European Day of Languages - 26 September 2022.

Every year on September 26th, the European Day of Languages alerts the general public about the importance of learning different languages. The Day also promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe. According to the most recent data, there are 51 independent…

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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons - 26 September.

September 26th marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. On this day, countries around the world are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to nuclear disarmament. There are currently 14,000 nuclear weapons in the world. The nine countries th…

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Winners of the Breakthrough Prize 2023.

The 2023 winners of the Breakthrough Prizes, dubbed the “ Oscars of Science ,” were announced and will split a total of more than $15 million. 2023 Breakthrough Prize laureates, recognized for their game-changing discoveries in Fundamental Physics, Life Sciences and Mathemati…

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Putin grants citizenship to Edward Snowden, who exposed U.S. surveillance.

Russian President Vladimir Putin granted citizenship on Monday (26) to Edward Snowden, a former National Security Agency contractor who leaked information about top-secret U.S. surveillance programs and is still wanted by Washington on espionage charges. The decree signed by…

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Giorgia Meloni likely to become Italy’s first female PM.

Results from elections on Sunday 25 September suggest that Giorgia Meloni will likely become Italy’s first woman prime minister. Meloni, age 45, is the leader of Brothers of Italy, a conservative political party. An alliance of conservative political parties won the most vote…

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NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slams into asteroid.

A NASA spacecraft intentionally slammed into an asteroid Monday (26) in a historic test of humanity's ability to protect Earth from a potentially catastrophic collision with a space rock. The agency's DART probe, short for Double Asteroid Redirection Test, carried ou…

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A NASA Spacecraft is about to collide with an asteroid in an effort to keep earth safe.

Dimorphos is easily one of the least interesting objects in the solar system. It’s a rock—a moonlet, really—measuring just 160 m (525 ft.) across, orbiting the asteroid Didymos, which itself measures only 780 m (2,560 ft). Located 11 million km (6.8 million mi.) from Earth,…

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Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup loss.

A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup. The 41-year-old received a long ovation after walking off court for the final time as he retired as a professional. The Swiss, …

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US interest rates hit 14-year high in inflation battle.

The US central bank has pushed interest rates to the highest level in almost 15 years as it fights to rein in soaring prices in the world's largest economy. The Federal Reserve announced it was raising its key rate by another 0.75 percentage points, lifting the target ra…

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Cancer-killing virus shows promise in patients.

A new type of cancer therapy that uses a common virus to infect and destroy harmful cells is showing big promise in early human trials, say UK scientists. One patient's cancer vanished, while others saw their tumours shrink. The drug is a weakened form of the cold sore vi…

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U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies in Rome Cindy McCain to visit Sri Lanka September 25 – 28.

United States Permanent Representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome Ambassador Cindy McCain will visit Sri Lanka from September 25-28 to highlight U.S. food assistance programs in Sri Lanka and reinforce the U.S. commitment and lasting partnership with th…

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Tesla adds Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to board.

Tesla has added Airbnb co-founder, designer and billionaire Joe Gebbia as an independent member to its board of directors, according to a regulatory filing out Wednesday 28 September. Gebbia’s addition to the board of Elon Musk’s electric vehicle maker follows the departure …

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Team World wins first-ever Laver Cup Tournament - 2022.

Team World defeated Team Europe to win the Laver Cup 2022 for the first time. Team World defeats Team Europe 13-8 to win the Laver Cup indoor tennis tournament. Frances Tiafoe and Felix Auger of Team World defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas & Novak Djokovic of Team Europe to w…

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World Dream Day - 25 September.

Each year on September 25th World Dream Day encourages individuals, families, and communities around the world to make their dreams a reality. It’s also a day to activate ideas and declare new possibilities. Many things in our world start out as a dream. This is the way many…

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World Pharmacist Day - 25 September.

Every year on September 25th, pharmacists around the globe celebrate World Pharmacist Day. This day focuses on the role pharmacists play in improving health on a global scale. When it comes to pharmacists, you probably think of the person behind the counter that fills your p…

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World Rivers Day - 25 September.

Every year on the fourth Sunday in September, World Rivers Day highlights the many values of rivers and streams. It’s also a day to encourage the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. It’s difficult to determine the exact number of rivers in the world. According t…

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Jhulan Goswami: Indian cricketer who inspired millions of women.

On Saturday 24, Jhulan Goswami will play the last match of her two-decade-long career in international cricket. The cricketer is set to retire at Lord's cricket ground, after the Indian women's cricket team plays the final match of the ongoing three-game One Day Inte…

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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to address UNGA today.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry who is leading the Sri Lanka delegation to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (77th UNGA) has met a number of leaders of delegations of the UN member states and addressed several high-level events in New York. Foreig…

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International Rabbit Day - 24 September.

Every year on the fourth Saturday of September, International Rabbit Day promotes the protection and care of domestic and wild rabbits. Who doesn’t love a cute bunny rabbit? These soft, furry animals are enjoyed by many around the world. Often used as a symbol of fertility a…

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Sri Lanka set to begin talks to restructure debt of $30 bln.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka will begin on Friday the tricky task of debt renegotiation with a raft of private and bilateral creditors, including China, India and Japan, to restructure and repay nearly $30 billion that it owes. WHY THE NEED TO RESTRUCTURE DEBT ? Years of economic mis…

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