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 Iraq Apple officially enters Iraq’s regulated digital market under new digital services framework, having met the country’s standards for digital platforms and services, according to the Communications and Media Commission CMC
America Guyana Guyana registered ANSA McAL's strongest regional performance in the first 6 months of 2026, with revenue rising 19,7% driven by steady economic expansion in the country leading to higher profits and stronger earnings across its operations
Africa Libya A railway link from the border city of Salloum, Egypt, to Benghazi has been announced as part of Egypt's efforts to strengthen cross-border transportation and establish Egypt as a regional logistics hub
Asia Pakistan Federal Investigation Agency FIA has established a specialised unit to investigate crimes committed through the dark web; it will focus on tracking cybercriminals involved in online illicit activities using advanced cyber-forensics tools
Asia Laos Stricter rules for electric vehicle charging require official approval for home EV chargers and tighter public safety standards; The measures aim to regulate the expanding market and ensure infrastructures meets national technical standards
America United States Arizona, Nevada and California face potentially drastic cuts in the water they can use from the Colorado River under a plan the Trump administration recently released: as regional temperatures have risen, the river has shrunk under 'exploit-range' levels
Europe Albania Diaspora is remembering 35 years since the cargo ship Vlora docked in Bari, Italy, with 20.000 refugees fleeing the collapse of the communist regime; the disembarking of 8 August 1991 is the largest single-vessel mass migration landing in European history
Asia Tajikistan Water flow in the Amu Darya, one of Central Asia’s two great rivers, is slowly but steadily diminishing in Tajikistan, where the river originates; latest report shows it has fallen by 54-77% in a decade, firmly blaming human activity, not climate change
Europe Luxembourg 67 graves at the cemetery in Bettembourg were vandalized overnight earlier this week, with bronze crosses and figures of Jesus were stolen; the local authority is compiling a full inventory of the damage and will contact those affected
Europe Russia Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN at Security Council briefing on 5 August made a statement on threats to African peace and security caused by ISIL, reporting sophisticated methods of propaganda, new technologies, digital financial assets
Asia Thailand Recognition of Thailand's 9th UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Phu Phrabat Historical Park, in Udon Thani, has been celebrated across the country; it's known for its ancient rock formations, prehistoric paintings, evidence of Dvaravati-era Buddhist culture
Africa Djibouti National Technical Directorate of the Djiboutian Football Federation is working to structure and professionalize Djiboutian football by training coaches, identifying talent, supporting clubs, developing women's soccer, building a national playing identity
Asia Myanmar The military regime has acknowledged forcibly recruiting young men for conscription, amid growing pressure to fill army ranks; The practice has sparked fear among civilians, with reports of abductions as the junta expands mandatory military service