Oceania Australia Police in New South Wales rejected arming guards at Jewish events; The Australian Jewish Association told the antisemitism royal commission that private security guards at Jewish events should be armed, authorities fear that would further fracture society
Asia Bahrain The country could attract more investment by offering government plots and properties to private bidders who can propose innovative projects in the new year
Asia North Korea The country is scheduled to hold a key meeting of the ruling party this week to review this year's policies and discuss major tasks for 2023
Asia Maldives As part of his visit to the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih visited Dhaandhoo, where he met with residents of the island; the first time in 20 years that a Maldivian president has visited the island
Europe Bulgaria Outside the capital, the largest number of companies that applied for the first procedure under the Recovery and Resilience Plan came from the regions of Plovdiv, Varna and Ruse, said the Ministry of Innovation and Growth
Africa Mozambique The Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM), the third largest party with parliamentary seats, has criticised the late announcement of this year's public service thirteenth month pay cut, just days before Christmas
Africa Liberia According to the 14th Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative report, revenue generated from extractive industries increased by $13,1 million in 2021 from the previous year to $84,6 million
Asia Mongolia At the Chinggis Khaan Museum, the opening ceremony of the exhibition of new stamps dedicated to the '860th birth anniversary of Chinggis Khaan' was held
Europe Liechtenstein According to a new census, more and more people in the country feel they do not belong to any religion
America Haiti The crew of an US Coast Guard cutter repatriated dozens of people, men women and children, to Haiti after attempting to enter the US illegally
Africa Sudan Three lions were killed in Sudan in recent days after attempting to escape from their cages inside a paramilitary rapid support force base
Europe France After the attack on the Ahmet-Kaya cultural centre and the killing of three militants, Kurds are again protesting in the streets, with the Kurdish Council spokesman demanding protection from France
Africa South Africa Eskom's CEO has promised a Christmas Day respite from the prolonged and unprecedented power cuts the country has been experiencing for months, though the state-owned company warned that people must prepare for a prolonged electricity crisis
Africa Tunisia Tunisia's powerful trade union, the UGTT, has warned the country's president that chaos could ensue if the second round of parliamentary elections is not postponed