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International Translation Day - 30 September.
International Translation Day on September 30th pays tribute to language professionals who offer translation and interpretation services. In doing so, translators bring nations together, facilitate dialogue, and contribute to world peace. There are over 6,500 spoken language…
World Maritime Day - 30 September 2021.
Every year on the last Thursday of September World Maritime Day focuses on shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. Maritime describes anything to do with the sea and ships. For example, the word refers to traveling and working on the ocean or military…
North Korea says it fired new 'hypersonic missile'.
North Korea has claimed that it successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8 on Tuesday (28th). State media said the new missile was one of the "five most important" new weapons systems laid out in its five-year military development plan. They calle…
Sri Lanka bags two bronze medals at 58th World Military Boxing Championship.
Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow. According to the SLA and SLAF sources,…
Fumio Kishida to become Japan's next Prime Minister.
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Russia arrests top cybersecurity executive in treason case.
Russian authorities have arrested the chief executive of a leading Russian cybersecurity company on suspicion of state treason, a court said, sending a chill through Russia's IT and business sectors. Ilya Sachkov, 35, who founded Group IB, one of Russia's most promin…
R. Kelly found guilty in sex trafficking trial.
Singer R. Kelly has been found guilty of exploiting his superstar status to run a scheme to sexually abuse women and children over two decades. Eleven accusers - nine women and two men - took the stand over the searing six-week trial to describe sexual humiliation and violen…
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste - 29 September.
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US beats Europe Won Ryder Cup golf tournament.
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Rohit Sharma first to score 1,000 runs against one team in IPL.
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World Heart Day - 29 September.
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World School Milk Day - 29 September 2021
World School Milk Day started in 2000 to raise awareness of school milk programmes and is celebrated each year on the last Wednesday in September. In 2021, World School Milk Day falling on 29.09.2021. Each year, events are held in over 25 countries. It’s also a day to creat…
U.S. successfully flight tests Raytheon hypersonic weapon.
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NASA’s Juno celebrates 10 years of launch with stunning images of Jupiter and Ganymede.
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England cricketer Moeen Ali announces retirement from Tests.
England spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from the game’s longest format, bringing an end to a 64-Test career. Ali announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (27th). Making his Test debut in 2014, the affable all-rounder scored 2914 ru…
Sania Mirza & Zhang Shuai Win Ostrava Open WTA Doubles Title.
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India conducts successful maiden flight test of Akash Prime Missile.
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