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
Asia India At least four foreign students were injured after a far-right Hindu mob allegedly stormed a university hostel in India's western Gujarat state and attacked the group for offering prayers during Ramadan
Africa Liberia Gluwa CEO Tae Oh met with Liberia's President Joseph Boakai to discuss improvements to Liberia's financial infrastructure and internet connectivity
Europe Liechtenstein The Anti-Racism Commission of the Council of Europe called on Liechtenstein authorities to develop specific anti-discrimination legislation and establish an information and support center for migrants
Europe Netherlands The Dutch government announced it has "provisionally selected" French shipbuilder Naval Group to build its future submarines as part of the Walrus-class replacement program
America Guatemala Guatemala has reconciled post-dispute with Colombia, agreeing on military support to strengthen bilateral ties after President Gustavo Petro threatened to sever relations over Guatemala's arrest warrant against Defense Minister Velásquez
Asia Lebanon A UNIFIL investigation into an Israeli tank that killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured others in October in Lebanon said the Israeli attack killed the journalist when he was "clearly identifiable"
Asia Israel Notwithstanding international calls from politicians, humanitarian organizations, international bodies, artists and prominent figures to halt the offensive, Netanyahu approved plans for an attack on Rafah where 1,4 million Palestinians have taken refuge
Europe Ireland For St. Patrick's Day, yesterday 17 March, an estimated 500.000 people participated in the traditional parade in Dublin, with 100.000 visitors from abroad
Europe Lithuania Following the reconstruction of the Gaižiūnai-Kaišiadorys railway, the Vilnius-Riga train will be able to travel faster on this section and will make additional stops in the Lithuanian cities of Jonava and Kėdainiai
Asia Mongolia The construction and commissioning of a new building for the National Library of Mongolia, a key objective of the Mongolian government's 2020-2024 action plan, was completed
Europe Slovakia Corruption is a serious problem for the majority of Slovaks, and many think it will increase or remain the same under the current government, according to a survey conducted by Focus for the Stop Corruption Foundation
Oceania Vanuatu The Department of Biosecurity has partnered with New Zealand's AgResearch to release a virus in areas of Efate heavily infested with the coconut rhinoceros beetle, including Devils Point, Bukura, and Ifira
Oceania New Zealand The country will record "significantly slower" economic growth in the coming years, the finance minister said, as slowing productivity hampers the economy; the announcement came as New Zealand is about to issue a pre-budget update in two weeks