The Russian Federation has been suspended from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), losing with immediate effect its rights and privileges as part of the United Nations specialized agency. Meeting for a first extraordinary UNWTO General Assembly, Members debated the suspe…
World Veterinary Day - 30 April
Every year on the last Saturday in April, World Veterinary Day celebrates the veterinary profession. The day also honors the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the world. Veterinarians practice medicine by diagnosing diseases and treating injuries and ailments…
Estonia hosts the world's largest cyber exercise.
The Tallinn, Estonia NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, abbreviated as CCDCOE, is organising the Locked Shields 2022, the largest and most complex annual international live-fire cyber defence exercise in the world. This year’s exercise has particular impor…
International Dance Day - April 29
International Dance Day on April 29th is an annual celebration of how dancing positively impacts our lives. The human body’s ability to move, groove, pop, and lock has captivated the way we interact with music and express ourselves artistically. This day was created to allow…
Robert Golob elected as Prime Minister of Slovenia.
Robert Golob has defeated three-time prime minister Janez Janša in the Slovenia Prime Minister election. State election authorities have confirmed that the Freedom Movement won nearly 34% of the votes as compared to around 24% for the governing conservative Slovenian Democr…
The John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022.
The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, for the first time ever, awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award 2022 to five individuals. The award will be presented by Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg on May 22, 2022, at the John F. Kennedy Presidential…
Elon Musk to acquire Twitter in $44 billion deal.
The social media giant confirmed Monday 25 April 2022 the Tesla CEO and billionaire will acquire the company in a deal worth $44 billion. Once the deal is complete, which is expected by this year, Twitter will become a privately held company. Source: www.usatoday.com
Guadalajara named World Book Capital 2022.
Guadalajara (Mexico) was named World Book Capital for the year 2022 by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, on the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. The city, already a UNESCO Creative City since 2017, was selected for its comprehensive …
World Immunization Week 2022 - 24 to 30 April.
World Immunization Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. WHO works with countries across the globe to raise awareness of the value of vaccin…
Andrey Rublev Defeats Novak Djokovic to Win Serbia Open.
Andrey Rublev (Russian) has defeated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6-2, 6-7 (4), 6-0 to win the Serbia Open for his third title of the season. Andrey Rublev has saved five set points in the second set to force a tie-break, but he was unable to prevent Djokovic from le…
Fomula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2022 won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Formula One champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull-Netherlands) won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy. It was Verstappen’s second win this season after Saudi Arabia, which has also included two retirements, and the 22nd of his career. Sergio Perez (Red Bull-Mexico) finished…
Russia test-fired the “RS-28 SARMAT,” nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his military had successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a big nuclear payload, but the Pentagon said the missile did not pose a substantial danger to the US. Russia’s most powerful ICBM is…
International Delegates Day - 25 April.
Every year on April 25th, the world celebrates International Delegates Day. This day is commemorated to increase awareness of the function of Member States‘ representatives and delegates at the United Nations. The United Nations is brought to life by delegates. This organisa…
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - 24 April.
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace celibates annually on 24 April. On December 12, 2018, the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was established. To promote and maintain the UN’s three pillars of peace and security, developm…
World Stationery Day - 27 April.
World Stationery Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April. This year World Stationery Day 2022 is observed on the 27th of April. The day is celebrated to mark the importance of stationery and writing on paper than using computers. It is celebrated around …
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work - 28 April.
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is April 28. The annual day promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. The World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2022 focuses on enhancing social dialogue towards a culture of safety and health. This …
Max Verstappen named Laureus Sportsman of the Year 2022
F1 champion Max Verstappen has been named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Jamaican Olympic sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah has been named Sportswoman of the Year. The awards recognise the greatest sporting achievements of 2021, one of the highlights of which was…
International Girls in ICT Day - 28 April.
Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, International Girls in ICT Day draws attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the area of information communication technology (ICT). This year, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 28 April. It’s…
Taliban orders TikTok, PUBG ban due to 'misleading' youths.
The Taliban has ordered a ban on video-sharing app TikTok and online multi-player game PUBG, insisting they were leading Afghan youths "astray". The militant group said it would also ban TV channels from airing what it deemed as "immoral material". It come…
Kane Tanaka, world’s oldest person dies.
