Saturday, December 14, 2024
5:53 PM

China
  1. Cradle of civilization: Qiang New Year Festival
  2. Unlocking Chinese Cities: Fresh strawberries go global from northeast Chinese city
  3. China's FDI inflow rises 6 pct in November
India
  1. Congress will not be able to wash away sin of Emergency: PM Modi in Lok Sabha
  2. 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat': PM Modi presents 11 resolutions in LS
  3. For Indira, Savarkar was India's 'remarkable son': NDA to Rahul Gandhi
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. Minister wants Indonesia to become world cultural center
  2. MUI to support Prabowo's people's economy at national conference
  3. Indonesian govt urges completion of RDMP Balikpapan by July 2025
Pakistan
  1. CM Gandapur warns of taking to streets with 'guns'
  2. Five drown as boat carrying migrants including Pakistanis sinks off Greek island
  3. Committee on JCP rules determined to evolve best mechanism, Mandokhail tells Shah
Nigeria
  1. Fubara pledges continued funding for Rivers varsity
  2. NAFDAC denies approving lung detox tea promoting smoking
  3. NSCDC arrests 22-year-old for cable vandalism in Kwara
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. July uprising will fail if we cannot build a better country than AL's: Asif Nazrul
  2. Secularism key to an inclusive Bangladesh
  3. Student dies at DMCH two days after being stabbed in N'ganj
Russia
  1. Syria will be chaotic for the foreseeable future – John Mearsheimer
  2. Child killed in Ukrainian drone strike – Russian governor
  3. More regions could be added to Russia – Medvedev
Mexico
  1. Where is the head of Pancho Villa?
  2. Here’s how to get Mexicans to hang out with you
  3. Claudia Sheinbaum, a case study: A perspective from our CEO
Japan
  1. Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 14, 2024
  2. BREAKING NEWS: S. Korean Yoon's presidential power suspended after impeachment vote
  3. South Korea's parliament votes to impeach President Yoon
Philippine
  1. Engineers build innovative roof manufacturing business
  2. 60 years of friendship
  3. 2 homegrown startups shine in Hong Kong tilt
Ethiopia
  1. The Fall of Assad: How Israel, Turkey, and Iran Are Redrawing Syria’s Geopolitical Map
  2. Ethiopia: Knowledge and Accountability Matters (Part One)
  3. Abiy Ahmed’s Deception and Failure in the Turkey-Mediated Ethiopia-Somalia Agreement
Egypt
  1. Federal appeals court declines to temporarily block ban on TikTok, teeing up showdown at SCOTUS over controversial law
  2. Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine’s energy sector, minister says
  3. Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
Vietnam
  1. HCM City announces ticketing information for its first metro line
  2. Fishing boats found carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel
  3. Bắc Giang prepares for key district and commune mergers in 2025
DR Congo
    Iran
    1. Two Iranians among world’s top Greco-Roman wrestlers
    2. Iran’s aluminum ingot output surpasses 400k mt in 8 months
    3. IRGC: Anti-Iran network dismantled in Qazvin Province
    Turkey
    1. Turkey's competition board fines Google $74.4M
    2. Turkish government bans metal workers’ strike for 60 days
    3. EU to deliver 100 tons of aid to Syria, additional €4M in humanitarian funds
    Germany
    1. Daughter of Iranian Activist Jamshid Sharmahd: "It Is a Terrorist Regime, Not a State"
    2. What Role Will the U.S. Play in the World?: "Trump Has Never Been an Isolationist"
    3. The Netanyahu System: How the Israeli Prime Minister Is Leading His Country into the Abyss
    France
    1. Zelensky says Russia is deploying N. Korean soldiers in Kursk region operations
    2. Brazil's former defence minister arrested in 2022 coup plot investigation
    3. Cape Flats farmers fight to preserve a South African breadbasket eyed by developers
    United Kingdom
    1. UK 'doesn't have enough builders' for Labour's 1.5m homes
    2. Court delays unacceptable for victims and defendants, says ex-judge
    3. Body found in search for missing Cairngorms skier
    Thailand
    1. Floods continue to batter southern Thailand
    2. South Korean president impeached
    3. At least 3 killed, scores injured in grenade attack at Tak fair
    Tanzania
    1. Kairuki calls on private sector to build databases for female professionals
    2. Maalim Seif conference to focus on democracy
    3. Mbeto calls ACT's praise for Beit el Ajaib a step backwards
    South Africa
      Italy
      1. La Bella Vita: Why 2025 is the year to visit Italy and the best Christmas market treats
      2. Italy grants Argentina's President Milei citizenship
      3. Inside Italy: Is the tourist tax unfair and why Italian schools need to change
      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
      1. [From the Scene] Hyundai Mobis catalyzes electrification with new mobility tech
