World Blood Donor Day - 14 June.

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. A blood service that gives patien…

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International Bath Day - 14 June.

International Bath Day is celebrated every year on June 14th. This day celebrates the importance of taking baths and spending time in water. Baths have long been considered a way to relax and refresh oneself. They are also considered to be one of the best ways to improve per…

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Mithali Raj retires from international cricket.

Indian women’s cricket team captain, Mithali Raj (39 years old), hailing from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, announced her retirement from all forms of International cricket. Previously in September 2019, she retired from twenty 20 International (T20Is) but continued to play One Day I…

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China releases ‘most detailed’ map of the moon’s surface.

The world’s first 1:2.5 million scales lunar geology map has been developed by Chinese experts. According to China Central Television, the map offers substantial fundamental data for lunar scientific study and is an essential new reference for constructing other celestial ge…

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Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Switzerland elected to U.N. Security Council.

The United Nations General Assembly elected Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland to the U.N. Security Council as non permanent members on Thursday 09 June 2022 for two-year term starting on Jan. 1, 2023. All five countries ran unopposed for a spot on the 15-memb…

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UN Secretary-General Appoints Amandeep Singh Gill of India Envoy on Technology.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today (10 June) announced the appointment of Amandeep Singh Gill of India as his Envoy on Technology.  The Secretary-General wishes to extend his appreciation and gratitude to the Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coord…

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UNCTAD’s Annual World Investment Report 2022.

UNCTAD’s annual World Investment Report monitors global and regional foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and presents key national and international investment policy developments.  Every issue of the report includes a special analysis of investment trends’ implications f…

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Queen Elizabeth II becomes second-longest serving monarch.

The Queen has become the second-longest serving monarch in history. As of Monday, she has been on the throne for 70 years and 127 days, second only to Louis XIV of France who became king at the age of four. She overtakes Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in 201…

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International Albinism Awareness Day - 13 June.

Every year on June 13th, International Albinism Awareness Day celebrates the rights of human beings born with albinism and aims to increase awareness and understanding of this genetic condition. What is albinism? Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited diffe…

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Bolivian Former President Jeanine Áñez sentenced over 'coup'.

Former Bolivian President Jeanine Áñez has been sentenced to 10 years in jail over what prosecutors say was a coup to oust her predecessor Evo Morales. A court found Áñez, who was in office in 2019-20, guilty of making "decisions contrary to the constitution". Áñez …

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Sri Lanka business tycoon Dhammika Perera appointed ruling party MP.

With an extraordinary gazette declaring his appointment published Friday (10) evening, Sri Lankan business tycoon Dhammika Perera is now officially a lawmaker in the country’s ninth parliament, pending swearing in. Perera takes up the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP…

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Bloomberg Billionaires Index

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people. Details about the calculations are provided in the net worth analysis on each billionaire’s profile page. The figures are updated at the close of every trading day in New York. As of June 12, …

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The World Day Against Child Labor - 12 June.

June 12 is set aside to focus on ending child labor. The World Day Against Child Labor is held annually on June 12 as an international day to raise awareness and prompt action to stop child labor in all of its forms. Supporters of the day work year round to see that childre…

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Denmark set to vote in referendum on joining EU defence policy.

Historically sceptical about European Union efforts to deepen cooperation, Danish voters are set to choose whether to abandon the country’s decision 30 years ago to opt out of the bloc’s common defence policy. The Danish referendum comes on Wednesday as the latest example of…

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Court issues enjoining order against CEBEU

The Colombo District Court today (June 09) issued an enjoining order preventing the members of Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) from disrupting the continuous supply of electricity to the public by engaging in trade union actions. The order was issued by Col…

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Survives No-Confidence Vote.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote Monday but is weakened after more than 40% of his Conservative Party voted against him remaining in office. In a secret ballot, 148 of the 359 Conservative Party lawmakers voted against Johnson. At least 180 …

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World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day - 09 June.

Every year on June 9th, World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) Day raises awareness for this rare autoimmune disorder. It’s also a day to educate the general public about APS. When the body’s immune system attacks normal proteins in the blood, the body responds by mi…

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Coral Triangle Day - 09 June.

Every year on June 9th, Coral Triangle Day celebrates the rich resources of this epicenter of marine biodiversity. The day also encourages us to learn more about the Coral Triangle. There are three mega ecological complexes on our planet. These include the Coral Triangle, th…

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India successfully tests nuclear-capable Agni 4 ballistic missile.

India on Monday successfully carried out a night launch of the nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, marking a significant boost to the country's military capabilities. In a brief statement, the defence ministry said the &quo…

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Uvais Mohamed assumes duties as CPC Chairman.

Mohamed Uvais Mohamed has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). He officially assumed duties in the position at the CPC head office today (07). Uvais Mohamed had previously served as the Chairman and Managing Director of Ceylon Petroleu…

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New chancellor appointed to Eastern University.

Prof. M. Selvarajah has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the Eastern University, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says. Meanwhile, Prof. R. Wickrama Seneviratne of the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Ruhuna has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of t…

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New Chief of Staff appointed to Sri Lanka Army.

Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku, the present Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Army, effective from Wednesday (8).  Major General Jagath Kodithuwakku this afternoon (7) received the letter of appointment as 60th Ch…

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World Oceans Day - 08 June.

World Oceans Day takes place every 8 June. It is an annual observation to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. The ocean provides us with many resources and services including oxygen, climate regulation, food sources, medicine, and more The sea is important …

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Albania elects top general as the country’s new president.

Albania’s parliament on Saturday 04 June 2022 elected a top military official as the country’s new president after no candidates were nominated in three rounds of voting. Gen.-Maj. Bajram Begaj won the post after the 140-seat Parliament voted 78 in favor, four against and on…

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NATO holds Baltic Sea Naval Exercises with Finland, Sweden.

NATO kicked off nearly a two-week U.S.-led naval exercise on the Baltic Sea on Sunday with more than 7,000 sailors, airmen and marines from 16 nations, including two aspiring to join the military alliance, Finland and Sweden. The annual BALTOPS naval exercise, initiated in 1…

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World Food Safety Day - 07 June.

World Food Safety Day is an annual celebration to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks.  A concerted effort to make and keep food safe contributes to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access,…

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UN agrees to change Turkey’s official name to ‘Türkiye’.

The United Nations has changed the Republic of Turkey’s country name at the organisation from “Turkey” to  “Türkiye”, following a request from Ankara for the change. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that a letter had been received on Wednesday from the Turkish foreign min…

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Rafael Nadal wins 2022 French Open, seals 22nd Grand Slam title.

The 2022 French Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, from 22 May to 5 June 2022, comprising singles, doubles and mixed doubles play. Iga Świątek won the women’s singles event, capturi…

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US’ Frontier overtakes Japan’s Fugaku as world’s most powerful and efficient supercomputer.

The world’s first exascale supercomputer is not just the world’s most powerful by a margin – but it is also the most efficient. Frontier, developed by USA’s designated supercomputer facility, the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, is the world’s first supercomputer to…

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull to take over at the top from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who retired with an engine failure while leading at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Mexican Sergio Perez finished second, 13 seconds b…

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