Asia Myanmar Construction of China–Myanmar railway, high-speed passenger and freight corridor linking Yunnan to Kyaukphyu deep-sea port on the Bay of Bengal, is being accelerated; the line will give China direct access to the Indian Ocean, bypassing the Malacca Strait
America Costa Rica El Salvador has sealed an anti-crime alliance with Costa Rica, as President Bukele has shared his gang crackdown strategy with President Chaves, who has faced a rise in criminal violence
America Ecuador Bank accounts of indigenous and environmental groups have been frozen, a move intended to suppress protests against fuel subsidy cuts and mining; courts have later lifted some of the freezes due to lack of evidence
Africa Cameroon The Cameroon Bar Association in a statement following post-election crisis reminded the Law and Security Forces of their duties and missions, calling on the Government to release all those arrested
America Colombia Citing visits by regional leaders to Washington and alleging financial influence, President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of attempting to interfere in Colombia's 2026 elections
Asia Georgia Tbilisi has inaugurated its Christmas season illuminating the city’s central Christmas tree in First Republic Square; the festive program included the opening of the Christmas Village, lighting in the capital, a performance featuring acrobatics and dance
America El Salvador A partnership with Elon Musk's xAI will make Grok an AI tutor for over 1 million students in El Salvador, becoming the first country to offer nationwide personalized academic support in all public schools
America Mexico Mexico has recorded a historic high of 79,3 million international visitors between January and October 2025, with tourism revenue and cruise arrivals also rising significantly compared to 2024
Europe Bulgaria PM Rosen Zhelyazkov has resigned after a vote of no confidence in parliament, following a series of mass street protests first against 2026 controversial budget, then scrapped, and lately against alleged corruption of minority centre-right government
Asia Thailand Dissolution of parliament has been announced to “return power to the people”, calling for snap elections within 45–60 days, followingpolitical deadlock and rising tensions along the Cambodian border, where clashes have heightened regional concerns
Asia Palestine Winter storm Byron has swept through Gaza's displacement camps soaking in cold water blankets, mattresses and basic items; Hamas is reportedly accusing Israel of refusing to let in mobile homes
Asia Turkmenistan Turkmenistan marks today the 30th anniversary of a UN decision granting Turkmenistan the status of permanent neutral country, pursuing the policy through respect, equality and mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries of the world
Europe Spain Madrid has been named Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards, securing the title ahead of rivals including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Paris, Athens and Milan
Africa Benin Press reports that on 7 December soldiers led by special forces commander Pascal Tigri declared it had ousted President Talon after storming the national broadcaster; the coup attempt was foiled by loyalists, Nigeria and French intelligence