Rafael Nadal wins Mexican Open 2022.

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title). This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season.  This is the fourth time that Rafael Nada…

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Sri Lankan footballer Duckson Puslas found dead in Maldives.

Sri Lankan football player Duckson Puslas has reportedly been found dead in Maldives.  The 31-year-old defender, who was playing for Club Valencia of Maldives, was found dead in his apartment last tonight. According to Maldivian media reports, Duckson was not in the lineup of…

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Russian forces enter Ukraine's second-largest city.

Russian forces have moved into Ukraine's second-largest city, resulting in street fighting and damage to Kharkiv's infrastructure. Russian troops had remained on the outskirts of Kharkiv until Sunday, when they moved into the city of 1.4 million people. Videos posted…

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Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces.

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday. "This is one of the most serious threats in Europe today," Podolyak said. Russian troops took over the power …

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Poland to boycott World Cup play-off against Russia.

Poland will boycott their World Cup play-off against Russia because of the invasion of Ukraine, with captain Robert Lewandowski saying "we can't pretend that nothing is happening". Polish football association president Cezary Kulesza has said the team "doe…

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Cyclone Emnati hits Madagascar.

Winds of up to 135 kilometres per hour (84 mph) battered Madagascar early on Wednesday (24) as Cyclone Emnati made landfall, becoming the fourth major storm to hit the Indian Ocean island in a month. Emnati struck on the southeastern side of the island, where another cyclone…

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Meta blocks Russian state media from running ads worldwide.

Facebook’s parent company Meta announced it’s prohibiting the Russian state media to run ads or monetize on all of its platforms during the conflict with Ukraine. Facebook is another big tech group to announce sanctions against the Russian Federation. According to the head o…

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SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service activated in Ukraine.

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russia's invasion. Ukraine's vice prime minister asked Musk to provide internet service to the country…

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Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine.

President Joe Biden instructed the U.S. State Department to release up to an additional $350 million worth of weapons from U.S. stocks to Ukraine on Friday as it struggles to repulse a Russian invasion. In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed tha…

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International Polar Bear Day - 27 February.

Every year on February 27th, International Polar Bear Day raises awareness for the issues that polar bears face. It’s also a day to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint as a way to minimize the effects of global climate change. The International Union for Conservation of…

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World Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Day - 27 February.

Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th. World NGO Day is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organizations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around. This inter…

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Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to “maintain peace”.

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to “maintain peace” in two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, hours after the Russian president recognised Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities. In two official decrees, Putin on Monday instructed the country’s defence mini…

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US Senate Approves Resolution for Ukraine, warning Russia.

The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday 17 Feb 2022 to show unwavering support for an independent Ukraine and “condemn" Russian military aggression toward its neighbor as fresh fears emerged of a possible invasion that could spiral toward a European war. Source: w…

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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz creates history.

The 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the Rio Open tennis title after defeating Diego Schwartzman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The seventh-seeded Alcaraz defeated third-seeded Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 to become the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was c…

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NASA-ESA's solar orbiter captures largest 'solar prominence eruption'.

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft, a joint project of the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single image together with the full solar disc. This l…

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Kenya becomes the 7th African fishing nation to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention.

Kenya has become the 20th ILO Member State and the seventh African fishing country to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).  The Convention, which entered into force on 16 November 2017, provides the international legal framework for decent work in the fishi…

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Philanthropist Bill Gates honored by Pakistan.

Microsoft founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, for his efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan.  Gates was on a day-long visit to Pakistan and has met with Pakistan Prime Minis…

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Ronaldo becomes first ever to reach 400 million followers on Instagram.

Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has set another record as his Instagram followers reached the 400 million mark, making him the first person ever to reach the milestone, Mail Online reported. Even before surpassing 400 million, the Manchester United footballer wa…

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Israel successfully tests naval air defense system.

Israel on Monday 21 Jan 2022 said it successfully tested a new naval air defense system, intercepting a series of threats in what officials called a key layer of protection against Iran and its proxies in the region. The "C-Dome" system is a naval version of the Ir…

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France, European allies announce military withdrawal from Mali.

France and its allies in a European force have announced they will begin withdrawing troops from Mali after nearly 10 years fighting armed unrest. A statement signed by France and its African and European allies and published on Thursday said that “multiple obstructions” by …

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Winter Olympics Games 2022 in Beijing concluded.

The closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was held on February 20, 2022, at National Stadium (known as the Bird’s Nest) in Beijing. The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, was held from 4 to 20 February 2022. The Games featured a record 109 events ac…

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Vladimir Putin recognises Ukrainian separatist regions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to formally recognise the independence of two rebel-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine, breaching the 2015 protocol that ended the conflict in Donbas and further inflaming the tensions between the two countries. The Kre…

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Emma Terho and Seung Min Ryu re-elected Chair and Vice-Chair of IOC Athletes’ Commission.

Meeting in Beijing following the election of two new members, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC) today re-elected Emma Terho (Finland, ice hockey) as its Chair and Seung Min Ryu (Republic of Korea, table tennis) as first Vice-Chair, and elec…

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World Thinking Day - 22 February.

