Asia Vietnam A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness
Asia India Indian police requested information from Elon Musk's Starlink after discovering that drug traffickers had used its satellite internet device to navigate Indian waters and reach the country's shores
Europe Estonia Radio 2 has launched a new Christmas music channel, R2 Jõulud, a station broadcasting Christmas music 24/7 until the end of the holiday season
America Haiti The long-awaited construction of a 27 km road linking Port-de-Paix to Anse-à-Foleur officially began after three years of planning and land expropriation issues; it is entirely financed by a donation from the Inter-American Development Bank
Europe Romania Constitutional Court has annulled the country's presidential elections, including the first round and the runoff initially scheduled for today between candidates Călin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi; it is a first-ever in a stable democracy
Europe Croatia Kristijan Iličić, travel blogger, became the first Croatian to visit every country in the world; "behind the number 197 are a thousand stories that have woven a single dream" he said
Europe Portugal Judicial Police has dismantled what it said was the largest industrial cocaine extraction, processing and packaging laboratory in Europe, during an operation in the west of Portugal, detaining seven people and seizing around 1.500 kilograms of drugs
Africa Malawi Malawi will host the British Minister for Development, Women and Equal Opportunities, Anneliese Dodds on December 9-11, 2024; during her visit she will announce measures to drive growth in Africa, including educational support
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
Oceania Fiji Mark Shaheel Lal became the first person since 2015 in Fiji to publicly declare his status of a person living with HIV at a World AIDS Day celebration held in Nadi
America Colombia Colombia melted over 23.000 illegal weapons, including rifles and grenades, into construction materials like steel and rebar to build homes, schools, and bridges, marking a symbolic step toward peace despite ongoing conflicts with armed groups
Africa South Sudan UNICEF has launched an urgent appeal for USD 278,2 million to support children in South Sudan in 2025 amid a growing humanitarian crisis
Oceania Tonga A 5G network service for the Tonga Communications Corporation was launched by Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku at the TCC headquarters in Fasi-moe-afi, Nuku'alofa
Africa Ghana Dissatisfaction with the country's economic situation is prompting many young people to vote for the first time in today's elections; of 31 million inhabitants, 35% are aged 0-14 and 38% are aged 15-35