      2. YouthMeta seeks to leverage Japan's crypto enthusiasm
      3. [Herald Interview] Buddhism will 'pave way' for stronger Korea India ties
      Colombia
      1. UK citizen Christopher Neil arrested in Medellín with ties to Gulf Clan drugs cartel
      2. Bogotá’s Ciclovía Nocturna on December 12 embraces Christmas spirit
      3. Trump Names Orlando Attorney and Sheriff Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia
      Spain
      1. What we know about paid leave in Spain to care of a sick family member
      2. Q&A: What happens now for Spain's Golden Visa after the Senate veto?
      3. Spain's Valencia train routes to reopen after flood damage repairs
      Kenya
      1. Company Auctioning Cars Starting From Ksh50,000
      2. County to Overhaul Land Ownership and Use
      3. Treasury PS Kiptoo’s Son Brian Marries in Star-Studded Wedding [PHOTOS]
      Argentina
      1. Milei is still very much in charge
      2. Lula’s age and health leave Brazil on edge about what comes next
      3. Meloni criticised as Italy fast-tracks citizenship for Argentina's President Milei, sister Karina
      Algeria
      1. An Algerian diplomatic dynamic oriented towards Africa to concretize the orientations of the President of the Republic  
      2. The MSP calls to oppose the designs of the parties seeking to attack the security and stability of the country
      3. Demonstrations of December 11, 1960: the Algerian people demonstrated a strong national consciousness and reaffirmed their attachment to independence
      Sudan
      1. 73 Killed in artillery attacks on Zamzam camp
      2. Erdogan offers mediation in Sudan-UAE dispute
      3. Transform SSPDF into professional force, Kiir tells new army chief
      Uganda
      1. When Museveni’s family feared abduction in Kenya
      2. Former Tororo LC III chairperson 'shoots self'
      3. 30-year-old woman remanded over theft of curtains worth Shs 4bn
      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. B.C. medical charity ‘Operation Rainbow’ brings smiles, changes lives in Kenya
      2. One dead, another seriously hurt in Surrey stabbing
      3. Lawyers in Quebec class actions seek $906M in fees for work in landmark tobacco case
      Poland
        Morocco
        1. Moroccan Police Seizes Around 5K Psychotropic Tablets
        2. Road Accidents Claim 19 Lives in Morocco's Urban Areas over Past Week
        3. Toronto-Casablanca Flight Launched, Morocco's National Carrier Strengthens its Positioning in North America
        Uzbekistan
        1. Uzbekistan is becoming a model country for the implementation of energy transformation in the world
        2. Human Rights Through the Eyes of Children
        3. Photo report: New micro-hydroelectric power station in Qumqurgan
        Saudi Arabia
        1. Saudi Arabia says Israel’s Golan buffer zone seizure confirms continued Israeli violation of international law
        2. King Salman receives written message from Equatorial Guinea president
        3. Saudi Arabia to host 2026 global congress on water desalination
        Yemen
        1. Geological survey authority reviews workflow in Hajjah
        2. Sana'a hosts wheelchair basketball championship for people with disabilities
        3. President condoles on passing of Sheikh Khadhran
        Peru
        1. Peru’s Supreme Court declares Ethnocacerist leader Antauro Humala’s political party illegal 
        2. Former President Alejandro Toledo’s corruption sentence underscores “distrust” of public officials: Peru’s ad hoc prosecutor in Odebrecht case
        3. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to host SME event in Lima, Peru 
        Angola
        1. Tshisekedi On His Way to Luanda for Miracles
        2. South Africa-Angola Elevate Bilateral Relations
        3. South African, Angola Deepen Ties
        Afghanistan
        1. Omarzai, Rashid lead Afghanistan to T20I series win
