Libre News of The World. Tuesday the 26th of May 2026

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Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, we begin in Canada, where the Bank of Canada kept interest rates unchanged at 2.25% while signalling cautious confidence that the economy is beginning to recover. In the United States, military operations against Iran expanded dramatically, with fresh strikes and escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz raising concerns over global energy security. Mexico announced it will pursue criminal complaints in the United States following the deaths of Mexican migrants during immigration enforcement, deepening a sensitive diplomatic dispute. Jamaica's inflation climbed above the central bank's target range as higher transport and fuel costs intensified cost-of-living pressures. Brazil remained in focus after the United States confirmed new tariffs on selected Brazilian imports following a Section 301 investigation, highlighting growing trade tensions. Colombia's Constitutional Court upheld key emergency transport measures while limiting the government's extraordinary powers, reinforcing judicial oversight during climate-related emergencies. Chile activated nationwide emergency preparations ahead of a major winter storm threatening central and southern regions with heavy rain, snow and flooding. Argentina reported another monthly fiscal surplus as President Javier Milei's programme of spending restraint continued to strengthen the country's public finances. In China, President Xi Jinping prepared to unveil a major global artificial intelligence strategy at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, positioning AI governance as a central element of China's international diplomacy. Australia faced the prospect of major industrial disruption as negotiations continued to avert a significant strike across BHP's Pilbara iron ore operations. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon defended fiscal restraint and export-led growth as the foundation of his government's election-year economic strategy. Japan considered whether the world's largest pension fund should allocate more investment toward domestic assets, a move with potentially significant consequences for financial markets. South Korea joined the United States and Japan in reaffirming trilateral military cooperation against North Korean threats, signalling increasingly institutionalised regional defence coordination. Vietnam's National Wage Council backed a 7.8% increase in regional minimum wages from 2027, balancing rising living costs with the country's export competitiveness. Niger strengthened plans for its Dasa uranium project, including development of a potential export corridor through Algeria that could reshape regional logistics. Türkiye and Iraq advanced negotiations on an interim pipeline agreement designed to keep crude oil flowing through Ceyhan while a broader long-term energy partnership is negotiated. Saudi Arabia implemented major ministerial changes through royal decree, consolidating responsibility for energy, industry and mineral resources under Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman while reinforcing the Kingdom's Vision 2030 economic strategy. Egypt announced plans for a national programme to stabilise food prices and protect supplies of essential goods as regional instability threatens inflation and commodity availability. Iran reaffirmed that international inspectors will not receive expanded access to bombed nuclear facilities, leaving verification and nuclear diplomacy at a continuing impasse. Israel and Lebanon reached agreement on guidelines for phased Israeli withdrawals from parts of southern Lebanon following U.S.-mediated negotiations, although significant questions remain over implementation and Hezbollah's future role. France accelerated defence investment with a €3.5 billion funding package aimed at strengthening military readiness in response to Europe's changing security environment. Italy's lower house approved a controversial overhaul of the country's electoral system ahead of the next general election, triggering fierce political debate over representation and democratic fairness. Spain launched one of its most significant judicial reforms in decades, introducing structural and digital changes designed to reduce court delays and modernise the justice system. Portugal continued preparations for the partial privatisation of TAP Air Portugal, insisting that long-term strategic commitments would outweigh price alone when selecting a buyer. Azerbaijan declared that relations with Armenia had entered a period of "real peace" while maintaining that constitutional reform in Armenia remains essential before a final peace treaty can be signed. In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer travelled to Kyiv during his final week in office to reaffirm Britain's long-term commitment to Ukraine and European security. Scotland confirmed that flights serving the Highlands and Islands will remain exempt from its new Air Departure Tax while also preparing higher taxation for private jets. Ireland began its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union with competitiveness, democratic values and security at the centre of its European agenda. Greenland reaffirmed that no oil drilling may proceed in Jameson Land without government approval, underlining Greenlandic authority over Arctic resource development. Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended his government's first year in office and outlined further reforms covering migration, competitiveness, infrastructure and national security. Denmark, Norway and Sweden joined a new European anti-ballistic missile coalition alongside Ukraine, marking another significant step in European defence integration. Iceland warned that magma continues to accumulate beneath Svartsengi, increasing the likelihood of another volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula. Uzbekistan ordered rapid implementation of more than $2 billion worth of new projects with Belarus spanning manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and organised labour migration. Russia stated there was no immediate prospect of resuming peace negotiations with Ukraine despite remaining formally open to talks, reflecting continuing diplomatic deadlock. Finally, Ukraine approved a new wartime government, but the dismissal of Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov sparked one of Kyiv's rare public protests since the full-scale invasion, highlighting the political sensitivity of wartime leadership changes. Sources Canada • Bank of Canada — https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/fad-press-release-2026-07-15/ [https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2026/07/fad-press-release-2026-07-15/] • CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news [https://www.cbc.ca/news] • The Globe and Mail — https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/] United States • U.S. Central Command — https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4544409/us-forces-complete-new-strikes-on-iranian-military-targets/ [https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4544409/us-forces-complete-new-strikes-on-iranian-military-targets/] • Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/f98ff56554de2336f0e85bb5fdcae769 [https://apnews.com/article/f98ff56554de2336f0e85bb5fdcae769] • The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/16/us-attacks-oil-tanker-strait-of-hormuz-iran-tehran-strikes [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/16/us-attacks-oil-tanker-strait-of-hormuz-iran-tehran-strikes] Mexico • Government of Mexico — https://www.gob.mx/presidencia [https://www.gob.mx/presidencia] • El Universal — https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/tag/mananera/ [https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/tag/mananera/] • The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/mexico-criminal-complaint-migrant-ice-deaths [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/mexico-criminal-complaint-migrant-ice-deaths] Jamaica • Bank of Jamaica — https://boj.org.jm/statistics/real-sector/inflation/ [https://boj.org.jm/statistics/real-sector/inflation/] • Jamaica Observer — https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/15/taxi-fares-food-push-inflation-29-month-high/ [https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/15/taxi-fares-food-push-inflation-29-month-high/] • Radio Jamaica News — https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/business/all-fuel-prices-to-go-up-tomorrow-2-2 [https://radiojamaicanewsonline.com/business/all-fuel-prices-to-go-up-tomorrow-2-2] Brazil • Office of the United States Trade Representative — https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/june/ustr-section-301-determination-brazils-unreasonable-acts-policies-and-practices [https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/june/ustr-section-301-determination-brazils-unreasonable-acts-policies-and-practices] • Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/99e8c52a44c75f31c343d7ebad41f614 [https://apnews.com/article/99e8c52a44c75f31c343d7ebad41f614] • USTR Investigation Record — https://ustr.gov/trade-topics/enforcement/section-301-investigations/section-301-brazils-acts-policies-and-practices-related-digital-trade-and-electronic-payment [https://ustr.gov/trade-topics/enforcement/section-301-investigations/section-301-brazils-acts-policies-and-practices-related-digital-trade-and-electronic-payment] Colombia • Constitutional Court of Colombia — https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/ [https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/] • Infobae Colombia — https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/07/16/corte-constitucional-avalo-medidas-extraordinarias-para-el-sector-transporte-pero-tumbo-apartes-clave-del-decreto-de-emergencia-economica/ [https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2026/07/16/corte-constitucional-avalo-medidas-extraordinarias-para-el-sector-transporte-pero-tumbo-apartes-clave-del-decreto-de-emergencia-economica/] • Presidency of Colombia — https://www.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Corte-Constitucional-declara-exequible-con-condiciones-la-segunda-emergencia-economica-y-social-del-Gobierno-260624.aspx [https://www.presidencia.gov.co/prensa/Paginas/Corte-Constitucional-declara-exequible-con-condiciones-la-segunda-emergencia-economica-y-social-del-Gobierno-260624.aspx] Chile • SENAPRED — https://www.senapred.cl/2026/07/15/autoridades-refuerzan-medidas-preventivas-ante-sistema-frontal/ [https://www.senapred.cl/2026/07/15/autoridades-refuerzan-medidas-preventivas-ante-sistema-frontal/] • Government of Chile — https://www.gob.cl/noticias/presidente-kast-sostiene-reunion-en-sede-del-shoa-y-monitorea-situacion-ante-sistema-frontal/ [https://www.gob.cl/noticias/presidente-kast-sostiene-reunion-en-sede-del-shoa-y-monitorea-situacion-ante-sistema-frontal/] • La Tercera — https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/mayor-sistema-frontal-en-anos-gobierno-suspende-clases-y-despliega-planes-de-emergencia-ante-2363-puntos-criticos/ [https://www.latercera.com/nacional/noticia/mayor-sistema-frontal-en-anos-gobierno-suspende-clases-y-despliega-planes-de-emergencia-ante-2363-puntos-criticos/] Argentina • Ministry of Economy of Argentina — https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia [https://www.argentina.gob.ar/economia] • Ámbito Financiero — https://www.ambito.com/ [https://www.ambito.com/] • Bloomberg — https://www.bloomberg.com/ [https://www.bloomberg.com/] China • State Council Information Office (SCIO) — https://english.scio.gov.cn/m/topnews/node_7247536_3.htm [https://english.scio.gov.cn/m/topnews/node_7247536_3.htm] • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-outline-ai-diplomacy-vision-key-shanghai-forum-2026-07-16/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-outline-ai-diplomacy-vision-key-shanghai-forum-2026-07-16/] • China Daily — https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/scitech [https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/scitech] Australia • Fair Work Commission — https://www.fwc.gov.au/ [https://www.fwc.gov.au/] • ABC News — https://www.abc.net.au/news/ [https://www.abc.net.au/news/] • The Guardian Australia — https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/16/divine-playhouse-josh-thomas-workplace-drug-survey-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-one-nation-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/16/divine-playhouse-josh-thomas-workplace-drug-survey-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-one-nation-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb] New Zealand • Financial Times — https://www.ft.com/content/40418586-2324-4ae0-8023-9378886a32b5 [https://www.ft.com/content/40418586-2324-4ae0-8023-9378886a32b5] • New Zealand Government (Beehive) — https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-india-relationship-elevated-strategic-partnership [https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/nz-india-relationship-elevated-strategic-partnership] • BERL — https://berl.co.nz/economic-insights/how-can-new-zealand-achieve-its-double-exports-target [https://berl.co.nz/economic-insights/how-can-new-zealand-achieve-its-double-exports-target] Japan • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-finance-minister-economic-growth-potential-may-warrant-review-pension-2026-07-16/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-finance-minister-economic-growth-potential-may-warrant-review-pension-2026-07-16/] • The Japan Times — https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/14/economy/japan-finance-minister-gpif-portfolio-review/ [https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/14/economy/japan-finance-minister-gpif-portfolio-review/] • The Japan Times — https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/economy/japan-domestic-investment-challenges/ [https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/economy/japan-domestic-investment-challenges/] South Korea • United States Joint Chiefs of Staff — https://www.jcs.mil/Media/News/News-Display/Article/4546704/republic-of-korea-united-states-japan-trilateral-chiefs-of-defense-joint-press/ [https://www.jcs.mil/Media/News/News-Display/Article/4546704/republic-of-korea-united-states-japan-trilateral-chiefs-of-defense-joint-press/] • Yonhap News Agency — https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716002200315 [https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260716002200315] • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/china/north-korea-condemns-us-allies-after-nato-summit-vows-safeguard-sovereignty-2026-07-11/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/north-korea-condemns-us-allies-after-nato-summit-vows-safeguard-sovereignty-2026-07-11/] Vietnam • VietnamNet — https://vietnamnet.vn/thong-nhat-phuong-an-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-7-8-tu-1-1-2027-2536254.html [https://vietnamnet.vn/thong-nhat-phuong-an-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-7-8-tu-1-1-2027-2536254.html] • VTC News — https://vtcnews.vn/chot-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-o-muc-7-8-tu-2027-ar1029387.html [https://vtcnews.vn/chot-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-o-muc-7-8-tu-2027-ar1029387.html] • Đại Biểu Nhân Dân — https://daibieunhandan.vn/hoi-dong-tien-luong-quoc-gia-thong-nhat-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-7-8-tu-2027-10423854.html [https://daibieunhandan.vn/hoi-dong-tien-luong-quoc-gia-thong-nhat-tang-luong-toi-thieu-vung-7-8-tu-2027-10423854.html] Niger • Global Atomic Corporation — https://www.globalatomiccorp.com/investors/news/news-details/2026/Global-Atomic-Provides-Niger-Update/default.aspx [https://www.globalatomiccorp.com/investors/news/news-details/2026/Global-Atomic-Provides-Niger-Update/default.aspx] • bne IntelliNews — https://www.intellinews.com/niger-backs-global-atomic-s-dasa-uranium-project-amid-talks-with-algeria-to-establish-export-corridor-390777/ [https://www.intellinews.com/niger-backs-global-atomic-s-dasa-uranium-project-amid-talks-with-algeria-to-establish-export-corridor-390777/] • Global Atomic Corporation — https://www.globalatomiccorp.com/Operations/Uranium/Dasa-Project/ [https://www.globalatomiccorp.com/Operations/Uranium/Dasa-Project/] Türkiye • Iraqi News Agency — https://ina.iq/en/politics/50101-iraq-and-turkey-discuss-the-pipeline-agreement-and-strengthening-cooperation-in-the-energy-sector.html [https://ina.iq/en/politics/50101-iraq-and-turkey-discuss-the-pipeline-agreement-and-strengthening-cooperation-in-the-energy-sector.html] • Daily Sabah — https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/iraq-seeks-4-fold-increase-in-kirkuk-ceyhan-pipeline-capacity-turkiye [https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/iraq-seeks-4-fold-increase-in-kirkuk-ceyhan-pipeline-capacity-turkiye] • Anadolu Agency — https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/oil/turkiye-nears-12-month-deal-to-keep-iraq-turkiye-crude-oil-pipeline-flowing-uninterrupted-energy-minister/58229 [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/energy/oil/turkiye-nears-12-month-deal-to-keep-iraq-turkiye-crude-oil-pipeline-flowing-uninterrupted-energy-minister/58229] Saudi Arabia • Saudi Press Agency — https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2631882 [https://www.spa.gov.sa/en/N2631882] • Arab News — https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650516/saudi-arabia [https://www.arabnews.com/node/2650516/saudi-arabia] • Saudi Vision 2030 — https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/en/explore/strategies/strategy-for-the-mining-sector [https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/en/explore/strategies/strategy-for-the-mining-sector] Egypt • Ahram Online — https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/3/572911/Business/Egypt-reveals-plan-to-stabilize-basic-goods-prices.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/3/572911/Business/Egypt-reveals-plan-to-stabilize-basic-goods-prices.aspx] • Ahram Online — https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/572929.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/572929.aspx] • International Monetary Fund — https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2026/06/30/pr-26220-egypt-imf-reaches-staff-level-agreement-on-program-reviews [https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2026/06/30/pr-26220-egypt-imf-reaches-staff-level-agreement-on-program-reviews] Iran • Press TV — https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/01/771450/Iran-nuclear-access-IAEA-Qalibaf-Israel-United-States-talks [https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/01/771450/Iran-nuclear-access-IAEA-Qalibaf-Israel-United-States-talks] • The National — https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/10/un-says-iaea-lost-oversight-of-irans-nuclear-programme-after-us-israeli-strikes/ [https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/10/un-says-iaea-lost-oversight-of-irans-nuclear-programme-after-us-israeli-strikes/] • International Atomic Energy Agency — https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/documents/gov2025-50.pdf [https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/documents/gov2025-50.pdf] Israel • The Times of Israel — https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-talks-in-rome-wrap-up-without-specific-timeline-for-pledged-idf-withdrawals/ [https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-talks-in-rome-wrap-up-without-specific-timeline-for-pledged-idf-withdrawals/] • Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-07-15/ty-article-live/trump-threatens-to-attack-iranian-power-plants-bridges/0000019f-6383-d0b9-ab9f-73fb65c70000 [https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-07-15/ty-article-live/trump-threatens-to-attack-iranian-power-plants-bridges/0000019f-6383-d0b9-ab9f-73fb65c70000] • The Times of Israel — https://www.timesofisrael.com/sixth-round-of-israel-lebanon-talks-begins-in-rome-with-focus-on-idf-pullout-pilot/ [https://www.timesofisrael.com/sixth-round-of-israel-lebanon-talks-begins-in-rome-with-focus-on-idf-pullout-pilot/] France • Ministry of the Armed Forces — https://www.defense.gouv.fr/actualites/discours-president-republique-armees-14-juillet-2026 [https://www.defense.gouv.fr/actualites/discours-president-republique-armees-14-juillet-2026] • France 24 — https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260714-macron-announces-additional-3-5bn-for-french-defence-amid-mounting-global-tensions [https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260714-macron-announces-additional-3-5bn-for-french-defence-amid-mounting-global-tensions] • Ministry of the Armed Forces — https://www.defense.gouv.fr/loi-programmation-militaire-2024-2030 [https://www.defense.gouv.fr/loi-programmation-militaire-2024-2030] Italy • Italian Chamber of Deputies — https://documenti.camera.it/apps/CommonServices/getDocumento.ashx?ancora=undefined&http_referer=www.camera.it&idLegislatura=19&idSeduta=588&sezione=assemblea&tipoDoc=stenografico [https://documenti.camera.it/apps/CommonServices/getDocumento.ashx?ancora=undefined&http_referer=www.camera.it&idLegislatura=19&idSeduta=588&sezione=assemblea&tipoDoc=stenografico] • La Repubblica — https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/07/16/news/preferenze_fdi_vannacci_legge_elettorale-425473483/ [https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/07/16/news/preferenze_fdi_vannacci_legge_elettorale-425473483/] • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/italys-parliament-backs-melonis-contested-electoral-reform-2026-07-16/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/italys-parliament-backs-melonis-contested-electoral-reform-2026-07-16/] Spain • Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary Relations — https://www.mjusticia.gob.es/es/actualidad/noticias/entra-vigor-ley-organica-medidas-materia-eficiencia-servicio-publico-justicia [https://www.mjusticia.gob.es/es/actualidad/noticias/entra-vigor-ley-organica-medidas-materia-eficiencia-servicio-publico-justicia] • El País — https://elpais.com/espana/2026-07-16/la-mayor-reforma-judicial-en-decadas-comienza-su-implantacion.html [https://elpais.com/espana/2026-07-16/la-mayor-reforma-judicial-en-decadas-comienza-su-implantacion.html] • General Council of the Judiciary — https://www.poderjudicial.es/cgpj/es/Temas/Modernizacion/ [https://www.poderjudicial.es/cgpj/es/Temas/Modernizacion/] Portugal • Diário da República — https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/decreto-lei/92-2025-928937302 [https://diariodarepublica.pt/dr/detalhe/decreto-lei/92-2025-928937302] • ECO — https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/07/15/privatizacao-da-tap-e-decisao-estrategica-que-nao-deve-ser-confinada-ao-preco/ [https://eco.sapo.pt/2026/07/15/privatizacao-da-tap-e-decisao-estrategica-que-nao-deve-ser-confinada-ao-preco/] • Government of Portugal — https://portugal.gov.pt/gc25/comunicacao/noticias/governo-apresenta-pressupostos-da-1-fase-de-privatizacao-da-tap [https://portugal.gov.pt/gc25/comunicacao/noticias/governo-apresenta-pressupostos-da-1-fase-de-privatizacao-da-tap] Azerbaijan • Official website of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan — https://president.az/en/articles/view/72875 [https://president.az/en/articles/view/72875] • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/azerbaijan-real-peace-with-armenia-wants-it-change-constitution-2026-07-16/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/azerbaijan-real-peace-with-armenia-wants-it-change-constitution-2026-07-16/] • European Commission — https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/statement-president-von-der-leyen-azerbaijani-president-aliyev-2026-07-01_en [https://enlargement.ec.europa.eu/news/statement-president-von-der-leyen-azerbaijani-president-aliyev-2026-07-01_en] United Kingdom • UK Government (Prime Minister's Office) — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-visits-ukraine-in-final-week-of-office [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-visits-ukraine-in-final-week-of-office] • ABC News (Australia) — https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/sir-keir-starmer-political-journey-over-last-question-session/106921652 [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-16/sir-keir-starmer-political-journey-over-last-question-session/106921652] • UK Government — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/15-billion-new-funding-boost-to-transform-armed-forces-and-keep-the-uk-safe [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/15-billion-new-funding-boost-to-transform-armed-forces-and-keep-the-uk-safe] Scotland • Scottish Government — https://www.gov.scot/news/air-departure-tax-3/ [https://www.gov.scot/news/air-departure-tax-3/] • Daily Business — https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2026/07/highlands-to-retain-exemption-from-airline-tax/ [https://dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2026/07/highlands-to-retain-exemption-from-airline-tax/] • Scottish Government — https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivering-scotlands-air-departure-tax-consultation-analysis-report/ [https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivering-scotlands-air-departure-tax-consultation-analysis-report/] Ireland • Department of Foreign Affairs (Government of Ireland) — https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/press-releases/minister-mcentee-sets-out-irelands-priorities-for-eu-presidency/ [https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/press-releases/minister-mcentee-sets-out-irelands-priorities-for-eu-presidency/] • RTÉ News — https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0628/1580550-eu-presidency-part-two/ [https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0628/1580550-eu-presidency-part-two/] • Ireland.ie — https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/eu_presidency/ [https://www.ireland.ie/en/eu/eu_presidency/] Greenland • 80 Mile PLC (Investegate) — https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/80-mile--80m/company-update-/9621817 [https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/80-mile--80m/company-update-/9621817] • The Guardian — https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/licence-to-drill-trump-linked-texas-oil-company-elbowing-into-greenland [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/09/licence-to-drill-trump-linked-texas-oil-company-elbowing-into-greenland] • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2093507/000182912626003806/greenlandenergy_s1a.htm [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2093507/000182912626003806/greenlandenergy_s1a.htm] Germany • Federal Government of Germany (Bundesregierung) — https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/sommer-pk-merz-2026-2447114 [https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuelles/sommer-pk-merz-2026-2447114] • ZDF heute journal — https://www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-journal-update/heute-journal-update-vom-15-juli-2026-100.html [https://www.zdfheute.de/video/heute-journal-update/heute-journal-update-vom-15-juli-2026-100.html] • Federal Government of Germany — https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/one-year-federal-government-2427414 [https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/one-year-federal-government-2427414] Scandinavian Europe (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) • Government Offices of Sweden — https://www.government.se/statements/2026/07/joint-declaration-on-the-establishment-of-the-integrated-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition/ [https://www.government.se/statements/2026/07/joint-declaration-on-the-establishment-of-the-integrated-anti-ballistic-missile-coalition/] • Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/d813eb18fba24a57f7cb2000b302ef4d [https://apnews.com/article/d813eb18fba24a57f7cb2000b302ef4d] • Breaking