Every year on February 22nd Girl Scouts from across the globe participate in World Thinking Day. These girls gather together to discuss issues that affect young women. The history of the Girl Scouts dates all the way back to 1912. This is when Juliette Gordon Low met the fou…

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JPMorgan is the first bank to enter the Metaverse.

JPMorgan has become the world’s first bank to set up shop in the metaverse. The largest bank in the US has opened a lounge in the blockchain-based world Decentraland. Users can create their virtual avatars, build virtual spaces and roam in the lounge christened ‘Onyx Lounge…

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International Mother Language Day - 21 February.

Every year on February 21st, International Mother Language Day draw awareness for linguistic and cultural diversity. It’s also a day to promote multilingualism. A mother language is the first language that someone speaks. A person’s mother language helps to define a person’s…

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International Darwin Day - 12 February.

International Darwin Day celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809, and it is a day to celebrate science and humanity. Charles Darwin, the English naturalist, changed the field of natural history by putting forth the theory of evolution b…

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Legendary singer and music composer Bappi Lahiri passed away.

Veteran Indian singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri has passed away at the age of 69. He was lovingly called Bappi Da in the industry is known for delivering iconic songs in several films of the late 1970s-80s like Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, and Sharaabi. His last Bollywood …

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India adds 54 more Chinese apps to ban list.

India has blocked access to 54 mobile apps, mainly Chinese but also including Singapore-based Sea Ltd's (SE.N) "Free Fire" mobile game, over security concerns, government sources said. Since the start of political tension with China in 2020 following a border c…

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WHO launches Quit Tobacco App.

The World Health Organization has launched on 15 Feb 2022 ‘Quit Tobacco App’ to help people kick the cigarette butt and give up use of tobacco in all forms - including smokeless and other newer products.  The app, the first such by WHO, and the first that targets all forms o…

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Chinese President sent a Congratulatory Letter to the Chinese and Sri Lankan Political Parties.

On February 17, 2022, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Chinese and Sri Lankan political parties celebrating the 65th anniversary of the establishment of China-Sri Lanka diplomatic…

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World Day of Social Justice - 20 February.

Every year on February 20th, the World Day of Social Justice promotes the importance of fair and just relations between the individual and society. The day also tackles issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, human rights, and social protections. On November 26, …

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World Pangolin Day - 19 February 2022.

World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the “Third Saturday of February” every year. In 2022, the annual World Pangolin Day is being celebrated on 19 February 2022. It marks the 11th edition of the event. The day aims to raise awareness about these unique mammals and speed up c…

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Pluto Day - 18 February.

Every year, Pluto Day on February 18th celebrates the discovery of the former planet. Up until 2006, the dwarf planet was considered one of the nine planets in the solar system. Clyde Tombaugh, an American astronomer, discovered Pluto. He made the discovery at the Lowell Obs…

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World Anthropology Day - 17 February 2022.

Every year on the third Thursday in February, World Anthropology Day allows anthropologists to celebrate their discipline and share it with the world. Anthropology is the study of humans, human behavior, and societies in the past and present. Anthropologists take a broad app…

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Keegan Petersen, Heather Knight ICC players of the month for January 2022.

South Africa’s Test sensation Keegan Petersen and England women’s team captain Heather Knight were voted ICC Players of the Month for January 2022. In the men’s category, South African batter Keegan Petersen was a sensation during the home Test series against India. He ende…

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The United States has just released an Indo-Pacific Strategy document.

The United States has just released an Indo-Pacific Strategy document, reiterating the importance of the region under President Joe Biden. Even though the document states the United States “will focus on every corner of the region, from Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia, to…

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The One Ocean Summit - 2022.

The President of the French Republic organised a One Planet Summit dedicated to the ocean, was held in Brest, France on 9-11 February 2022.  The “One Ocean Summit” was held in the context of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the support of the …

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Colombo’s first Water Sports Centre launched by Lanka Sportreizen at Port City.

A multifaceted water sports centre was launched at the Port City premises in Colombo amidst an exclusive gathering on Friday 11th Feb 2021 by Lanka Sportreizen (LSR), Sri Lanka’s only travel and tourism agency related to sports tourism. The Water Sports Centre, Colombo’s fi…

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Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy.

European scientists say they have made a major breakthrough in their quest to develop practical nuclear fusion - the energy process that powers the stars. The UK-based JET laboratory has smashed its own world record for the amount of energy it can extract by squeezing togeth…

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Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index 2021.

The Democracy Index is based on 60 indicators, grouped into five categories: electoral process and pluralism, civil liberties, functioning of government, political participation and political culture.. Countries are given a rating on a zero to ten scale, and the overall inde…

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Luc Montagnier, co-discoverer of HIV, dies aged 89.

Luc Montagnier, the French virologist credited as a co-discoverer of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), has died aged 89. Montagnier was jointly awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for his work in isolating the virus that causes Aids. He was lauded for this work, but later crit…

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Suranga Lakmal to retire from all forms of International Cricket.

Former Sri Lanka Test Captain Suranga Lakmal has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from all forms of International Cricket following the completion of the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour of India 2022. Suranga Lakmal played for Sri Lanka across all international formats…

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