Biden to name Jeff Zients as next chief of staff.

U.S. President Joe Biden will name former COVID policy coordinator Jeff Zients as his next chief of staff, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday, refreshing a key role as Biden readies a likely re-election bid and faces a probe of his handling of classified docum…

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Brazil declares Public Health Emergency for Yanomami People.

Brazil’s government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people in the Amazon who are suffering from malnutrition and diseases such as malaria because of illegal mining. The decree, signed by Health Minister Nisia Trindade on Friday (20), has no expiration…

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ICC Men's & Women's T20I Team of the Year 2022 revealed.

The ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all – be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits in a calendar year. Below noted 11 players who make the cut in the shortest format of the game for men's cricket. Below…

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New York passes bill to codify abortion rights in state constitution.

The New York legislature on Tuesday (24) passed an amendment to the state constitution that would enshrine abortion rights and other protections in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the federal right to abortion in Roe v. Wade.  It’s the second time t…

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1.2-Million-year-old Obsidian Axe Factory found in Ethiopia.

Reporting on the latest findings from the Melka Kunture archaeological site in Ethiopia, a team of researchers has described the discovery of an obsidian handaxe workshop within a layer of sediment dated to 1.2 million years ago.  This represents a staggeringly early example…

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International Day of Education - 24 January.

Every year on January 24th, the International Day of Education celebrates the role of education in global peace and sustainable development. Education is essential for many reasons. Education provides knowledge. It helps people better themselves and understand the world arou…

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Steven Spielberg wins big as Golden Globes make comeback

Steven Spielberg claimed top honors including best drama at the Golden Globes on Tuesday for his deeply personal film “The Fabelmans,” as Hollywood’s A-list stars flocked to the first major awards show of 2023 despite a series of scandals swirling around its organizers. The …

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Rwanda's Geovanis Uwase suspended for illegal bowling action.

Geovanis Uwase, the Rwanda fast bowler, has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after her action was found illegal at Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup.  The decision was taken by the Event Panel, which comprises members of the ICC Pan…

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France captain Hugo Lloris announces retirement from international football.

France team captain Hugo Lloris has announced his decision to retire from international football at the age of 36. Lloris represented France in four World Cups and three Euros and captained Les Blues to the World Cup trophy in 2018. The Tottenham Hotspur shotstopper led his…

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Henley Passport Index - 2023.

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, Japan has retained its position as the most favourible passport in the world, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations. which the country tops for the fifth consecutive year.  Singapore and South Korea came in a joint…

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South Africa all-rounder Pretorius announces retirement.

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Proteas all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. Since making his international debut in 2016, the 33-year-old has represented South Africa across all three formats in 30 T20 Int…

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Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigns.

Vietnam's President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has announced he is stepping down, sparking a potential power shift among the communist-ruled country's leaders. The move had been widely rumoured and follows the departure of two deputy prime ministers who served under him. Mr Phu…

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Britain's Tim Peake retires from European astronaut corps.

UK spaceman Tim Peake is stepping down permanently from his role as a European astronaut. He's going to take up a full-time ambassadorial position for science and space instead - work he's been doing since 2019. The former British Army Air Corps helicopter pilot was s…

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Japan inflation jumps to new 41-year high.

Japan's inflation rate has jumped to a fresh 41-year high as businesses pass on higher costs to their customers. Core consumer prices for last month rose by 4% from a year earlier, double the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level. It puts further pressure on the central …

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Global Fire Power Index - 2023.

Ranking the nations of the world based on current available firepower. The Global Firepower Index ranks the countries based on their potential military strength. The Global Firepower Index ranked 145 countries. The countries were evaluated based on prolonged offensive and de…

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Maria Branyas Morera (115y) became the world's oldest person.

American-born Spaniard Maria Branyas Morera is now 115 years and 320 days old and has been alive longer than any other living individual, according to the Gerontology Research Group's World Supercentenarian Rankings List. Branyas became the world's oldest person afte…

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Australia's 'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland.

A cane toad so giant wildlife officers thought it was fake has been found in a north Australian rainforest. The "monster" specimen is six times bigger than the average toad, weighs 2.7kg, and could break a world record. Dubbed "Toadzilla", the animal was q…

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International Tourism Fair FITUR 2023.

FITUR is the global meeting point for tourism professionals and the leading trade fair for inbound and outbound markets in Latin America. FITUR is the second most important tourism fair in the world. Around 10,000 national and international companies take part in each editi…

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Jacinda Ardern to step down as New Zealand PM next month.

Jacinda Ardern is quitting as New Zealand prime minister ahead of this year's election saying she no longer has "enough in the tank" to lead. The shock announcement comes as polling indicates her Labour Party party faces a difficult path to re-election on 14 Oc…

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SL President appoints three members for Constitutional Council.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed three representatives for the Constitutional Council for a period of three years, the President’s Media Division said. Accordingly, Dr. Prathap Ramanujam, Dr. (Mrs) Dilkushi Anula Wijesundere and Dr. (Mrs) Weligama Vidana Arachchi…

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