Summary

Thailand Roundup: Killing of Cambodian government critic Lim Kimya, rescue operation, greenlight for casino and gambling

Turkey Roundup: 2024 as hottest year, decrease in stocks sales, 'attack' on LGBTQ community

India Roundup: Tougher U.S. sanctions, vision for AI, world's largest religious gathering

Colombia Roundup: Plane crash, Earthquake, hybrid vehicle market boom

Cuba Roundup: Humanitarian aid from India, explosions, tourism gains

Botswana Roundup: Diplomatic relations, birth rate developments, climate threats

South Africa Roundup: Border enforcement, crime spikes, VAT exemptions

Philippines Roundup: High inflation rate, oil price hike, peso weakens

Ghana Roundup: John Mahama sworn in as president, political appointments, inauguration of 9th Parliament

Tanzania Roundup: Energy summit, boxer dies days after knockout, mental health risks

Argentina Roundup: Hemp farming, manslaughter, high temperatures affect crops

Zambia Roundup: Visa-free travel extension, Africa’s fastest-growing economies in 2025, illegal immigrants  

Senegal Roundup: Gas supply, withdrawal from least developed nations, amnesty law repeal

Uganda Roundup: Incentives for startups, special message from Libya, improved cancer care

Myanmar Roundup: Drug trafficking, mass tourism strategy, global refugee ranking

Philippines Roundup: Cambodia frees jailed surrogate mothers, gambling ban prompts foreigners' exodus, Golden Globes coverage

Thailand Roundup: Tourism milestone, shock deaths from massage, full-scale cloud government

Zimbabwe Roundup: Rise of sleeping sickness, great losses from market fire, cement industry in crisis

Laos Roundup: Poverty reduction target surpassed, tourism strategies, South Korea funds road safety

Zambia Roundup: Death penalty ban, visa waiver, witchcraft attempt against president 

Nigeria Roundup: $30 billion budget, Shell's asset sale, tragic stampedes

Mexico Roundup: Jailbreak attempts, animal welfare, rainfall projections, Christmas events

Venezuela Roundup: Violent abduction, traffic arrests, release of protesters

Mauritania Roundup: $200 million gas power plant, EU partnership, octopus season price hikes

Angola Roundup: Oman ties, Shell eyes re-entry, choosing clean energy sources

Ghana Roundup: Anti-LGBTQ Bill, anti-corruption, academics, first female vice president

Colombia Roundup: Solar energy investments, drug trafficking arrests, sports

Saudi Arabia Roundup: FIFA 2034, inflation, global drought action

Vietnam Roundup: Businesses face cyberattacks, e-commerce revenue to surge, agricultural gains

Afghanistan Roundup: Afghan Minister killed, US withdrawal from Afghanistan, global reaction to attacks

Bangladesh Roundup: Military technology, protests, weather reports, abusive social media comments

Mongolia Roundup: Air Travel, Mongolia, Philippines tourism collaborations, World Memory Champions

Rwanda Roundup: Partnership with Algeria, leather factory gains, ceasefire talks with DR Congo

Zambia Roundup: Edgar Lungu election ban, debt restructuring, green bond

Peru Roundup: Fibre broadband connectivity, agricultural exports boom, honouring religious freedom

Senegal Roundup: Health, mass vaccinations, arts and culture

South Africa Roundup: Hippo chases tourist vehicle, Rand depreciation, cricket

Uganda Roundup: Opposition leader sues Uganda and Kenya, central bank keeps key policy rate, improved tourism

Tanzania Roundup: Presidential appointments, climate change, concerns about patas monkeys