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 Democratic Republic of the Congo Eight UN peacekeepers stationed in Beni, eastern DRC, were arrested in connection with allegations of sexual exploitation and acts of violence
America Grenada After widespread public protest against linking bloody army massacre of October 19 1983 at Fort George with activities marking the 50th anniversary of independence, the government has turned back on the day chosen to kick off the independence celebrations
Europe Albania The country announced that it has suspended its efforts to mediate the political crisis in Niger following the coup in July
Europe Bulgaria With 160 votes Bulgaria has been elected member of the UN Human Rights Council, together with Albania (123 votes)
America Dominican Republic The Dominican Astronomical Society has provided recommendations for observing the solar eclipse expected for Saturday 14 October
Asia South Korea The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan has docked at Busan for a five days stay to strengthen the defence posture of the country, as Seoul warned of a greater threat from North Korea and held joint maritime drills with the US and Japan
Europe Germany The country will allow Israel to use two of its Heron TP combat drones and is considering the Jewish state's request for ammunition for warships
Africa Comoros The country recently joined the Association of Ports of Eastern and Southern Africa, after an announcement by the Société Comorienne des Ports' general management
Africa Guinea-Bissau A teacher recruitment call has been announced; the education sector is facing a shortage of teachers especially in the interior of Guinea-Bissau
America Mexico Hurricane Lidia, an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, slammed into Mexico's Pacific coast near Puerto Vallarta with maximum sustained winds of 220km/h, leading to at least one fatality and forcing residents to seek refuge
Europe Finland The spending cuts outlined by the government will have the greatest relative impact on students and recipients of income-based unemployment benefits, reveals a report published by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Africa Nigeria A severe teacher shortage is jeopardizing education, largely due to massive teacher retirements without the necessary replacement and limited opportunities for professional development
America Haiti The police chief welcomed a Kenyan-led multinational force that will help bring a semblance of stability to Haiti, where gang violence has degenerated into a form of 'urban guerrilla warfare'