Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
Europe Liechtenstein Liechtenstein has joined the Artemis Agreement with the signature of Rainer Schnepfleitner, director of the Liechtenstein Communications Office, the government agency responsible for space matters
America Argentina Plans to make the country a leader in nuclear energy, starting with a small modular reactor at Atucha, and using domestic technology with US investments, have been announced bu President Javier Milei
America Bolivia A soybean processing plant will be inaugurated in San Julián, Santa Cruz, with an investment of over US$60 million, covering 26% of the national demand for crude oil and 34% for refined oil, starting production in February 2025
America United States President Biden signed a law making the white-headed sea eagle the official symbol of the United States, after it had been the country's symbol for more than two centuries, although not formalised
Europe United Kingdom In his annual Christmas speech, King Charles addressed a personal message of gratitude to the health workers who supported him during his cancer treatment; he called for unity, saying that ethnic and faith diversity is a sign of "strength, not weakness"
America Bahamas FxPro Group's digital bank Bankpro has launched a private digital bank for individuals and businesses, regulated by the Central Bank of The Bahamas, which will include investment and trading tools
Asia Brunei Brunei's gross domestic product grew by 6% year-on-year in Q3 2024, driven by a 12,9% expansion in the oil and gas sector, while the non-O&G sector grew by 0,3%
Africa Sudan Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor reported, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times
America Belize For the 7th consecutive year, the Fortis Belize Holiday Hamper Drive delivered food, household items, and toys to hundreds of families in need in San Ignacio and Santa Elena, showing community support during the Christmas season
Africa Mozambique Over 1.500 inmates have escaped from a Maputo prison after breaking through a wall, taking advantage of anti-government protests that have been going on for two months and have spread further since Frelimo's victory was confirmed
Africa Central African Republic The results of observations carried out in November 2024 show a significant drop in messages of hate, violence and disinformation in the mainstream media and were welcomed by the High Council for Communication in the Central African Republic
Oceania Australia Two sailors have died in separate incidents on the first night of the 79th Sydney to Hobart sailing regatta, after they were both hit by sail booms; they mark the first deaths in the famed race since six men lost their lives in the 1998 event
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Richland Park, won the 2024 National Christmas Lighting competition as Best Lit Community, while the perennial winner, Point Village on North Windward, finished second this year