Saturday, December 21, 2024
7:09 AM

China
  1. China reduces holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to $760.1 billion in October
  2. China's envoy: AI is not a cake for a small group of people
  3. Ma Ying-jeou seeks cross-Strait study of Japanese war crimes
India
  1. Can't expect man to maintain ex-wife as per his status all his life: SC
  2. Watch: Russia hit with 9/11 style attack on high-rise buildings; airport shut
  3. Boyfriend arrested for 'throwing' woman from hotel's 3rd floor in UP
United States
  1. Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced
  2. Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell
  3. Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory
Indonesia
  1. UNGA's request for ICJ ruling on Israel's obligations tests world law
  2. Kuala Mas cargo ship sinks off Kupang coast
  3. Ready to drive digital transformation for MSMEs: Minister
Pakistan
  1. Soldier martyred, four terrorists killed at Pak-Afghan border
  2. Analysts weigh in on military courts sentences against May 9 rioters
  3. Who are convicts sentenced by military courts?
Nigeria
  1. Babcock VC warns students against bullying, sexual harassment 
  2. EPL: Manchester United legend, Neville, predicts Arsenal will win league
  3. Ibadan funfair tragedy: Olubadan calls for investigation, safety reforms
Brazil
  1. Analysis: NYT’s bizarre coverage and omissions of Bolsonaro’s murderous coup plot
  2. Nathália Urban Presente!
  3. Inside Brazil’s X Ban: How Elon Musk Started–and lost–a Fight With Brazil’s Judiciary
Bangladesh
  1. Mother, son burned in Gazipur fire
  2. Extortionists' list almost complete, drive soon: DMP cheif
  3. Transport sector mired in corruption: Nahid
Russia
  1. Kremlin comments on possible Scholz visit to Moscow
  2. Ukrainian drones crash into residential buildings deep inside Russia – officials (VIDEO)
  3. Russia’s Muslim leaders greenlight polygamy
Mexico
  1. Sheinbaum denies textile tariffs are aimed at China: Friday’s mañanera recapped
  2. With state oil company Pemex behind on payments, small suppliers face financial crisis
  3. Annual Christmas Verbena sets Mexico City Zócalo aglow with light
Japan
  1. Japan to resume Osprey flights after suspension over safety concerns
  2. Rugby: Wild Knights cut down Sungoliath in League One opening round
  3. Japan unveils new passport with plastic photo page to prevent forgery
Philippine
  1. Manila Water recognized by UN Women for gender equality efforts
  2. Carlo Demecillo falls short in Japan bout
  3. 'It's Showtime' contestant gets fund for house reconstruction
Ethiopia
  1. The administration of Abiy Ahmed is utilizing starvation as a tactic of warfare, which amounts to a war crime
  2. Ethiopia on the brink of new conflicts: Macron’s visit and secret agreements to support Sudanese rebels
  3. US Ambassador Calls for Ethiopia to Address Human Rights Abuses in Governance
Egypt
  1. President Sisi announces endorsement of joint communique on situation in Palestine, Lebanon
  2. Agriculture minister discusses with Singapore’s Amb. to Egypt joint cooperation
  3. Egypt 1st country in Africa to reach WHO maturity level 3 in medicines regulation
Vietnam
  1. Fire safety tightened for private homes after karaoke bar traged
  2. Three prosecuted for organising illegal migration to the US
  3. Việt Nam’s defence diplomacy: peacekeeping and global integration
DR Congo
    Iran
    1. Gas Overconsumption in Iran: 3.3 Times the Global Average; Saving 50 Million Cubic Meters Possible
    2. Majlis Speaker Urges Practical Legislation
    3. Norway seeks to expel Israel regime from World Cup competition
    Turkey
    1. Pro-Kurdish Dem Party to meet PKK leader Öcalan next week: Report
    2. Turkish journalist detained for criticizing Turkish army’s actions in Syria
    3. Turkey expects allies to withdraw support for Kurds in post-Assad Syria, Erdoğan says
    Germany
    1. France's New Feminist Hero: Protocol of Gisèle Pelicot's Quest for Justice in Avignon
    2. A Visit to Sednaya Prison: The Cold Heart of Syria's Machinery of Murder
    3. Examining DER SPIEGEL's Climate Change Coverage: Knowing Ignorance
    France
    1. German police search for motive in deadly Christmas market attack
    2. Germany: World leaders pay tribute to victims of Magdeburg Christmas market
    3. Car attack on German Christmas market: Four dead, dozens injured
    United Kingdom
    1. Strong winds warning as Christmas getaway continues
    2. Christmas getaway: Tips to avoid disruption
    3. Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
    Thailand
    1. Myanmar rebels claim to hold junta’s western HQ
    2. Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
    3. Is this one spat too many?
    Tanzania
    1. Mwinyi: Zanzibar’s development plans are strong and comprehensive
    2. Suspension of flights isn't about insurance, says ZAA
    3. Air France, KLM to temporarily suspend direct flights to Zanzibar
    South Africa
      Italy
      1. Inside Italy: Is the ‘efficient’ north really a better place to live in than the south?
      2. Italy's Salvini acquitted in migrant blockade trial
      3. Medici secret passageway in Florence reopens after refit
      Myanmar
      1. Myanmar Junta Rages Against E. Timor President After Defection Call
      2. Myanmar’s Spring Revolution Must Open Two New Fronts to Oust Junta
      3. Myanmar Military Putting Jailed Deserters Back on Frontlines
      South Korea
        Colombia
        1. The Colombian Buñuelo: A Christmas tradition rooted in resilience
        2. First human remains discovered at Medellín’s La Escombrera, believed to be Colombia’s largest mass grave
        3. From the Sacred to Spectacular: Bogotá’s Walkable Christmas
        Spain
        1. Why Spain's Catalonia celebrates Christmas with someone having a poo
        2. LISTED: The new flight routes to and from Spain in 2025
        3. Ex-IMF chief Rato gets four-year jail term in Spain for tax crimes
        Kenya
        1. Lobby Group Highlights 2 Mistakes Ruto Made in Recent Cabinet Reshuffle
        2. KeNHA Announces 2-Week Closure of Busy Road
        3. Several Injured After Lorry Rams Into Matatu
        Argentina
        1. Caste away
