Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
Europe Monaco The Mairie de Monaco has inaugurated Monaco's first Sports Village, on the South Dock of Port Hercule, with recreational and sports activities; it's the first and only in the Principality, after the closure of the annual ice skating rink
America Guatemala The Guatemalan Constitutional Court has granted a "definitive injunction" to ensure President-elect Arévalo assumes office on January 14; the ruling aims to safeguard constitutional order
Europe Andorra In the municipal elections held in the country, there were short queues in Sant Julià and in Escaldes, Andorra la Vella, Encamp, Ordino and La Massana, but the turnout was much lower than in general
Oceania Samoa The Motootua National Hospital is currently investigating a theft in which two teenagers allegedly stole money kept in plastic bags from the hospital pharmacy
Asia Tajikistan Training for 84 officers of the Tajikistan Border Guard was conducted by the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe as part of the EU-funded project 'Stabilisation of Tajikistan's southern border with Afghanistan'
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines On 17 December 2023, American Airlines flight 1427 landed in St. Vincent and the Grenadines with Ryan Smith on board; arriving in the country, he completed a world tour, visiting all 193 UN member states, plus Vatican, Kosovo, Taiwan and Palestine
America Guyana Guyana and Venezuela have pledged to refrain from using force to resolve their territorial dispute over the Esequibo region, however, no resolution was reached during the meeting between Presidents Irfaan Ali and Nicolás Maduro
America Mexico The first stage of the new Maya Train, linking Campeche to Cancun in 14 stations with affordable fares, has just been inaugurated; Mexico's President emphasised its role as driver in southeast development, boosting tourism thus creating fresh income
Africa Namibia Miss Earth Namibia 2023 Martha Kautanevali unveiled her national costume 'The Aloe Plant' for the Miss Earth 2023 pageant to be held on 22 December at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Africa Guinea-Bissau Police officers have been deployed since Wednesday to prevent any access to the premises of the National Assembly; MPs of Pai-Terra Ranka coalition had gathered in front of Parliament to continue activities, despite the decree to dissolve the Assembly
Asia India PM Modi will inaugurate today the 'Surat Diamond Bourse', reportedly the largest corporate office centre in the world; it will serve 'as a hub for trade, innovation and collaboration further boosting economy and creating job opportunities' he said in July
Asia Maldives The Bank of Maldives announced an interruption of Mastercard services abroad, due to a technical problem with its service provider
Asia Indonesia The government is endeavouring to organise a joint meeting with three regional governments, Aceh, North Sumatra and Riau, to discuss a shelter, but only temporary, for Rohingya refugees