Americas

Canada
Joly touts ‘private’ diplomacy as Mexico criticizes Canada’s culture, trade
Canada lists Ansarallah, known as the Houthis, a terrorist entity
NexGen Energy inks first uranium sales agreements with major US utilities

USA
Trump picks Fiserv CEO Bisignano to head the Social Security Administration
Trump picks Jewish space adventurer Jared Isaacman to head NASA
US health insurance executive fatally shot in New York City
Biden seeks help from GOP allies to protect legacy
'Amtrak Joe' Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major African rail project
National debt could throw wrench into Trump's economic plans
The 45X tax credit makes a difference for US critical minerals

Mexico
Mexico president says Canada has a 'very serious' fentanyl problem
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
Assessing Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada
Missing Hawaiian woman crossed freely into Mexico, Los Angeles police say
Why Mexico’s global trade sweet spot may turn sour
Mexico’s lower house votes to ban vaping devices and e-cigarettes
Activists sound alarm over removal of wildlife from around Maya Train
Traveling to Mexico in 2025? Expect to pay higher tourist taxes
Federal authorities intercept more than 20 million fentanyl doses in Sinaloa
Minimum wage to increase 12% in 2025

Guatemala
Business classes partner with charity to bring clean water to towns in Guatemala
Guatemalan Catholics return Christ statue to volcano crater
Banana prices shift: Colombia drops 6%, Panama rises 16%, Guatemala down 15%

Panama
Sahara: Panama gives cold shoulder to Algerian envoy & his separatist agenda

Venezuela
Venezuelan migrants keep arriving in Colombia. These faith leaders offer them a home away from home
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
Investors Lose Faith in Venezuela Breakthrough Under Trump
UNESCO: Casabe as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Representing Venezuela’s Cultural Richness

Colombia
Indiana Senator urging U.S. intervention with Colombia over potential subsidies investigation
Drug cartel grind to a halt with six major arrests in Colombia
Scaling up Colombia's clean hydrogen economy

Ecuador
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Pork Products Imported From Ecuador
Ecuador launches bond buyback offer
Public Health Alert Issued for Illegally Imported Pork Products from Ecuador
Minister says Ecuador will finish 2024 without blackouts

Peru
Cuatrecasas adds partners in Colombia and Peru
President: For this Government, children and youth are Peru's present
Peru's President: We work so that students receive nutrition, make the most of learning
Peru: President participates in 'Strengthening Youth Human Capital' event
Peru: President Boluarte participates in 'Wasi Mikuna' launch event
Peru: Presidency of Republic salutes PCM on 168th anniversary

Brazil
Corteva’s CEO Wants to Replicate US Soybean Success in Brazil
Ancient Corn Discovery in Brazil Challenges Maize’s Origin Story
Brazil film portraying notorious crime during dictatorship strikes chord: ‘It hasn’t been overcome’
New leadership for the BCI Brazil Chapter
Brazil Judge Rules Against Coffee Exporters Facing Debt ‘Crisis’
Investment and consumption put Brazil among the countries with highest growth rate
Brazil Fails to Launch Long-Awaited Pesticide Reduction Plan

Paraguay
A Mission Team Came To Paraguay With Big Dreams, But God’s Plans Were Bigger

Argentina
First ex-Denmark F-16 fighter jet embarks for Argentina
Selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines

Chile
Chile Congress Creates Public Security Ministry in Win for Boric
Chile aims to invest $83 billion in mining through 2033, newspaper says
Copec to build 14 e-terminals for buses across Santiago de Chile
Chile: Boric announces first child due in June

Asia

Japan
Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: official
16 crested ibises returned from Japan settle at Beijing Zoo
CCG takes measures against Japanese vessel illegally entering waters off China's Diaoyu Islands: spokesperson
Mitsubishi Corp loses $90 million in suspected China metal fraud
Nippon Steel committed to US Steel takeover, aims to close in December
Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek to empower women
Science and math scores remain high among students in Japan in 2023
Tamaki suspended for three months as DPP leader following affair
Japan's soft power soared to new heights in 2024
Japan’s civic space status upgraded to highest tier
Japan to ease visa requirements for Chinese visitors
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin planning to visit Japan next week

S. Korea
South Korean Democratic Forces Seek to Oust President Yoon
Political crisis in South Korea following the resignation of the Minister of Defence
Aborted martial law move triggers panic buying, protests in South Korea
South Korea's martial law turmoil strains alliance with US
South Korea live: opposition demands president is impeached