        2. Milei, Reagan and the 20% enemy rule
        3. The near in blood, the nearer bloody
        Algeria
        1. Syrian Golan: Algeria welcomes Security Council renewal of UNDOF mandate
        2. Saihi meets Zimbabwe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
        3. Merad meets his Tunisian counterpart
        Sudan
        1. North Darfur: 50 killed in village attacks, thousands flee
        2. Shelling of Zamzam camp leaves at least 38 dead in December – MSF
        3. WFP staff killed in Sudan airstrike, UN demands investigation
        Uganda
        1. Namisindwa businesswoman gang-raped, robbed of Shs 10m
        2. From crisis to conservation: The campaign saving Uganda’s vital River Rwizi
        3. Plight of Abavandimwe tops Nabbanja’s priorities for 2025
        Iraq
        1. Iraq declares readiness to mediate between Russia and Ukraine
        2. Iraqi F-16 jets destroy ISIS hideout in Kirkuk
        3. PM Barzani discusses financial reforms with US Treasury official
        Ukraine
        1. Concorde Capital to carry out large-scale reconstruction of Kyiv bus station
        2. Yermak thanks Sullivan, team of US presidential administration for their efforts to approve assistance to Ukraine
        3. World majority should be present at Peace Summit – Zelenskyy
        Canada
        1. ‘I was heartbroken’: Beloved Montreal coffee shop hit by break-in, community responds
        2. This Canadian is his school’s first medical student in a wheelchair. He’s thinking big
        3. Tensions high over private investigators, teacher sick leaves at some Ontario school boards
        Poland
          Morocco
          1. Snowfall Expected Across Several Moroccan Provinces This Weekend
          2. Crash at Casablanca Tram Station Kills Three
          3. Beni Mellal Police Thwart International Drug Trafficking Operation
          Uzbekistan
          1. Senate of the Oliy Majlis hosts its second plenary session
          2. A new round of developing the tourism industry of Uzbekistan
          3. Shavkat Mirziyoyev: The success of an entrepreneur is the success of the entire people
          Saudi Arabia
          1. Japan ‘delighted’ with interest shown by Saudi tourists
          2. Jeddah governor attends Qatar consulate’s national day celebration
          3. Saudi Arabia proposes renaming OAPEC into the Arab Energy Organization
          Yemen
          1. Yemeni Scholars Association mourns scholar Abdul-Wasie Suhail
          2. President offers condolences to Shura Council member Nimran
          3. Oil Ministry Team Completes 8th Companies Championship
          Peru
          1. Death penalty for child rapists in Peru? President Boluarte seeks to reopen controversial debate
          2. Peru’s Supreme Court declares Ethnocacerist leader Antauro Humala’s political party illegal 
          3. Former President Alejandro Toledo’s corruption sentence underscores “distrust” of public officials: Peru’s ad hoc prosecutor in Odebrecht case
          Angola
          1. Newly Elected MPLA Vice President Joins Council of the Republic
          2. Angola Make Historic Rise in FIFA Ranking
          3. Angola and Oman Sign Agreements On Oil,Mineral Resources
          Afghanistan
          1. Traditional bone setting dangerous, say doctors
          2. Flour, gold prices fall in Kabul markets
          3. Residents call for crackdown on spurious medicine
          Malaysia
          1. Umno Youth chief: ‘Rosmah’s ring, Rosmah this, Rosmah that — today, Allah has revealed the truth’
          2. Police seek public info on teacher missing in Ipoh for 11 days
          3. PM Anwar satisfied with Cabinet’s performance, says room for growth remains
          Mozambique
          1. Cyclone Chido - Death Toll Rises to 73 in Mozambique
          2. Mondlane Accuses Nyusi of Wanting to Cling On to Power
          3. Was 'Disproportionate Use of Force' Against Demonstrators
          Ghana
          1. Ghana Supreme Court Upholds Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
          2. RMU Pledges Support for New Government's Youth Training Programmes
          3. The Climate Crisis As a Diplomatic Battlefield
          Ivory Coast
          1. Mbappé Will Emerge Stronger At Real Madrid, Says Didier Drogba
          2. DFC Opens Office in Côte d'Ivoire
          3. Centuries-Old Ivorian Dish Attiéké Named Among World's Cultural Treasures
          Nepal
            Venezuela
            1. The Local Dispatch #12: Peace Judges and Desaparecidos Under Maduro’s Christmas Tree
            2. Chavismo’s Options for January 10th
            3. A Photojournalist’s Venezuelan Homecoming
            Madagascar
            1. Start of work on the hydro plant
            2. THE
            3. Bianco: the fight against corruption pi
            Australia
            1. McSweeney 'devastated' after Australia axes him following India Tests
            2. How Travis Head turned his career around after 2020 Boxing Day Test failure
            3. Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for next two Women's World Cups
            North Korea
            1. Surprise healthcare audit creates chaos in North Korean hospitals
            2. N. Korea arrests former trade official in Chinese phone crackdown
            3. N. Korean parents protest after school abruptly removes college entrance test scores
            Cameroon
              Niger
              1. The withdrawal of the AES States from ECOWAS is an irreversible decision, because it has been carefully and carefully considered, President Tiani, Head of the
              2. Obituary: death of
              3. Fight against maternal and perinatal deaths in Niger: Nearly 880 million FCFA collected during a Telethon
              Taiwan
              1. KMT, TPP pass controversial changes
              2. Health insurance premiums to be adjusted next year
              3. Taiwan to showcase tech innovations at CES 2025
              Mali
              1. Army: Cooperation between
              2. Closing of the General States of Health: The milestones for the renewal of the health system in Mali laid out through 660 recommendations which will be translated into an action plan accompanied by a timetable.
