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
America Cuba More rheumatoid arthritis patients across the country are now benefiting from the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of the drug Jusvinza, which is in phase III clinical trials
Asia Bhutan The 12th Bhutan Construction and Wood Expo 2023 finishes today in Thimphu, with exhibitors from both India and Bhutan showcasing both services and cutting-edge technologies
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Rival armed groups clashed in the east of the country killing five civilians and forcing more than 50.000 people to flee, the United Nations said, after a six-month pause in the fighting
America Paraguay Security for Israeli institutions and citizens will be enhanced through the National Police, aligning with the government's condemnation of terrorism against Israel
Asia China China intends to increase the country's aggregate computing power by more than 50% by 2025, with Beijing focusing on innovations in supercomputing and artificial intelligence
Africa Niger The court of first instance in Niamey has ordered the release of Salem Mohamed Bazoum, son of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum, within two weeks from Friday 6 October, the date of the verdict
Africa Burundi The Qatar-Burundi Business Forum was recently hosted by the Qatar Chamber; the meeting intended to explore ways to improve trade and economic cooperation between the private sectors of the two countries
Africa Chad The staff union of the Ministry of National Solidarity has issued a one-week strike notice, from 9 to 17 October 2023, demanding payment of their bonuses for their work in the catastrophe zones last year
Africa Botswana Independence Day in Botswana was marked by a high number of deaths, with 39 dying at last weekend's celebration; there was also a very high number of traffic violations
Africa Benin Nigerian Yoruba separatist Sunday Igboho has been released in Benin, where he was arrested after fleeing the Nigerian police two years ago, and has left the country
Oceania Micronesia Tropical Storm Bolaven strengthened after passing through the Federated States of Micronesia and is expected to intensify through Tuesday afternoon, possibly becoming a typhoon
Asia Israel The conflict between Israel and Palestine has resumed, at an intensity not reached for years, with hundreds of casualties on both sides in just two days; the world is watching the escalation in apprehension
America Suriname Suriname has issued an urgent heat warning as temperatures soar, with the Ministry of Health advising to give immediate medical attention to suspected heatstroke cases