Special gazette introduces new guidelines for appointing President’s Counsels.

A Gazette Extraordinary was published on Wednesday (Nov. 24) introducing new guidelines for the appointment of President’s Counsels. Dated November 22, the communiqué was issued by Secretary to the President, P.B. Jayasundera under the directives of the Head of State. The pre…

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International Systems Engineer Day - 26 November 2021.

On the last Friday in November, International Systems Engineer Day highlights the importance of systems engineers. It’s also a day to learn more about systems engineers. The term systems engineering has been around since the 1940s. It was first used in Bell Telephone Laborat…

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Sweden had its 01st Female Prime Minister for only a few hours.

Sweden's first ever female prime minister has resigned just hours after she was appointed. Magdalena Andersson, was announced as leader but resigned after her coalition partner quit the government and her budget failed to pass. Instead, parliament voted for a budget drawn…

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - 25 November.

On November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women raises awareness regarding an ongoing human rights issue. Today, many women around the world are still subject to rape and other types of violence. Through the years, government officials and in…

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Olaf Scholz replaces outgoing German chancellor Angela Merkel.

A coalition deal has been announced in Germany after almost two months of talks following the country’s inconclusive federal election in September. Olaf Scholz, the center-left Social Democratic Party’s candidate, will be Germany’s next chancellor, replacing Angela Merkel wh…

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Israel, Morocco ink Defense Deal after normalizing ties.

Israel and Morocco signed a landmark agreement Wednesday that lays the foundation for security cooperation, intelligence sharing and future arms sales. The memorandum of understanding is the centerpiece of a visit this week by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz to Morocco,…

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New State of Monster black hole detected 5 Billioight years away.

Indian Astronomers have found an active galaxy in a very bright state with 10 times more X-ray emission than normal, equivalent to more than 10 trillion Sun, and located 5 billion light-years away that could help probe how particles behave under intense gravity and accelera…

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India, Maldives & Sri Lanka conducted biennial trilateral exercise ‘Dosti’.

The 5-day long, 15th edition of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka biennial Trilateral Exercise ‘Dosti’ was conducted in the Maldives from 20-24 November 2021 as part of regional security formation for a peaceful and stable Indian Ocean Region. The Exercise is conducted bie…

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JP Morgan named world’s most systemic bank.

JPMorgan Chase has once again been named the world’s most important bank to the health of the wider financial system, according to the latest annual ranking of top lenders by global regulators. The Financial Stability Board (FSB), made up of regulators from G20 countries, p…

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Ban Ki-moon released his autobiography “Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World”

A book titled ‘Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World’ is an autobiography of the Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. It consists of life experiences and challenges that the author faced in his life & elaborates his tenure in the United Nations (U…

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Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent to stage 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.

The Uzbek capital Tashkent has been confirmed as hosts for the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games by the Asian Paralympic Committee's (APC) Executive Board, meaning the event will be staged in the same city as the Asian Youth Games for the first time. Tashkent was awarded hosti…

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Abdalla Hamdok reappointed as Sudan’s Prime Minister.

Sudan’s removed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was reappointed after signing a political declaration to end the current political crisis by Hamdok and Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, general commander of the Sudanese Armed Force.  Before becoming prime minister, Hamdok worked for the…

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International Emmy Awards 2021.

The 2021 International Emmy Awards was the 49th edition of the annual ceremony held in New York City. The award recognised excellence in television programs produced and aired originally outside the U.S., and non-English language US primetime programs between the dates of J…

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Lewis Hamilton wins 2021 F1 Qatar Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes-Great Britain), has won the 2021 F1 Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen (Red Bull – Netherlands) came second while Fernando Alonso (Alpine- Spain) came third. With this win, Lewis Hamilton has become the first driver to have won at 30 different circuit…

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The Taliban have banned women from appearing in TV dramas in the latest restrictions on women.

