Asia Sri Lanka Digital marketplace LilyLanka has been launched to connect small and medium enterprises with customers; the platform includes products, online sales and delivery services and aims to digitalize local trade, expand market access and support SMEs recovery
Asia Syria Ceasefire is appearing to hold in Aleppo after a night of clashes in various neighborhoods resulted in civilian deaths, with more people wounded; in a tense stage of the relations between Syria and Kurdish-led SDF, medical facilities were also struck
America Suriname Ambulance care in Suriname has deteriorated to such an extent that it is comparable to a taxi service and is far from meeting international standards, according to a physician affiliated with the Emergency Department of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Women from various districts of São Tomé and Príncipe will be prepared to mediate tensions before the 2026 elections: they took part in a workshop dedicated to the prevention and management of conflicts during election periods
Africa Mozambique The foundation stone of the future assembly plant for cell phones and electronic equipment in Mozambique has been laid; an investment by the company Moz-Source, it is a milestone in the country's technological industrialization process
Africa Tunisia Tunisia has been included in the EU's provisionally approved list of safe countries that will allow fast-tracking asylum application rejections; critics from rights groups say it includes states accused of human rights abuses and political instability
Africa South Sudan Government spokesperson and Minister of Information said South Sudan seized control of Heglig oilfield after fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces SAF and the Rapid Support Forces RSF, which forced SAF units to withdraw toward the border
America United States National Guard troops will not be deployed in Illinois following a Supreme Court decision that left in place a ruling by a federal judge in Chicago: the justices turned down government’s request in what is its second loss before a court in four days
Africa Madagascar Jirama, the state-owned national utility company, is strengthening health protection measures, as supply of drinking water in Antananarivo remains subject to multiple pressures, including climatic hazards, network fragility and uncontrolled urbanization
Africa Nigeria Christmas is one of the busiest travel periods in Nigeria: millions journey across the country to reunite with family and loved ones; this year, many met the same challenges: overcrowded stations, limited transport options, inflated fares, endless delays
Europe Luxembourg Grand Duke Guillaume urges solidarity in his first Christmas address, paying tribute to Ukrainians, volunteers and frontline workers, calling for compassion amid rising living costs and global instability
America Mexico Mexico City is vibrant with Poinsettia flowers, also known as 'Flor de Nochebuena'; native to the region, these flowers symbolize the spirit of the holidays and play an important role in festive decorations across the city
America Chile National Space Center has been inaugurated to boost space technology research, satellite operations, and regional cooperation, marking a major step toward scientific autonomy and innovation since construction began in 2024
America Bolivia Bolivia has authorized Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper to operate after years of restrictions, aiming to improve digital access and replace its outdated Chinese satellite amid efforts to attract tech investment and recover from an economic crisis