America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
Asia Cambodia The return of 14 Cambodian cultural treasures was welcomed by the Prime Minister, who emphasized that it is the recovery of the souls of Cambodian ancestors who left their homeland because of the civil war
Africa Sudan The Sudanese army has blocked civilians from entering the city of Wad Madani; soon after the war began between the army and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, Wad Madani became a safe haven for those fleeing the carnage
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 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
America Honduras The UN has urged Honduras to extend the deadline for a migration amnesty benefiting thousands of migrants crossing the country, as it has over 522.000 irregular entries thus far reported this year
Africa Algeria The country has joined the Guided Trade Initiative to boost pan-Africa trade, a commitment of Algeria's, said Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni
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
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Artisanal fishing, an economic activity that provides a livelihood for about 15% of Sao Tome and Principe's families, is in decline due to the presence of large foreign fishing groups heavily impacting on the system
Europe San Marino A wild boar was killed on the cycle-pedestrian path along a road in Faetano; to the witness who was walking along the road, hunters allegedly called a halt with their rifles drawn while a boar, chased by dogs, plunged into the street
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'
Europe Albania The Albanian parliament will have to suspend ratification of a dibated migration pact agreed with Italy after a top court endorsed an opposition request to review the constitutionality of the deal
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
Oceania Tonga The grant for the second international fibre optic cable to Tonga, which will be installed through Vava'u, was signed to celebrate Tonga Cable Ltd. 10th year in business