              3. Moov Africa Malitel: 2nd gift giving to 6 new raffle winners
              Sri Lanka
              1. CSE s ASPI records new all-time high
              2. Members appointed to Port City Economic Commission
              3. SJB MPs sign no-confidence motion against Speaker
              Syria
              1. Electricity Minister inspects work at Tishreen Thermal Power Plant
              2. Social Affairs and Labor Minister, ILO Deputy Regional Director discuss cooperation
              3. Leader Al-Sharaa meets a number of businessmen in Damascus
              Burkino Faso
              1. Cybersecurity: Equipment for training around a hundred young leaders
              2. 10 years of the Koffi Gombo restaurant: The fight against breast cancer at the heart of the celebration
              3. Fight against HIV/AIDS: the United Nations system salutes the leadership of the Head of State
              Chile
              1. Remembering Steve Anderson
              2. Anti-vaccine mandate protests spread across the country, crippling Canada-U.S. trade
              3. Excellent prospects for Mercosur beef exports, except Argentina
              Kazakhstan
              1. Gardeners Lead Efforts to Bring Aport Apple Back to Kazakhstan’s Tables
              2. Kazakhstan Embraces Future of AI with Its First Large Language Model
              3. Get into the Holiday Spirit: Must-See Events in Astana and Almaty
              Zambia
              1. YANGO DELIVERY AWARDS TOP PERFORMING COURIERS OF CARGO TARIFF IN LUSAKA
              2. A Silent Struggle for Small Businesses Amidst Zambia’s Power Crisis
              3. ‘Be reasonable!’
              Romania
              1. Romanian Businessman Dan Șucu Takes Majority Stake in Genoa CFC
              2. Exploring Bucharest: Insights into Foreign Tourists’ Online Search Behaviours
              3. Romanian Platform Sessions Stops Videoconferencing Services on December 20 for All Users
              Ecuador
              1. Cristian Espinosa was appointed Ambassador of Ecuador to the United States
              2. Daniel Noboa receives the credentials of the new United States ambassador
              3. 40,000 women will receive scholarships in higher education
              Netherlands
              1. Saturday is the shortest day of the year in the Netherlands
              2. Extinction Rebellion to protest at Rijksmuseum over ING sponsorship
              3. Dutch leaders respond to Magdeburg Christmas market attack
              Somalia
              1. Somalia and Tanzania to Partner in the War Against Al-Shabaab
              2. Somalia Unveils Report On Security and Diplomatic Advances in the Horn of Africa
              3. Somalia's New Immigration Boss Calls for Acceleration of the Services By the Agency
              Senegal
              1. Management of public funds: News for Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr and Covid-19 funds
              2. French team: 3 months later, tongues are loosened over Griezmann's surprising retirement
              3. Bété Bété: How Soumboulou Bathily played a bad trick on the producers
              Guatemala
              1. The invitations
              2. Transurban Fraud remains unpunished
              3. Patient people reflect being disciplined
              Chad
              1. Chad: AMET welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court and remains open to any constructive dialogue with HAMA
              2. Chad: RSF calls on HAMA to regulate media space and not restrict it
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              Cambodia
                Zimbabwe
                1. Man assaults wife, smashes TV with brick in television-channel change war
                2. Rapist caught pants down with used condom on
                3. Historic milestone for Land Reform: Beneficiaries get title deeds
                South Sudan
                  Rwanda
                    Guinea
                    1. Couple life in N’Zérékoré: When women take the place of men in the home 
                    2. N
                    3. Sanitation in Conakry: Badra Koné insists on the need to
                    Burundi
                    1. AIJC2022: A call to end impunity for crimes against journalists
                    2. EAC warns partner states over outbreak of infectious diseases
                    3. GIJC21: Journalists denounce growing threats against investigative journalism worldwide
                    Benin
                    1. A recade of King B
                    2. Postponement of the recruitment competition for 796 public law contract agents
                    3. The ADB is financing the installation of a unit
                    Bolivia
                    1. Elon Musk launches to support the extreme right in Europe
                    2. It all started with the amnesty
                    3. Ángel Víctor Torres: "If the minors arriving in the Canary Islands were white, there would be no problem in distributing them"
                    Tunisia
                    1. Prime Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Local Governance and Regional Development
                    2. 'Every Official Must Seek Urgent Solutions and Overcome Citizens' Difficulties' - President Kais Saied
                    3. Unjustly Jailed Lawyer Treated Inhumanely: Sonia Dahmani
                    Haiti
                    1. Haiti 2024
                    2. The House of Representatives avoids a
                    3. Haiti
                    Belgium
                    1. Dutch arrest 9 over bank machine bomb robberies in Germany
                    2. Belgium to shut down controversial nuclear reactor
                    3. Expatica Launches Expansion to Italy
                    Jordan
