Africa Kenya Assisted reproductive techniques will be used to save from extinction the northern white rhinoceros, a species of which only two females remain in the world, reported Kenya's National Wildlife Service
Europe Ireland PM Harris says Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin is 'deeply regrettable' and a sign of the 'diplomacy of distraction', adding Ireland will continue to engage diplomatically, but keep affirming its position on the war in Gaza
Africa Gambia The West African Economic Community ECOWAS approved the establishment of a special tribunal to try crimes committed in The Gambia during the military dictatorship of Yahya Jammeh
Europe Serbia From 2025, public transport in Belgrade will be completely free of charge, said the mayor, Aleksandar Šapić, who called it 'the biggest public transport reform' with the aim of solving the traffic problem
Africa Morocco The country voted for the first time in the UN assembly in favour of the moratorium on the application of the death penalty; Morocco's adherence to this moratorium had been announced on 9 December in the House of Representatives by the Minister of Justice
Asia East Timor East Timor signed a visa waiver agreement with Bangladesh to strengthen bilateral ties as East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta was on a three-day visit to Dhaka
Africa Algeria The MyGeocycle platform was launched in Algeria by Holcim Geocycle, a major step forward in solid waste management to digitise and optimise waste collection, transport and treatment
America Antigua and Barbuda The Salvation Army launched its annual Christmas hamper distribution programme, with the aim of providing basic necessities to almost 1.000 families; 2024 was the first time this included Barbuda in 60 years
Africa Eswatini An unprecedented record number of people were seen at this year's Incwala Main Day, held at the Royal Residence in Ludzidzini
America Venezuela The UN's human rights office in Venezuela has partially resumed operations after being expelled earlier this year, amid ongoing concerns over political violence, with the UN calling for investigations into deaths during post-election protests
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands National University will offer a new course on national security supported by the Australian Government to develop Solomon Islands' capacity to produce high-quality analytical texts and teaching on national security
America Bahamas Bahamian musical legend John Berkley ‘Peanuts’ Taylor passed away at the age of 89; in a press statement issued Tuesday afternoon the nation’s leader asserted The Bahamas has lost one of its "finest sons”
Asia Oman Oman's first ecological park dedicated to baobab trees was established the Wilayat of Mirbat, in cooperation with an initiative undertaken by the Environment Conservation Society; 160 baobab trees have been planted so far
Asia United Arab Emirates Passengers in Dubai can now 'buspool' to their destination by sharing minibus rides through a newly announced smart app booking system; initially the service will be available in Deira