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
Europe Denmark Confirmed influenza cases have shot up in recent weeks according to new figures from the State Serum Institute; the sharp increase has been registered in all five regions of the country and has led to an surge in hospitalisation in the Capital Region
Africa eSwatini His Majesty Mswati III emphasised his country's desire to strengthen strategic ties with the UAE and create opportunities for economic cooperation between the two countries
America Haiti The 1.500 girls of the Lycée du Cent-cinquantenaire - better known as the "Lycée des Jeunes Filles", an excellence in the country - celebrated the 79th anniversary of the founding of this public school
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan has signed a number of strategic partnership documents with Serbia, throughly upholding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of each one of the countries
Africa Niger "The fate of Niger is in the hands of foreigners [...] what they want has become law in Niger," said Professor Issoufou Yahaya, lecturer at Abdou Moumouni University in Niamey
Africa Mauritius The instrumental role of the diplomatic corps in promoting bilateral relations with Mauritius and further strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest was emphasised by PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth at the end-of-year diplomatic reception
Africa Equatorial Guinea As part of its national expansion plan, the National Bank of Equatorial Guinea officially opened the BANGE Annobón Agency today, in a formal ceremony presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Directors
Asia Japan Heavy snow blanketed many parts of the country yesterday, with some western cities renewing records; Engaru in Hokkaido registered a record December snowfall with over 80 cm in a 24-hour period
Asia Kazakhstan The first award ceremony of the National Sports Prize 'Zhenimpaz rukhy' took place in Astana; Zhamilya Bakbergenova and Alexander Gerlits were named best athletes of the year in summer and winter sports respectively
Africa Malawi The number of cases and victims of cholera in the country is growing rapidly and has already claimed hundreds of lives since March; the current outbreak represents the largest epidemic recorded in the country in the last 10 years, the WHO said
Europe United Kingdom Pound notes featuring King Charles have been unveiled and will enter circulation in 2024 coexisting with current ones; Charles is only the second monarch to feature on the paper currency first issued in the 17th century
America Jamaica The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is advising shoppers not to accept poorly documented cash register tapes as substitutes for receipts from vendors
America Jamaica Members of the local cultural and entertainment industries will soon have a dedicated health insurance programme, according to a statement by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport