Africa Uganda Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after having been a commodity in the local urban transport for over a decade; the exit takes immediate effect and follows extensive review of Uber's business priorities across Africa
Africa Cape Verde The resolution establishing taxi fares in the municipality of Santa Catarina do Fogo was unanimously approved by the municipality's elected representatives during the 10th ordinary session of the Municipal Assembly
Europe Spain The country ends its presidency of the European Union today to cede this role to Belgium
Europe Estonia The tap water supplied to the citizens of Kuressaare, capital of Estonia's largest island, Saaremaa, is now treated with ultraviolet light; the water had been chlorinated since an outbreak of E.Coli bacteria in the spring of this year
America Venezuela The US has released an ally of President Maduro’s in exchange for 10 Americans, signaling a diplomatic shift amid improved relations and commitments, though facing criticism for potential leniency towards Maduro and its impact on future negotiations
Africa Equatorial Guinea The government has released funds to ensure the participation of the Nzalang national team in the African Cup of Nations, in the edition to be held in Ivory Coast in January 2024
Africa Mozambique The Mozambique Market Assessment for Resilient Buildings Report, a new report by the International Finance Corporation, shows the opportunities for local builders linked to the improving of climate resilience of buildings in the country
America Peru A team from San Luis Gonzaga National University discovered 29 geoglyphs, featuring felines and anthropomorphic figures in Peru's Ica region, dating from 300 BC to 100 AD, shedding light on ancient Peruvian astronomical and religious expressions
America Uruguay Uruguay has experienced its first growth in foreign-born residents since 1908, reaching 3% of the population and driven by an influx from Venezuela and Cuba, marking a positive demographic shift and bolstering the nation's population
Europe Kosovo Shop windows in Gjakova/Djakovica and Pristina are more festive than usual this year, after shop owners responded to a Facebook post by 15-year-old Renea Morina, who said she wanted to paint shop window decorations to raise funds to help her single mother
Asia Israel The Israeli army claimed to have caused 'unintentional harm' to 'uninvolved civilians' in two attacks this week against a densely populated neighbourhood in the Gaza Strip, where, according to local health authorities, dozens of people were killed
Asia Bhutan Royal Kanjur project, which began in 2018, has been completed: 111 volumes of Kanjur texts in gold calligraphy are now in the sacred chamber of Bhutan's iconic Buddhist monastery Tashichhodzong
Oceania Kiribati A UN Special Rapporteur criticised the government of Kiribati for its treatment of judges and the country's judicial crisis; the country has limited legal services and no court of appeal
Asia Kuwait A 20% increase in the value of imported cosmetics has been registered this year; cosmetics imported in January-November amounted to 89,5 million dinars (€263.000.000), compared to 74,9 million dinars of 2022