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 Bulgaria The sale of antibiotics in Bulgaria fell by almost 35% after the introduction of digital prescriptions, which effectively led to better control of their use
America Bolivia Bolivia's Attorney General, Juan Lanchipa, has requested a 30-year prison sentence for former President Jeanine Añez on charges of "genocide," as part of the case against her and other authorities regarding deaths during post-election protests in 2019
Europe Montenegro Hundreds braved the rain and joined the 11th annual LGBT pride parade in Montenegro's capital last Saturday, also attended by cabinet members, party leaders and ambassadors
America Antigua and Barbuda Mosquito coils have been banned by the Pesticides Toxic and Chemical Control Board of Antigua and Barbuda due to health concerns over the harmful pollutants they release
Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in cricket, achieving its highest success in the World Cup
Africa Zambia The Lusaka Hospital for Oncological Diseases is undergoing rehabilitation, replacing old radiotherapy equipment and introducing new advanced diagnostic equipment
America Belize Belize plans to initiate a pilot project aimed at converting clogging seaweed and solid waste in its coastlines into biofuel; this US$50 million venture is established through a public-private partnership with German firm Variodin
Asia Nepal With the onset of Dashain, the number of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley to celebrate festivals, including Dashain, Tihar and Chhath, has continued to increase, with 100.000 people leaving the Valley yesterday
Africa Mali Trials of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, recently authorised and approved by the World Health Organisation, are about to begin in the country
Africa Rwanda The construction and equipping of a new aviation training facility in Kigali will be possible thanks to a $23,6 million loan from the African Development Bank
Asia Tajikistan The government has been accused of using electricity as leverage against its political opponents, after officials allegedly cut power to the homes of families of several opposition figures
Oceania Vanuatu One month after the conclusion of the national games in Vanuatu, state teachers employed by the Teaching Service Commission are still fighting to receive their daily subsistence allowance
America Saint Kitts and Nevis The IMF forecast economic growth at 5% for the country, lower than the 8,8% recorded last year; next year's figure would be at 3,8%