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
America Dominica Representatives from the communities of Grand Bay, Bagatelle, Fond St Jean and Pichelin improved their knowledge of how to respond to an earthquake through a table-top simulation exercise
Europe Croatia Colak Franchise Consulting Group announced the launch of the Croatian Franchise Exchange, a portal providing access to almost 100 franchise systems in the country
Asia Philippines The Bureau of Immigration intercepted three Filipino women, alleged victims of human trafficking, at Terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City
America Costa Rica Costa Rica is anticipating the second-highest economic growth in a decade, reaching 5%, driven by thriving free trade zones, influencing commerce, tourism, and private construction
Asia Pakistan A three-day exhibition of photographs and paintings kicked off at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts in conjunction with the 13th Pakistan Mountain Festival - the annual flagship event of Devcom-Pakistan
Europe North Macedonia Hundreds of young people, teachers and parents showed interest in a campaign to promote higher education in Bulgaria, which toured Skopje, Bitola and Strumica involving 12 higher education institutions
Asia Oman The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, received the Excellence Award for the year 2023 from the World Health Organization for its tireless and continuous efforts in combating non-communicable diseases
America Chile The World Bank has approved a US$200 million loan for Chile's Universal Health Care program, focusing on enhancing access and efficiency through measures such as telemedicine, climate-resilient systems, and AI-driven virtual health management
Oceania Palau Palau's Civil Service Pension Plan is facing a deepening financial crisis, with the investment fund declining and a growing gap between contributions and payments
Asia North Korea A delegation of Russian Far East officials has arrived in Pyongyang, according to North Korean state media, on a visit that is expected to include bilateral talks on topics ranging from revitalising tourism to joint construction projects
Africa Ghana The anti-homosexual bill will be passed before the Christmas holidays, said the Speaker of the Ghanaian Parliament, Alban Bagbin; the bill envisages a 10-year prison sentence for Lgbtq+ supporters and three years for people who identify as homosexuals
America Ecuador Three ships, located in Australia, the UK, and the US, could be acquired to serve as offshore prisons, in a plan revealed by President Daniel Noboa following campaign promise aimed at alleviating prison violence
America Belize In Belize's Valley of Peace, students built an eco-friendly Christmas tree in four days using repurposed plastic bottles, with the annual tree lighting event symbolising the importance of recycling and reducing single-use plastic in the festive season