News Asia). El Salvador proposed a controversial ‘foreign agents’ law that critics say mirrors authoritarian tactics (source: AP News). Cuba’s sugar crisis deepened, threatening the future of its rum industry (source: Reuters). Brazil showed progress in reducing Amazon deforestation through beef industry reforms (source: Folha de S.Paulo). The Colombian Senate blocked a labor reform referendum but reopened discussions on related legislation (source: El Tiempo). Chile enforced a new law requiring license plate engraving to combat vehicle theft (source: La Tercera). President Javier Milei of Argentina announced strict immigration reforms to curb public spending (source: Clarín). India firmly rejected China’s renaming of locations in Arunachal Pradesh (source: The Hindu). Paleontologists in Victoria, Australia, discovered ancient reptile footprints challenging evolutionary timelines (source: ABC News Australia). New Zealand launched the New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science to drive sustainable innovation (source: Radio New Zealand). Japan prepared a supplementary budget to address economic pressures and upcoming elections (source: The Japan Times). South Korea’s presidential race intensified amid political turmoil following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol (source: The Korea Herald). Vietnam cracked down on counterfeits amid U.S. tariff threats (source: VNExpress). Mali dissolved all political parties amid growing pro-democracy protests (source: Jeune Afrique). Istanbul hosted Russia-Ukraine peace talks, though major leaders were absent (source: Al Jazeera). Saudi Arabia and the U.S. finalized a $600 billion investment deal (source: Arab News). Iran approved the Palermo Convention to combat transnational crime (source: Tehran Times). Diplomatic tensions rose between Israel and Spain over Gaza conflict remarks (source: El País). HSBC announced a 10% workforce cut in France as part of cost-cutting measures (source: Les Echos). Italy pledged to help rebuild Ukraine’s Odesa Cathedral damaged by war (source: ANSA). A chemical plant explosion near Seville prompted health alerts in Spain (source: El Mundo). The city of Onda highlighted green urban planning at a European conference in Portugal (source: Público). A 5.9-magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami warnings across the Aegean (source: Kathimerini). The UK faced looming drought risks amid exceptionally low river flows (source: The Guardian). Scotland proposed a £2 billion welfare plan to combat poverty (source: The Scotsman). Ireland imposed hosepipe bans in 17 areas due to water shortages (source: The Irish Times). German authorities arrested three Ukrainians over an alleged Russian parcel bomb plot (source: Der Spiegel). Sweden proposed EU membership in the Pacific Rim trade pact CPTPP (source: Dagens Nyheter). Iceland advanced to the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final with musical duo Væb (source: RÚV). Uzbekistan advanced its WTO accession process with ambitious reforms (source: Gazeta.uz). Wildfires ravaged Russia’s Far East amid emergency declarations (source: TASS). Ukrainian forces launched a bold incursion into Russia’s Kursk region (source: Ukrainska Pravda). Justice B.R. Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, making history (source: The Hindu). 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!
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