America Venezuela Flight connections with the Dutch island of Aruba, less than 30km off Venezuela's coat, will be resumed for the first time since 2019; Maduro had suspended them after humanitarian aid was flown in, judging the move as international interference
Africa Sierra Leone The Dream Model United Nations Conference 2025 was hosted in Freetown, bringing together forward-thinking youth, actively engaged in diplomacy, leadership, global problem-solving and underlining the city's pioneer role for youths in Africa
Oceania Samoa The Samoa Customs Office seized US$2.28 million worth of methamphetamine; the illegal drug was intercepted as it was brought in by two separate travelers from American Samoa
Asia Lebanon 15 Lebanese feature on the Forbes Middle East '30 Under 30' list for 2025, selected for achievements ranging from detecting methane from space to turning agricultural waste into protein, from reforming public services to exporting Lebanese products abroad
Africa Libya The Libyan Dinar was exchanged on Christmas day at 6,3 for one Euro on the official bank exchange rate, and exchanged at 8,6 on the black market according to 'officially published' black market rates
Asia Iran Three domestically built satellites have been successfully placed into orbit in a single launch, carrying out one of Iran's most complex space endeavors to date: the mission has been hailed as a major milestone by analysts and officials
Africa Niger Militant attacks in Nigeria's Sokoto State, near the border with Niger, have intensified as fighters linked to the ISSP uses the frontier to move between the countries; The insurgency has turned the Sokoto–Niger border area into a main security hotspots
Africa Somalia Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has been suddenly recognized by Israel as an independent ssovereign state; PM Netanyahu said a joint and mutual declaration was signed with President of the Republic of Somaliland following 2020 Abraham Accords
Asia Brunei A community gotong-royong - an obligation of individual towards society - completed a clean-up initiative along the road to Kampong Kuala Balai, restoring road width and drainage systems by clearing overgrown vegetation
Asia Kyrgyzstan Rules for handling hazardous waste in Kyrgyzstan have been amended; the resolution of the Cabinet strengthens environmental safety in collection, storage, accounting and disposal of used batteries and petroleum waste aligning with Eurasian Economic Union
Africa Cape Verde The 2025 Scientific Conference of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Cape Verde reaffirmed its role of exchange and clinical reflection, contributing to scientific cooperation with the presentation of six studies developed in partnership with local doctors
Africa Comoros With the support of NGO Dahari, the Malezi Mema association from the villages of Dzindri, Slamani and Vassy in Anjouani has installed a new fish aggregating device that will improve the safety of fishermen and increase production
America Ecuador Only two official border crossings have been kept open due to national security concerns, as Ecuador has faced rising cartel violence and now holds Latin America's highest homicide rate
Oceania Micronesia Micronesian and Palau artists are highlighted in new group exhibition Ocean of Peace, at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Hawaii, USA); sculpture, digital media, weaving, poetry and painting, six artists explore the Pacific’s path toward harmony