                    1. Prince Mired, Petra Authority Sign Agreement to Enhance Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
                    2. 30k impoverished households to receive aid in 2025-2026: Bani Mustafa
                    3. Jordan Highlights Housing Modernization Vision at Arab Ministers Meeting
                    Cuba
                    1. "Cuba is not a terrorist country": U.S. congresswoman takes Cuba's claim to the House of Representatives
                    2. Biden unashamedly: I am a Zionist
                    3. In spite of the blockade, Cuba will win
                    Dominican Republic
                    1. ProDominicana and Camdopy partner to boost bilateral investment
                    2. Casa del Cordón Museum celebrates Taíno heritage in Santo Domingo
                    3. Leslie Voltaire promises hopeful 2025 for Haiti
                    Czech Republic
                    1. Nativity scene depicts life in the Czech-Slovak border
                    2. December 21,1834: First public rendition of the song that was to become the Czech national anthem
                    3. Police charge hoax caller who triggered large security operation in Prague on Thursday
                    Sweden
                    1. Strong World Cup comeback by Vonn: "Know that people think I'm crazy"
                    2. The cars that have reached the end of the road - will not follow until 2025
                    3. Map: Here the probability of a white Christmas is greatest – and least
                    Greece
                    1. Lost in bureaucracy: Digital delays plague migrants
                    2. Online scams become more sophisticated
                    3. Greeks use car to cover even short distances, survey finds
                    Portugal
                    1. Winning shots in World Press Photo 2023 on show in Lisbon
                    2. October’s tourism revenue 17.4% higher than same month last year
                    3. Portugal agrees to receive more refugees
                    Azerbaijan
                    1. Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and their wives visited Shusha VIDEO
                    2. Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan viewed master plan of Fuzuli VIDEO
                    3. Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan and their wives met with residents of new residential complex in Fuzuli VIDEO
                    Hungary
                    1. Viktor Orbán: Magdeburg Terror Attack a Consequence of Illegal Migration
                    2. “Szaloncukor” – Edible Ornaments Hang on Hungarian Christmas Trees
                    3. Viktor Orbán Calls EU Capital Brussels “Soros Headquarters”
                    Israel
                    1. 14 jets, 2 waves: Breaking down Israel's Houthi operation
                    2. 30000 graves: Sweden prepares for war with Russia
                    3. IDF hits strategic Houthi sites hours after missile launch on central Israel
                    Honduras
                      Tajikistan
                      1. "Strategic Core" Eurasian. What can I do with the Vakhansky corridor, which has an exit to it?
                      2. What will be shown by the Tajik theater on New Year's Eve
                      3. The Central Election Commission has announced the number of voters and polling stations
                      United Arab Emirates
                        Belarus
                        1. When will YouTube be blocked in Belarus?
                        2. ‘Thunder in paradise’: What did Lukashenko talk about at the UN summit in 2005?
                        3. Warm-up before Belarus? ‘Tulip revolution’ in Kyrgyzstan in 2005
                        Papua New Guinea
                        1. Successful Admissions for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers in PNG’s 2025 Tertiary Selections
                        2. Australia Partners with Papua New Guinea to Combat Malaria
                        3. PNG Education Department Announces 2025 Grade 11 Selection List
                        Austria
                          Switzerland
                          1. Swiss-EU negotiations now complete
                          2. Swiss environmental vote next February likely to fail
                          3. Federal parliament approves abolition of imputed rent
                          Sierra Leone
                          1. Choithram Hospital and Interplast Germany Partner to Provide Free Surgeries
                          2. As President Bio Reaffirms Commitment to Citizen Rights… Guinea Apologizes for Forceful Repatriation of Sierra Leoneans, Vows to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
                          3. NP (SL) Revolutionizes Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Sector with Innovative NP Energy Pass Card
                          Togo
                          1. Togo: Reminder of the requirements for
                          2. Ivory Coast: Shock after the brutal murder of
                          3. Togo- Drama in Agoè: The first elements of the investigation revealed
                          Paraguay
                          1. Paraguay backtracks on DEA cooperation breakup
                          2. Paraguayan President discusses energy and business with Chubut Governor
                          3. Paraguay soybean production reaches 11 million tons in 2023/24
                          Laos
                          1. State Budget Mismanagement Uncovered in Vientiane Capital
                          2. Step into Hong Kong: Experience the “Immersive Hong Kong” Exhibition in Dubai
                          3. ZJLD Awarded the 2024 Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Award by the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies
