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 Kyrgyzstan In ongoing border demarcation Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have finalized an exchange of territories that includes settlements of Tash-Dobo and Chongara along with their 2.500 residents; local sources report that proposals have been advanced to Kazakhstan
Asia China 10 United States-based companies have been added to China's export control list, government procurement barred from 50 US companies two weeks after the Pentagon blacklisted some of China’s best-known companies for alleged ties to the Chinese military
Europe Germany A 33-point plan to reform the pension system has drawn praise and criticism in equal measure, as centrist politicians consider it a good compromise and opposition parties on both the left and the right don't find it satisfactory
Asia Brunei Education specialists play an increasingly vital role in helping students reach their full potential as education systems face growing complexity and diverse learning needs, Minister of Education underlined
Africa Nigeria MMS, the track by Afrobeats superstars Asake and Wizkid, has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify; it is Asake’s 8th, Wizkid’s 17th song to achieve this milestone across all credits on the platform
America Colombia Abelardo De La Espriella has become the new president-elect of Colombia in a tight run-off; the far-right lawyer was openly backed by US President Trump
Africa Guinea Exports of raw gold have been banned to boost local refining, as a new plant is being completed near the capital; Guinea is Africa's sixth largest gold producer according to the World Gold Council
Africa Kenya Road users have questioned whether there is adequate signage warning drivers of applicable speed limits before they reach camera-monitored sections, particularly the Instant-Fine Zone, of the Eastern Bypass
Asia Turkey At a meeting in Cairo, Türkiye, Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, welcomed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran; The four countries described the agreement as a key step toward de-escalation and regional stability
America Peru Perupez was awarded the Marine Stewardship Council certification; the result is seen as a turning point, paving the way for other Peruvian fishing companies to access new markets and top-tier international restaurants with their seafood products
Oceania Solomon Islands The much anticipated upgrade and refurbishment for Taro hospital in Choiseul has begun and will improve healthcare services across the province; it is part of efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and service in rural communities
Oceania Nauru State-owned telecommunications provider Cenpac Corporation released its first dividend payment since its establishment for $1,75 million; the sum will be destined to the government for the current financial year
Africa Mozambique A US$500.000 program will strengthen social cohesion and prevent conflicts in mining areas in Nampula province; the agreement of mining company Kenmare Resources and Civil Society Support Mechanism will be implemented by local stakeholders in 2026-28