Asia Nepal New members of Nepal’s National Assembly were sworn in following upper-house elections, where the Balendra Shah’s reformist Rastriya Swatantra Party won by a landslide, reshaping Nepal’s political landscape
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
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
Asia South Korea A sovereign fund and an export fund will be launched in 2026; finance ministry plans better management of state assets, new U.S.-focused investment tools under the recent tariff deal, and measures to foster AI industries and strengthen economic security
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
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
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
Africa Chad Five army generals appeared in court in a trial behind closed doors at the Klessoum prison in Ndjamena, where they are held since September, accused of attempted bribery and complicity in the case of former treasurer of Abeche, prosecuted for embezzlement
Europe Ukraine Deputy PM Taras Kachka visited Israel, the highest official since 2022; press reports he was satisfied with bilateral ties: with a change in Jerusalem’s stance on the war with Russia, Ukraine is looking to Israel as a model for navigating US pressure
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
America Dominica Over ninety local farmers have benefited from the distribution of irrigation equipment and beekeeping tools; Minister underlines that watering has become essential as rain patterns change, and beekeeping supports productivity and generates income
Africa Burundi Foreign Affairs Minister said Rwanda has continued to deploy troops notwithstanding the ceasefire agreement with DRC, thus fueling insecurity affecting also the area along the Burundi border
Europe North Macedonia Activists have been participating in the annual, UN-backed 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign; this year there has been more urgency following four femicides in the small North Macedonia, largerly debated
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