China
Chinese industry association releases second alliance whitelist on use of domestic chips
China’s trade reprisals may extend to minerals like rare earths

Taiwan
Taiwan: How is China reacting to Lai's 'transit diplomacy?'
Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam

Philippines
AFP leaders told: Defend Philippine waters, uphold maritime laws
Marcos Jr., House leaders meet

Vietnam
Huge Vietnam fraud case raises questions over banking system

Thailand
Rare ceremony in Thailand marks king's auspicious 72nd birthday
First NH Collection Property Opens in Thailand

Cambodia
13 surrogate mothers convicted of human trafficking in Cambodia
Partnership of convenience: Ream Naval Base and the Cambodia–China convergence
Cambodia blocks Binance and Coinbase in crypto crackdown
Guest Opinion: China's BRI transforms infrastructure, development in Cambodia
Cambodia to get 221 new flat wagons from China

Malaysia
Thailand, Malaysia brace for fresh wave of floods as water levels ease
Malaysia gears up for ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship with new logo, key priorities

Indonesia
Indonesia Says Apple Will Upsize Investment Offer to $1 Billion
Indonesia Must Shut Coal Plants Every Year to Hit Climate Goal

Bangladesh
Indian Media Reporting on Bangladesh: Fake or Fact?"
Of cronies and crimes / Zahir: A lawyer who terrorised Moulvibazar
Over 700 escaped prisoners still at large

India
India's 'blockbuster' drugs to take on antibiotics-resistant superbugs

Sri Lanka
New Documentary Explores Sri Lanka’s Buddhist Supremacy and Minority Communities
Elephant's electrocution death raises concerns in Sri Lanka

Central Asia & Middle East

Pakistan
President Zardari returns Madrasah Registration Bill over legal objections
Govt committed to ensuring Red Zone security, Dar assures diplomats
PTI ready for talks: Barrister Gohar after protest fallout
Heads I win, tails you lose: BCCI rejects hybrid model for India-hosted matches
PM Shehbaz wraps up visit to Saudi Arabia, proposes global water agenda
CM Maryam to launch another laptop scheme next month

Afghanistan
Afghan economy faces ‘uncertain’ future despite modest growth: World Bank

Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan complete border delineation
Treatment facilities and parks to be built in Cholpon-Ata using ADB funds
Concept of “women's entrepreneurship” to be enshrined in laws of Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan
Tajikistan Seeks to Reduce the List of Prohibited Professions for Women
Third session of Egyptian-Tajik Joint Committee begins in Dushanbe

Uzbekistan
How Uzbekistan's conservation efforts are restoring biodiversity
Uzbekistan's My Freighter eyes Hungarian, Saudi AOCs

Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan's trade turnover with Estonia sees significant growth
Economic Dynamics: Azerbaijan’s Foreign Reserves and Central Bank Strategies
Western Azerbaijan Community hosts bilateral meeting ahead of International Conference
"E-SME House" nears completion as SME support expands in Azerbaijan, says Chairman
Azerbaijan’s Ombudsman highlights human rights and environmental protection at International Summit

Iran
Iran’s nuclear threat: key steps the US and Israel must take to prevent war
From economy to geopolitics in Mashhad ECO Summit
Tehran condemns terrorist aggression on Aleppo consulate, says diplomatic staff safe
Pezeshkian says Iran firm to implement 25-year partnership agreement with China

Syria
Algeria reaffirms support for Syria in fight against rebels
Emergency Session at the UN Security Council: Syria Accuses Türkiye and Israel of Coordinating Terrorist Offensive
Syrian army intensifies fighting against rebels

Turkey
Montenegro hails Türkiye’s ‘constructive’ role in Balkans
Iran, Russia, and Turkey to meet on the Syria conflict in Qatar
Cavusoglu visits Community, reaffirms Türkiye’s support for Azerbaijan’s right of return
Erdogan discusses situations in Syria with Russian Leader

Lebanon
Israel violates ceasefire agreement and threatens Lebanon

Israel
Hagari under fire: MKs, Halevi criticize spokesperson over Feldstein bill comments
Amnesty says Israel carrying out ‘genocide’ in Gaza
Netanyahu arrest warrant tests Western commitment to international law

Palestine
Amnesty report accuses Israel of genociding Palestinians in Hamas war
Body of hostage Itai Svirsky, killed in Hamas captivity, recovered by IDF in Gaza
Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of raiding West Bank hospital