                          Kyrgyzstan
                          1. Massacre in Magdeburg: Christmas market tragedy
                          2. Sadyr Japarov: Daavat will be digital, and Moldovans will start receiving salaries
                          3. 5 accidents were recorded in Bishkek due to bad weather
                          El Salvador
                          1. End of finals: dates and times for the most vibrant matches
                          2. FESA develops closing of Iniesta Academy, the legacy of the world champion
                          3. The day they killed “Sabinón”
                          Libya
                          1. US diplomacy intensifies in eastern Libya
                          2. Reports claim Russian military transfers from Syria to Libya
                          3. Iraq returns Syrian militants across border
                          Serbia
                          1. What's Behind The Student-Led Protests In Serbia?
                          2. Serbian Government Using Top Tech To Spy On Journalists, Amnesty Says
                          3. China In Eurasia Briefing: What The Fall Of Assad Means For Beijing
                          Nicaragua
                          1. Ortega’s “retaining wall” stripped following cocaine seizure in Russia
                          2. Nicaragua Intensifies Crackdown on Catholic Church, Arrests 4 More Priests
                          3. Nicaragua – China Free Trade Agreement Begins
                          Bulgaria
                          1. Tragedy in Germany: Car Plows Into Crowd at Christmas Market (UPDATED)
                          2. One Dead, One Injured in Avalanche in Pirin Mountains
                          3. Bulgaria to Experience Snowy Start to Astronomical Winter This Weekend
                          Turkmenistan
                          1. Negotiations between President of Turkmenistan and Prime Minister of Malaysia
                          2. The official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to Malaysia has begun
                          3. The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the Emir of the State of Qatar
                          Congo
                          1. After Decades of Challenges, the DRC Must Deliver On Sustainable Forest Governance
                          2. The DRC's Complaint Against Apple Raises the Issue of Ethics in International Trade
                          3. U.S. State Department's Briefing On Biden's Historic Trip to Angola
                          Denmark
                          1. Mysterious Chinese ship may soon leave Kattegat
                          2. Americans visit Odense like never before
                          3. Danish Originals S4 E10: Khurram Jamil
                          Central African Republic
                          1. Rebuilding Resilience in Restive Central African Republic
                          2. Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry and Economic Growth
                          3. New Report Calls for Urgent Action to Build a Resilient Future in Central African Republic
                          Finland
                          1. Swedish Activists Vandalize Finland’s Parliament Building; Finnish Elokapina Shares the Responsibility
                          2. ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Film Review: 100% Score, But Did You Know That the Star of the First Part Was Married to a Finn?
                          3. ‘Blink Twice’ Film Review: Let’s Eat the Rich Again in a Surprisingly Good Movie
                          Lebanon
                          1. There’s An Avichay Lookalike In Lebanon, And People Are Freaking Out
                          2. Lebanon’s Biggest Christmas Event Is Finally Coming Back!
                          3. Watch This 94-Year-Old Lebanese Teta With Alzheimer’s Remembering Fairuz Songs
                          Norway
                          1. Housing affordability set to improve
                          2. Norwegians may lose mail delivery
                          3. Støre in a storm during Starmer’s visit
                          Singapore
                          1. Fury erupts after Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin is told to move aside on stage at Coca-Cola event
                          2. Malaysia announces toll-free travel for private vehicles from Dec 23 to 24
                          Slovakia
                          1. A Slovak woman lives in China: People here only have five days of vacation, they bring extra beds to work
                          2. The driver rammed into the crowd at the Christmas markets in Magdeburg. Four people died, over two hundred were injured
                          3. Coach Ščasný: We don't have to deal with salaries in Žilina. I scold Weiss because I respect him
                          Palestine
                          1. ‘Promised Victory’: Yemeni Missile Targets Tel Aviv in Solidarity with Gaza
                          2. LIVE BLOG: Yemeni Missile Hits Tel Aviv, 30 Israelis Injured | Israeli Strikes in Gaza – Day 442
                          3. The Extraordinary Actions of a Single Jabaliya Fighter – Resistance Roundup – Day 441
                          Costa Rica
                          1. Is Costa Rica Still Safe? A Closer Look at the U.S. Travel Advisory
                          2. USA vs. Costa Rica: A High-Stakes Friendly Match in Orlando
                          3. Senior Expats in Costa Rica Consider Moving Back to the States
                          New Zealand
                          1. The pool with unexplained patterns, and a $53,360 court case
                          2. Auckland FC’s unbeaten run ends as Western United run rampant
                          3. ‘A horrendous sight and smell’: Animal remains spill onto Waikato highway
                          Ireland
                          1. ‘Why did our healthy son die?’ – grieving parents await review into care received by Logan (6) at Cork hospital
                          2. Fionnán Sheahan: Norma Foley wants to be the new Heather Humphreys, and Mary Butler is guaranteed Cabinet
                          3. ‘Will we still be talking in two-and-a-half months?’ – Six friends in their 60s, 70s and 80s drive from Kerry to Mongolia
                          Kuwait
                          1. Zionist-Hamas war threatens world economy, bankers tell Saudi forum
                          2. Crown Prince in UK on invitation by King Charles
                          3. Kuwait slams use of starvation as weapon against Palestinians
                          Liberia
                          1. Somali Migrants Return From Libya in Joint EU, Somalia, IOM Initiative
                          2. Libya Aids Sudanese Refugees Amid Ongoing Hardship
                          3. UN Announces Plan to Address Political Impasse, Overdue Elections in Libya
