Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Europe Romania Romania's Constitutional Court has rejected an appeal by two opposition parties seeking constitutional annulment of legislation decriminalising tax evasion of less than €1 million
Africa Kenya Doctors at public hospitals have ended their 7th day of nationwide strike, accusing the government of failing to implement promises contained in the 2017 collective bargaining agreement, signed after a 100-day strike that saw people die from lack of care
Europe Ireland Foreign Minister suggested that the threat to exclude countries from the EU and "constructive abstention" could be "creative ways" as deadlock situations in key votes have long plagued the EU because they require unanimous consent
Oceania Kiribati At the 68th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women, Kiribati's Minister of Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs Mr. Martin Moretti declared the island nation's dedication to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls
Africa Tanzania Tanzania is the happiest country in Africa, the third happiest in the world, behind only Sri Lanka and the Dominican Republic, a report by the Global mind project conducted among 500,000 people in 71 countries reveals
America Venezuela Venezuela has closed its airspace to Argentine planes in retaliation for the seizure of a Venezuelan-Iranian aircraft by Argentine authorities, with the Venezuelan foreign minister accusing Argentina of theft and demanding compensation for damages
Asia Afghanistan Kyrgyz mining company "ALLATOY" expressed interest in investing in Afghanistan's mineral resources, particularly gold mines, during a meeting with the Taliban movement's acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum
America Antigua and Barbuda During the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting, Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne updated on the progress of LIAT 2020, the new regional air service, announcing a partnership with Nigeria's Air Peace, estimated at $80 million
Europe Finland Helsinki's Lasipalatsi Square is now hosting an exhibition by Finnish sculptor Kim Simonsson: four giants of bright green moss, each about four meters tall, temporarily placed in the area
America Paraguay Paraguay is facing over 100 active wildfires amid a heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius, escalating the situation as authorities combat flames predominantly caused by human activity
Africa Botswana Young Epilepsy Botswana has announced that the ninth Purple Walk will be held in Gaborone on March 23
Africa Equatorial Guinea The training of civil society groups on the importance of the Long-Term Vision for the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy has continued
Asia Bahrain Several hotels will offer Iftar, suhoor and luxury stay packages during Ramadan as part of the "Ramadan in Bahrain" travel guide, launched by the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority to celebrate Manama's designation as Gulf Tourism Capital in 2024