Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 Commences Today (06 Dec 2021)

The foremost and most anticipated economic event of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021 will commence today under the theme ‘Springboard for revival: Opportunity to reset’. The Chief Guest will be Finance Minister Hon. Basil Rajapakse while Governor of the Central …

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Ajaz Patel becomes third bowler in Tests to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

Ajaz Patel became the third cricketer to scalp all 10 wickets in an innings as New Zealand bundled out India for 325 on the second day of the second Test at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday 04 December 2021. The left-arm spinner took all 10 wickets to fall in the hosts’ firs…

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Indian-American chief economist Gita Gopinath to be IMF’s first deputy MD.

Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s Indian-American chief economist has been promoted as its First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD), recognising her exceptional intellectual leadership in helping the global economy and the Fund to navigate the “twists and turns” of the “worst economic …

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Indian Athlete Anju Bobby George wins Woman of the Year Award from World Athletics.

Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics (WA) for grooming talent in the country and advocating gender equality. The 44-year-old Anju, the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Championships with …

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UAE buys record 80 French Rafale jets in $19bn arms deal.

The United Arab Emirates and France have signed a $19bn arms deal that will see the Gulf state acquire 80 Rafale fighter jets and 12 military helicopters. The largest-ever overseas sale of Rafale jets was sealed on Friday as French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day t…

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COVID-19 virus found in 3 Quebec deer, Canadian officials say.

Three deer in Quebec have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, meaning that the disease isn’t just affecting humans, but also Canadian wildlife. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease conf…

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Ramaphosa made Ivory Coast traditional chief.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been honoured with the status of a traditional chief in Ivory Coast. He was given a symbolic key to the autonomous district of Abidjan and robed in Ivorian traditional clothes by local leaders during the ceremony on Thursday 02 December 2021. Ram…

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Indian & Japanese space agencies to explore Moon in "LUPEX" mission.

The Indian and Japanese space agencies are planning a joint mission to the Moon, that is meant to explore the Polar region.    The mission, which will be known as Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX), will feature an Indian lunar lander and a Japanese rover.    Dr Hiroshi …

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Peruvian mummy that's at least 800 years old found by archaeologists in Lima.

A mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old has been unearthed by archaeologists in Peru, at a site near the country's capital city of Lima. Researchers from the National University of San Marcos found the preserved body underground in the middle of a town sq…

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World Soil Day - 05 November.

Each year on December 5th, World Soil Day (WSD) highlights the importance of healthy soil. It’s also a day to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. One of the biggest concerns for the environment is soil degradation. Degradation is when soil health decli…

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Fast bowler Pat Cummins named 47th Australian men's Test Captain.

Pat Cummins has been named the next Test cricket captain of Australia after wicketkeeper Tim Paine stepped down in the wake of a sexting scandal. Cummins was unveiled as the 47th Australian men's Test captain afternoon, becoming the first bowling skipper the nation has s…

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Walt Disney appoints woman as chair for first time in 98-year history.

Walt Disney has elected a woman to chair its board for the first time in the entertainment giant's 98-year history. Susan Arnold, who has been a Disney board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of this year. She was formerly an executive at global invest…

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Indonesia's Semeru Volcano being erupted.

The eruption of Semeru volcano has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens on Java island, Indonesia's disaster agency said on Sunday (05th), as rescue teams searched for victims under layers of ash, sometimes digging with their bare hands. Semeru, the tallest mount…

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International Volunteer Day - 05th December.

International Volunteer Day (IVD), December 5th celebrates people and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to improve the lives of others. Along with recognizing volunteers, this day also aims to invigorate volunteerism. Every act of volunteerism is an act of ki…

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World's oldest Test Cricketer passes away.

Eileen Ash, the former England Test cricketer and oldest living Test cricketer, has died at the age of 110, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on December 4. Ash played seven Tests for England on either side of the second world war, taking 10 wickets at an averag…

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International Day of Banks - 04 December.

The International Day of Banks celebrated on 04 December in every years and recognise the significant potential of multilateral development banks and other international development banks in financing sustainable development goals and also in recognition of the vital role o…

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EU launches €300bn bid to challenge Chinese influence.

The EU has revealed details of a €300bn (£255bn; $340bn) global investment plan, described as a "true alternative" to China's Belt and Road strategy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Global Gateway scheme should become a trusted brand…

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U.S. is World’s biggest producer of Plastic Waste.

The United States is the world’s leader in the generation of plastic waste, nearly all from fossil fuels, and must develop a plan to curb its destructive impacts on the health of oceans and marine wildlife, concludes a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Eng…

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Sri Lanka has confirmed its first case of "Omicron" variant.

Sri Lanka has confirmed its first case of Omicron Covid-19 variant, the Health Promotion Bureau announced on Friday (03 December). The virus strain was detected in a Sri Lankan national who recently returned to the island on November 24 from Nigeria, according to Chief Epide…

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EIU’s WoLiving Indexrldwide Cost of 2021 announced.

Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) has announced the Worldwide Cost of Living Index 2021. According to the Index, Tel Aviv, Israel has become the most expensive city in the world to live in in 2021, pushing Paris, France and Singapore jointly to occupy the second spot with…

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United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Each year on December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities promotes the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The day raises awareness of the political, economic, social and cultural aspects disability affects people around the world. More th…

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SpaceX to launch its next Starlink fleet and 2 BlackSky satellites.

The Falcon 9's first stage booster, making its ninth flight, thundered to life at 6:12 p.m. EST, smoothly pushing the 229-foot-tall rocket away from pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station atop 1.7 million pounds of thrust. Eight minutes and 45 second later, the…

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South Sudan to end child marriages by 2030.

South Sudan’s Government has promised to end child marriage by 2030 in line with the African Union’s campaign to end child marriages in the continent. Paramount chiefs from 10 regional states and the three administrative areas are meeting in the capital, Juba, for the second…

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06th BRICS Film Festival Awards 2021 announced.

The 06th edition of the BRICS Film Festival awards was announced at the 52nd International Film Festival of India in Goa. For the first time, BRICS Film Festival was held alongside IFFI from November 20 to November 28, 2021. The Jury for this competitive festival had 5 memb…

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World Computer Literacy Day - 02 December.

World Computer Literacy Day is observed on 2nd December every year all over the world. The day is celebrated as the world computer literacy day to create awareness and drive digital literacy in underserved communities worldwide. The day promotes technological skills, especi…

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UAE’s Ahmed Naser Al-Raisin elected as President of INTERPOL.

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) has elected Inspector General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi (United Arab Emirates) as its President for a 4-year term at the 89th Interpol general assembly meeting held in Istanbul, Turkey. He replaces Kim Jong Yan from South…

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Film director Naomi Kawase named as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, has appointed Japanese film director Naomi Kawase as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Cultural and Creative Industries. Ms Azoulay named Naomi Kawase in recognition of her commitment to culture and creativity at the service of the devel…

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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - 02 December.

Every year on December 2nd, the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery draws attention to slavery that still exists in the world. This day also focuses on the eradication of contemporary slavery. Many Americans think of slavery as something from history. This type of…

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South Korea hopes to build sustainable floating city by 2025.

The world’s first “floating city” will be built off the coast of South Korea — and it will be hurricane-proof, flood-proof and self-sustaining. The United Nations-backed project will be constructed off the coast of Busan and was designed as a response to rising sea levels, B…

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Sweden's first female PM Magdalena Andersson returns after resignation.

Sweden's first female prime minister has been reappointed to the top job after political turmoil forced her to resign within hours of taking the post last week. MPs backed Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson by a narrow margin in a new vote on Monday 29 No…

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