        2. MoPH holds examination for 450 vacant positions
        3. Water management remains govt’s top priority: Mullah Beradar
        Malaysia
        1. Selangor Zakat Board urges baby’s parents to come forward in Klang hospital morgue case
        2. Sarawak to offer free finance, accounting tertiary education from 2026, says Abang Johari
        3. Parti Bangsa Malaysia unveils new logo
        Mozambique
        1. Mozambique: Intense Tropical Cyclone Chido - Flash Update No. 1, As of 13 December 2024
        2. No Order to Imprison Mondlane, Says Supreme Court
        3. Angolan President Calls for Dialogue in Mozambique Crisis
        Ghana
        1. FBI-Wanted Nigerian Abiola Kayode Extradited to U.S. From Ghana Over $6m Cyber Scam
        2. Why Ghana's Election Matters
        3. Drivers Accused of Stealing Excavator Ordered to Open Defence
        Ivory Coast
        1. Centuries-Old Ivorian Dish Attiéké Named Among World's Cultural Treasures
        2. 'Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Will Boost Economic Activities'
        3. After Selling Nigeria's Onshore Oil Assets, Eni Buys 4 Offshore Blocks in Côte d'Ivoire
        Nepal
          Venezuela
          1. Dissecting the Muscar Explosion
          2. The Local Dispatch #11: The Takeover of Fénix and Uribana
          3. Let’s Talk About Maduro’s Liberator Law
          Madagascar
          1. Cl
          2. The government wants to boost industry and local production
          3. The CENI tra
          Australia
          1. Gabba deluge delays drama, and maybe saves India's blushes
          2. Five quick hits: Fans take aim at new Indian villain and get a refund for rain-soaked day
          3. Gentle wins bronze for Australia at Ironman world champs
          North Korea
          1. N. Korea arrests major currency trader as exchange rates soar in Hyesan
          2. N. Korean college students face punishment for questioning S. Korean politics lecture
          3. Chinese police launch sweeping crackdown on N. Korean defectors in Inner Mongolia
          Cameroon
            Niger
            1. The new Sultan of Dosso (Niger) Amadou Seydou Sunna welcomed and installed to the throne
            2. Niger: registration of pilgrims begins for Hajj 2025
            3. L
            Taiwan
            1. Rutte’s China ‘bully’ warning hailed
            2. S Korean lawmakers vote to impeach President Yoon
            3. Laws on possessing bullet components strengthened
            Mali
            1. The founder of Mango, a Spanish clothing brand, dies in an accident
            2. Strong sweep in Bamako-Sénou: Police pursue Criminals Without Borders
            3. #ESPACE AES #Libre circulation des personnes et des biens : La Confédération donne son satisfecit
            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. Decision-making centers in Kiev could be targeted in Oreshnik strikes — Putin
            2. Zakharova stresses Russia’s continued support for Syria
            3. A children’s celebration in Aleppo within the Syrian Culture Days, Photos
            Burkino Faso
            1. Pô/ Burkina Faso: the National Police arrests two cannabis traffickers
            2. UEMOA: a meeting planned the day before the ECOWAS summit
            3. Extinction of animal biodiversity in Burkina: an absolute emergency to protect the environment
            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. Astana Becomes Central Asia’s First City to Receive Sustainable Development Certification
            2. Kazakh Ecology Ministry Develops Interactive Map of Natural Resources
            3. News Digest: Foreign Media on Middle Corridor, Kazakh Language, Caspian Sea and More
            Zambia
            1. FAZ commits to football development
            2. Casilli loses stadium!
            3. ‘Zambia, France debt deal to unlock bottlenecks in economy’
