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 Somalia Fawzia Yusuf Haji Adam, the first female presidential candidate, said the country needs a president who can guarantee peace and stability, stating that only a woman could be able to achieve these goals
Africa Mauritius A boat will be sent to the Chagos Islands to map the coral reefs and bring a group of elderly natives hunted by the British 50 years ago back; the islands are under British rule, but Mauritius gained growing support for its campaign to regain control
Europe Bulgaria Six cities and towns, including the capital Sofia, have been selected for EEA grants totalling almost €1,7 million for the use of geothermal energy in the heating and cooling of kindergartens and schools
Europe Hungary The International Press Institute recently criticised the executive's decision to override a court ruling that lifted a general ban on independent media access to health institutions during the pandemic
Europe United Kingdom London's police chief, Cressida Dick, has resigned; the announcement has been made by Mayor Sadiq Khan, who expressed his reserves on how the police dealt with issues such as racism and sexism within the institution
Africa Mozambique Rare interviews given to journalists with captured members of a jihadist group terrorising northern Mozambique have revealed that they have allegedly lost a lot of power and are now very weak
Asia Indonesia The country will order 42 Rafale fighter jets, confirmed French Defence Minister Florence Parly currently traveling in the country, thus establishing the beginning of a partnership that will increase the French presence in Indonesia
Asia Japan Japanese auto industry giant Toyota, the world's best-selling automaker, has seen its profits fall 21% for the final three months of 2021 as global chip shortages hit production
Europe Ireland An amnesty scheme for undocumented persons was recently opened; it will last until the end of July and will give many people the chance to apply for official residence, including people with an existing deportation order
Asia South Korea Controversial games decision at the Olympics sparked anti-China sentiment which grew into a political issue yesterday as civic groups held protests near the Chinese Embassy in Seoul to express their dissent towards the IOC choice of Beijing as host city
America Mexico National pride is at the highest for the Oscar 2022 nominations: Nightmare Alley, by Guillermo del Toro, goes for Best Film, Cinematography, Production Design and Costume Design; Raya and the Last Dragon, by Carlos López, goes for Best Animated Film
America Guyana Government officials met with Cuban representatives in order to discuss about the possibility of the two countries expanding their bilateral relationship
Asia Tajikistan The country has increased pension rates for orphans, bringing the average to 232,90 somoni (about US$20)