Libre News of The World Express Edition. Tuesday the 24th of June 2025

Libre News of The World

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition, we begin in Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney urged diplomatic restraint after a U.S. airstrike on Iran, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and renewed multilateral talks (Politico.com). At the NATO Summit in The Hague, tensions flared as President Trump criticized defense spending gaps, while Dutch PM Mark Rutte led calls for unity (FT.com). In Panama, constitutional rights were suspended in Bocas del Toro following violent protests linked to mass layoffs by Chiquita Brands (Associated Press via Reuters). Jamaica advanced toward republicanism with constitutional amendments and a potential referendum in 2025, despite public division (The Gleaner). In Brazil, lawmakers proposed over 30 bills targeting hyper-realistic "reborn" baby dolls amid a moral panic criticized by anthropologists as gendered and fictional (The Guardian). Colombia confirmed the kidnapping of 57 soldiers by civilians under FARC dissident influence in Cauca during a government operation (El País Colombia). In Chile, marine biologists warned that kelp forests face collapse due to mining pollution and rising sea temperatures (Nature.com). Argentina sparked outrage as President Milei granted new warrantless powers to federal police, drawing condemnation from rights groups (Buenos Aires Times). China condemned U.S. strikes on Iran at the U.N., warning of regional destabilization (Xinhua). Australia Post announced a stamp price hike amid losses in letter delivery services (9News.com.au). In New Zealand, the government allocated NZ$28 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to regional solar projects (Beehive.govt.nz). Japan called for de-escalation after the U.S. strike on Iran, reaffirming diplomatic dialogue (NHK World). Chevron plans to sell its 50% stake in Singapore Refining Company as part of regional restructuring (Channel News Asia). Finally, Cambodia held a pro-government rally amid a deadly border dispute with Thailand (The Diplomat), while West Africa saw deadly clashes as gold price spikes prompted a drone-led crackdown on illegal miners (The Africa Report), and Sierra Leone’s President Bio took over as ECOWAS chair in a time of regional fragmentation (AP News). 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!