Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World: Russia’s President made an unannounced visit to the reclaimed Kursk region amid continued fighting, asserting control while Ukraine maintains active operations in the area (TASS). Ukraine is urging the EU to intensify sanctions against Russia with a detailed white paper, citing waning U.S. support under President Trump (Euractiv). In South Asia, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Goa due to forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall, prompting emergency precautions across the state (The Times of India). Meanwhile, Germany faces a second consecutive year of economic stagnation, with its forecast cut to 0% growth amid U.S. tariffs and industrial slowdown (Deutsche Welle). Irish postal services are also under threat, as the Irish Postmasters' Union warns hundreds of post offices could close without urgent funding (RTÉ News). In Greece, Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis has called for a ceasefire in Gaza while warning of global democratic erosion and Europe’s identity crisis (Kathimerini). The UK is considering sanctions against Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir in response to settler violence and Gaza operations, part of a broader shift in foreign policy under Prime Minister Starmer (The Guardian). A new freight train service now links Uzbekistan’s Tashkent to China’s port city Tianjin, enhancing regional trade connectivity (Xinhua News Agency). In Iceland, the Svartsengi volcano continues to show signs of magma buildup and seismic activity, prompting close monitoring near Grindavík (Icelandic Meteorological Office). Thai Airways is expanding its cargo presence in Scandinavia by appointing ECS Group as its exclusive GSSA in Sweden and Denmark (Air Cargo News). Finally, in Portugal, the Irish community is mourning the tragic drowning of Dylan McCahey, a 22-year-old tourist from County Monaghan (The Irish Independent). 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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