G7 nations to agree tough measures on burning coal to tackle climate change.

G7 nations to agree tough measures on burning coal to tackle climate change. World leaders meeting in Cornwall are to adopt strict measures on coal-fired power stations as part of the battle against climate change. The G7 group will promise to move away from coal plants, unle…

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Iran regains UN voting rights.

Iran regained its voting rights in the U.N. General Assembly on Friday 11 June 2021 after making the minimum payment on its U.N. dues and lashed out at the United States for maintaining sanctions that have prevented it from accessing billions of dollars in foreign banks. U.N…

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Child Labor rises to 160 million.

The number of children in child labour has risen to 160 million worldwide – an increase of 8.4 million children in the last four years – with millions more at risk due to the impacts of COVID-19, according to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and U…

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Russian navy builds first fully stealth warship.

The Russian navy is building its first fully stealth warship to make it harder to detect. The hull of the Mercury naval corvette, known as project 20386, has already been constructed and the ship is expected to be delivered to the navy next year. According to state media outl…

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Bdelloid rotifer survives 24,000 years frozen in Siberia.

A microscopic multi-celled organism has returned to life after being frozen for 24,000 years in Siberia, according to new research. Scientists dug up the animal known as a bdelloid rotifer from the Alayeza River in the Russian Arctic. Once thawed, it was able to reproduce ase…

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Scientists discover new exoplanet named as "TOI-1231 b".

An international group of collaborators, including scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and The University of New Mexico, have discovered a new, temperate sub-Neptune sized exoplanet with a 24-day orbital period orbiting a nearby M dwarf star.  The planet has…

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Kenya Receives $750 million for COVID-19 Recovery Efforts.

Kenya has received US$ 750 Million from the World Bank to reinforce its resilient, inclusive green economy recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. The World Bank approved this development policy financing to support policy reforms that will strengthen transparency and accountabil…

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Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh wins the presidential election.

Former Mongolian Prime Minister Ukhnaa Khurelsukh has become the country’s sixth democratically elected president, further consolidating the power of the ruling Mongolian People’s Party (MPP).  With 99.7% of votes counted overnight, Khurelsukh’s tally had reached 821,136, or…

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International Albinism Awareness Day - 13 June.

Every year on June 13th, International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates the rights of human beings born with albinism and aims to increase awareness and understanding of this genetic condition. Albinism is characterized by a lack of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and ey…

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US, Japan, Australia reviving 'Blue Dot' to provide alternative to China's BRI.

US administration, along with the Japanese and Australian governments, are reviving the 'Blue Dot Network' infrastructure initiative to provide an alternative to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The Blue Dot Network was first announced during former Presid…

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United States Tops Bitcoin Investment Gains in 2020.

The US traders have benefited the most in Bitcoin Investment Gain in 2020, with a profit of $4.1 billion, according to the latest report by Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis company based in Manhattan, New York. Chinese traders stood second, with a profit of $1.1 billion a…

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Largest reservoir in US dips to record low.

The largest reservoir in the US dips to its lowest level. As a result of extreme drought in the region, the surface elevation of Lake Mead fell to 1,071.561 ft above sea level. Lake Mead is the largest reservoir in the US along the Arizona-Nevada border. This reservoir is th…

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James Anderson surpasses Alastair Cook to become England's most capped player in Tests.

England pacer James Anderson created history on Thursday 10 June 2021 as he became England's most capped player in the five-day format in what was his 162nd appearance for The Three Lions. Anderson went past former England captain Alastair Cook, who had represented his …

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Google to build undersea cable connecting North and South America.

Google has announced it is building an undersea cable that would connect the US, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina to increase internet connectivity between the regions amid a surge in demand for online services during the pandemic. The cable, called Firmina, will be the longest…

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ICC to induct 10 legends from five eras into its Hall of Fame ahead of WTC final.

