Asia Syria Germany's Ministry of Transport lifted the landing ban and normalized passenger traffic with Syria from 27 July 2026, thus opening to direct flights Düsseldorf-Damascus today 29 July, Berlin Brandenburg-Damascus and Cologne/Bonn-Aleppo on 1 August
Asia United Arab Emirates The second edition of "Dubai Lights" will bring interactive light installations by international artists and studios until 29/01, in the frame of the 28th Dubai Shopping Festival
Africa Burundi Renowned Rwandan lyricist, rapper and poet Kivumbi King will perform in Burundi today in a concert entitled 'Kivumbi Live in Burundi' at the Buja Arena in Bujumbura
Asia Georgia The 18th century arch in Sighnaghi collapsed as a result of a traffic accident; the monument, cultural heritage of national importance, is part of the fortress-wall which was built by the order of King Erekle II and will be restored soon
Asia Vietnam Political leaders from Vietnam and and international group have agreed to form a partnership for a just energy transition to help achieve ambitious 'zero net emissions' target for 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Oceania Tonga 350 graduates received their certificates and diplomas from the Tonga Institute of Higher Education; School of Tourism and Hospitality produced the most graduates, 181
America Grenada In a new project aimed at reducing the amount of solid waste disposed in the island’s lone landfill, residents in Clozier and Telescope will now be able to convert their organic kitchen waste into high grade compost for garden use and for sale
Oceania Nauru Acting Chief Justice Mohammed Khan presided over the formal closing of the legal year 2022 at the Nauru Court House yesterday 17 December, addressing court efficiency, legal education, extension of court registry in his speech
Africa Chad A European Parliament resolution condemns the restriction of the fundamental right to demonstrate and the use of violence against pro-democracy and civil society protesters during the 20 October 2022 demonstrations
Africa Comoros Agence Nationale Régulation des TIC and customs have signed a partnership for the control of electronic equipment, mainly to achieve compliance with international standards; a joint commission should be set up soon to ensure the follow-up of the agreement
America Trinidad and Tobago The Trinbago Unified Calypsonian Organisation has given notice of the death of Francine Edwards, aka Singing Francine; she won the national Calypso Queen competition in 1972, 1973, 1981 and 1983 and was known for Christmas songs
Asia Uzbekistan Over 9.000 artefacts related to Uzbekistan's cultural heritage are stored in museums, collections and private collections in 40 countries, according to the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Ministry of Tourism
Europe Vatican City Welcoming newly-appointed Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Francis reminded them of their responsibility as peacekeepers, invited them to find “fresh and creative ways of promoting solidarity and social friendship”, assured the cooperation of the Church
Africa Uganda International Criminal Court upheld the sentencing of Ugandan Dominic Ongwen to 25 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity, former child soldier and one of the leaders of the armed movement Lord's Resistance Army