            Romania
            1. Romania’s Best Ski Resorts 2024
            2. Unusual Wins in Romanian 6/49 Lottery: 3 Jackpots in 4 Consecutive Draws!
            3. Qualifying Group H for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Austria, ROMANIA, Bosnia i Herzegovina, Cyprus, San Marino
            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. Viral misinformation over “natural” birth control is a real problem, says Cabinet member
            2. Maastricht Univ. to continue international education, but budget cuts are worrying
            3. Frenchman arrested with 13 million euros worth of cocaine hidden in coffins
            Somalia
            1. Takeaways for Somaliland's President Inaugural Speech
            2. Ethiopia and Somalia - Affirming Commitment to Cooperation, Regional Stability
            3. Ethiopia, Somalia Forge Path to Enhance Cooperation
            Senegal
            1. The revision of the constitution and the suppression of the CESE and the HCCT adopted by the National Assembly
            2. Revocation of Barthélémy Dias: Khalifa Sall was not in Senegal at the time of the events
            3. Compensation for victims of pre-electoral violence: Seydi Gassama welcomes the government's initiative
            Guatemala
            1. Creators of the hit movie
            2. They capture Dámaso López
            3. Isak Andic, founder of Mango, dies in a mountain accident 
            Chad
            1. Chad: The CTDDH demands the immediate repeal of HAMA’s restrictive measures
            2. Chad - Tensions between AMET and HAMA: a first exchange without a concrete outcome
            3. Chad: AMET renews online media strike, against HAMA decision
            Cambodia
              Zimbabwe
              1. Teen mum stones 2-year old son to death after failing to get a job
              2. Thief caught after stealing from the same house twice
              3. Harare man found dead near car park
              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 new m
                  2. Disturbances in the
                  3. The opportunities
                  Bolivia
                  1. Oriol Junqueras is re-elected president of ERC with the support of 52% of the militancy
                  2. Why the PP no longer talks about the economy
                  3. The total war between PSOE and PP blocks any agreement between the Government and the communities
                  Tunisia
                  1. President of Republic Stresses Need for Tunisian Diplomacy to Be Proactive in Defending Country's Interests
                  2. WB VP for Mena Underlines Bank's Readiness to Support Tunisia's Efforts to Implement Its Social Reform Vision
                  3. Finance Law 2025 Published in Official Gazette
                  Haiti
                  1. That the most virtuous of
                  2. Scientists identify 'third state' between life and death
                  3. Essence, this sine qua non condition of existence
                  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. 64 violations recorded during White Friday sales-Trade Ministry
                  2. Agriculture Minister Highlights Success of Olive Festival with JD3.5 Million in Sales
                  3. Local Revenues Reach JD7.28 Billion by October
                  Cuba
                  1. "We will always have a Latin American Film Festival"
                  2. The “mighty” dollar and the Brics countries
                  3. Tradition and scientific innovation in the production of Cuban rum
                  Dominican Republic
                  1. Clinton and Abinader with the Rainieri
                  2. Meteorology forecasts rains in the northeast due to a low pressure system; Warning about waves
                  3. President Abinader receives commission from Guatemala
                  Czech Republic
                  1. Weather forecast
                  2. Ministries disagree with ANO MP's proposal to freeze price of motorway vignette
                  3. Skiing season begins at resorts across Czechia
                  Sweden
                  1. Shiffrin's setback: Had "unexpected" surgery
                  2. Hezbollah summit: Lost transport route for weapons through Syria
                  3. The traces of revolts in the Middle East are frightening
                  Greece
                  1. Dues without a tax return
                  2. Nothing is more temporary than the ‘final’ decision
                  3. Hagia Sophia dome a challenging technical undertaking
                  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. Fishmongers Commit to Stable Prices for the Festive Season
                  2. Festive Traditions: Discovering the Most Enchanting Gingerbread Villages
                  3. 30 Years of Serbia’s Hungarian Association “Exemplary”
                  Israel
                  1. Trump's hostage envoy: The president said he wants the hostages, and he will get them
                  2. Hamas, Israel reportedly exchange list of names as hostage talks advance
                  3. Syria after Assad: A wake-up call for intelligence in battle for new Mideast
                  Honduras
                    Tajikistan
                    1. Kartochki dlya teakinov: why do we need ice and why is it hot?
                    2. The former football player was elected as the new president of Georgia
                    3. Life is worthy of imitation. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Raufa Dadabaeva
                    United Arab Emirates
                      Belarus
                      1. Khorkina shares her impressions of Time of Our Victories show, amazed by swimming pool idea 
                      2. Lukashenko arrives in Oman on working visit
                      3. Belarus strengthens its positions in the Middle East. Why Lukashenko travels to Oman after 17 years
                      Papua New Guinea
                      1. PNG Businesses Encouraged to Reinvest Locally, Says Maru
                      2. PNG to Join NRL in 2028 with Full Support from Australian Government
                      3. PM Marape Announces Partial Sale of State-Owned PNG Power
                      Austria
                        Switzerland