The ICC will induct 10 legends of the game into its illustrious Hall of Fame, with two players each from five eras, dating back to cricket's early days, joining an existing list of 93 of the world's greatest. The global cricket body on Thursday 10 June 2021 announced…

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2021 Pulitzer Prize Announced: Complete List of Winners

The 105th class of Pulitzer Prize 2021 winners in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music were announced. The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. It was established in…

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World Day Against Child Labour - 12 June.

June 12 is set aside to focus on ending child labor. The World Day Against Child Labor is held annually on June 12 as an international day to raise awareness and prompt action to stop child labor in all of its forms. Supporters of the day work year round to see that childre…

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Sunil Chhetri surpasses Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

Sunil Chhetri surpasses Argentina’s Lionel Messi and he has become the second-highest active international goal-scorer with 74 strikes. He made this record in a joint preliminary qualifying round match for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup. He is currently behi…

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Filipino Japanese teen Yuka Saso wins U.S. Women's Open.

Filipino Japanese teenager and Japan LPGA Tour player Yuka Saso won the U.S. Women’s Open  beating Nasa Hataoka in a three-hole playoff after the pair finished the final round tied for the lead at 4-under. A dual citizen with a Filipino mother and Japanese father, Saso tied …

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US 'to buy 500 million Covid vaccine doses for world'.

US President Joe Biden's administration will provide 500 million doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine to about 100 countries over the next two years. About 200 million doses will be distributed this year, with the remainder delivered in 2022. The US has been under pressur…

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Chris Broad to be match referee for World Test Championship final.

ICC Elite Panel match referee Chris Broad will oversee the World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and New Zealand, scheduled to commence at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton from June 18.  The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday 08 June 2021 announced the o…

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Biden's first trip abroad as president.

President Joe Biden is traveling to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Switzerland for his first international trip since taking office. Biden is meeting with several allies and partners at the Group of Seven (G7) summit being hosted by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in Cornwa…

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Biden Gives Military $2 Billion Trump Allotted for Border Wall.

Joe Biden’s administration will return to the U.S. military more than $2 billion that had been allocated for Donald Trump’s border wall, the president’s latest move to roll back one of his predecessor’s signature immigration priorities. The decision will make the unspent fun…

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Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga wins PEN Pinter prize 2021.

Tsitsi Dangarembga, the Booker-shortlisted Zimbabwean writer who was arrested last year in Harare while protesting against corruption, has been awarded the PEN Pinter prize, praised for her “ability to capture and communicate vital truths even amidst times of upheaval”. Dan…

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Cheshire's Debbie Hewitt to become the first Football Association (FA) chairwoman.

A well-known businesswoman from Cheshire is set to become the first female head of the Football Association in its 157-year history. Debbie Hewitt, from Hough near Crewe, received a unanimous nomination from the FA board which considered her extensive non-executive career sp…

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World’s Most Livable Cities in 2021.

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the metropolitan city of Auckland in New Zealand has been named the most livable city globally by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). That’s largely due to the country’s successful handling of Covid-19 which…

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EU parliament adopts resolution on Sri Lanka, propose GSP withdrawal.

The European parliament adopted a resolution June 10 calling for the repeal of Sri Lanka’s Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and inviting the European Union (EU) Commission to consider temporarily withdrawing Sri Lanka’s access to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus …

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Renowned actor Sando Harris passes away.

Veteran Sri Lankan actor Sando Harris died this morning (June 11), at the age of 58. Reportedly, Harris suddenly passed away at a residence in Havelock Gardens, Colombo. A team of Scene of Crime Officers (SOCO) of Colombo Police have also reportedly arrived at the scene to in…

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Courtyard by Marriott to debut in Sri Lanka.

Marriott International is set to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Sri Lanka, this year. The hospitality giant has signed an agreement with Colombo City Centre Partners (Private) Limited, part of the Abans Group, for this 164-key hotel, expected to open in late 2…

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China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Specialized Hospital declared open.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared open the China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Specialized Hospital in Polonnaruwa this morning (11). Sri Lanka received the hospital complex as a full grant from the Chinese Government at the request of former President Maithri…

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