Finland and Sweden submit applications to join NATO.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that Finland and Sweden have officially applied to join the world’s biggest military alliance, a move driven by security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine. Neutral throughout the Cold War, the two countries’ decision to join t…

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World Bank, ADB & AIIB announce joint plan to aid Sri Lanka.

The World Bank, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have jointly decided to support Sri Lanka’s response to the ongoing economic crisis. The three institutions announced their decision in a statement issued after the first joi…

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International Tea Day - 21 May.

Every year on May 21st, International Tea Day promotes ways to sustain the production and consumption of tea. It’s also a day to spread awareness of the importance of tea in fighting hunger and poverty. You might be surprised to know that tea (not coffee) is the preferred be…

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National Geographic Society has installed the “world’s highest weather station” on Mount Everest.

National Geographic Society has installed the “world’s highest weather station” on Mount Everest at an altitude of 8,830 metres to automatically measure various meteorological phenomena. Nepal’s Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) said the automatic weather statio…

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World’s longest suspension bridge, been opened in Czech Republic.

The world’s largest suspension bridge has opened to travellers in the Czech Republic. The bridge, which had been under construction for nearly two years, was officially opened. Sky Bridge 721 is the name given to it. The promenade promises both beautiful views of the cloud-…

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The Global 2000.

Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, ongoing war and unpredictable markets, the world’s largest public companies managed to boost sales and profits in the last year. Healthy income statements, however, mask a new economic reality which is devoid of government stim…

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Kenyan nurse Anna Qabale Duba crowned as world’s best nurse.

Anna Qabale Duba, a Kenyan nurse stationed at the Marsabit County Referral Hospital, won the inaugural Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award for endorsing education and campaigning against outdated cultural practices like Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her community. Duba…

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World Bee Day - 20 May.

World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20 each year. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem. Every year on this day, the global public will focus on the importance of preserving honey bees and all other pol…

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World Metrology Day - 20 May.

World Metrology Day is about how our scientific measurement system is capable of stretching beyond the bounds of language. Math & science both share the commonality of being necessary in the development and maintenance of foreign relations. World Metrology Day pays tribu…

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World Day for Cultural Diversity - 21 May.

Every year on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development urges everyone to do their part to bridge the gap between cultures. The day is often referred to as Diversity Day. According to the UN, bridging this gap is essential for peace, develop…

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International Tea Day - 21 May.

Every year on May 21st, International Tea Day promotes ways to sustain the production and consumption of tea. It’s also a day to spread awareness of the importance of tea in fighting hunger and poverty. You might be surprised to know that tea (not coffee) is the preferred be…

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Starliner Launches to Space Station on Uncrewed Flight Test for NASA.

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is in orbit, heading for the International Space Station following launch Thursday of the next-generation spacecraft on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket on a mission designed to test the end-to-end capabilities of the crew-capable sys…

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Elon Musk Allegedly Exposed His Erect Penis to SpaceX Employee.

Elon Musk exposed his erect penis to a flight attendant employed by SpaceX in 2016 and offered to buy her a horse in exchange for sex, according to allegations in a new report from Insider. The report cites a settlement for $250,000 between SpaceX and the unnamed woman. The …

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International Red Sneakers Day - 20 May.

Each year on May 20th, International Red Sneakers Day marks a growing movement with a mission to save the lives of those with food allergies while also sharing the story and memory of a boy who loved red sneakers. Red Sneakers for Oakley™, a nonprofit 501c3, founded Internat…

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International Museum Day - 18 May.

Every year on May 18th, International Museum Day provides an opportunity for museum professionals to alert the general public about the importance of museums and the challenges they face. The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact th…

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World Aids Vaccine Day - 18 May.

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, or World Aids Day is held every year on May 18. As well as raising awareness of the need for a vaccine it also celebrates those that work towards this goal. All those who help victims of the infection also receive praise on this poignant day. In 19…

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Vesak, or Buddha Day - 18 May.

Vesak, or Buddha Day, is celebrated worldwide every year on the day of the full moon in May. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada or southern tradition Buddhists request governments everywhere that Buddhists live, t…

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - 17 May.

May 17 is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The purpose is to help raise awareness of the possibilities the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies. May 17 marks the anniversary of the signin…

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World Hypertension Day - 17 May.

Observed on May 17, World Hypertension Day is marked as a day focused on creating awareness about Hypertension and its symptoms. Hypertension or high blood pressure occurs when the blood pressure rises to an unhealthy level of 140/90. It is considered to have touched a dang…

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South Korea Wins Uber Cup 2022

After a thrilling final at the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, Korea stunned defending champions China to capture their second Uber Cup title. Korea fought back from behind twice to deny China a record-extending 16th title in the famous team tournament in a tie that last…

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5000-year-old jewellery factory rooted out in Haryana’s Indus Valley site Rakhi Garhi.

With the excavation of a 5000-year-old jewellery-making factory, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which has been working in Rakhi Garhi, Haryana, for the past 32 years, has produced one of its most significant findings yet. Rakhi Garhi is a village in Haryana’s His…

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"The Rock", the largest white diamond ever auctioned.

The largest white diamond to ever come up for auction has been sold for 21,681,000 CHF ($21.9 million) at Christie's in Geneva. The 228.31-carat, pear-shaped gemstone -- dubbed "The Rock" -- originated from South Africa, where some of the largest diamonds in th…

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World’s oldest chess grandmaster Yuri Averbakh passes away.

Russian chess grandmaster, Yuri Averbakh who was among the world’s best players for a decade, trained world champions and was the last surviving participant in one of the greatest competitions in history, has died in Moscow at 100.  He won the Moscow Championship in 1949 and…

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UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies.

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, Emirati state news agency WAM reported. He was 73. Sheikh Khalifa had rarely been seen in public since suffering a stroke in 2014, with his brother, Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (known…

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Saudi Aramco overtakes Apple as world’s most valuable company.

Apple has lost its crown as the world’s most valuable company to the oil giant Saudi Aramco, as soaring commodity prices swell profits at energy companies and technology stocks continue to slide. In a sign that the old economy is reasserting itself over the new this year, Ar…

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Dr. Frank Wilczek receives the 2022 Templeton Prize.

Frank Wilczek, a Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist and author, and professor at four universities among them Stockholm University, is awarded the 2022 Templeton Prize.  He was awarded to  honour his extraordinary depth and breadth of knowledge which is contributing t…

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International Day of Light - 16 May.

Every year on May 16th, the International Day of Light promotes awareness for the appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, art, education, and sustainable development. The day also recognizes the natural benefits of light, as well as its many technological ap…

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International Day of Living Together in Peace - 16 May.

Every year on May 16th, the International Day of Living Together in Peace urges people to live in a united and peaceful way by listening to, respecting, and appreciating others. They say that variety is the spice of life. Unfortunately, many people feel threatened by those w…

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Inter Milan clinch Italian Cup with 4-2 victory over Juventus in final.

Inter Milan were crowned the 2022 Italian Cup champions after beating Juventus 4-2 in the final late Wednesday 11th.  Nicolo Barella scored an early opener for Inter Milan before Juventus took a 2-1 lead with goals scored by Alex Sandro and Dusan Vlahovic. With 10 minutes to …

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The World's 10 Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022.

Lionel Messi has topped the list of Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes 2022 with a reported income of $130 million, followed by Basketball player, Lebron James with $121.2 million while Cristiano Ronaldo was third with $115 million.  Messi had moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-G…

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