                          Oman
                          1. Goldman Sachs forecasts growth for India, highlights resilience amid global economic challenges
                          2. "Be mindful...": India registers 'strong protest' with Bangladesh over post by Muhammad Yunus's aide
                          3. India to spend USD 8 trillion on investments in next five years: Motilal Oswal
                          Panama
                          1. Nuevas especies para la ciencia: 3 de Panamá y 3 de Colombia
                          2. The Panama News links and memes blog, December 20, 2024
                          3. The Panama News blog links and memes, December 18, 2024
                          Mauritania
                          1. Emmanuel Macron in his shirtsleeves: the guarantee of
                          2. The junta renames street names in Bamako
                          3. Mohammed VI receives the Mauritanian President in Casablanca
                          Croatia
                          1. Croatia declares Day of Mourning after school knife attack
                          2. 2,000 scholarships for Croatians abroad to be granted
                          3. IKEA Croatia ranks among its best-performing worldwide
                          Georgia
                          1. Performance of the Israeli Musician and Artist at Akhmeteli Theater and Solidarity with Israel
                          2. There will be no crisis in our country. State is in its rightful place - Irakli Kobakhidze
                          3. President: Georgian people stand with Ukraine in its fight for freedom
                          Eritrea
                          1. “Eritrea is Playing a Fundamental Role in the Stability of the Horn of Africa” – Ambassador Marco Mancini of Italy
                          2. Turkey’s Mediation: A Positive Step for Ethiopia – Somalia Relations
                          3. Eritrea: Sudanese Ophthalmologists Group ‘Albeser’ Conducts Eye Surgery in Massawa
                          Uruguay
                          1. Stipanicic resigns as president of Uruguay's Ancap
                          2. Controversy over Lucía Topolansky's statements on false testimonies in crimes against humanity
                          3. Uruguay: Unemployment falls in November
                          Mongolia
                            Bosnia and Herzegovina
                            1. Mitrović reacted to speculations about returning to Europe!
                            2. Jubilee for history: Edin Dzeko in Club 1000!
                            3. Oslo: Three people wounded in a knife attack in a store
                            Armenia
                              Lithuania
                                Albania
                                1. Regional Youth shares a vision of Peace, Development and European Integration
                                2. Privatization of Butrint: How Albania is Selling Off Its Archaeological Heritage
                                3. Tirana’s ‘Heat Island’ Moment
                                Qatar
                                1. Qatar strongly condemns car-ramming attack in Magdeburg, Germany
                                2. Workshop on generative AI in reshaping labour market held
                                3. QARS establishes special station to mark National Day
                                Jamaica
                                1. Motorcyclist Killed in New Hope Crash
                                2. Leoda Bradshaw Denied Bail in High-Profile Murder Case
                                3. Dental Assistant Sentenced to Life for Brutal Murder of 8-Year-Old Danielle Rowe
                                Gambia
                                1. Welcome to the Spin of Thrones 3 grand final with a prize pool of €250,000!
                                2. ASSEMBLY, 2 MINISTERS SUED OVER ‘ILLEGAL’ TABLING OF 2025 BUDGET
                                3. FPAC bashes president for not sending NDMA boss on leave
                                Moldova
                                1. EU Leaders Set To Praise Moldova, Condemn Georgia
                                2. White House Condemns Killing Of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi In U.A.E.
                                3. U.A.E. Arrests 3 In Killing Of Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi
                                Namibia
                                1. FNB Namibia offers drought relief loans to farmers
                                2. Youth urged to be role models as Henties Bay NYS brass band graduate
                                3. Economic performance under H.E. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
                                Botswana
                                1. Crossboundary Energy Secures $140m Senior Debt From The Standard Bank Of South Africa
                                2. Tech, Sustainability & Wellness For The Win In 2025
                                3. 340ml Back Together For South Africa Reunion Tour
                                Lesotho
                                1. IDUL disowns verbal abuse allegations at Presitex
                                2. Take a Break from Summer
                                3. Severe food insecurity anticipated in Qacha’s Nek
                                Gabon
                                1. End of year celebrations: the Libreville Dean Rotary Club brings smiles and comfort to the Louis district
                                2. 2nd Economic Day: outline of solutions to bring tourism and fishing out of lethargy
                                3. Christmas: the presidential couple offers 20,000 gifts to underprivileged children
                                Slovenia
                                1. Quarter of Slovenian internet users use generative AI
                                2. Delo: EU and Germany biggest losers of Ukraine war
                                3. Slovenia shocked at German Christmas market attack
                                Latvia
                                1. Latvian Foreign Ministry reveals how a NATO star is born
                                2. Latvia's Braže supports 15th Russia sanctions package, calls for 16th to follow
                                3. Suspected Russian spy linked to Italian right-wingers and mysterious Latvian 'Financier'
                                North Macedonia
                                1. 4 Men Arrested In North Macedonia Suspected Of Plotting Terrorist Acts
                                2. The Foreign Militants Among The Ranks Of Syria's New Rulers
                                Guinea-Bissau
                                1. Japan and WFP Join Hands to Provide Nutritious Meals to Schoolchildren in Guinea-Bissau for the Next Two Academic Years