                        1. Health and health insurance remain top concern for Swiss
                        2. Around 1 in 5 adults in Switzerland at bottom of numeracy and literacy scores
                        3. Use of self-driving systems will soon be allowed on some Swiss roads
                        Sierra Leone
                        1. 2024 EU-Sierra Leone Dialogue Ends with Major Agreements, €11M Funding Secured
                        2. Salone Civic Festival Launched: President Bio Inspires Youth to Take Action
                        3. U.S. DFC Disburses $292M Loan for 105MW Nant Combined-Cycle Power Plant
                        Togo
                        1. CIPRES: Gilbert Bawara, President of the Supervisory Council of Ministers
                        2. Togo- Presentation of the final results of the latest RGPH-5 and EHCVM-2: Progress revealed
                        3. New border control post opens between Togo and Ghana
                        Paraguay
                        1. Hamas wants Paraguayan Embassy out of Jerusalem
                        2. Argentina: Senator Kueider under arrest in Paraguay expelled from Parliament
                        3. Football: 2030 World Cup opening game to be played in Montevideo
                        Laos
                        1. Looking Ahead to “Learning & Teaching Expo 2025”
                        2. Academia Sinica Announces Fully-Funded Ph.D. Opportunities for 2025: Fostering Global Talent in Taiwan
                        3. Mainland China’s Luxury Market Poised for Growth: Insights from MDRi’s 2025 Consumer Forecast
                        Kyrgyzstan
                        1. Japan will finance the modernization of air navigation in Kyrgyzstan
                        2. Frosts down to minus 35 degrees are expected in Kyrgyzstan
                        3. Sadyr Japarov took part in the opening of the football tournament
                        El Salvador
                        1. Authorities destroy 2,763 kilos of Cocaine 
                        2. KOREANS WILL GIVE $80 THOUSAND TO FAMILIES OF WORKERS DUE TO TRAGEDY IN LOS JORROS
                        3. Weather forecast for this Saturday 
                        Libya
                        1. Turkish Airlines to launch Benghazi-Istanbul route
                        2. Libyan referee earns international kickboxing licence
                        3. Macron names François Bayrou as French prime minister after government collapse
                        Serbia
                        1. China In Eurasia Briefing: What The Fall Of Assad Means For Beijing
                        2. China, Serbia Eye Stepped-Up Cooperation Through Extraditions
                        3. 'Foreign Agents' Bill Puts Serbia's EU Aspirations Under Question
                        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. Bulgaria to Experience Snow and Ice Over the Weekend with Temperatures Near Freezing
                        2. Bulgaria's Border Police Upgraded with 80 New Off-Road Vehicles
                        3. Bulgaria Drawn in Tough Group for 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
                        Turkmenistan
                        1. President of Turkmenistan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan
                        2. President of Turkmenistan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia
                        3. The composition of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committee from the Turkmen side was approved
                        Congo
                        1. Tshisekedi, Kagame to Meet On Crucial Eastern DRC Peace Deal
                        2. Tshisekedi On His Way to Luanda for Miracles
                        3. Pro-Russia Activist Falsely Accuses U.S. of New Disease Outbreak in Congo
                        Denmark
                        1. Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son arrested and charged with rape
                        2. Two out of three Iraqi immigrants above 50 are on early retirement
                        3. Train, metro, and bus ticket prices will change from January 2025
                        Central African Republic
                        1. Designing Fiscal Instruments for Sustainable Forestry and Economic Growth
                        2. New Report Calls for Urgent Action to Build a Resilient Future in Central African Republic
                        3. Former Wagner Media Operative Lifts the Lid On Russian Disinformation 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. Lebanon’s Biggest Christmas Event Is Finally Coming Back!
                        2. Watch This 94-Year-Old Lebanese Teta With Alzheimer’s Remembering Fairuz Songs
                        3. Watch Heartwarming Moment Kidnapped Lebanese Man Freed From Syrian Prisons After 33 Years
                        Norway
                        1. Another partner murder in Norway
                        2. Wounded Palestinian children land in Norway
                        3. Egyptian leader comes and goes
                        Singapore
                        1. Malaysian mini-market worker in Singapore says her boss overloads her with work for over 13 hours/day but pays her only S$1.7K/month
                        2. 725 jobseekers fighting for one job vacancy are “worse than BTO application” — Singaporean laments
                        Slovakia
                        1. The coalition wanted to punish the opposition for the protests. Let's recall Fico's words
                        2. Coalition after a stormy meeting: Danko sees efforts for official government, Voice tells him that it is Advent
                        3. Toyota Camry got a better drive, the main problem remained the same
                        Palestine
                        1. Ceasefire Violations – One Killed in Israeli Drone Attack in South Lebanon
                        2. Who is Mufid Abdulqader of The Holy Land Foundation – Profile
                        3. ‘World Cannot Look Away’ – UNICEF Condemns Tragedy for Gaza’s Children
                        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. Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies
