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
Oceania Tonga Vaiola Hospital Matron, Sr Akesa Halatanu, met again with the Minister of Health, Saia Piukala, to look at a nurses petition that was submitted to the Palace Office, in a protest to increase the nurses salary
Africa Madagascar According to the Commune Urbaine d'Antananarivo, there are 4.500 buses per day in the 6 arrondissements of the city, with little more than 350 km of road available for vehicles, and around 200.000 private cars, creating a growing traffic jam
Asia Saudi Arabia Hanan Elatr, widow of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, will receive political asylum in the United States after, according to several investigations, her husband was killed on the orders of her country's government
Europe Luxembourg People found begging on the streets of Luxembourg's capital city will, as of mid-January, be sentenced to pay a fine of up to €250 or risk several days in prison by decision of the city council
Africa Togo With only 5 psychiatrists for a population of over 8 million, international and local charities have trained dozens of women, including 150 hairdressers, and teached them to detect possible signs of mental disorders among their clients
Europe Czech Republic 14 victims and the 24-year-old perpetrator were killed in the mass shooting at Charles University in Prague, the most serious episode in modern times; pictures and videos of students running for safety have travelled the globe
America Brazil Amazon rainforest is facing severe deforestation due to the global demand for beef; despite Brazilians eating less beef due to food inflation this year, the challenge is persisting due to rising Asian demand
Africa Uganda The armed forces have been ordered by President Yoweri Museveni to reactivate Local Defence Units to be deployed in several national parks in western Uganda following increased insecurity in the area
Europe Latvia Keeping dogs on a chain could be soon banned following amendments to the animal protection law passed by the Saeima at second reading on 21 December
Asia Mongolia A total of 40 volunteers appointed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work in Mongolia for three months, in volunteer activities organised together with students from two secondary schools and universities
Europe Monaco The OceanoScientific Explorer 'Love the Ocean' has set sail during a 'Grand Departure Ceremony' at the Monaco Yacht Club for the first of the OceanoScientific Coral Reefs 2023-2030 expeditions
Asia Turkmenistan Freight transport by the ships of the Turkmenistan Merchant Navy fleet in the period January-November 2023 increased by 21,6% compared to the same period in 2022 and amounted to 2,06 million tonnes
America Argentina Peaceful protests against newly-elect President Milei's economic measures and anti-protest protocol have drawn thousands, while the government is defending security measures and accusing leftist groups of financial motivations