                                2. Guinea Bissau Elections Postponed
                                Equatorial Guinea
                                1. State Minister Mesganu Holds Discussions With Secretary of State of Equatorial Guinea
                                Bahrain
                                1. Social Development Undersecretary attends International Volunteer Day celebration
                                2. Finance Minister meets US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
                                3. Oil Minister participates in 38th OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial meeting
                                Trinidad and Tobago
                                1. When willslaughter in Gaza end?
                                2. How King Speechmaker saved his village
                                3. Heritage lost
                                Estonia
                                1. The Supreme Court Rehabilitates Man Convicted in 1979
                                2. EDITORIAL ⟩ End to Kremlin propaganda!
                                3. RAIVO VARE ⟩ What are Trump's chances of ending the war?
                                East Timor
                                1. Government and ADB sign financing agreement to improve Rural Resilience and Quality of Life
                                2. Laying of the First Stone of the New RTTL, EP Building
                                3. Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers swears in the new commissioner of the Public Service Commission
                                Mauritius
                                1. Pavan Baichoo has resigned as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of
                                2. Awareness campaign on safety at sea
                                3. Barkly: 19-year-old dies 8 days after serious accident
                                Eswatini
                                1. Mozambican Unrest Threatens Eswatini Exports
                                2. Mozambique Political Unrest Disrupts Eswatini Sugar Exports
                                3. Emaswati Welcome Economic and Political Influence of China, U.S., EU, and Japan
                                Djibouti
                                1. National Assembly; Integrated urban development at the center of discussions at the Conference of Presidents
                                2. The Prime Minister congratulates his French counterpart
                                3. EDITORIAL; The silent memory of Palestinian journalists By IBRAHIM MIYIR ALI
                                Cyprus
                                1. Minister of Finance Berova published a message on the occasion of "21-25 December National Struggle and Martyrs Week"
                                2. Üstel: If we live freely in TRNC today, we owe it to the sacrifices of our martyrs
                                3. Fire in Güzelyurt and Demirhan…
                                Fiji
                                1. Bula Boys settle for second best
                                2. Military joins recovery efforts
                                3. Fiji strengthens diplomatic role
                                Bhutan
                                1. Reforming laws and policies for a better economy
                                2. MoESD and National Council clash over teacher transfers
                                3. Close to 300 take part in Dzongkha test
                                Comoros
                                1. Cylcone Chido barrels though Mayotte, affects Madagascar and the Comoros - Africanews English
                                2. The Union of the Comoros: Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Request for Modifications of Performance Criteria and Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria -Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executi - International Monetary Fund
                                3. Protecting biodiversity in Comoros - UNDP
                                Guyana
                                1. Guyana protests over Venezuela’s inauguration of bridge on Ankoko Island
                                2. Bill to regulate horse racing tabled
                                3. Man charged with murdering toshao
                                Solomon Islands
                                1. IS IT REALLY OVER?
                                2. Imported cattle yet to make a positive impact
                                3. Trial dates for Suidani, Talifilu to be fixed in Jan 2025
                                Luxembourg
                                1. Luxembourg grapples with workplace safety concerns
                                2. Luxembourg pharmacies struggling with staff shortages
                                3. UK and EU to hold first summit in 2025
                                Montenegro
                                1. Western Balkan Countries Face Growing Toxic-Waste Crises (Video)
                                2. The Ticking Trash Time Bomb In The Balkans
                                Suriname
                                1. Colombia’s central bank board makes surprise 25 bp cut at last 2024 meeting
                                2. Dodentol na cycloon Chido opgelopen tot 110België stuurt tenten en hygiënekits naar getroffen regio’s
                                3. Gecombineerde straf voor verdachte huiselijk geweld
                                Cape Verde
                                1. World Bank Supports Cabo Verde's Efforts to Strengthen Drivers of Growth
                                2. Ndizeye Stars As Cape Verde's Kriol Star Qualify for Bal 2025
                                3. Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva of the Republic of Cabo Verde
                                Malta
                                1. Air Arabia inaugurates new route between Fez and Milan Bergamo
                                2. For Malta, Moroccòs plan is a good basis for a resolution of Western Sahara
                                3. UN, Iranian nuclear impasse persists but possible glimmer of hope
                                Belize
                                1. Food and Agriculture Organization conducts 5-Day training on Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) and Sustainable Development Goal Indicator (SDG)
                                2. Belizeans endure grueling week of power outages amidst generation shortages and supply restrictions from CFE
                                3. Minister of Foreign Affairs meet with U.S. State Department representative, Belizean students in Guatemala
                                Brunei
                                1. Tiger in family golf event but has ‘long way’ before PGA return
                                2. Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome
                                3. Indonesians mark 2 decades since tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands
                                Bahamas
                                1. 22-year-old male allegedly jumps to his death off cliff near Bozine Town
                                2. Customs ‘sick out’ impacts airport operations
                                3. Over one million dollars likely lost due to Bahamasair mass sickout
                                Iceland
                                1. Storm on St Thorlak’s Mass but it is heading for a white Christmas
                                2. Government coalition agreement presented this weekend
                                3. It is estimated that around ten thousand apartments are empty in Iceland
                                Maldives
                                1. World Insights: Global economy facing “turning point” amid challenges
                                2. Sri Lanka earns 900 mln USD from rubber exports in 2022
                                3. “Yameen, not OK,” says President Solih
                                Vanuatu
