Asia Jordan Increase in container traffic at the Aqaba Container Terminal during the past month, despite regional tensions, reflects Jordan’s growing logistical role in the region with flexible supply chains at Aqaba Port becoming a secure, stable alternative route
America Panama 25 years of national management of the Panama Canal - a symbol of sovereignty and pride for Panamanians - was celebrated with a campaign honoring its history, achievements, sustainability commitment; it was transferred from US control on 31 December 1999
Asia Syria An offensive by Syrian armed groups that started in Idlib province in the north of the country prompted other groups and individual civilians to rebel against Bashar al Assad's dictatorship, toppling it in just 11 days
America Trinidad and Tobago The La Casita Hispanic Cultural Centre together with several embassies held a walk through the streets of Arima and a football match under the programme 'transforming realities'; the initiative was focused on ending gender based violence
Europe North Macedonia A political party has called on authorities to ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior, after at least 17 young people were seriously injured in connection with the popular "Superman challenge" on TikTok
America Paraguay Chinese diplomat Xu Wei was expelled from Paraguay for "interference in internal affairs" after he suggested it should recognize China over Taiwan for economic benefits, prompting a dispute with Taiwan, which has Paraguay as its only South American ally
Asia Tajikistan Over 35% of foreign trade is currently conducted with the 10 member countries of Economic Cooperation Organisation: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
Europe Slovakia ZSSK, the state-owned railway operator, in cooperation with its catering partner Wagon Slovakia Košice, introduced a new seasonal menu in the dining cars, featuring traditional Slovakian Christmas dishes
America Nicaragua With the new Sandinista Constitution, Ortega's Nicaragua aims to strengthen its grip on power, distancing itself from the Catholic Church and cutting ties with the Pope, continuing the persecution of believers and ecclesiastical institutions
Europe Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised to add the rights to abortion and gay marriage to the Spanish Constitution so that they 'can never be cancelled'
Europe San Marino Oncology oblivion is now a right, after the bill presented by the San Marino Oncology Association was approved by acclamation of the Council Chamber
Europe Vatican City Pope Francis issued an appeal to state leaders and to the international community to ensure a ceasefire 'on all war fronts' may be reached before Christmas
Asia Armenia Sincerely interested in normalizing relations with Turkey, Armenia believes that this can positively affect the rapprochement processes with Azerbaijan as well, Deputy FM said at a panel discussion during the Manama Dialogue 2024 international forum
Europe Slovenia After almost two years of renovation work, the Vodnik House, the cultural hub of Ljubljana's Šiška district, has been reopened to the public; new features include a co-working space dedicated to writing and illustration and another space for events