The Taliban have banned women from appearing in television dramas in its latest measure curbing individual freedoms in Afghanistan.  The ban is the lastest in a series of restrictions targeting the country's television and movie industry, the report said. Also banned in t…

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Jason Mott Wins National Book Award for ‘Hell of a Book’.

Jason Mott won the National Book Award for fiction for his novel “Hell of a Book,” an account of a Black author’s book tour intertwined with one focused on a Black boy in the rural South and a third character, The Kid, who may be imaginary. Mr. Mott, who said that his agent …

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Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile.

Russia had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, one the latest additions to the country's arsenal of weapons called "invincible" by President Vladimir Putin. Moscow has in recent years touted the development of weapons th…

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US, Australia, UK Sign Key Deal In Nuclear Sub Alliance.

Australia formally embarked on a hotly-contested programme to equip its navy with nuclear-powered submarines in a new defence alliance with Britain and the United States. Defence Minister Peter Dutton joined US and Australian diplomats in signing an agreement allowing the ex…

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The ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as CEO.

Australian Geoff Allardice has been appointed as permanent CEO of the International Cricket Council after serving the role on an interim basis for more than eight months, the game's governing body said. Allardice thus replaced Manu Sawhney, who had resigned from his posi…

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Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev wins second term.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev won a second term in a runoff vote, earning two thirds of the vote. The Socialist-aligned Radev, who has campaigned on an anti-corruption message, won about 66.7 percent support, trailed by Anastas Gerdzhikov backed by former Prime Minister Bo…

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AB de Villiers: South African cricketer announces retirement.

Former South Africa international AB de Villiers says he has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, having lost his hunger for the game, ending a 17-year career where he established himself as one of his country’s greats. De Villiers had retired from all international …

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Kento Momota and An Seyoung wins 2021 Indonesia Masters Tournament.

Japanese badminton star Kento Momota beats Anders Antonsen of Denmark 21-17, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the 2021 Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton tournament. The US$600,000 tournament was held at Bali in Indonesia from November 16 to 21, 2021. In women’s s…

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Venezuelan musicians set world's largest orchestra record.

Venezuela's National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras has set the Guinness record for the world's largest orchestra, the country's government announced. The performers were brought together by the country's publicly funded "El Sistema" …

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El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City".

El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City" at the base of a volcano, with the cryptocurrency used to fund the project, its president has announced. The city will be circular to represent the shape of a large coin and will be built in the south-…

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Alexander Zverev wins Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

Alexander Zverev, a German professional tennis player, won the fifth ATP title of the season (2021) and 18th overall at the Vienna Open 2021 or Erste Bank Open 2021 defeating Frances Tiafoe of the United States of America (USA). At present, Alexander Zverev is ranked 3rd in…

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World’s Largest Recipients of Remittances.

According to new World Bank data, global remittances are expected to total $702 billion in 2020, down from $719 billion in 2019 (-2.4 percent). Of that total, $540 billion are expected to have flown into low and middle-income countries, down from $548 billion (-1.6 percent)…

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Tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza becomes first Spaniard to win WTA Finals.

Tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza has become the first Spaniard to win the WTA Finals. The 28-year-old defeated Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit in straight sets (6-3, 7-5), winning the game in 99 minutes. The WTA Finals took place in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, which is 1,566 mete…

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Martin Scorsese & Istvan Szabo honoured with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon two living legends of modern cinema — Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and Hungarian auteur Istvan Szabo — at the inaugural event of the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Saturday 20 November…

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World Fisheries Day - 21 November.

World Fisheries day is celebrated every year on 21 November throughout the world by fishing communities. 2021 is the fifth World Fisheries Day. The first World Fisheries Day was celebrated on November 21, 2015. On the same day, it was the grand opening of the International …

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World Philosophy Day - 21 November.

Every third Thursday in November, World Philosophy Day promotes the intellectual culture of philosophical debate that respects dignity and diversity. The day also encourages academic exchange, highlighting the role philosophy plays in addressing global issues. The word philo…

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