Max Verstappen named Laureus Sportsman of the Year 2022

F1 champion Max Verstappen has been named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Jamaican Olympic sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah has been named Sportswoman of the Year.  The awards recognise the greatest sporting achievements of 2021, one of the highlights of which was…

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International Girls in ICT Day - 28 April.

Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, International Girls in ICT Day draws attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the area of information communication technology (ICT). This year, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 28 April. It’s…

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Taliban orders TikTok, PUBG ban due to 'misleading' youths.

The Taliban has ordered a ban on video-sharing app TikTok and online multi-player game PUBG, insisting they were leading Afghan youths "astray". The militant group said it would also ban TV channels from airing what it deemed as "immoral material". It come…

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Kane Tanaka, world’s oldest person dies.

Kane Tanaka, a Japanese woman believed to have been the world’s oldest person, has died aged 119. Tanaka died of old age at a hospital in southwestern Fukuoka city on April 19. She was born in the Fukuoka region on January 2, 1903 — the same year the Wright brothers flew for …

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Israeli film crew in SL to shoot ‘Arugam Bay’.

Israeli film production house United Channel Movies (UCM) is currently in Sri Lanka to shoot its latest feature film ‘Arugam Bay’ in the eastern region of the island nation.   The filming will start on May 3 and is expected to wrap up by May 22, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promoti…

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Emmanuel Macron wins France's presidential election.

French President Emmanuel Macron has won a second term in office, defeating his far-right rival Marine Le Pen by a comfortable margin in a runoff election. His supporters erupted with joy on Sunday as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ de Mars park by the Ei…

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Former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki dies.

Former Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki, who led the country from 2002 to 2013, has died at 90. As leader, Kibaki, one of the country’s richest men, ushered in economic reforms and a new constitution but failed to deliver on promises to combat corruption. His tenure was marred b…

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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - 26 April.

Every year on April 26th, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of this historic nuclear accident. The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters. On April 26th, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place. The …

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World Intellectual Property Day - 26 April.

Every April 26, we mark World Intellectual Property Day to learn more about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. It’s the day the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sponsors a celebration of World Inte…

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West Indies legend Kieron Pollard retires from international cricket.

The legendary West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 34-year-old Pollard announced on Wednesday 30 that he has called time on a 15-year international career in order to “make room for those who will carry the game …

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World Malaria Day - 25 April

“Malaria Awareness Day was designated to be April 25 by President George W. Bush in 2007. World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member St…

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World Penguin Day - 25 April

Observed the world over on April 25th, World Penguin Day recognizes one of the unique birds on the planet.  There are 17 species of penguins, and all their natural habitats are in the Southern hemisphere. Emperor Penguins are the tallest… about 4 feet tall. The smallest, Lit…

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Patrick Achi re-appointed as Prime Minister of Ivory Coast.

Patrick Achi has been re-appointed as Prime Minister of Ivory Coast by President Alassane Ouattara. He was appointed prime minister in March 2021. He was the third prime minister in the West African state (Ivory Coast) in the last three years after Amadou Gon Coulibaly (who…

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Indian-American Navy Veteran appointed as Kamala Harris’s defence advisor.

Indian-American Navy Veteran Shanti Sethi has been appointed as USA Vice President Kamala Harris’s Defence Adviser.  Shanti Sethi is the first Indian-American commander of a major US Navy combat ship. Shanti Sethi commanded the guided-missile destroyer, USS Decatur, from Dec…

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WTO slashes 2022 global trade growth forecast to 3%.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3% from 4.7% because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices. The report from the global trade watchdog said t…

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Spanish Language Day - 23 April

Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day celebrates the second most spoken language in the world. It’s also a day to honor the most revered writer in the Spanish language, Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra. The Spanish language originated in Spain. Currently, there are more…

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English Language Day - 23 April

On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the development, history, and culture of the English tongue. A Germanic language that began to develop during the 5th and 6th centuries when Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain, English is also influenced by French, Latin, and many ot…

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World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April

April 23 every year is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day. Sometimes, it’s called World Book Day, or International Day of the Book. The focus of the day is to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates all things book-relate…

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David Attenborough has been named "Champion of the Earth".

Biologist, natural historian and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been awarded a "Champions of the Earth" Lifetime Achievement Award by the UN's Environment Programme (UNEP). The award — the UN's highest environmental honor — is given to individuals, …

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International Mother Earth Day - 22 April

On April 22, people unite to celebrate International Mother Earth Day. The day is to focus on the responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognizes that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and that “it is necessary to promote harmony wit…

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World Creativity and Innovation Day 2022 - 21 April.

World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and encourage creative multidisciplinary thinking at the individual and group levels. The World Cre…

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World Bank slashes global growth forecast.

The World Bank lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 on Monday by nearly a full percentage point, down from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having on the world economy. World Bank President David Malpass told reporters on a c…

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New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennett set to retire after 2021/22 season.

Hamish Bennett, the 35-year-old New Zealand pacer, has announced his decision to retire from his playing career after the 2021/22 season, and is set to pursue coaching. Bennett last represented New Zealand in a T20I against Bangladesh in Mirpur in September 2021. He made his…

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Nexo and Mastercard launch 'world first' crypto-backed payment card.

London-based Cryptocurrency lender, Nexo has joined hands with global payments company Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. Electronic money firm DiPocket is Nexo’s card issuer. The card requires no minimum repayments, monthly, or inactivity …

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Naveed Nawaz appointed Assistant Coach of National Team.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of Naveed Nawaz, former Sri Lanka Test and ODI player, as the Assistant Coach of the National Team for a two-year term, effective from 1st April 2022. Nawaz, before taking over the new role, was functioning as the Head Co…

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Joe Root steps down as England Test captain.

Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain, citing the “toll” and “impact” the role has had on him. The 31-year-old was appointed Sir Alastair Cook’s successor in 2017, and holds the record for the highest number of matches and wins as captain. But his last series as s…

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Sri Lanka to temporarily suspend foreign debt payments.

Sri Lanka will temporarily suspend foreign debt payments to avoid a hard default, the central bank governor said, with its limited foreign reserves required for imports of essential items such as fuel. Sri Lanka is due to start talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF…

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Russian warship sinks in the Black Sea.

One of the Russian Navy's most important warships has sunk in the Black Sea, a massive blow to a military struggling against Ukrainian resistance 50 days into Vladimir Putin's invasion of his neighbor. Russian state news agency TASS reported Thursday evening that the…

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Chinese Language Day - April 20.

Through the development of language, the human race made advancements in culture and civilization. On April 20th, explore the progress the written and spoken word have made through the observance of Chinese Language Day. Like most languages, Chinese has a diverse collection …

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World Liver Day - 19 April

Every year World Liver Day is celebrated on April 19. The day is observed to raise awareness about liver diseases across the world. The liver is the largest solid organ of the body that removes toxins from the body. The organ maintains healthy blood sugar levels, regulates …

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