Jordan
King meets US Congress leaders, chairs, members of House, Senate committees
UN Volunteer Day in Jordan encourages youth to participate in community development
Jordan calls for sustainable investments in clean energy at charter treaty conference
DSF Marks 30th Anniversary with Advanced Drone Displays and Spectacular Sky Shows

Oman
Sirte Free Zone meets Oman Chamber of Commerce at Oman Agrofood 2024

Qatar
Trump's envoy meets Qatari, Israeli prime ministers for hostage deal push

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Crown Prince unveils National Red Sea Sustainability Strategy to drive blue economy
‘We can either waste time on political grandstanding or overcome climate challenges together,’ Saudi Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir tells Arab News
‘Simsimiyya’: Saudi, Egyptian musical instrument joins UNESCO’s intangible heritage list

U. A. E.
Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience

Yemen
Federal government adds Yemen-based Houthis to terror list
Yemen’s Houthis claim ballistic missile attack on ‘vital target’ in central Israel

Europe

United Kingdom
Qatar emir and UK prime minister discuss investment relations
Britain ‘considering sending troops to Ukraine under ceasefire deal’

Ireland
Ireland wants a new government in time for Trump
Researchers locate WWI shipwreck off Northern Ireland
Ireland Processes Record 30,000 Citizenship Applications & Grants Passports to Over 6,000 Foreigners

Portugal
Portugal's misleading immigration claims fact-checked

Spain
Spain to offer visas to 900,000 undocumented migrants amid surge
Spain Accused of Transphobia Over Trans Women Sports Ban Proposal
UK thrill-seeker falls 630 feet to his death while trying to climb Spain’s tallest bridge for social media content
Spain refusing to handle US freight, says FMC
Spain Looks to Rebuild Trade Ties with Algeria: A Win-Win for Agriculture and Exports

France
Macron says Syria’s Assad cannot be an agent of Iran while acting against security of Israel and stability of Lebanon
Crisis in France: Barnier’s Resignation
French govt falls in historic no-confidence vote
Why France's turmoil is grave concern for Europe
Macron Reiterates Support for Ukraine

Belgium
Thousands of Telenet customers left without mobile internet and unable to make calls due to technical fault

Germany
Eurowings to launch Dusseldorf-Ljubljana summer service

Denmark
Denmark passes new law banning foreign flags on flagpoles
Agreement between Oklahoma, Denmark could lead to green methanol power plant in state
Oklahoma Freedom Caucus opposes proposed Denmark partnership
1,500-year-old Iron Age weapons sacrifice discovered in Denmark
An introduction to Denmark’s underground dream pop scene

Austria
Roads in Austria closed as a result of increased cross-border commuters
More milestones reached on Austria’s trans-Alpine route modernisation
How Austria's VAT change will impact freelancers and small businesses

Italy
Hungary, Italy temporarily take on Croatian air defence
Algerians Are Concerned With 180,000 Job Opportunities In Italy.
Italy’s Meloni and Hungary’s Orbán pledge deeper cooperation on migration and Ukraine

Holy See
Pope meets with Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán

Slovenia
Slovenia court gives lesbians access to IVF
JYSK's Slovenian arm grows EBIT 17% in FY 2023/24

Croatia
Croatian island school opens for just one student
EBRD makes €50 million equity investment in Croatia’s Podravka Agri
First ever artificial jaw joint implantation performed in Croatia

Serbia
Serbia rejects responsibility for a water supply explosion in Kosovo as tensions rise

Kosovo
Canal blast sparks new stand-off between Kosovo and Serbia

Montenegro
Montenegro eyes buyback of Port of Adria from GPH

Greece
State realty asset bundling
Preferred investor for Kalamata airport named
‘Some distance’ remains in Parthenon Sculptures deal
Tickets now apply in Thessaloniki metro

North Macedonia
North Macedonia arrests man for attempting to join Russian army
North Macedonia’s Economic and Infrastructure Developments

Bulgaria
Bulgaria announces allocation of new military aid package to Ukraine
Bulgaria's minfin slashes 2024 GDP growth f'cast to 2.2%

Romania
Why Romania’s presidential vote could shake NATO
Romania, TikTok and the future of democracy

Hungary
Orban Rival Magyar Vows to End Hungary Crisis by Unlocking EU funds
Hungary Seeks US Sanctions Waiver for Gazprombank Gas Payments
Hungary requests US sanctions exemption for gas payments to Gazprombank
Between Trump and China: Will Hungary’s Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?

Czech Republic
Drunk passenger forces emergency landing on Prague-Egypt flight
The Czech Republic’s ‘Lex Russi’: A proactive law or a liberal failure?

