Libre News of The World Super Express Edition. Monday the 14th of April 2025

On this episode of Libre News of The World Super Express Edition, we bring you a sweeping global roundup of the day’s most consequential headlines. In Warsaw, Poland unveiled a bold leap in military readiness, pledging to spend 4.7% of its GDP—approximately $48.7 billion—on defense in 2025, the highest among NATO members, citing growing threats near its borders (apnews.com). Over in Singapore, authorities revealed plans to transform the Tampines district into the country’s first carbon-neutral city zone, using smart cooling systems and sustainable urban planning to achieve zero emissions by mid-century (greenplan.gov.sg). Thailand took a regional lead on climate collaboration, hosting a high-level summit in Bangkok focused on climate resilience, early warning systems, and sustainable infrastructure across Southeast Asia (bangkokpost.com). In Malaysia, a national Digital Economy Blueprint was launched to supercharge economic modernization, with the government aiming for digital sectors to contribute 22.6% of GDP by 2025 while creating 500,000 tech-driven jobs (greenplan.gov.sg). Vietnam’s economic engine showed strong momentum with Q1 2025 GDP growth hitting 6.93%, its highest first-quarter rise in five years, driven by exports, tourism, and manufacturing revival (bangkokpost.com). Indonesia deepened its economic footprint in Africa, signing over $3.5 billion in agreements covering renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali (africa.com). In the Pacific, the Philippines escalated maritime patrols in the South China Sea following escalating confrontations with Chinese vessels, reinforcing alliances with the U.S., Japan, and Australia (apnews.com). Meanwhile, Argentina clinched a $20 billion deal with the IMF to stabilize its economy, secure reserves, and push forward with President Milei’s sweeping economic reforms (wsj.com). Pakistan set a March 31 deadline for undocumented Afghans and Afghan Citizen Card holders to leave the country, sparking concern among human rights groups about forced returns to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan (reuters.com). In Nigeria, the government launched a major youth employment initiative aiming to generate 12 million jobs over five years through vocational training, innovation hubs, and public-private partnerships (france24.com). In Sudan, tragedy unfolded in Darfur where a paramilitary assault claimed over 100 lives, including children and aid workers, deepening the region’s humanitarian crisis (france24.com). And in a cautious step toward diplomacy, Iran and the U.S. agreed to resume indirect nuclear talks after a constructive session in Oman, reviving hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East (france24.com).