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
Africa South Sudan More than 1,6 million children under five are expected to suffer from malnutrition next year in South Sudan, following a surge in water-borne diseases due to flooding, according to the United Nations World Food Programme
Asia Tajikistan Tajikistan and Russia have signed an agreement worth 250 million roubles (2,5 million Euros) for the joint fight against drug trafficking for the period 2023-2025
Oceania Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has applauded Air Niugini for the order and upcoming acquisition of 11 new aircraft that promise a much improved service
Asia North Korea According to state media, North Korea has created a new holiday to celebrate the successful launch of its largest nuclear-capable missile last year, in a move that could be an attempt to bolster the legitimacy of Kim Jong Un's daughter
Asia Palestine With over 10.000 Palestinians recently killed in the Gaza Strip, medical services are on the verge of collapse and aid coming in is insufficient, about 150 trucks in one month compared to 500 per day before the conflict
Asia Singapore The Singapore government has issued two warnings urging citizens not to display foreign national emblems linked to the war between Israel and Hamas and to be careful about supporting fundraising activities
America Guatemala Guatemala's Electoral Tribunal has suspended the legal status of the Movement Semilla, the party of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo de León, in response to a request by a judge investigating alleged irregularities in its creation process five years ago
Asia Thailand A warning about the risks associated with 'safe sex' practices among Thai teenagers was issued, after new data showed an increase in HIV-positive youths
America Guyana The ICJ has scheduled a hearing regarding the Esequibo, a region rich in oil that is disputed by Guyana and Venezuela, three weeks before a referendum organised by Venezuela regarding the territory, which Guyana is currently opposing to
America Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The country is piloting a 'Health Emergency Response System Enhancement Project', implemented by the Ministry of Health and the Taiwan Technical Mission
Asia Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida agreed to promote bilateral defence and maritime security cooperation amid China's growing military assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region
Europe Serbia The Serbian Football Association will appeal UEFA's decision to play its last home European Championship qualifying match against Bulgaria behind closed door after fans' misbehaviour during the Euro 2024 qualifying match against Montenegro on 17 October
Europe Russia The Defence Ministry announced that it had 'successfully' tested - internally - an intercontinental ballistic missile launched from a submarine in the White Sea, off the country's northwest coast, towards Kamchatka peninsula