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 Chad Chad announced its intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court on 27 July, submitting a formal notification to the United Nations; The withdrawal process from the Rome Statute takes at least one year to officially take effect
America Canada Northern Shield Energy Corridor has been unveiled, a 3.300-km crude oil pipeline project for 5-800.000 barrels/day and running entirely through Canada; Premiers of Alberta and Ontario said it's designed for energy security by bypassing US transit routes
Oceania Palau A man has been charged with attempted importation and trafficking of methamphetamine after customs and narcotics officers intercepted a package from California containing over 100 grams of meth concealed inside silicone sealant tubes
Africa South Sudan Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, becoming the country’s first World Heritage Site and placing one of Africa’s largest wildlife migrations under international recognition
Oceania Nauru Over 600 graduates have been honored totally for completing their vocational training under the Australian government-funded APP Alternative Pathways Programme that offers learning opportunities and upskilling in the trades
Africa Republic of the Congo 2nd Great Agricultural Fair of Congo GFAC has opened at the Bambou-Mingali Exhibition Center in the outskirts of Brazzaville; it will run to 20 August aiming to making agriculture a major driver of diversification for the national economy
Europe Slovenia A referendum on a controversial omnibus law that entails extensive tax cuts has been authorized by the Constitutional Court; with this decision, trade unions can start collecting 40.000 signatures required to call the vote
Africa Central African Republic During the current caterpillar season, families are venturing deeper into forest to fill their basket; known as makongo, they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals: foraging and selling in regional markets is an essential income
Europe Slovakia Far-right politician and former MP is at the centre of debate over Black Sea luxury villa, which he defiantly said would show if elected; Marian Kotleba’s real estate portfolio has been debated as Bulgarian villa was purchased far below market listings
Oceania Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands National Broadband Infrastructure Project SINBIP, comprising 161 telecommunications towers across the country, has been officially handed over to the Government, closing digital divide and improving connectivity nationwide
Europe United Kingdom Though over 2.000 migrants arrived via small boats since Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on 20July, total crossings for 2026 remain down roughly 43% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025; Navy intervention is being discussed
America Bolivia Alert is rising over organized crime as a new wave of violence is spreading around Santa Cruz; hitmen murdered seven people in two days, including a police sub-lieutenant investigating a quadruple homicide that occurred hours earlier
Asia Brunei 15.000 active job seekers have been recorded as of June 2026, most of them aged 21-35; authorities called for a more coordinated and comprehensive plan, with reforms impacting human capital development