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 Egypt Nestlé Waters, the largest bottled water company in the country, has launched new bottles made from 100% recycled plastic, becoming the first food company to do so; it is part of Nestlé's global commitment to invest US$2bn in recycled plastic
Asia Japan The Nikkei index hit a one-month high on Nov 1 on hopes for a stable government and more government spending, as PM Kishida - strong of party election win - promises to tackle crucial issues
Africa Libya Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that all Libyans have the right to run in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, stressing that Gaddafi's son also has the constitutional right to run as candidate
America Jamaica Latest police statistics show farming is the occupation with the third-most charges for serious crimes over the last five years, behind unemployed people and labourers; farming groups and associations are 'stunned'
Oceania Tonga The country reported on Friday its first positive case from a passenger who had travelled from New Zealand; a lockdown now looms for the country, coupled with a push for citizens to be vaccinated
Europe Monaco The creation of the Monaco Office for Outer Space Affairs bolsters the Principality’s attractiveness in the sector of private aerospace activity
Asia Yemen The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) has pumped 301.000 litres of drinking water and 287.000 litres of water for domestic use in Yemen's Hodeidah province, benefiting 8.400 people
Asia Georgia Opposition leaders have gathered with their supporters in front of the parliament building in Tbilisi to protest the results of the October 30 run-off municipal elections, which they claim were fabricated
Africa Togo The majority of tomato concentrate packages collected on the Togolese market - 10 out of 16 - contain excessive levels of lead, according to a study carried out by the Organisation for Food and Local Development and the Togolese Consumers Association
Africa Mozambique Mozambican writer Paulina Chiziane was awarded with the Camões Prize, the most important literary award in the Portuguese-speaking world
Asia Nepal Nearly 1 million quintals of rice fields on about 21.000 hectares of land have been lost due to unseasonal heavy rains and floods
Asia Jordan The Zaha Cultural Centre and a public park reopened in the Tareq area of Amman; renovated upon Royal directives, they are part of a project including 10 other public parks in the capital provided with high quality playground materials and fixtures
Oceania Australia Borders reopen after 600 day; citizens can hug the first friends and family members landing in the country after 19 months, as the imposed isolation began on 20 March 20