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 Maldives A new pier has been built by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company at Hoarafushi Airport, making travel to the northern islands much easier
America Chile The Constitutional Council has begun voting on the new constitution's initial articles in the country's second attempt to replace the dictatorship-era document, with the first article passed affirming Chile as a social and democratic state
Oceania Marshall Islands US Navy's Pacific Partnership programme will be in the country for a fortnight from 30 October with sailors, doctors and nurses to provide health care, renovate two primary schools, conduct a disaster response exercise and relationship events
Europe Lithuania To help border guards respond more promptly to threats, Coast Guard Frontier District will be re-established early newxt year
Asia Japan The number of centenarians in Japan is estimated at a record 92.139, led by women, who account for 88,5% of the total with the longest life expectancy in the world
Africa Mozambique The Mozal aluminium smelter, on the outskirts of Maputo, plans to increase aluminium production by 40.000 tonnes in the current economic year June 2023 - June 2024
Europe Luxembourg Economic growth has been lower than forecasted by the country's official statistical agency Statec, that also revised GDP figures for 2022 from 1,6% to 1,4%
Europe Ukraine To build a DNA database and facilitate the identification and subsequent reunification of abducted children with their families, DNA kits will be donated by the Netherlands
America Bolivia Along with Chile, the country has agreed to a joint plan for border development and enhanced control against smuggling, aiming to bolster mutual trust and evaluate options for better railway and air connectivity
Africa Lesotho This year marks the 20th anniversary of Lesotho's biggest international golf event, a major attraction for lovers of the sport; this year's tournament is scheduled for 20-21 October and will be played simultaneously in Maseru and Ladybrand, SA
Asia Georgia A tender has been called for the construction of an ice rink of international standard in Tbilisi that would be the first of its size in the country
America United States Minnesota Vikings Alexander Mattison received racist messages after the team’s loss on Thursday Night Football; he shared 2 of 60 Instagram screenshots he allegedly received, both containing racial slurs and telling Mattison to take his own life
America Dominica Dominicans have begun exploring alternative energy sources after a series of power outages plagued the island in recent weeks, leaving many frustrated