Kane Tanaka, a Japanese woman believed to have been the world’s oldest person, has died aged 119. Tanaka died of old age at a hospital in southwestern Fukuoka city on April 19. She was born in the Fukuoka region on January 2, 1903 — the same year the Wright brothers flew for …
Israeli film crew in SL to shoot ‘Arugam Bay’.
Israeli film production house United Channel Movies (UCM) is currently in Sri Lanka to shoot its latest feature film ‘Arugam Bay’ in the eastern region of the island nation. The filming will start on May 3 and is expected to wrap up by May 22, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promoti…
Emmanuel Macron wins France's presidential election.
French President Emmanuel Macron has won a second term in office, defeating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen by a comfortable margin in a runoff election. His supporters erupted with joy on Sunday as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ de Mars park by the Ei…
Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies.
Former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki, who led the country from 2002 to 2013, has died at 90. As leader, Kibaki, one of the country’s richest men, ushered in economic reforms and a new constitution but failed to deliver on promises to combat corruption. His tenure was marred b…
International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - 26 April.
Every year on April 26th, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of this historic nuclear accident. The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters. On April 26th, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place. The …
World Intellectual Property Day - 26 April.
Every April 26, we mark World Intellectual Property Day to learn more about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. It’s the day the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sponsors a celebration of World Inte…
West Indies legend Kieron Pollard retires from international cricket.
The legendary West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old Pollard announced on Wednesday 30 that he has called time on a 15-year international career in order to “make room for those who will carry the game …
World Malaria Day - 25 April
“Malaria Awareness Day was designated to be April 25 by President George W. Bush in 2007. World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member St…
World Penguin Day - 25 April
Observed the world over on April 25th, World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet. There are 17 species of penguins, and all their natural habitats are in the Southern hemisphere. Emperor Penguins are the tallest… about 4 feet tall. The smallest, Lit…
Patrick Achi re-appointed as Prime Minister of Ivory Coast.
Patrick Achi has been re-appointed as Prime Minister of Ivory Coast by President Alassane Ouattara. He was appointed prime minister in March 2021. He was the third prime minister in the West African state (Ivory Coast) in the last three years after Amadou Gon Coulibaly (who…
Indian-American Navy Veteran appointed as Kamala Harris’s defence advisor.
Indian-American Navy Veteran Shanti Sethi has been appointed as USA Vice President Kamala Harris’s Defence Adviser. Shanti Sethi is the first Indian-American commander of a major US Navy combat ship. Shanti Sethi commanded the guided-missile destroyer, USS Decatur, from Dec…
WTO slashes 2022 global trade growth forecast to 3%.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3% from 4.7% because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices. The report from the global trade watchdog said t…
Spanish Language Day - 23 April
Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day celebrates the second most spoken language in the world. It’s also a day to honor the most revered writer in the Spanish language, Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra. The Spanish language originated in Spain. Currently, there are more…
English Language Day - 23 April
On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the development, history, and culture of the English tongue. A Germanic language that began to develop during the 5th and 6th centuries when Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain, English is also influenced by French, Latin, and many ot…
World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April
April 23 every year is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day. Sometimes, it’s called World Book Day, or International Day of the Book. The focus of the day is to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates all things book-relate…
David Attenborough has been named "Champion of the Earth".
Biologist, natural historian and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been awarded a "Champions of the Earth" Lifetime Achievement Award by the UN's Environment Programme (UNEP). The award — the UN's highest environmental honor — is given to individuals, …
International Mother Earth Day - 22 April
On April 22, people unite to celebrate International Mother Earth Day. The day is to focus on the responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognizes that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and that “it is necessary to promote harmony wit…
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2022 - 21 April.
World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and encourage creative multidisciplinary thinking at the individual and group levels. The World Cre…
World Bank slashes global growth forecast.
The World Bank lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 on Monday by nearly a full percentage point, down from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having on the world economy. World Bank President David Malpass told reporters on a c…
New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennett set to retire after 2021/22 season.
Hamish Bennett, the 35-year-old New Zealand pacer, has announced his decision to retire from his playing career after the 2021/22 season, and is set to pursue coaching. Bennett last represented New Zealand in a T20I against Bangladesh in Mirpur in September 2021. He made his…
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- Russia test-fired the “RS-28 SARMAT,” nuclear-capa...
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- Israeli film crew in SL to shoot ‘Arugam Bay’.
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- Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies.
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