America Bolivia 77 gold bars seized at Viru Viru Airport in compliance with a court order have been delivered to the Central Bank of Bolivia; the total weight recorded during the valuation process is 189.503,9 grams with an average purity over 90%
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
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 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
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
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
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
Oceania Vanuatu The President of Vanuatu's Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs has told Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, that Melanesian custom must be preserved in the Seasonal Worker Program as it is a highly profitable opportunity for the young people of Vanuatu
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
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
America Bahamas Food distribution non-profit organization Hands for Hunger Executive Director Keisha Ellis said soaring costs are contributing to a growing need for food in Bahamian society that outpaces charitable efforts
Asia Iraq The climate-stressed country must pursue 'green growth', the World Bank has suggested, proposing to diversify its economy given its heavy reliance on oil
Europe Greece Greece has repaid ahead of schedule €2,7 billion in loans owed to eurozone countries as part of the first bailout it received during its decade-long debt crisis, a Finance Ministry official said
America Guatemala The eruption of the volcano Fuego, one of the most active in Central America, forced authorities to close the country's largest airport and major highways because of ashes spewed and flowing lava