Asia Syria Syria TV pointed out that Cybercrime Law promulgated under Assad's government, considered a danger for free speech, hasn't been addressed by the transitional government so far, while its revision would be key in dismantling authoritarianism mechanism
Africa Zimbabwe The country returned to first place in the Miss Intercontinental Africa pageant, thanks to Amanda Peresu-Moyo, after nine years since winning the title last time in December 2015 with Tendai Hunda
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
Africa Benin On the occasion of World AIDS Day, media reminded that in Cotonou a special centre provides support for children living with HIV, often contracted because only one in two infected pregnant women can access care to avoid parental transmission
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 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
Africa Mauritius 3 years on, researchers concluded that the impact of the incident that saw 1.000 tonnes of Japanese oil spilled into the ocean is still being felt in the country's mangroves; it has been described as 'worst environmental disaster Mauritius has ever faced'
America El Salvador Diplomatic relations with 16 new countries will be established in 2025, including opening an embassy in Egypt; the plan aims to boost trade, attract foreign investment, and enhance international cooperation on security
America Honduras The San Francisco Javier Human Development Center in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, has been inaugurated by Spain; this €300.000 project will provide education, psychosocial support, and basic services to 350 youth and 120 families from marginalized communities
Asia Japan Beloved actress and singer Miho Nakayama, known for having starred in the acclaimed 1995 romantic film "Love Letter," and a string of hit dramas, was found dead in the bathtub of her Tokyo home
America Guatemala The FAO warned of severe soil degradation in Guatemala due to climate change, with record heat causing major crop losses, and highlighted local efforts like the Guatemalan Alliance for Soil Management to promote conservation
Asia Azerbaijan Within the framework of the Individual Partnership Cooperation Programme 2024 between the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence and NATO, a 'Training and Exercise Course' was conducted by the NATO Joint Force Command's Mobile Training Team
Europe Iceland Artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir will represent Iceland at the Venice Biennale in 2026; also a poet and musician, she often mixes her disciplines to create complex works mirroring the complexity of contemporary times
Europe Hungary The Father Christmas bus, a festively decorated vehicle, has entered into service and will run until 23 December on bus routes 105, 210, 130, 11, 99 and 198, as well as a Father Christmas trolleybus