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 Vietnam Vietnam's new e-visa policy, which came into force on 15 August 2023 and extended the validity of electronic tourist visas to 90 days from 30, has facilitated group tours and the so called MICE tourism - meetings, incentives, conferences and events
Asia Bahrain STC Bahrain announced the launch of its 3CC (Three-Component-Carrier) capable telecommunications solution; STC Bahrai is the first telecommunications operator to successfully test its 5G 3CC technology
Europe United Kingdom Steve Bell, who worked as a cartoonist for the Guardian for 40 years, was reportedly fired by the newspaper for a cartoon about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu; a statement from the newspaper merely confirmed that his contract was not renewed
Asia Sri Lanka A process has begun to release Single Super Phosphate into the country as a replacement for Triple Super Phosphate or Sludge, which is used to provide the phosphorus needed for paddy cultivation and other crops
Asia Turkmenistan The President of Turkmenistan invited CIS countries to the first meeting on security in Central Asia, stating that recent international events clearly show that peacekeeping, strengthening security and stability will be the main priorities of world policy
Asia Bangladesh The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association has asked International Monetary Fund representatives to help support the local garment industry
Asia Indonesia The gaming industry, currently growing in Indonesia, is estimated at Rp25 trillion (US$1,59 billion) in revenues for 2022; however, 99,5% went to foreign companies while the share of domestic gaming industry players was recorded at only 0,5%
America Bahamas Partanna Global unveiled in Nassau the first climate-resilient and carbon-neutral 'Home for the World', which will actively remove and avoid 182,6 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to the annual CO2 absorbed by 5200 mature trees
Africa Cape Verde The first fast charging station for electric vehicles, located at Largo Quebra Canela in the city of Praia, was inaugurated by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Energy
Asia Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is among the 20 countries suffering the most from water shortages, announced the representative of the FAo
Africa Gambia The Association of Gambian NGOs and others from civil society joined 180 organizations from across Africa and the world to call on the government to fulfill its pledge to protect women and girls, supporting the law banning female genital mutilation
Africa Liberia The International Election Observation Mission of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa commended the National Electoral Commission for the manner and form in which the October 2023 general and presidential elections were conducted