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
Africa Zambia Zambian Barbra Banda, 24, was honoured as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, becoming the first Zambian and second African to win this award in 10 years
America Antigua and Barbuda A landmark food security agreement was signed with Venezuela: Antigua and Barbuda secured 25.000 acres for agricultural development in Venezuela as part of a major initiative to combat poverty and enhance food independence
Africa Libya Libya's National Oil Corporation said it had reached a new production record, pumping 1.386.030 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day, as well as 203.017 barrels of gas equivalent
America Trinidad and Tobago Limited freshwater resources, use of desalination, rainwater harvesting, aging infrastructure and vulnerability to natural disaster have led Trinidad to team up with British Virgin Islands, sharing the same problems, to address drinking water issues
Africa Tunisia The exodus of doctors abroad has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.325 professionals leaving Tunisia in 2023; the majority of those staying are employed in large cities and coastal regions while inland regions remain uncovered or almost deserted
America Bahamas A Sunday church service at Jubilee Cathedral today 1 December will kick off the Disabilities Awareness Week, which will until 7 December, officially observed in the country with initiatives that bring together people, public sector and stakeholders
Europe Bulgaria Foreign direct investment recorded a positive net inflow of €1,24bn in the first nine months of 2024, equivalent to 1,2% of the GDP, according to data from the Bulgarian National Bank, a decrease of 63,3% compared to the same period in 2023
Asia Singapore KidZania, an edutainment theme park in Sentosa, offers children up to 17 the chance to explore over 40 professions through realistic role-play and interaction; recently revamped, it now includes activities in mental health, nutrition, and sustainability
Europe Sweden Visit Sweden, the agency that promotes tourism, has applied to the European Union's Intellectual Property Office to register the trademark 'Sweden': the fact that numerous locations around the world have the same name can potentially create confusion
Africa Uganda New Electronic Cargo Tracking System has been introduced jointly with South Sudan; the regional IT solution will enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency in monitoring cargo in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and the DRC, also reducing transit times
America Grenada 104 Grenadians were awarded with scholarships for a total value of EC$20.683.674, or over 7million Euros, by the Government of Grenada in collaboration with the University of the West Indies, St. George's University, China, OAS and Mother Noel Charity
America Suriname Suriname has signed an agreement with China's largest aluminum company to revitalize its bauxite industry, a key mineral for aluminum production, aiming for economic growth through a project that continues the nation's legacy as a key bauxite supplier
Asia Myanmar The country is facing lingering impacts of Typhoon Yagi: damaged farmland hinders crop cycles and sparks fears of a rice shortage, rising prices and limited government aid heighten food insecurity concerns; urgent recovery efforts are needed