Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emerges most popular global leader.

PM Narendra Modi has been pegged as the world’s most popular leader with an approval rating of 78 per cent as per a survey by a US-based consulting firm ‘Morning Consult.’ As per the rating PM Modi’s ratings trump those of other leaders including US President Joe Biden, Fre…

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Asia to use half of World's Electricity by 2025.

In the year 2025, countries in Asia will use half of the electricity in the world. According to the International Energy Agency, Asia's share of global electricity consumption has been rising quickly from just around a quarter in the year 2000. China is the biggest fact…

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Magnitude 6.1 quake strikes off New Zealand.

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck New Zealand near Wellington on Wednesday at a depth of 48 km (30 miles), government seismic monitor Geonet said. The earthquake's epicentre was 50 km from the town of Paraparaumu, according to Geonet. New Zealand lies on the seismically a…

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Sri Lanka to host French Adventure Race ‘Raid Amazones’.

Raid Amazones 2023, the only itinerant women’s adventure race in the world, is set to hit the streets of Sri Lanka’s hill capital, Kandy, in March this year. The island’s national carrier SriLankan Airlines has set the stage to usher the annual destination adventure for the …

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FIFA World Cup 2026

The U.S. men’s national team, along with Mexico and Canada, will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three countries won the right to host the World Cup in a united North American bid. FIFA historically has given host nations the right to play in the Worl…

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Swiss air tracking index IQAir - February 2023.

What is IQAir? IQAir is a Swiss air quality technology company, specializing in protection against airborne pollutants, developing air quality monitoring and air cleaning products. IQAir also operates AirVisual, a real-time air quality information platform. As of February 20…

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Seven-Foot Sword unearthed from 1,600 year old burial mound in Japan.

Japanese archaeologists have uncovered a 7.5-foot-long iron sword and a bronze mirror from an ancient burial mound near the city of Nara. The weapon, known as a dako sword, is so large that it was likely never used for self-defense, serving instead as a means of protection a…

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King Charles 111 on a new stamp.

The image of King Charles III that is to appear on new stamps from 4 April has been revealed by the Royal Mail. The minimalist, unadorned picture, with no crown on the stamp or any other decoration, was approved personally by the King. The design was also intended to provide …

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7,000 year old well is the oldest wooden structure ever discovered.

Archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old Neolithic well in eastern Europe, which they believe is the oldest wooden structure in the world. The square well was built with oak by farmers around 5256 B.C., according to researchers who pinpointed its origin after analyzin…

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ICC Men’s Player of the Month - January 2023

India batter Shubman Gill was  named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for January following a series of impressive innings in the ODI format, while England U-19 skipper Grace Scrivens became the youngest player to be named for the women’s honour. The awards were decided in a g…

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Russian Arms supplies to India worth $13 bn in past 5 years.

Russian state news agencies reported that India received arms worth around $13 billion from Russia in the past five years. Moreover, New Delhi has further placed orders with Moscow for weapons and military equipment exceeding $10 billion. India accounts for around 20 percent…

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Father of internet warns: Don’t rush investments into A.I. just because ChatGPT is ‘really cool’

Google chief evangelist and “father of the internet” Vint Cerf has a message for executives looking to rush business deals on chat artificial intelligence: “Don’t.” Cerf pleaded with attendees at a Mountain View, California, conference on Monday not to scramble to invest in …

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International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) - 15 February.

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed on February 15 every year. International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors a…

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FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid has won the Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 5-3 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Vinícius Júnior scored twice and assisted Karim Benzema to lead Real Madrid to its record-extending eighth Club World Cup title…

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Angela Merkel wins Unesco Peace Prize for 'efforts to welcome refugees'.

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has been awarded the Unesco Peace Prize 2022  for “her efforts to welcome refugees”. In the summer of 2015, as refugees were streaming into Europe, Merkel opened her country’s borders and famously declared to Germans “Wir schaffen das”…

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Popular S. African rapper AKA shot dead outside restaurant.

One of South Africa’s hottest rap artists, Kiernan Forbes, known as AKA, has been shot dead outside a restaurant in the southeastern city of Durban, his family said Saturday. The 35-year-old won multiple South African awards, was nominated several times for a Black Entertain…

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Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores.

A member of the US Senate Intelligence Committee is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns about national security, in the latest indication of mounting scrutiny on the short-form video app from members of Congress. In a letter sent …

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New Zealand declares national state of emergency.

New Zealand's prime minister says Cyclone Gabrielle, which has pummelled much of the North Island, is a weather event not seen "in a generation". Chris Hipkins' government has declared a state of emergency - only the third in New Zealand's history. About…

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Shahabuddin Chuppu elected Bangladesh's 22nd President.

Mohammad Shahabuddin Chuppu, a former judge and freedom fighter will be Bangladesh's new President, the Chief Election Commission has announced. Chuppu, 74, was elected unopposed on Monday and will replace President Mohammad Abdul Hamid. The Chief Election Commissioner K…

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Nikos Christodoulides Elected as the New President of Cyprus.

Nikos Christodoulides was elected as the President of Cyprus after a second and final round of voting. Christodoulides, 49, took 51.9% of the vote, compared with runoff rival Andreas Mavroyiannis, 66, taking 48.1%. Christodoulides ran as an independent with the backing of c…

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First ever Saudi Arabian woman ready to send space.

Saudi Arabia will send its first ever woman astronaut on a space mission later this year, the latest move by the kingdom to revamp its ultra-conservative image. Rayyana Barnawi will join fellow Saudi Ali Al-Qarni on a 10-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS), …

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Young girl rescued after 178 hours under rubble.

A young girl has been saved from the rubble of a block of flats in southern Turkey, more than a week after the devastating earthquake struck. Miray had been trapped in the ruins for 178 hours - seven-and-a-half days. Video showed workers cheering and shouting "God is gre…

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Treasury issues circular on paddy purchasing.

The Treasury has released a circular on the government’s program for purchasing and distribution of paddy, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says. The circular, signed by Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, was issued on the directives of President Ranil Wickremesingh…

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Cabinet nod to draft new Excise bill.

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft a new Excise bill, replacing the century-old legislation. Since the Excise Ordinance for the regulation of alcohol and tobacco usage and related businesses, issuance of relevant licenses and imposing taxes was implemente…

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SLC raises match fees of National Women’s Players.

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to raise the match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023. Accordingly, the match fees for both formats of white-ball cricket have increased from US$ 250 to US$ 750 per match, per player. Furthermo…

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Valentine’s Day - 14 February.

Valentine’s Day began as St. Valentine’s Day, a liturgical celebration of one or more early Christian saints named Valentinus. February 14th first became associated with romantic love during the High Middle Ages as the tradition of courtly love was then flourishing. During …

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Legendary American pop musician Burt Bacharach passes away.

Burt Bacharach, the singularly gifted and popular composer who delighted millions with the quirky arrangements and unforgettable melodies of “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and dozens of other hits, has died at 94. The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning Bacharach…

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World Radio Day - 13 February

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to mark the important role that radio plays in our lives and in society. The objective of World Radio Day is to raise public awareness of the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to use it to provide ac…

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World Government Summit 2023

The World Government Summit 2023 will be held in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 13 - 15 February 2023, under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments”. The Summit will bring thought leaders, global experts and decision makers from around the globe to share …

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NASA Spots Surprise Evidence of Ancient Water Ripples on Mars.

NASA's Curiosity rover has logged over a decade in Mars' Gale Crater. It may be a veteran of the red planet, but Mars still has some surprises in store, like an ancient lake bed in an unexpected place.  The rover documented a landscape of stunning rocks that show dis…

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