Defense — https://breakingdefense.com/2026/07/nine-european-allies-join-ukraine-in-new-anti-ballistic-coalition/ [https://breakingdefense.com/2026/07/nine-european-allies-join-ukraine-in-new-anti-ballistic-coalition/] Iceland • Icelandic Meteorological Office — https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/2026 [https://en.vedur.is/about-imo/news/2026] • Visit Iceland — https://www.visiticeland.com/article/volcano-info/ [https://www.visiticeland.com/article/volcano-info/] • Government of Iceland — https://ministryoftransportandlocalgovernment.is/topics/public-safety-and-security/volcanic-activity-in-reykjanes/ [https://ministryoftransportandlocalgovernment.is/topics/public-safety-and-security/volcanic-activity-in-reykjanes/] Uzbekistan • President of the Republic of Uzbekistan — https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9418 [https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9418] • Kun.uz — https://kun.uz/en/news/2026/07/15/president-mirziyoyev-orders-expansion-of-regional-partnership-projects-with-belarus [https://kun.uz/en/news/2026/07/15/president-mirziyoyev-orders-expansion-of-regional-partnership-projects-with-belarus] • President of the Republic of Uzbekistan — https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9401 [https://president.uz/en/lists/view/9401] Russia • Reuters — https://www.reuters.com/world/kremlin-says-theres-no-immediate-prospect-resuming-peace-talks-with-ukraine-2026-07-16/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/kremlin-says-theres-no-immediate-prospect-resuming-peace-talks-with-ukraine-2026-07-16/] • TASS — https://tass.com/ [https://tass.com/] • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye — https://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-132_-sayin-bakanimizin-ukrayna-konulu-gonulluler-koalisyonu-liderler-zirvesi-ne-katilimi-hk.en.mfa [https://www.mfa.gov.tr/no_-132_-sayin-bakanimizin-ukrayna-konulu-gonulluler-koalisyonu-liderler-zirvesi-ne-katilimi-hk.en.mfa] Ukraine • Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — https://www.rada.gov.ua/news [https://www.rada.gov.ua/news] • Ukrainska Pravda — https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/07/15/8044176/ [https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/07/15/8044176/] • Associated Press — https://apnews.com/article/88083e4381b1690f5048088d75954d3a [https://apnews.com/article/88083e4381b1690f5048088d75954d3a] These news summaries were prepared using AI technology. 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16. juli 202630 min

Libre News of The World, Thursday the 16th of July 2026.

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World, governments around the world responded to an increasingly uncertain international environment shaped by geopolitical conflict, economic reform, climate pressures and technological competition. In North America, Canada warned that worsening heat and drought have dramatically increased national wildfire risks as hundreds of active fires continue to burn across the country. The United States intensified pressure on Iran by ordering a renewed naval blockade while Tehran threatened to expand disruption beyond the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears for global energy markets and international shipping. Mexico strengthened its long-term economic strategy as the European Union completed approval of the modernised EU–Mexico trade agreement, opening the way for broader market access and deeper investment ties. Antigua and Barbuda approved strict conditions governing any future migrant-transfer agreement with the United States, placing national security ahead of efforts to ease American visa restrictions. Across South America, Brazil approved an increase in the mandatory ethanol content of gasoline to strengthen domestic energy security amid volatile global oil markets, while Colombia completed its transition to a 42-hour working week without reducing employee pay, creating a major test of productivity and labour-market reform. Chile declared a preventive emergency across ten regions ahead of a powerful atmospheric river expected to bring flooding, landslides and severe winter weather. Argentina launched one of its most significant economic liberalisation measures in years by deregulating the liquefied petroleum gas market and removing decades of government price controls. China released closely watched second-quarter economic data showing growth slowing as policymakers weigh further stimulus measures, while Australia unveiled a sweeping national artificial intelligence strategy including the creation of a new Office of AI and tighter standards for major data centres. New Zealand confirmed its first detection of H5 bird flu in a wild seabird, prompting heightened biosecurity monitoring while authorities stressed there was no evidence of infection in commercial poultry. Japan reported its first monthly trade deficit in three months as weaker exports highlighted growing pressure from international tariffs, and South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung launched a government-wide initiative aimed at lifting the country's long-term economic growth potential through structural reform and innovation. Vietnam outlined an ambitious second-half economic strategy centred on faster public investment, institutional reform and infrastructure development as it pursues one of Asia's most ambitious growth targets, while South Africa advanced electricity-sector reform by launching a new procurement programme for privately financed transmission infrastructure designed to unlock future renewable-energy investment. Turkey began parliamentary debate on landmark climate legislation designed to establish a national carbon market and help exporters remain competitive under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Saudi Arabia approved a new State Revenues Law alongside a dedicated international training visa as part of its Vision 2030 modernisation programme. Egypt launched the first fully automated customs system at Ain Sokhna Port to accelerate cargo processing and strengthen its position as a regional logistics hub. Regional tensions remained high as Iran warned that continued military escalation could threaten energy exports across the Gulf, while Israel and Lebanon opened United States-mediated implementation talks aimed at translating a recent framework agreement into lasting security arrangements along their shared border. France transformed its Bastille Day celebrations into a demonstration of European military unity, hosting allied troops in a symbolic show of continued support for Ukraine. Italy moved to appoint a new president of Consob, ending months of uncertainty at its financial markets regulator during a period of major banking consolidation. Spain unveiled a €1.3 billion package to strengthen cybersecurity and defence technology, reflecting Europe's growing focus on digital resilience and strategic autonomy. New demographic projections placed Portugal among the European countries facing the greatest regional population