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 Egypt Stricter penalties have been introduced to Traffic Law for selected violations: administrative fines and additional taxes on vehicles operating without valid licenses or expired registrations and fines for speeding and improper lane usage
Africa Djibouti Committee on Social Development and Environment held a meeting focusing on the draft law on national cultural heritage of Djibouti; Minister of Youth and Culture and her staff presented the objectives, scope, and implications of the text
America Costa Rica Costa Rica has joined the Latam-GPT project through an agreement with Chile to co-develop AI technologies and boost regional tech autonomy, reinforcing Latin America's voice in global AI discussions
Asia Georgia Georgian Dream officials marked the completion of a 14-year railway modernization project, one of the largest investments in the transport sector, securing higher cargo capacity, shorter transit times, Tbilisi–Batumi travel time reduced by 30 minutes
Africa Central African Republic Ahead of tomorrow's polls, the UN called on citizens to participate in the vote and urged authorities to ensure peaceful, orderly, inclusive and credible elections and refrain from actions that could incite violence or undermine confidence in the process
Asia Kazakhstan Investment in Kazakhstan’s tourism sector increased by 38,1% to 923 billion tenge (approximately US$2 billion) in the January-October 2025 period, as the country recorded steady growth in both inbound and domestic travel
Europe Belarus The Palace of Independence opened its doors to participants of the traditional New Year's Eve Ball for young people, part of the run up to 2026; the event saw the participation of over 350 young dancers and was attended by President Lukashenko
Asia Jordan Flat6Labs, Middle East and Africa’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, has concluded its StartMashreq Programme at the “StartMashreq Forum” in Amman; the three-year initiative supports innovation and startup growth in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq
Africa Tunisia Tunisia has been included in the EU's provisionally approved list of safe countries that will allow fast-tracking asylum application rejections; critics from rights groups say it includes states accused of human rights abuses and political instability
Europe North Macedonia A 100 million euros investment in energy sector has been signed; agreements plan the realization of photovoltaic power plant "Bitola 3" and revitalization of hydropower plants
America Suriname Ambulance care in Suriname has deteriorated to such an extent that it is comparable to a taxi service and is far from meeting international standards, according to a physician affiliated with the Emergency Department of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo
Africa South Sudan Government spokesperson and Minister of Information said South Sudan seized control of Heglig oilfield after fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces SAF and the Rapid Support Forces RSF, which forced SAF units to withdraw toward the border
America United States National Guard troops will not be deployed in Illinois following a Supreme Court decision that left in place a ruling by a federal judge in Chicago: the justices turned down government’s request in what is its second loss before a court in four days