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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

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