Poland
ICC and Poland conclude Agreement on the Enforcement of Sentences
Poland’s 2025 Presidential Race: A Referendum on the Government
Poland to build grain terminal at Gdansk
Polish farmers hold "warning protests" across Poland

Ukraine
Ukraine pushes NATO membership as allies sidestep invite call
Kyiv issues ultimatum on NATO membership

Russia
Successful launch of the Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Plesetsk
US Hits Russian Elites with Sanctions for Using Digital Assets to Dodge Restrictions

Georgia
Baltic countries sanction Georgian officials after violence against protestors

Lithuania
Rheinmetall and Lithuania begin building artillery ammunition plant
Lithuania’s PM-designate says he didn’t know about Chinese mission staff expulsion

Finland
Finns still head to Estonia for cheaper drinks despite rising prices
Sweden and Finland want citizens to be prepared for war. Should Canada do the same?
Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged

Africa

Egypt
2,100-year-old temple from ancient Egypt discovered hidden in cliff face
Ancient Egypt to Internet memes: The Field Museum explores mankind’s cat obsession
Blinken talks Gaza aid, Syria with Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

Libya
The First Libya Podcast Industry Forum 2024: Tripoli, 6-7 December
CBL permits banks to offer interest-free e-debits in lieu of late salaries
Libya to launch a new state airliner – a regressive step into state ownership?
Libya signs contract with Qatar to operate Misrata heart hospital

Tunisia
Tunisia: Ensure digital transformation supports access to information for people with disabilities
Tunisia seeks $2.2bn from central bank to repay debts
Two farmers bring saffron to Tunisia amid a changing climate
Tunisia: Tax and customs amnesty in 2025

Algeria
AJet Airlines to Launch Algeria Flights
President Ramaphosa to undertake State visit to people's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Senegal
Institutional funding and interpersonal solidarity in Senegal
With a Parliamentary Majority in Hand, Now Senegal’s Faye Must Deliver

Sierra Leone
305M people to require humanitarian assistance in 2025, says OCHA, launching $47B appeal

Liberia
Fifteen African-American Researchers and Scholars To Arrive in Liberia

Ghana
Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls
For Ghana's cocoa farmers, fertiliser is the vote winner in looming election
First direct flight from London Gatwick to Kumasi delayed – Ghana Airports confirms

Burkina Faso
UN seeks $47 billion in aid as donor appetite shrinks while crises multiply

Nigeria
Pension funds' green bonds investments surge 17-fold on demand
Rising poverty exposes cracks in Nigeria's education system
Demand for concrete road outstrips cement supply
Senate suspends action on tax reform bills as pressure mounts
AFC facilitates €2bn largest-ever global loan syndication for BOI

Eritrea
Eritrean President Dismisses Claims Tripartite Agreement with Egypt and Somalia Is Anti-Ethiopia

Ethiopia
Will al-Shabaab get stronger in Ethiopia? Two reasons why it’s unlikely – analyst
Minister engages Ethiopian envoy over 270 detained Nigerians

Somalia
Analysis: AQAP praises Shabaab’s activities in East Africa
Somalia Mourns the Passing of Mohamed Ali Yusuf Gaagaab, Architect of the Federal Constitution

Kenya
Kenya Railways announces resumption of Kisumu train
Kenya and Uganda to mediate in Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
US Embassy in Kenya unveils new tech hub for innovators
Solarise, RUBiS Energy Kenya partner on C&I renewables in East Africa

Uganda
Uganda’s Carnivore Crisis: Hyenas Thrive While Lions Struggle To Survive
Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector Fuels Economic Growth

Congo, DR
DRC: Extremist Rebels Linked to ISIS Kill Civilians in Eastern Congo
No more SA soldier deaths in DR Congo – Motshekga

Angola
Washington seeks augmented influence in Africa as Pres. Biden concludes visit to Angola

Tanzania
Tanzania: Opposition cries foul after CCM election victory
New publication focuses on ensuring disability-inclusive sexual and reproductive health in Tanzania
Breaking barriers for pregnant women with disabilities: A case study on inclusive maternal care in Tanzania
African teachers compete in Chinese language teaching skills competition in Tanzania

Namibia
Namibia Elects Its First Female Leader
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia's First Woman President

South Africa
What South Africa visa reforms mean for Nigerians
South Africa, Nigeria Forge Stronger Economic and Tourism Ties

Oceania

Australia
5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
Rio Tinto unveils lithium resource at Rincon project