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 Sao Tome and Principe The President of the African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights has called on the Government of Sao Tome and Principe to join the Court in order to integrate national institutions in the protection of human rights in the archipelago
Africa Tanzania Speaking at the Tanzania International Cashew Conference in Dar es Salaam, the Tanzanian Vice-President emphasised the need to make cashew nuts and related products more accessible to the majority of people by promoting regional consumption
Asia Saudi Arabia McDonald's Saudi Arabia donated $533.000 for relief efforts in Gaza in support of Palestinian people; after news that McDonald's franchise owners in Israel donated meals, McDonald's KSA said it was an independent decision and action
Europe Ukraine Fighting in north-eastern Ukraine has 'significantly worsened', especially in the Lyman and Kupyansk areas, reported General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commander of the Ukrainian ground forces
Africa Togo 1.300 experts and stakeholders from the microfinance sector are expected to participate in the sixth African Microfinance Week in Lomé from 16 to 20 October
Europe San Marino The San Marino delegation donated two works of art from local artists to the United Nations in Geneva, the sculpture "Nemini Teneri" by Veronica Casali, and the painting "La Fontana Magica" by Gisella Battistini
Asia Tajikistan A shortage of electricity is expected this season, as the inflow of water feeding hydroelectric power plant is much lower than last year, requiring a regulation of the use of water and energy resources by both businesses and residential customers
Oceania Tuvalu At recent request of Tuvalu's government to reduce the fruit fly problem on Niulakita island, Secretariat of the Pacific Community immediately started collaboration to implement an effective biosecurity strategy
Asia Laos The Lao Ministry of Industry and Trade will facilitate the production, supply and use of electric vehicles, as well as support the establishment of a charging station network across the country
Europe Slovakia The Slovak Water Management Company will strengthen its financing with an additional €25 million
America Jamaica Jamaica's ability to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change will be strengthened by a major collaboration with several international partners, as expressed at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the WB Group and the IMF
Africa Mauritania The Nouakchott International Film Festival, at its very first edition, will take place from 15 to 19 October, with the participation of 13 countries for a total of 28 national and foreign films
Oceania Kiribati The signing ceremony of the agreement between the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an independent US development agency, and the Republic of Kiribati, was presided over by the US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken