China Releases Rover’s First Photos After Mars Landing.

China has released the first photographs and video from its Mars probe, four days after the country landed a spacecraft on the Red Planet. The first photograph, a black and white image, was taken by an obstacle avoidance camera installed in front of the Mars rover, the China…

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Expat Insider Survey Report - 2021

In general, the Expat Insider 2021 survey report aims to shed some light on what living and working abroad has been like during a global health emergency. In addition to the overall ranking and the focus on the impact of current global pandemic on expat life (available from…

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DNA sequencing pioneers from the Cambridge University win 1mn euro tech 'Nobel' prize.

Two British chemists who developed a super-fast DNA sequencing technique that paved the way for revolutionary healthcare advances were awarded Finland's version of the Nobel science prizes. Cambridge University professors Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman took …

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US announces nearly USD 155 million in new aid for Rohingya refugees.

The United States has announced nearly USD 155 million in assistance to help meet the immediate needs of 900,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Nearly 900,000 refugees in Bangladesh, who fled from horrific violence in Burma's Rakhine State, including women and children…

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International Tea Day - 21 May.

Every year on May 21st, International Tea Day promotes ways to sustain the production and consumption of tea. It’s also a day to spread awareness of the importance of tea in fighting hunger and poverty. You might be surprised to know that tea (not coffee) is the preferred be…

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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - 21 May.

Every year on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development urges everyone to do their part to bridge the gap between cultures. The day is often referred to as Diversity Day. According to the UN, bridging this gap is essential for peace, develop…

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World Bee Day - 20 May.

World Bee Day is observed globally on 20th May every year. On this date, 20 May, the pioneer of beekeeping Anton Janša was born in 1734 in Slovenia. The purpose of the bee day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem. About 33% of the world’…

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World Metrology Day - 20 May.

World Metrology Day is observed globally on 20th May every year. Many nations on this day, internationally collaborate to create awareness about metrology and its advancement in the respective field. The theme for World Metrology Day 2021 is Measurement for Health. This the…

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China successfully launches new ocean observation satellite Haiyang-2D.

China has successfully sent a new ocean-monitoring satellite into orbit as part of its effort to build an all-weather and round-the-clock dynamic ocean environment monitoring system which would provide early warning on marine disasters. The satellite was launched by a Long M…

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Moctar Ouane reappointed as Prime Minister of Mali.

Mali’s interim government is set to form a new “broad-based” cabinet amid growing criticism of the army-dominated authorities in the Sahel state. Moctar Ouane is reappointed as Prime Minister of Mali. He was appointed as Prime Minister of the caretaker government in August 2…

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Darwin's Arch off Galapagos Islands collapses.

A famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands known as Darwin's Arch has collapsed due to erosion, the Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment says. It said the collapse was a "consequence of natural erosion". Images distributed by officials show only the two sto…

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Iran Develops its Most Powerful Supercomputer “Simorgh”

Iran has unveiled a new supercomputer named ‘Simorgh’, which is 100 times more powerful than the previous supercomputer of the country to date. The supercomputer has been developed indigenously by Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT). It has been named after a …

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Penpa Tsering elected president of Tibetan exile government.

Penpa Tsering, the former speaker of Tibet's parliament-in-exile, has been elected the new president of the exile government, the election commissioner announced. He will succeed Lobsang Sangay, who completes his second five-year term at the end of May, Election Commissi…

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Atlas V rocket launches SBIRS Geo-5 missile warning satellite for US Space Force.

The United Launch Alliance launched the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Atlas V rocket carried SBRIS Geo-5 Missile Warning Satellite. The full form of SBRIS is the Space-Based Infrared System. It is designed for missile warning, missile …

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ICC says no corruption charges over Al Jazeera’s match-fixing documentary.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says it has concluded its investigation into the documentary programme ‘Cricket’s Match Fixers’ broadcast by Al Jazeera on 27 May 2018.  No charges will be bought under the ICC Anti-Corruption Code against any of the five Participants …

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Barcelona beats Chelsea to win Women’s Champions League final.

Barcelona put on a brilliant display to beat Chelsea 4-0 to win the Women’s Champions League final for the first time in the club’s history on Sunday 16 May 2021. Coming into the game full of confidence after winning the Women’s Super League title last week, Chelsea was on t…

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Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon sets new Sri Lanka record in 100m

Sri Lanka’s Yupun Abeykoon has renewed the 100m national record with a timing of 10.15 seconds and finished 2nd in the Meeting di Savona Championship in Italy. The Italy based Sri Lankan sprinter had established a new South Asian and a national men’s 100m record with a timin…

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Reginald Cooray appointed Chairman of Rupavahini Corporation.

Former Governor Reginald Cooray has been appointed as the Chairman of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. Cooray was also the Chairperson of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority in 2019. He served as the 5th Northern Province Governor from 2016-2018. He was briefly in offic…

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Kusal Janith Perera set to become as Sri Lanka's 09th ODI captain in five years.

Sri Lanka has picked two wicketkeeper/batsmen with the experience of leading only their respective clubs to be the captain and vice-captain of the national team for a three-match ODI series to be played in Bangladesh from 23-28 May. Kusal Perera has been entrusted with the c…

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LPL second edition to commence on July 30, 2021.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that the 2nd edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 30- August 22, 2021. The first edition of the LPL, which is Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league, with an international flavor, was initiated last year and was …

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Attorney General's Dept. declares open new Training and Development Centre.

With support from the United States Embassy and the USAID CORE Justice Program, on 13th May 2021, the Attorney General’s Department inaugurated a state-of-the-art training center and launched an electronic system to track cases and legal files.  These tools will strengthen …

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UK government launches ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’ which recognises animals are sentient.

The UK government is embarking on an 'Action Plan for Animal Welfare' which will see increased protections for domestic, livestock and wild animals. After decades of campaigning from animal rights groups, animals will finally be formally recognised as sentient in UK …

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Iran’s Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers to run again for presidency.

Controversial former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has once more signed up to become Iran’s next president, but the anticipated top candidates for the June election have yet to register. The ultraconservative, who was president from 2005 to 2013, tried to run again in 2017 b…

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World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day - 19 May.

World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day takes place on 19 May each year and unites people worldwide in their fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day is led by patient organis…

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New dinosaur found in Mexico was 'very communicative'.

A new species of dinosaur identified by Mexican paleontologists is believed to have been "very communicative" and used low-frequency sounds like elephants to talk to each other. The specimen, which has been named Tlatolophus galorum, is thought to have died around …

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'Extinct fossil fish' thought to have lived 420 million years ago found alive in Madagascar.

A fossil fish that predates dinosaurs and was thought to have gone extinct has been found alive in the West Indian Ocean off the coast of Madagascar. The fish named coelacanth was accidentally rediscovered by a group of South African shark hunters. Coelacanths predate dinosau…

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Jupiter spacecraft enters crucial testing phase.

The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has begun a critical sequence of tests to make sure it can function correctly in the hostile conditions of outer space. Having been assembled by Airbus Friedrichshafen, Germany, the 6.2 tonne spacecraft has now a…

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World AIDS Vaccine Day - 18 May.

World AIDS Vaccine Day, (also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day), is observed annually on May 18 to promote the continued urgent need for a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.  The first World AIDS Vaccine Day was thus observed on May 18, 1998, to commemorate the an…

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International Museum Day - 18 May.

Every year on May 18th, International Museum Day provides an opportunity for museum professionals to alert the general public about the importance of museums and the challenges they face. Museums help to preserve the world’s culture and history. Their role of collecting obje…

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North Korea withdraws from 2022 Qatar World Cup.

North Korea has pulled out of next month's qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed. The move comes after the country had already withdrawn from the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer because of concerns ove…

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