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
Asia Philippines Anti-political dynasty House Bill 6771 has been filed by speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos; the measure would bar spouses, siblings and relatives of a public official from holding elective posts at the same time
Africa Comoros Garbage collection in remote neighborhoods in Moroni has become increasing inefficient, leading to piling up of waste and prompting protests of residents forced to live in unhealthy surroundings
Africa Cameroon The Cameroon Bar Association in a statement following post-election crisis reminded the Law and Security Forces of their duties and missions, calling on the Government to release all those arrested
America El Salvador A partnership with Elon Musk's xAI will make Grok an AI tutor for over 1 million students in El Salvador, becoming the first country to offer nationwide personalized academic support in all public schools
America Dominica Over ninety local farmers have benefited from the distribution of irrigation equipment and beekeeping tools; Minister underlines that watering has become essential as rain patterns change, and beekeeping supports productivity and generates income
Africa Gambia A boat carrying around 300 migrants from The Gambia disappeared in the Atlantic while attempting to reach the Canary Islands, with no confirmed sightings after departure, raising fears of a major maritime tragedy along the West African migration route
Oceania Marshall Islands Government and German-funded Low Carbon Sea Transport Project implemented by GIZ held a three-day regional workshop to advance RMI’s maritime decarbonization agenda and strengthen cooperation for the next phase of low-carbon shipping across the Pacific
Europe Spain Madrid has been named Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards, securing the title ahead of rivals including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Paris, Athens and Milan
Asia Palestine Winter storm Byron has swept through Gaza's displacement camps soaking in cold water blankets, mattresses and basic items; Hamas is reportedly accusing Israel of refusing to let in mobile homes
Africa Egypt The tomb of Thutmose II was ranked among 2025’s top discoveries: archaeologists uncovered it during ongoing excavations in Luxor’s West Bank, where previously unknown chambers and burial remains shed new light on early 18th Dynasty royal practices
Europe North Macedonia Activists have been participating in the annual, UN-backed 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign; this year there has been more urgency following four femicides in the small North Macedonia, largerly debated
Africa Chad Five army generals appeared in court in a trial behind closed doors at the Klessoum prison in Ndjamena, where they are held since September, accused of attempted bribery and complicity in the case of former treasurer of Abeche, prosecuted for embezzlement
Africa Burundi Foreign Affairs Minister said Rwanda has continued to deploy troops notwithstanding the ceasefire agreement with DRC, thus fueling insecurity affecting also the area along the Burundi border