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 South Korea Dongduk Women’s University has reached an agreement with student representatives to temporarily suspend discussions on transitioning to a coeducational institution; the college's proposal reignited debates over the future of local women’s universities
America Dominica Dominica celebrated the arrival of the MV Villa Vie Odyssey, the first cruise call of the 2024/2025 season at the Roseau Cruise Ship Berth; Dominica has received over 10 cruise ships for a total of 30.000 passengers and 65.000 are expected in December
America Argentina Rancher Ricardo La Regina was sentenced by an Argentine court for destroying 200 Magellanic penguins' nests in Punta Tombo Reserve: a historic environmental justice case with penalties including equipment confiscation and habitat restoration orders
America Trinidad and Tobago Heritage Petroleum Company has commissioned a steam generator aimed to restart the steam flood extraction; the move aims at boosting oil recovery rates in the coming months and extending the life of the Forest Reserve oil field
America Brazil Federal Police accused ex-President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others of plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss, with charges sent to the Supreme Court for potential trial, while Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing
Asia Taiwan A resort in Hsinchu County hosted the wedding between Bo Guagua, son of imprisoned Chinese politician Bo Xilai - seen as a major rival to current Chinese leader - and Hsu Huei-yu, businesswoman from an influential family in Yilan; both now live in Canada
Asia Jordan Royal Jordanian announced the launch of a new nonstop route between Amman International Airport and Washington D.C. starting mid-March 2025
Europe Austria Austria has experienced an early winter surprise as a cold front swept across the country, bringing snow to both mountainous and lowland areas; passes in Tyrol that had been closed for some hours due to heavy snowfall have been reopened
Asia India Kenya canceled multimillion-dollar airport and energy deals with Adani group after bribery and fraud indictments hit Indian tycoon Adani, one of Asia’s richest men; Kenya's President Ruto spoke of 'investigative agencies and partner nations' not of the US
Europe Croatia Tens of thousands of people from all over Croatia and the diaspora marched through Vukovar in a procession commemorating 18 November 1991: a defining moment in national history when the town fell to the Yugoslav People’s Army, JNA and Serbian paramilitary
Oceania Vanuatu Mind Care Clinic is understaff and under-budgeted, said professional Psychiatric Nurse Norah Titus, needing more resources to ensure all patients are cared for; in the department only four people, with no vehicle, have to care for the entire Vanuatu
Europe Russia President Putin decleared that "Russia has the right to strike at countries that have supplied arms to Ukraine"
Africa Madagascar A new 0,5% tax on mobile money transactions exceeding 150.000 ariary (€0,03), announced by the Directorate General of Taxes, prompted a strong reaction from Madagascar's three main mobile money operators