Oceania Palau A historic $15 million financing agreement has been signed with Saudi Arabia, marking a shift in how Palua's National Development Bank will now operate, as the loan will be directly invested into building affordable housing
Asia Tajikistan Consumer confidence index in Tajikistan rose to 150,9 points in November 2024, breaking a three-month decline, according to a study conducted by Freedom Finance Global
America Mexico Over 11 million pilgrims visited Mexico City's Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Virgin of Guadalupe celebration (9-13 December); many traveled from across Mexico and abroad, on foot or crawling, to honor the 493rd anniversary of her apparition
Asia Sri Lanka The Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission has decided to seek public opinion on the Ceylon Electricity Board's proposal to maintain the current electricity tariffs for the first six months of 2025
America Guatemala Guatemala, alongside Taiwan, celebrated 90 years of diplomatic relations with a ceremony highlighting their historical cooperation, free trade agreements, and joint initiatives in education, health, and rural development
Africa Central African Republic Judges at the ICC unsealed a 2018 sealed arrest warrant for Edmond Beina, a rebel accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity; he allegedly commanded 100-400 fighters responsible for extermination, rape and persecution of Muslims in early 2014
America United States President-elect Donald Trump and Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in the US aimed at generating 100.000 new jobs; Trump called the investment "a monumental demonstration of confidence in America's future"
Africa Seychelles Six primary school students were honoured for their participation in the school painting competition organised by the Danny Faure Foundation at the Seychelles National Library
Africa Republic of the Congo The growing threat of siltation has been affecting the Ngambio district of Mfilou, 7th arrondissement of Brazzaville, for several months, with disruption of road traffic, damages to shops and warehouses, loss of property, pollution and inconvenience
Europe Liechtenstein An insect hotel in the shape of the Vaduz logo is now adorning the municipality of Vaduz; this project is a symbol of the municipality's commitment to preserving biodiversity and was realized in collaboration with the "Vadoz summt" initiative
Africa Rwanda $181,7 million in new funds have been approved for Rwanda, after the IMF executive board concluded its review of the country's support programmes
Europe Sweden Stricter rules on age limits for using social media are being considered in order to protect children from gangs, which increasingly use social platforms to reach teenagers
America Guyana The Jonestown massacre site in Guyana, where over 900 people died in 1978, will become a tourist attraction; a South African company will offer tours starting January, focusing on educating visitors about cult psychology and the tragedy's lessons
Africa Madagascar Increasing the industry's contribution to the GDP from the current 17% to 30% within 15 years is the goal set by the government; several ministries are collaborating to develop local resources and support farmers and growers