decline by 2050, highlighting long-term challenges for labour markets, public finances and regional development. Azerbaijan strengthened its role in European energy security by expanding discussions with Slovakia on long-term natural gas supplies through the Southern Gas Corridor. The United Kingdom launched a major programme of financial-sector reforms designed to unlock investment, strengthen lending to businesses and reinforce London's position as a global financial centre, while Scotland warned that future UK electricity-grid planning could threaten billions of pounds in offshore wind investment associated with the ScotWind programme. Ireland used the opening of its European Union Council Presidency to prioritise the digital euro, deeper European capital markets and greater cross-border investment integration. Greenland officially entered the construction phase of its Nuuk Port expansion, marking another important step in strengthening Arctic shipping infrastructure. Germany approved a major package of bureaucracy-cutting reforms intended to reduce administrative costs for businesses and improve national competitiveness. Finland summoned Russia's ambassador following the exposure of a coordinated cyber-espionage campaign targeting European governments and businesses, reinforcing Europe's increasingly unified response to cyber threats. Iceland implemented significant reforms to its foreign workers' permit system by transferring processing responsibilities to the Directorate of Immigration in an effort to simplify recruitment and improve labour-market administration. Uzbekistan expanded international technology partnerships through new engagement with Asian technology firms as it seeks to position itself as Central Asia's leading digital innovation hub. Russia signalled that further interest-rate reductions may follow as the Kremlin attempts to balance slowing civilian economic activity with the financial demands of its wartime economy. Ukraine launched one of its largest wartime government reshuffles to strengthen executive leadership, defence coordination and international diplomacy as it continues seeking sustained support from Western partners. India and the United Kingdom brought their landmark free trade agreement into force, opening a new chapter in bilateral commerce by lowering tariffs, expanding market access and encouraging long-term investment between two of the world's largest economies. Canada * Government of Canada (Public Safety Canada) https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--july-update.html [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2026/07/the-government-of-canada-provides-an-update-regarding-the-2026-wildfire-season--july-update.html] * Global News https://globalnews.ca/news/11965278/bc-current-wildfire-drought-conditions-july-14/ [https://globalnews.ca/news/11965278/bc-current-wildfire-drought-conditions-july-14/] * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/wildfires-rage-across-europe-north-america-2026-07-14/ [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/wildfires-rage-across-europe-north-america-2026-07-14/] United States * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-threatens-block-more-vital-seaways-trump-orders-renewed-iran-blockade-2026-07-15/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-threatens-block-more-vital-seaways-trump-orders-renewed-iran-blockade-2026-07-15/] * Axios https://www.axios.com/2026/07/15/trump-situation-room-iran-bombing [https://www.axios.com/2026/07/15/trump-situation-room-iran-bombing] * The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/15/us-iran-war-live-updates-strikes-trump-power-plants-bridges-middle-east-crisis-latest-news [https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jul/15/us-iran-war-live-updates-strikes-trump-power-plants-bridges-middle-east-crisis-latest-news] Mexico * EuroEFE https://efe.com/euro-efe/2026-07-14/ue-acuerdo-comercial-mexico/ [https://efe.com/euro-efe/2026-07-14/ue-acuerdo-comercial-mexico/] * Council of the European Union https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/trade-policy/mexico/ [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/trade-policy/mexico/] * El Economista https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/ue-concluye-ratificacion-del-acuerdo-comercial-modernizado-con-mexico-20260714.html [https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/empresas/ue-concluye-ratificacion-del-acuerdo-comercial-modernizado-con-mexico-20260714.html] Antigua and Barbuda * Antigua Observer https://antiguaobserver.com/visa-restrictions-preferable-to-accepting-criminals-pm-says/ [https://antiguaobserver.com/visa-restrictions-preferable-to-accepting-criminals-pm-says/] * Antigua News Room https://antiguanewsroom.com/antigua-and-barbuda-parliament-passes-resolution-setting-strict-terms-for-any-us-third-country-transfer-agreement/ [https://antiguanewsroom.com/antigua-and-barbuda-parliament-passes-resolution-setting-strict-terms-for-any-us-third-country-transfer-agreement/] * The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/ [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/restricting-and-limiting-the-entry-of-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states/] Brazil * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/brazil-raises-mandatory-ethanol-blend-gasoline-32-30-2026-07-14/ [https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/brazil-raises-mandatory-ethanol-blend-gasoline-32-30-2026-07-14/] * Agência Brasil https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-07/cnpe-aprova-aumento-da-mistura-obrigatoria-de-etanol-na-gasolina-para-32 [https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-07/cnpe-aprova-aumento-da-mistura-obrigatoria-de-etanol-na-gasolina-para-32] * Valor Econômico https://valor.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2026/07/14/cnpe-aprova-gasolina-com-mistura-de-32-de-etanol.ghtml [https://valor.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2026/07/14/cnpe-aprova-gasolina-com-mistura-de-32-de-etanol.ghtml] Colombia * Departamento Administrativo de la Función Pública https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma.php?i=166506 [https://www.funcionpublica.gov.co/eva/gestornormativo/norma.php?i=166506] * El Colombiano https://www.elcolombiano.com/negocios/jornada-laboral-reduccion-42-horas-colombia-ocde-DB38824744 [https://www.elcolombiano.com/negocios/jornada-laboral-reduccion-42-horas-colombia-ocde-DB38824744] * Caracol Radio https://caracol.com.co/2026/07/15/el-15-de-julio-comienza-la-jornada-laboral-de-42-horas-estos-son-los-cambios-para-trabajadores/ [https://caracol.com.co/2026/07/15/el-15-de-julio-comienza-la-jornada-laboral-de-42-horas-estos-son-los-cambios-para-trabajadores/] Chile * Government of Chile https://www.gob.cl/noticias/gobierno-declara-emergencia-preventiva-en-diez-regiones-y-refuerza-despliegue-ante-sistema-frontal/ [https://www.gob.cl/noticias/gobierno-declara-emergencia-preventiva-en-diez-regiones-y-refuerza-despliegue-ante-sistema-frontal/] * El País América