England fast bowler Stuart Broad will retire from cricket at the end of the Ashes series against Australia, he said after the third day of the final test on Saturday. Broad, 37, is England’s second-highest test-wicket taker with 602 victims in 167 matches, behind only his lo…
10 Countries with the Highest Gas Prices.
In this article, we are going to discuss the 10 countries with the highest gas prices. If you want to check out our detailed analysis of the country with the cheapest gas in the world, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the oil and gas industry, the rise of biorefineri…
The world's most liveable cities for 2023.
After a pandemic slump, quality of life is again on the rise in many of the world's cities. In fact, overall liveability has reached a 15-year high, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual Global Liveability Index , which rates 173 cities on factors inc…
Ancient Heart-Shaped Skulls Discovered.
Skulls that may have been intentionally deformed into the shape of hearts have been discovered among human remains at an archaeological site in Mexico. Researchers from Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) made the unusual discovery at La Ferrer…
World’s largest private communications satellite launched.
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company, launched the world’s largest commercial communications satellite from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA. The Falcon Heavy rocket was used for the launch, carrying Maxar Technologies’ biggest satellite to date, named Ju…
Netball World Cup 2023.
Wales beat Sri Lanka 68-56 for their first win of this Netball World Cup to advance to the next qualifying round. The Welsh Feathers, ranked ninth in the world, took a 17-11 first-quarter lead against the Lionesses, ranked 15th. In a hard-fought game in Cape Town, South Afric…
Tallest statue in the world 2023.
Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present, the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical, many statues are placed in public places as public art. Tallest Statu…
World Ranger Day - 31 July.
July 31 is World Ranger Day and honors the dedication, and crucial work rangers do every day around the globe. The day offers an opportunity to show support to rangers for the services they provide. Today, thank a ranger for their unwavering commitment protects our national…
Opening Ceremony of Lanka Premier League 2023.
The 2023 Lanka Premiere League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league with an international flavour, is all set to kick off at 05.30 p.m. today (July 30), with defending champions Jaffna Kings taking on the Colombo Strikers, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Mean…
Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka to close permanently from today.
The Norwegian Embassy in Colombo will be permanently closed from today (July 31). From 01 August, the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi will be responsible for Norway’s bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the Embassy announced earlier. Early in September last…
Netanyahu’s Government passes law weakening Israel’s Judges.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu passed Controversial Judicial Reform Bill to limit the Supreme Courts’ ability to overturn decisions made by the government ministers. Israel has recently passed Controversial Judicial Reform Bill to limit the Supreme Court’s ability …
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - 30 July.
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International Tiger Day - 29 July.
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Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles dies.
Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles, has died at age 77, the band said on Thursday (27). Meisner died on Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles said in a statement. The bassist, called “the sweetest ma…
World Hepatitis Day - 28 June.
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World Nature Conservation Day - 28 July.
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Missile Man of India’ APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary.
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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years.
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- Ancient Heart-Shaped Skulls Discovered.
- World’s largest private communications satellite l...
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- World Ranger Day - 31 July.
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- Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka to close permanentl...
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