                                1. Leveling the Playing Field for Asian American Women Entrepreneurs
                                2. Leveling the Playing Field for Asian American Women Entrepreneurs
                                3. COVID-19 is Not the Same Disease for Everyone
                                Barbados
                                1. Police: Be Aware Of Surroundings
                                2. Opposition leader’s alarm over IMF loan
                                3. Link between education, crime evident
                                Sao Tome and Principe
                                  Samoa
                                  1. Tofia Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun e fai ma Pule Sili o le Lakapi Samoa
                                  2. Gods Unconditional Love and Mercy
                                  3. Laulii landslide: Contractors on site to clear debris
                                  Saint Lucia
                                  1. Source Reduction Key to Managing Midges Amid Oropouche Fever Threat
                                  2. Branded Advocacy Bus in Communities to Raise Awareness About Gender-Based Violence
                                  3. Health Ministry Reports Smooth Start to Operations at Dr. Betty Wells Urban Polyclinic
                                  Grenada
                                  1. OECS Commission celebrates young artist winners of the Watt’s Art Sustainable Energy Art Contest
                                  2. Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement for Grenadians travelling to UK
                                  3. Temporary traffic arrangements due to fire in Town of St George
                                  Kiribati
                                  1. Beyond Copra: Saving Money, Reducing Poverty, and Diversifying Agriculture in Kiribati - World Bank Group
                                  2. Ground broken for temple on tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati - Deseret News
                                  3. China's Pacific ally Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch - Reuters
                                  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
                                  1. VIDEO: SVG’s prisons showcase inmates’ skills
                                  2. Scores of SVG birth certificates found in river in Kingstown
                                  3. Police intercept another AR-15 rifle, 90 rounds of ammo
                                  Micronesia
                                  1. U.S. INDOPACOM representatives, Federated States of Micronesia hold virtual Joint Committee Meeting in wake of Tropical Storm Man-yi - DVIDS
                                  2. Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Commences Mission in Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia - navy.mil
                                  3. Empowering Digital Resilience in the Federated States of Micronesia - UNDP
                                  Antigua and Barbuda
                                  1. Human capital development
                                  2. CIBC FirstCaribbean hosts successful ‘Hike for the Cure’
                                  3. Wadadli Pen launches 2023 challenge – all ages, all genres, but keep it Caribbean
                                  Seychelles
                                  1. Young entrepreneurs fair planned for CJSOI Games in Seychelles in 2025
                                  2. End of an era: After 10 years of operation, Seychelles News Agency to go offline on Jan. 1, 2025
                                  3. Seychelles sends condolences after Cyclone Chido and Vanuatu earthquake
                                  Tonga
                                  1. Secrecy surrounding Vava‘u Airport reconstruction project as PM election looms sparks concerns 
                                  2. Auckland women see eye to eye on Tonga health trip
                                  3. Tonga approve Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide high-speed internet services throughout the Kingdom 
                                  Andorra
                                  1. IZAI Lounge & Gastro Bar: rent an establishment for Christmas holidays in the centre of Andorra
                                  2. You shouldn’t wait until December to do yourself some good, said Pasqualina Gaultier, decorator
                                  3. ACCIONA and Filanc will design, build and operate an ocean desalination plant in California
                                  Dominica
                                  1. GEMS Vacancies
                                  2. Request for Bids/Contract Title: Procurement of Food Processing Equipment
                                  3. Ministry of Blue and Green Economy,Agriculture and National Food Security Request for Bids/Contract Title: Procurement of Greenhouses and related equipment
                                  Saint Kitts and Nevis
                                  1. Appropriation (2025) Bill, 2024, Passed Into Law In St. Kitts And Nevis’ Parliament
                                  2. Senior Minister Dr. Douglas Highlights 2024 Achievements And Strategic Vision For 2025
                                  3. NHC To Offer Additional Innovative Housing Solutions For Families
                                  Liechtenstein
                                    Marshall Islands
                                    1. First Waikato great grads
                                    2. Christmas lights spark big turnout
                                    3. Jaya competes at World Aquatics meet
                                    Monaco
                                    1. Young artists shine in Monaco’s Christmas drawing contest
                                    2. F1’s 2025 grid is now complete: who’s in and who’s out for next season
                                    3. A snapshot of Monaco’s students: More than 6,500 currently enrolled
                                    San Marino
                                    1. Championship: Tre Fiori-Virtus and Cosmos-Fiorentino strong point of the 14th round
                                    2. Verucchio: controversy over the XMas lighting, Vannacci criticizes it
                                    3. Tragedy in Magdeburg: attack on the Christmas market, four dead and dozens injured
                                    Palau
                                    1. Salary hike plan targets leadership, faces Constitutional scrutiny
                                    2. U.S. donates ambulance to Palau for enhanced Airport Emergency response
                                    3. Palau’s Immigration crackdown raises concerns over oversight and Economic Impact
                                    Nauru
                                    1. With an Eye on China, Australia Strikes a Deal With Nauru - The New York Times
                                    2. A Guiding Manual to Accessing International Climate Finance for the Republic of Nauru - Commonwealth
                                    3. Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Stars Comes to Fiji and Nauru - US Embassy in Fiji
                                    Tuvalu
                                    1. Tuvalu: The disappearing island nation recreating itself in the metaverse - BBC.com
                                    2. Taiwan's Lai arrives in US territory Guam on Pacific tour - FRANCE 24 English
                                    3. Tuvalu Islands FA certifies more coaches in a push to grow football - Oceania Football Confederation
                                    Vatican City
                                    1. Cardinal Parolin brings Christmas message of hope to Children's Hospital
                                    2. Pope Francis’ vision of hope, forgiveness, and unity in troubled times
                                    3. HRW and MSF accuse Israel of ‘acts of genocide’ and ‘ethnic cleansing'. Israel denies.