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
Oceania Fiji 5795 citizenship applications were received in 2019-2023, over 90% were processed and 23 declined; the figure has been officially provided by the Department of Immigration to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence, tabled on 17 July 2026
Africa Burkina Faso The Burkinabe and Beninese armies have launched joint patrols in the border area of Koualou, marking a new step in strengthening their security cooperation in the face of threats from armed groups; video broadcast and footage show the initiative en-route
America Cuba The Organizing Committee of the Habanos Festival announced the cancellation of the XXVI edition of the event, citing the need to preserve "the standards of excellence" of the meeting in the face of the deteriorated "current context" of Cuba
Europe Finland Only 123 Thai wild berry pickers have had their visas approved this year, while over 2.000 applications have been rejected: the decision is expected to deepen labour shortages during Finland's berry harvest
Europe Croatia Demographic trends in Croatia show steady increase in births and more citizens returning from abroad; a new support measure has been proposed that co-finances the purchase of a 7-seater vehicle with up to €15.000 for families with four or more children
Europe Iceland Several of Iceland's salmon rivers have been producing particularly strong catches this year; Among the standout sports are the Þverá/Kjarrá system in Borgarfjörður, the Jökla River in East Iceland, and the Haffjarðará River in Hnappadalur
Africa South Sudan 28 solar-powered groundwater stations providing clean drinking water to over 84.000 people across South Sudan, have been completed with the support of Egypt, a senior irrigation ministry official said
Africa Guinea The final death toll from the building collapse in Démoudoula, Ratoma stands at 16; search and rescue operations have concluded
America Paraguay A bill to organize and systematize the Legislative Digest is now at the Senate; over 7.600 overlapping laws weigh on the national legal framework which now pends on interpretation and changes should streamline laws and facilitate access to regulations
Asia Pakistan Quetta has been divided into two administrative districts in a broader restructuring of Balochistan aiming to improve governance and administrative efficiency in Pakistan’s largest province, where rapid population growth has strained institutions
America Peru 1,9 million domestic tourists are expected to travel in Peru during the long weekend 25-29 July, a key season; Cusco, Arequipa and Ica are the most popular destinations, with hotels already reporting occupancy rates of up to 90%
Africa Chad 55th National Tree Week has begun yesterday 20 July in Arada and will run to 27; the town on the Great Green Wall route was chosen due to the strategic importance of the area in curbing desertification, restore degraded land and build community resilience
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola cases surpass 2.000, victims over 930 as more health workers begin strike in Ituri province over unpaid wages amid spreading outbreak and cultural opposition of some communities