                        2. Man missing after jumping into Waikato River, search underway
                        3. Liverpool roar back to draw after red card, Arsenal fail to pounce
                        Ireland
                        1. Son charged with murdering father at north Co Dublin home
                        2. How 23 lies led to Eoin Hayes being shown the door by the Social Democrats before ever sitting in the Dáil
                        3. Holyhead parcel chaos: Government to sign off on emergency rule changes to allow drivers work longer to get deliveries to Ireland
                        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. Case Filed Against Libya Over South African Journalist Killed in 2011
                        2. Somalia Repatriates 161 Stranded Youth From Libya in Humanitarian Effort
                        3. Four Nigerians Arrested Over Alleged Drug Trafficking, Suspected Infections in Libya
                        Oman
                        1. Austrian Otmar Pusterhofer seals Oman Golf Trophy victory
                        2. South Korea: Lawmakers impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol
                        3. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola highlights "importance" of upcoming derby game
                        Panama
                        1. ¿Wappin? Blue sky on a December morning / Cielo azul en una mañana de diciembre
                        2. Ben-Meir, Syria’s possible future
                        3. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proposed by the Panamanian ambassador, drafted by a committee led by the US ambassador, passed on December 10, 1948
                        Mauritania
                        1. Luigi Mangione, “the sexy assassin” who became a “popular hero” on the Internet
                        2. Mauritania
                        3. Attiéké, recognized as the intangible heritage of humanity: Ivorians enjoy it
                        Croatia
                        1. Ryanair introduces two new Croatia routes for summer 2025
                        2. Rising numbers from the diaspora choose Croatian universities
                        3. Croatia among 10 most Googled destinations in the world
                        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. Football: 2030 World Cup opening game to be played in Montevideo
                        2. Uruguay census reveals rising single-person households and declining rural population
                        3. Orsi tells US Ambassador: "We will continue working together"
                        Mongolia
                          Bosnia and Herzegovina
                          1. Nalić before visiting Borca: We want to achieve a result that will be acceptable to our fans
                          2. The continuation of the favorite Christmas romantic story is coming: Judd Lowe delighted fans of the movie "The Holiday" with a hint
                          3. Submitted the documents, then ran away: Details of the accident in which a young man died after breaking through the ramp at the border
                          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 Charity sends 40-truck aid convoy to Syria
                              2. QND celebration reflects ethos of belonging, pride in Qatar's history
                              3. Al Meera celebrates Qatar National Day with exciting offers, 18mn reward points prizes
                              Jamaica
                              1. Search Underway for Five Escaped Prisoners in St James
                              2. South Korea Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol After Martial Law Controversy
                              3. Crocodile Carcass Discovered at Food Establishment in Montego Bay
                              Gambia
                              1. 2 WULI MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO PARRICIDE
                              2. Supreme Court dismisses suit against presidential advisers, declares no case against FJC, Rambo and others
                              3. Hamat says ‘low energy’ Darboe should quit politics now
                              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. Tech, Sustainability & Wellness For The Win In 2025
                              2. 340ml Back Together For South Africa Reunion Tour
                              3. Access Bank Botswana and Botswana Society for the Deaf Collaborate to Enhance Early Childhood Education and Literacy for Deaf Learners
                              Lesotho
                              1. Take a Break from Summer
                              2. Severe food insecurity anticipated in Qacha’s Nek
                              3. Gvt urged to strengthen corruption control 
                              Gabon
                              1. Launch in Port-Gentil of the
                              2. Death of Journalist Pierre Boutamba
                              3. AI and Strategic Communication: The contribution of Gabon and Laurence Ndong to the Istanbul summit
                              Slovenia
                              1. News roundup - Saturday, 14 December
                              2. Protest held outside Serbian embassy in Ljubljana over Novi Sad victims
                              3. Roglič to race the Giro d'Italia and the Tour, but not Vuelta next year
                              Latvia
                              1. Rail Baltica parliamentary investigation report to be made public Friday
                              2. PM: Coalition can still agree on Latvian central bank head nominee
                              3. President, PM criticize work of Latvian digital development body
                              North Macedonia
                              1. The Foreign Militants Among The Ranks Of Syria's New Rulers
                              2. North Macedonia's Sekerinska Becomes NATO Deputy Chief
                              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
                              3. CPJ, Partners Urge Guinea-Bissau to Improve Press Freedom Ahead of UN Review
                              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. Njisane misses sprint semis in Switzerland
                              2. Longdenville man shot dead in Enterprise
                              3. Cops identify body found at Lady Young Road
                              Estonia
                              1. Tunne Kelam ⟩ Report by US Congress select subcommittee confirms: the coronavirus originated in Chinese laboratories
                              2. VLADIMIR JUSHKIN ⟩ Mini-Tauruses will help bring a turning point in the Ukraine war
                              3. MARTIN MÖLDER ⟩ Voters' worldview has undergone an ideological awakening
                              East Timor
                              1. Futuru Leader Program for ASEAN Attracts More than 470 Young People for the Second Edition
                              2. Government and TIMOR GAP sign Memorandum of Understanding regarding the potential development of PSC Chuditch gas resources
                              3. Strategic investment in Laleia to boost the fishing sector and create jobs
                              Mauritius
                              1. Port-Louis: Launch of the 23rd Mega Blood Donation Campaign
                              2. Flacq Hospital: The Minister of Health denounces its hasty opening and the lack of
                              3. Harriet Matthews, Executive Director responsible for
                              Eswatini
                              1. Mozambique Political Unrest Disrupts Eswatini Sugar Exports
                              2. Emaswati Welcome Economic and Political Influence of China, U.S., EU, and Japan
                              3. The #laundry - How Eswatini Became a Transit Hub for Southern Africa's Money Laundering Networks
                              Djibouti
                              1. National Assembly: Second public session of the 2nd Ordinary Session of Parliament of the year 2024
                              2. EDITORIAL; The choice of vision and future for Africa By IBRAHIM MIYIR ALI
                              3. The Prime Minister receives the delegation of the Japan-Djibouti Friendship Association
                              Cyprus
                              1. Turkey's Embassy in Damascus opened after 12 years
                              2. 5th star statement from Galatasaray...
                              3. Visit from President Tatar to the families of martyrs
                              Fiji
                              1. ECE policy targets gaps in enrollment and child welfare
                              2. Lautoka homes equipped with Termite Baiting Stations
                              3. Standby $200m financing ready for disaster response
                              Bhutan
                              1. གཞུང་གིས་ མགྲོན་སྐྱོང་དང་ སྤྲོ་སྟོན་གྱི་ཟད་འགྲོ་ དངུལ་ཀྲམ་ས་ཡ་༡༢༦ བཏང་ཡོདཔ།
                              2. གཟའ་སྐར་
                              3. གནམ་གཤིས་འགྱུར་བགྲོད་དང་ རྐྱེན་ངན་གདོང་ལེན་ལུ་ ཌོ་ལར་ས་ཡ་༤༠ གྲོགས་རམ་འབད་ཡོདཔ།
                              Comoros
                              1. Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido - ABC News
                              2. Clock ticking for Comoros ahead of 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games - RFI English
                              3. Protecting biodiversity in Comoros - UNDP
                              Guyana
                              1. Guard service official held over gun
                              2. Brazil’s ex-defense minister arrested for meddling in coup probe
                              3. Two women perish in Westminster fire
                              Solomon Islands
                              1. Commitment to accelerating economic transformation
                              2. New minister for Public Service
                              3. Man arrested for illegal liquor sales
                              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. Syrians continue desperate search for disappeared loved ones
                              2. Kustwacht Suriname verleent hulp
                              3. Moldavië kondigt noodtoestand af vanwege wegvallen Russisch gas
                              Cape Verde
                              1. Ndizeye Stars As Cape Verde's Kriol Star Qualify for Bal 2025
                              2. Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva of the Republic of Cabo Verde
                              3. Biden Makes Historic First Visit By US President to Angola
                              Malta
                              1. EU, King Felipe of Spain “Complex challenges for Europe”
                              2. Expo2027 Belgrade presented, 1 million visitors expected
                              3. Malta freezes asylum applications for people from Syria
                              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. South Korea’s President Yoon impeached over martial law bid
                              2. UK man wins payout after medicine left him a gambling addict
                              3. California revokes ‘LOLOCT7’ licence plate
                              Bahamas
                              1. Police search for armed robbery suspects
                              2. Man shot during home invasion
                              3. Man, 22, arrested after fatal shooting
                              Iceland
                              1. Owe Landspítali National Hospital 440 million ISK
                              2. Start writing the coalition agreement after the weekend
                              3. Ministry accepts Lúðvík Pétursson's family's request
                              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. Southeast Ambrym prepares to vote, eyes development priorities
                              2. Judicial Review of Acting Ombudsman appointment adjourned
                              3. Unwrap the latest AI features with Amazon Fire Tablets
                              Barbados
                              1. Aisle 166 – NCF showcases outstanding local brands
                              2. Premium rum industry faces setback but eyes ‘bright future’
                              3. Beckles Road man charged with possession of firearm and ammunition
