Worldwide tobacco users fall by 25M people since 2015.

Worldwide tobacco use has decreased by 25 million people since 2015 despite a growing population, and this trend is projected to continue in the coming years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The WHO global tobacco trends report shows that there are around 1.3 billi…

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - 21 November 2021.

Every third Sunday in November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) seeks to remember the millions of lives lost or injured due to road crashes. The day is also held to pay tribute to emergency responders and medical professionals. These people deal …

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World Children’s Day - 20 November.

Each year on November 20th, World Children’s Day promotes the welfare of children around the world. The day also spreads awareness for issues that children face and celebrates international togetherness. Human rights don’t just apply to adults. They apply to children as well…

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World Toilet Day - 19 November.

Every year on November 19th, the world celebrates World Toilet Day. It’s not a day to use bathroom humor and is no laughing matter. The goal of this day is to tackle the global sanitation crisis and draw attention to those without sanitation. Human waste spreads deadly disea…

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International Men’s Day - 19 November.

International Men’s Day on November 19th is a chance for men around the globe to teach the boys in their lives the values, character, and responsibilities of being a man. On this day, male role models are invited to set examples of health, well-being, and integrity for youn…

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World Philosophy Day - 18 November.

World Philosophy Day is celebrated on the Third Thursday of November each year. In 2021, the day falls on 18 November. World Philosophy Day 2021 opens the discussion on the different interactions of human beings with their social, cultural, geographical and political enviro…

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World Pancreatic Cancer Day - 18 November 2021.

On the third Thursday in November each year, the world turns purple in support of improved treatment, screenings, and research for World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The observance takes place during Pancreatic Awareness Cancer Month and serves as a reminder to take action and he…

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75th Anniversary of UNESCO: 16 November 2021.

World leaders, social activists, and artists marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at a special ceremony in UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, on Friday 12th November 2021. Addressing the event, UN Sec…

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World famous legendary author Wilbur Smith passes away.

Internationally acclaimed Zambia-born South African author, Wilbur Smith has passed away. He was 88.  The global bestselling author has authored 49 novels and sold over 140 million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages.  He rose to fame in 1964 with his debut novel “When…

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World Prematurity Day - 17 November.

Every year on November 17th, World Prematurity Day spreads awareness about preterm birth and the concerns about premature births for their families. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15 million babies are born preterm. This means one in 10 babies is born too …

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World COPD Day - 17 November 2021.

World COPD Day is observed on the third Wednesday of November every year to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improve COPD care throughout the world. The World COPD Day 2021 falls on November 17, 2021. The 2021 Theme is Healthy Lungs – N…

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Mohamed bin Zayed receives Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday received Florence Parly, Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. During their meeting, She…

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Lewis Hamilton wins 2021 F1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain), has won the 2021 F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix (earlier known as Brazilian Grand Prix).  Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) came second while Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes-Finland) came third in the Brazilian Grand Prix 2021.  Max Verstappe…

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UAE to host Cop28 in 2023 after UN approval in Glasgow.

The UAE will host the 28th UN global climate talks in 2023, after a decision made by the body in Glasgow to accept the Emirates' bid to run the negotiations. A plenary meeting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change approved the motion, under the dates and venue…

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Vietnamese representative re-elected to International Law Commission.

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hong Thao was re-elected to the International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2023-2027 tenure on November 12 with 145 out of 191 votes, ranking fourth among 11 candidates from Asia-Pacific. The ILC is an independent body of the UN, and specialises …

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Saudi crown prince launches 'world’s first non-profit city'.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of the world’s first non-profit city named after its crown prince.  Spread across a total area of roughly 3.4 km, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Non-Profit City aims to promote non-profit development on an international…

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Daniel Brühl named as Goodwill Ambassador of UN-World Food Programme.

Spanish-German Actor Daniel Brühl has been named the Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP). He has joined the WFP’s mission to reach a world with Zero Hunger. As the goodwill ambassador, he will inform about the main drivers of hunger and …

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International Students Day - 17 November.

On November 17th, International Students Day commemorates the anniversary of the Nazi storming of the University of Prague. The day also promotes student activism around the world. Through the years, university students have not shied away from voicing their political opinio…

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Women's T20s at 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The women's T20 cricket competition at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will take place from July 29 to August 7 at Edgbaston, the organisers announced. The group-stage matches of the eight-team event will take place till August 4, with the semi-finals scheduled fo…

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Morinari Watanabe re-elected as international gymnastics president.

Morinari Watanabe was re-elected to a new three-year term as president of the International Gymnastics Federation on Saturday 13 Nov 2021. Watanabe, from Japan, won the vote 81 to 47 against Farid Gayibov of Azerbaijan at a conference in Turkey, the federation said. Watanabe …

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Indian contingent arrives in Antarctica for 41st scientific expedition.

The first batch comprising 23 scientists and support staff reached the Indian Antarctic station, Maitri, last week. India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at the southern white contin…

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International Day for Tolerance - 16 November.

Every year on November 16th, the International Day for Tolerance generates awareness of the dangers of intolerance. Since the inception of this day, it’s been the UN’s goal to strengthen tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. Just because peo…

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‘Tsunami’ bags two big awards at Bayelsa International Film Festival.

Sri Lankan movie ‘Tsunami’ bagged two top awards at the Bayelsa International Film Festival 2021. Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and producer Somaratne Dissanayake won the award for Best Director (Tsunami). At the same time, actress Niranjani Shanmugaraja won the awa…

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China delivers largest and most advanced warship to Pakistan.

China has delivered to Pakistan the largest and most advanced warship that Beijing has ever exported. Designed and built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), the frigate was delivered to the Pakistan Navy in a commissioning ceremony in Shanghai. The Type 05…

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Australia lift maiden T20 World Cup.

Australia has become the new world champions after beating New Zealand by 8 wickets in the finale of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday. Mitchell Marsh reached a fine half-century to put Australia in complete control in the chase against New Zealand.  Trent Boult once again…

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Mahela Jayawardene inducted into ICC Hall of Fame.

Ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 Final, Janette Brittin, Mahela Jayawardena and Shaun Pollock were announced as the newest inductees into the prestigious ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. These legends formally inducted by fellow ICC Hall of Famer, Sir Clive Lloyd at the mu…

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The 2021 FM Global Resilience Index 2021.

The 2021 FM Global Resilience Index is the only tool that compiles economic, supply chain and risk quality data on nearly 130 countries to evaluate resilience around the world. This publicly available resource is designed to help you develop a detailed story about the risks…

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Nearly 240 million children with disabilities around the world.

New report from UNICEF exposes the depth of deprivation experienced by the 1 in 10 children with disabilities worldwide across several indicators of well-being, including health, education and protection. The number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at almo…

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World Diabetes Day - 14 November.

Around the globe on November 14th, World Diabetes Day raises awareness and provides education concerning a disease that affects over 400 million adults internationally. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar levels. It is also a leading cause of blindne…

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SpaceX launches Indian-origin astronaut Raja Chari-led Crew 3 mission.

US Space agency NASA and the Elon Musk-owned private rocket company SpaceX have launched the “Crew 3” mission on November 10, 2021.  The “Crew 3” mission consists of Indian-origin NASA astronaut Raja Chari as its mission commander. The other three astronauts are NASA’s Tom M…

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