Europe Ireland 1926 census records have been released; searchable online for the first time, they show Ireland 100 years ago, detailing ages, occupations, status (including "orphanhood"), religions and genders of citizens of newly established Irish Free State
Africa Guinea-Bissau The House of Rights denounces police raid and beatings after a peaceful vigil in Bissau and raises alarm about political prisoners being held in cells without water, electricity, or visitation, and calls on the international community
Oceania Kiribati Tourism is now a frontline response to plastic pollution and climate pressure: a regional workshop in Tarawa highlights how small tourism businesses, circular economy principles and marine protection initiatives are reshaping travel benefiting Kiribati
Africa Sierra Leone The Dream Model United Nations Conference 2025 was hosted in Freetown, bringing together forward-thinking youth, actively engaged in diplomacy, leadership, global problem-solving and underlining the city's pioneer role for youths in Africa
Asia Lebanon 15 Lebanese feature on the Forbes Middle East '30 Under 30' list for 2025, selected for achievements ranging from detecting methane from space to turning agricultural waste into protein, from reforming public services to exporting Lebanese products abroad
America El Salvador Over 1.600 free digital courses on Tech, AI and business have been offered to enhance citizens’ professional skills and opportunities nationwide, providing access to education through a partnership with Platzi, the biggest education platform in Spanish
Oceania Samoa The Samoa Customs Office seized US$2.28 million worth of methamphetamine; the illegal drug was intercepted as it was brought in by two separate travelers from American Samoa
Africa Libya The Libyan Dinar was exchanged on Christmas day at 6,3 for one Euro on the official bank exchange rate, and exchanged at 8,6 on the black market according to 'officially published' black market rates
Africa Republic of the Congo 9th edition of the Plant Fair, held in a particularly difficult economic climate, resulted in the planting of nearly 169 hectares of fruit trees: with a sales rate of 21,19% achieved, the safou tree surpassed the avocado and mango trees
Europe Kosovo Voters in Kosovo go to the polls today 28 December for the second time in 2025, after ten months of stalemate in parliament – amid hopes that political parties are toning down the overt animosity
Africa Comoros With the support of NGO Dahari, the Malezi Mema association from the villages of Dzindri, Slamani and Vassy in Anjouani has installed a new fish aggregating device that will improve the safety of fishermen and increase production
Oceania Micronesia Micronesian and Palau artists are highlighted in new group exhibition Ocean of Peace, at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Hawaii, USA); sculpture, digital media, weaving, poetry and painting, six artists explore the Pacific’s path toward harmony
Asia Brunei A community gotong-royong - an obligation of individual towards society - completed a clean-up initiative along the road to Kampong Kuala Balai, restoring road width and drainage systems by clearing overgrown vegetation
Africa Cape Verde The 2025 Scientific Conference of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Cape Verde reaffirmed its role of exchange and clinical reflection, contributing to scientific cooperation with the presentation of six studies developed in partnership with local doctors