Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
Europe Ukraine The Defence Intelligence spokesman officially confirmed the poisoning of Marianna Budanova, wife of Ukrainian Defence Intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, and the poisoning of several other members of the Kiev intelligence community with heavy metals
Africa Rwanda The government has opened up the public transport market to privately owned buses as a measure to address the shortage of vehicles and long queues in Kigali; previously, only public transport companies or cooperatives were allowed to transport passengers
Africa Uganda Uganda's Ministry of Finance has announced plans to apply for a $150 million loan from the Chinese bank Exim to develop the country's internet infrastructure
Oceania Vanuatu Milroy Cainton, who works as an information and communication technology consultant, spent a week in China with the aim of introducing the Greater Bay Area, known as the Chinese Silicon Valley, to Vanuatu
Africa Seychelles The National Assembly commemorated the start of the Week of the Deaf in Seychelles, celebrated in Seychelles from Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December, by coordinating the first signed session in parliamentary history
Asia Pakistan Several senators warned that 'dangerous' infant formula, or baby milk powder, is being sold in the country, bringing to the House's attention the fact that health workers are involved in the marketing and promotion
Africa Sudan In the world's largest child displacement crisis, some 7.600 children flee their homes every day in Sudan, according to a new analysis by Save the Children
America Paraguay Pope Francis, though suffering from pulmonary inflammation, held a meeting at Casa Santa Marta with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios and his delegation, discussing bilateral relations, poverty alleviation, environmental protection, and peace
Europe United Kingdom Teachers' unions will have to ensure that schools in England remain open on strike days, according to government plans; the Department for Education launched a consultation on how best to implement minimum service level requirements in schools
Oceania Solomon Islands The permanent representatives of Solomon Islands and the Republic of Uganda to the United Nations signed a joint communiqué in New York to formally establish diplomatic relations between the two countries
Asia Lebanon Clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon's Shia military group, on Lebanon's southern border have had a disastrous effect on the country's tourism sector, industry experts said, with many hotels forced to close
Asia North Korea A large North Korean ferry, accused of breaking sanctions during past trips to Japan, returned to the DPRK east coast port city of Wonsan after undergoing maintenance and upgrades for a month
Asia Qatar The World Innovation Summit for Education is bringing together over 2000 stakeholders and 100 local, regional and international experts in Doha, offering different perspectives on the value of artificial intelligence in education and the risks associated