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 Argentina Government is “getting closer every day” to recovering sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, President Milei said, escalating a diplomatic row stemming from Argentina’s politically charged World Cup victory over England weeks ago
Oceania Tonga Middle East tensions are expected to cause a 4% GDP contraction and cost national budget between up to TOP50 million (€18million): higher fuel prices, possible supply disruptions put, temporary fuel management measures will affect activity in many sectors
Europe Slovakia Spending by Slovaks on trips abroad has returned to around its pre-pandemic level of 2,7% of GDP, but Slovakia generates less income from foreign tourism than neighbouring Czechia and Hungary, despite comparable tourism potential, new analysis shows
America Cuba The wooden planks of the iconic benches in Plaza de Marte, Santiago de Cuba's most emblematic public space, were ripped out most probably to be used as firewood for cooking; images in a local newspaper are yet another sign of the dramatic crisis
Asia Malaysia Efforts against sophisticated poaching syndicates, which operates using advanced technology and cross-border trafficking routes, are intensifying; The crackdown targets illegal hunting of endangered species such as tigers, elephants and pangolins
Europe Moldova 330 kV Balti-Dnestrovsk Balti-Dnestrovsk transmission line was heavily damaged by heavy rain and strong winds: 10 high-voltage pylons were damaged or knocked down near the city of Balti and Moldelectrica said complete repairing could take over a week
Africa Burkina Faso With the aim of ensuring the lasting transmission of the ideals and values of the father of the Revolution to present and future generations, the Minister of Communication officially launched the Revolutionary Cinema at the Thomas Sankara Memorial
America Haiti Entering second week of voter registration, expansion continues into West Department without major disruptions, but is still limited to parts of the area as insecurity continues to keep much of the department beyond the reach of election officials
Europe Iceland Anti-whaling conservation vessel Bandero was boarded and seized by the Coast Guard after a confrontation with the whaling ship Hvalur 9, it was escorted to Reykjavík Harbor and all crew members have formally received deportation order and re-entry ban
America Barbados Newly passed law on beneficial ownership will not require businesses to submit additional information but will centralise and streamline data already collected under existing rules; the reform is key to safeguarding Barbados’ financial reputation
Asia Cambodia For the critically endangered Siamese crocodile, new protected sanctuary has been established in the Cardamom Mountains; safeguarding of the species will include habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and long-term conservation efforts
Oceania Australia A record 2,7 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of AUS$816 million have been seized in the largest cocaine seizure in the country’s history, a result of Queensland Joint Organised Crime Taskforce investigation into an import crime network
Africa Mozambique Adélia Alberto has become the first woman to lead Mecanhelas, a district in Niassa province; with extensive experience in public administration, she has been successfully serving in Metarica, Ngaúma and Mavago