Africa Cameroon In an unprecedented disruption to academic calendar, the Ministry ordered the immediate rescheduling of all remaining papers for the ongoing 2026 examination session after a severe security breach compromised confidential materials across digital networks
America Jamaica The Westmoreland Infirmary received a donation of toiletries and other items from Jamaica University of Technology student Geri-Ann Miller, purchased through cash and in-kind donations from family and friends
Oceania Micronesia Operation Christmas Drop, a PACAF event with numerous partnerships is airlifting food, supplies, educational material and toys to islanders in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau through crews of C-130J Super Hercules cargo planes
Africa Sierra Leone In a resolute stance to strengthen democratic values in Sierra Leone, ECOWAS President Umar Touray emphasised the regional bloc's unwavering commitment to uphold democracy within the nation
Europe Austria Gaston Glock, the Austrian engineer who invented the famous pistol that bears his name, has died at the age of 94; the Glock company said in a statement that its founder's life's work 'will continue in his spirit'
Asia China A wild Siberian tiger attacked and killed a leopard in a national park in north-east China, a very rare accident; one of the world's most endangered species, about 500 Siberian tigers are believed to be living in the wild
America Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, under whose auspices the annual Boxing Day Street Jam was being held in the Point community, ordered a halt to the event and called on the authorities to act quickly to prevent an escalation of violence among young teenagers
Asia Azerbaijan 'My Vote', a new coalition of NGOs, has been set up to monitor the extraordinary presidential elections to be held in Azerbaijan on 7 February 2024
America Panama Panamanian and Costa Rican police forces joined together on December 24 and 25 to bring joy to children in the southern border by sharing food, gifts, piñatas and games, fostering a sense of fraternity between the two nations during the Christmas season
Asia Afghanistan The Islamic Development Bank, as trustee of the Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan, signed two agreements with UNICEF to increase access to safe and sustainable water and new infrastructures for essential health services to remote rural communities
America Bahamas The Shell Saxons Superstars dominated by winning the Boxing Day 2023 Junkanoo Parade in categories Best Choreography, Best Music, Best Performance, Best Leading Costume, Best Banner and many more
Europe Albania The Albanian Parliament has suffered a cyber attack by hackers who tried to break into its data system, causing a temporary interruption of its services, but would not 'touch the system's data' - they declared
Africa Algeria Stellantis fulfilled its commitment made in November 2022 by announcing the start of production at its plant in Tafraoui, a move to support the development of country's automotive sector and to strengthen market share in Middle East and Africa region
Asia East Timor A ban on the individual use of artificial rockets and other pyrotechnic devices throughout national territory has been issued in consequence of recent incidents in various areas; to safeguard the safety of all citizens, searches will be conducted