https://elpais.com/chile/2026-07-14/sistema-frontal-en-chile-desde-cuando-comenzara-a-llover-en-santiago-las-regiones-con-suspension-de-clases-y-que-implica-la-emergencia-preventiva.html [https://elpais.com/chile/2026-07-14/sistema-frontal-en-chile-desde-cuando-comenzara-a-llover-en-santiago-las-regiones-con-suspension-de-clases-y-que-implica-la-emergencia-preventiva.html] * Dirección Meteorológica de Chile https://www.meteochile.gob.cl/PortalDMC-web/ [https://www.meteochile.gob.cl/PortalDMC-web/] Argentina * Boletín Oficial de la República Argentina https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/327991/20260714 [https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/327991/20260714] * La Nación https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/el-gobierno-desregula-el-mercado-del-gas-licuado-y-elimina-controles-historicos-nid14072026/ [https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/el-gobierno-desregula-el-mercado-del-gas-licuado-y-elimina-controles-historicos-nid14072026/] * Ámbito Financiero https://www.ambito.com/economia/el-gobierno-oficializo-la-desregulacion-del-mercado-glp-n6178459 [https://www.ambito.com/economia/el-gobierno-oficializo-la-desregulacion-del-mercado-glp-n6178459] China * National Bureau of Statistics of China https://www.stats.gov.cn/english/ [https://www.stats.gov.cn/english/] * Caixin Global https://www.caixinglobal.com/ [https://www.caixinglobal.com/] * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-q2-growth-set-lose-steam-stimulus-remain-calibrated-2026-07-14/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-q2-growth-set-lose-steam-stimulus-remain-calibrated-2026-07-14/] Australia * Prime Minister and Cabinet https://www.pmc.gov.au/ [https://www.pmc.gov.au/] * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-establish-government-ai-office-coordinate-regulation-2026-07-14/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-establish-government-ai-office-coordinate-regulation-2026-07-14/] * The Guardian Australia https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/15/australia-news-live-ceo-pay-anthony-albanese-palestine-gaza-ai-artificial-intelligence-datacentres-copyright-royal-commission-antisemitism-labor-ntwnfb [https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/15/australia-news-live-ceo-pay-anthony-albanese-palestine-gaza-ai-artificial-intelligence-datacentres-copyright-royal-commission-antisemitism-labor-ntwnfb] New Zealand * Beehive (New Zealand Government) https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/h5-bird-flu-confirmed-new-zealand [https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/h5-bird-flu-confirmed-new-zealand] * 1News https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/15/case-of-h5-bird-flu-confirmed-in-new-zealand/ [https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/07/15/case-of-h5-bird-flu-confirmed-in-new-zealand/] * Farmers Weekly https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-confirms-h5-bird-flu-detection-in-new-zealand/ [https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/mpi-confirms-h5-bird-flu-detection-in-new-zealand/] Japan * Ministry of Finance Japan https://www.customs.go.jp/toukei/info/index_e.htm [https://www.customs.go.jp/toukei/info/index_e.htm] * The Japan Times https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/economy/japan-june-trade-balance/ [https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/15/economy/japan-june-trade-balance/] * Nikkei Asia https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-s-June-trade-swings-into-deficit-as-auto-exports-weaken [https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Japan-s-June-trade-swings-into-deficit-as-auto-exports-weaken] South Korea * Republic of Korea Policy Briefing https://www.korea.kr/briefing/presidentView.do?newsId=148968136&pWise=sub&pWiseSub=C4 [https://www.korea.kr/briefing/presidentView.do?newsId=148968136&pWise=sub&pWiseSub=C4] * Yonhap News Agency https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714003500315 [https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260714003500315] * The Korea Herald https://www.koreaherald.com/ [https://www.koreaherald.com/] * VietnamPlus / Vietnam News Agency https://en.vietnamplus.vn/finance-ministry-outlines-priorities-to-keep-economy-on-track-for-growth-target-post348301.vnp [https://en.vietnamplus.vn/finance-ministry-outlines-priorities-to-keep-economy-on-track-for-growth-target-post348301.vnp] * Việt Nam News https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1785406/finance-ministry-outlines-priorities-to-keep-economy-on-track-for-growth-target.html [https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1785406/finance-ministry-outlines-priorities-to-keep-economy-on-track-for-growth-target.html] * Vietnam Investment Review https://vir.com.vn/capital-channel-reform-critical-to-vietnams-next-growth-phase-156755.html [https://vir.com.vn/capital-channel-reform-critical-to-vietnams-next-growth-phase-156755.html] South Africa * Department of Electricity and Energy https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-electricity-and-energy-announces-launch-independent-transmission-projects-procurement-programme-14-jul-2026 [https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/minister-electricity-and-energy-announces-launch-independent-transmission-projects-procurement-programme-14-jul-2026] * Engineering News https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-launches-independent-transmission-procurement-programme-2026-07-14 [https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/south-africa-launches-independent-transmission-procurement-programme-2026-07-14] * Daily Maverick https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-14-government-opens-new-chapter-in-electricity-reform-with-transmission-investment-drive/ [https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-14-government-opens-new-chapter-in-electricity-reform-with-transmission-investment-drive/] Turkey * Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (TBMM) https://www.tbmm.gov.tr/GenelKurul/Gundem [https://www.tbmm.gov.tr/GenelKurul/Gundem] * Daily Sabah https://www.dailysabah.com/business/economy/parliament-resumes-debate-on-turkiyes-landmark-climate-law 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https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/141266/Egypt-launches-automated-customs-system-at-Ain-Sokhna-Port [https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/141266/Egypt-launches-automated-customs-system-at-Ain-Sokhna-Port] * Ahram Online https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/549821/Business/Economy/Automated-customs-platform-begins-operation-at-Ain-Sokhna-Port.aspx [https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/3/12/549821/Business/Economy/Automated-customs-platform-begins-operation-at-Ain-Sokhna-Port.aspx] Iran * Press TV https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/14/772257/IRGC-pounds-US-military-facilities-Bahrain-Kuwait-warns-oil-exports-at-risk [https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2026/07/14/772257/IRGC-pounds-US-military-facilities-Bahrain-Kuwait-warns-oil-exports-at-risk] * Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC News) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/iran-united-states-war-blog-july-15-2026/106915662 [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-15/iran-united-states-war-blog-july-15-2026/106915662] * 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[https://www.soldionline.it/notizie/economia-politica/consob-il-governo-avvia-la-nomina-di-guido-stazi-cosa-significa] Spain * La Moncloa https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/consejodeministros/Paginas/enlaces/150726-enlace-consejo-de-ministros.aspx [https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/consejodeministros/Paginas/enlaces/150726-enlace-consejo-de-ministros.aspx] * El País https://elpais.com/economia/2026-07-15/el-gobierno-acelera-la-inversion-en-ciberseguridad-y-tecnologia-de-defensa.html [https://elpais.com/economia/2026-07-15/el-gobierno-acelera-la-inversion-en-ciberseguridad-y-tecnologia-de-defensa.html] * Cinco Días https://cincodias.elpais.com/economia/2026-07-15/espana-impulsa-un-nuevo-plan-para-reforzar-la-ciberseguridad-y-la-industria-de-defensa.html [https://cincodias.elpais.com/economia/2026-07-15/espana-impulsa-un-nuevo-plan-para-reforzar-la-ciberseguridad-y-la-industria-de-defensa.html] Portugal * Eurostat 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https://en.apa.az/economy/slovakia-seeks-long-term-gas-supply-agreement-with-azerbaijan-472781 [https://en.apa.az/economy/slovakia-seeks-long-term-gas-supply-agreement-with-azerbaijan-472781] * Report News Agency https://report.az/en/energy/slovakia-seeks-to-import-1-2-bcm-of-gas-from-azerbaijan-annually/ [https://report.az/en/energy/slovakia-seeks-to-import-1-2-bcm-of-gas-from-azerbaijan-annually/] United Kingdom * HM Treasury https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mansion-house-2026 [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mansion-house-2026] * Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/a886953b-fd1a-4805-8337-e88f41a22679 [https://www.ft.com/content/a886953b-fd1a-4805-8337-e88f41a22679] * The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/09/invest-in-britain-force-you-peter-kyle-pension-funds [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/09/invest-in-britain-force-you-peter-kyle-pension-funds] Scotland * Crown Estate Scotland 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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/ECTI_BRI%282026%29784057 [https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/ECTI_BRI%282026%29784057] * RTÉ News https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0715/1583400-tanaiste-brussels-eu/ [https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0715/1583400-tanaiste-brussels-eu/] Greenland * Kalaallit Nunaata Radioa (KNR) https://knr.gl/da/nyheder [https://knr.gl/da/nyheder] * Sermitsiaq.AG https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/ [https://www.sermitsiaq.ag/] * Visit Greenland https://visitgreenland.com/ [https://visitgreenland.com/] Germany * Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) https://www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/DE/Pressemitteilungen/Wirtschaftliche-Lage/2026/20260714-wirt-lage-deutschland-juli-2026.html [https://www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de/Redaktion/DE/Pressemitteilungen/Wirtschaftliche-Lage/2026/20260714-wirt-lage-deutschland-juli-2026.html] * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/germany-approve-600-million-package-cut-red-tape-2026-07-14/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/germany-approve-600-million-package-cut-red-tape-2026-07-14/] * Deutscher Industrie- und Handelskammertag (DIHK) https://www.dihk.de/ [https://www.dihk.de/] Finland * Council of the European Union https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/13/cyber-russia-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-denouncing-russia-s-malicious-cyber-ecosystem-targeting-the-eu-its-member-states-and-international-partners/ [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/13/cyber-russia-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-denouncing-russia-s-malicious-cyber-ecosystem-targeting-the-eu-its-member-states-and-international-partners/] * Yle News https://yle.fi/a/74-20236235 [https://yle.fi/a/74-20236235] * Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/1d3c542e1409b54a10856eacad18b7ca [https://apnews.com/article/1d3c542e1409b54a10856eacad18b7ca] Iceland * Government of Iceland (Ísland.is) https://island.is/en/news/amendments-to-the-act-on-foreign-nationals-right-to-work-have-entered-into-force [https://island.is/en/news/amendments-to-the-act-on-foreign-nationals-right-to-work-have-entered-into-force] * Statistics Iceland https://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/external-trade/trade-in-goods-in-june-2026-preliminary-figures/ [https://www.statice.is/publications/news-archive/external-trade/trade-in-goods-in-june-2026-preliminary-figures/] * Vísir https://www.visir.is/p/stjornmal [https://www.visir.is/p/stjornmal] Uzbekistan * No primary or independent source URLs were supplied with the archived submission. Russia * Interfax https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/118385/ [https://interfax.com/newsroom/top-stories/118385/] * Bank of Russia https://www.cbr.ru/eng/press/keypr/ [https://www.cbr.ru/eng/press/keypr/] * The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/pro/central-banking/russias-central-bank-cuts-key-rate-after-economy-contracts-e321b388 [https://www.wsj.com/pro/central-banking/russias-central-bank-cuts-key-rate-after-economy-contracts-e321b388] Ukraine * Office of the President of Ukraine https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news [https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news] * Associated Press https://apnews.com/article/f0bab8086a84705db07c74b3b1b99c49 [https://apnews.com/article/f0bab8086a84705db07c74b3b1b99c49] * Financial Times https://www.ft.com/content/db48418a-f906-4afd-86a2-1ab08004bd13 [https://www.ft.com/content/db48418a-f906-4afd-86a2-1ab08004bd13] India * Government of India — Ministry of Commerce & Industry https://commerce.gov.in/ [https://commerce.gov.in/] * Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-india-trade-deal-worth-over-6-billion-start-july-15-2026-06-17/ [https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-india-trade-deal-worth-over-6-billion-start-july-15-2026-06-17/] * The Economic Times https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/india-uk-fta-pharma-industry-flags-regulatory-priorities-ahead-of-july-15-rollout/articleshow/132304106.cms [https://m.economictimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/india-uk-fta-pharma-industry-flags-regulatory-priorities-ahead-of-july-15-rollout/articleshow/132304106.cms] These news summaries were prepared using AI technology. 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