                              Sao Tome and Principe
                                Samoa
                                1. Police Investigate to Rule Out Negligence in House Fire that Killed a One Year Old Boy
                                2. Top Overall Foundation Student Aspires to Become an Engineer and Help Family Business
                                3. Wallace Sititi Named All Blacks Player of the Year
                                Saint Lucia
                                1. Beware Of Hackers – RSS Issues WhatsApp Scam Alert
                                2. Government Says 2024: A Year Of ‘Remarkable Progress & Unity’
                                3. Jangoo Debut Century Leads To Windies ODI Series Whitewash
                                Grenada
                                1. ECCB Governor pleased with bank’s impact across ECCU
                                2. RSS Headquarters urges vigilance with WhatsApp messages
                                3. New CEO of Grenada National Training Agency
                                Kiribati
                                1. Ground broken for temple on tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati - Deseret News
                                2. Kiribati holds presidential election with pro-China incumbent in focus - Nikkei Asia
                                3. Paris 2024: Kiribati make Paralympic debut - International Paralympic Committee
                                Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
                                1. GHS student becomes second road fatality victim in 1 day
                                2. Shelley Clarke, editor of The News dies
                                3. BREAKING: Conductor killed as van plunges over embankment in N. Windward
                                Micronesia
                                1. U.S. INDOPACOM representatives, Federated States of Micronesia hold virtual Joint Committee Meeting in wake of Tropical Storm Man-yi - DVIDS
                                2. P-Pass: the tropical world-class barreling wave of Micronesia - SurferToday
                                3. Former USCGC Sequoia CO returns to Guam, takes helm of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam - DVIDS
                                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. World falls short of drought deal at Saudi-hosted talks
                                2. Seychelles' restored wetland "Dan Sours'" named new site for agroforestry project 
                                3. 'Ambitious' islanders spice up ICJ climate hearings
                                Tonga
                                1. Eight convicted killers await sentencing after Nuku’alofa death 
                                2. Onlookers mock firefighter as he wrestles to direct fire hose at raging fire
                                3. 1 ticket wins $23 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
                                Andorra
                                1. The Univercity of Barcelona starts campaign to study the impact of global change and human activities in Antarctica
                                2. Research reveals the asymmetrical nature of the language model in the Spanish Constitution
                                3. The Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show 2024 attracted attendees from 100 countries
                                Dominica
                                1. Training in advanced technologies and practices aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability completed in Dominica
                                2. Death Announcement of 24 year Curtilia Princess Charles who resided at Silver Lake
                                3. Rotary Club of Dominica Welcomes District Governor Debbie  Roopch and and Installs Country’s First Peace Pole
                                Saint Kitts and Nevis
                                1. BVI Cops Join UK In Learning How To Smash International Villains.
                                2. Free Money Handouts Have Started In Guyana, But Not All Will Get A Check Before Christmas.
                                3. Bahamian MP Threw Ceremonial Mace Out Of Window In Parliamentary Uproar.
                                Liechtenstein
                                  Marshall Islands
                                  1. RMI census is a shocker
                                  2. Hidden from view
                                  3. RMI, Pacific pitch climate claim
                                  Monaco
                                  1. Maison Repossi adds a touch of luxury to the Hôtel Hermitage’s Christmas pop-up
                                  2. UN passes landmark ‘Oceans and the Law of the Sea’ resolution with backing from Monaco
                                  3. Photos: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene celebrate the spirit of giving with the Monaco Red Cross
                                  San Marino
                                  1. Pope Francis receives the participants of the living nativity scenes: c
                                  2. THE
                                  3. SM Academy-Pennarossa, Ciacci:
                                  Palau
                                  1. New Faces, New Roles
                                  2. Spreading Holiday Joy
                                  3. Ngardmau Delegate Deadlock
                                  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 May Soon Be Uninhabitable”: Plaintiffs Lay Out Urgent Crisis as ICJ Climate Hearings Wrap Up - Democracy Now!
                                  2. Tuvalu: The disappearing island nation recreating itself in the metaverse - BBC.com
                                  3. Taiwan's Lai arrives in US territory Guam on Pacific tour - FRANCE 24 English
                                  Vatican City
                                  1. Pope Francis entrusts Corsica visit to Our Lady's protection
                                  2. Aid continues to reach Syrian Christian communities
                                  3. Pope to Nuncio to Russia: War is a serious wound inflicted on human family