Daniil Medvedev win Qatar Open Title.

Daniil Medvedev won the Qatar Open in his professional tennis debut by defeating Andy Murray 6-4, 6-4, in the final game between two former No. 1s. In every set, Medvedev converted quick beginnings. In the first, he got to 4-1, and in the second, he got to 3-1. Daniil Medved…

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World NGO Day - 27 February.

The World NGO Day is an annual international observance on February 27 to recognize the contributions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The day was first celebrated in 2010 and has since become an annual event that highlights the work of NGOs around the world. It pr…

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2,400-year-old flush toilet discovered in China could be one of the oldest ever.

Archeologists in China have found the remains of what may be the world's oldest known flush toilet. Broken parts of the 2,400-year-old lavatory, as well as a bent flush pipe, were unearthed last summer by a research team among ancient palace ruins in the Yueyang archaeol…

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European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices.

Staff working at the European Commission have been ordered to remove the TikTok app from their phones and corporate devices. The commission said it was implementing the measure to "protect data and increase cybersecurity". TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance,…

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4,500-Year-Old Sumerian Palace Discovered in Iraq Desert.

Since 2015, a team of British Museum-affiliated archaeologists has been excavating the site formerly known as Tello, where the ancient city of Girsu once stood, in the southern plains of Iraq. Dr. Sebastien Rey supervised the excavation team that found the Sumerian palace in…

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Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup for sixth time.

Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday. Opening batter Beth Mooney anchored the Australian innings, scoring an unbeaten 74 in a total of 156 for six, bagging the title of Player of …

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Argentina Open Title 2023.

Top-seeded Spanish player, Carlos Alcaraz won his first title since his milestone U.S. Open triumph by beating Cameron Norrie in straight sets at the Argentina Open tennis Tournament. It was Alcaraz’s first ATP tournament since November 2022 after he missed the Australian O…

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UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukrain.

The U.N. General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message on the eve of the first anniversary of the invasion that Moscow’s aggression must stop. The resolution, d…

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Sergio Ramos announced international football retirement.

Paris Saint-Germain’s and former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has announced that he is retiring from international football. After a record 180 appearances for Spain. Ramos, who was part of Spain’s World Cup and Euro winning teams had represented Real Madrid in La Liga…

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The world’s largest ice rink located in Canada is closed due to lack of ice.

Canada's renowned Rideau Canal Skateway, the world's largest natural ice skating rink, will not open this season for the first time due to a lack of ice, its operator said on Friday, blaming the closure on climate change. The 7.8 km (4.9 mile) Rideau Canal Skateway, …

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Bill Gates buys Heineken stake for $ 902 Million.

Bill Gates has bought 3.76% stake in Dutch drinks giant Heineken Holding NV (HEIO.AS), although the billionaire founder of Microsoft has previously said he was "not a big beer drinker." The filing by the Netherlands' Financial Markets Authority (AFM) said the s…

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Sri Lanka attends Int’l Mother Language Day celebrations 2023 at UNESCO.

The Permanent Delegation of Sri Lanka to UNESCO participated in the UNESCO International Mother Languages Day 2023 celebration organized by the Permanent Delegation of Bangladesh in line with UNESCO’s theme “Safeguarding Indigenous Languages for Promoting Multilingualism th…

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Instagram founders open Artifact news app to everyone.

Instagram’s a hard act to follow, but the app’s two creators are having a go with a new effort called Artifact. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger released the news app at the end of January, but those interested in checking it out had to join a waitlist to access it. On Wednesda…

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US President puts forward Ajay Banga to lead World Bank.

US President Joe Biden has named Indian-American businessman Ajay Banga as the US pick to lead the World Bank. The move comes as the US increases pressure on the bank to put more emphasis on tackling climate change. Mr Banga led credit card giant Mastercard for more than a de…

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Welsh island is first dark skies sanctuary in Europe.

An island in north Wales has been officially recognised for having one of the best night skies in the world. Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), off the Llŷn Peninsula, has become the first site in Europe to be awarded International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification. It joins 16 othe…

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UN condemns Russian invasion ahead of anniversary.

The UN General Assembly in New York has overwhelmingly backed a resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. It called for the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine and a halt to fighting. The motion was backed by 141 nations with 32 abstaining and se…

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SCAT Airlines to commence flights to Mattala Airport in March.

SCAT Airlines, one of Kazakhstan’s largest carriers, is due to commence operations to Sri Lanka in March 2023.  Accordingly, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) stated that the airline will commence operations to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRI…

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Sri Lanka signs Air Services Agreement with the Netherlands.

A bilateral Air Services Agreement has been signed between the Netherlands and Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Feb. 22) in the Hague, the Netherlands. The bilateral agreement will provide a stronger platform to further intensify connectivity both between the countries as well as the…

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BOI approval for two wind power plants by India’s Adani Group.

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 million.  The project will add 350 MW of electricity to the nat…

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Sri Lanka reports highest rate of diabetes in Asia.

A national study conducted by local researchers has revealed that Sri Lanka has the highest rate of diabetes in Asia, with almost one in four adults having being diagnosed. The survey, done in 2019 by researchers from several local universities, the Medical Research Institut…

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Sri Lanka spin wizard Wanindu Hasaranga becomes world’s top-ranked T20I bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s ace leg-spinner, managed to reclaim his reign at the top of ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Ranking. The 25-year-old once again rose to the No. 01 position in the ranking with a rating of 695 points, with Afghan spinner Rashid Khan behind him by only on…

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Strong earthquake shakes remote part of Tajikistan

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook a lightly populated, remote part of Tajikistan early Thursday near China’s far western Xinjiang region. It was 67 kilometers (41 miles) west of Murghob, Tajikistan, and 20 kilometers (12 miles) below ground, according to the U.S. Geological S…

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Mystery sphere found in Japan beach.

A large metal sphere that washed up on a shore in Japan has perplexed locals and set off a flurry of speculation. Authorities can’t say what it is yet - not even the police or bomb squad sent to investigate. But what is known is that it’s hollow - and not a threat. Many suspe…

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76th BAFTA Awards 2023

At the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, the 76th British Academy Film Awards, also referred to as the BAFTAs, were presented. The award was hosted by actor Richard E Grant, the star-studded ceremony saw the German ant-war film All Quiet on the Western Front winning s…

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World Scout Day - 22 February.

World Scout Day is observed annually on February 22 by millions of Boy Scouts worldwide. It honours Lord Robert Baden-Powell, who founded the Boy Scout Movement, on the day of his birthday. The day is observed by National Scout Organizations all over the world through event…

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Sri Lanka consumer price inflation eases to 53.2% in January.

Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) eased year-on-year to 53.2% in January, after a 59.2% rise in December, the statistics department said on Tuesday. Food prices were up 53.6% in January from a year ago, while non-food inflation was 52.9% higher, the Department…

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G20 finance chiefs to discuss debt, crypto, inflation.

G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will discuss debt troubles in developing economies, crypto currencies and global inflationary pressures at a meeting later this week, Indian officials said on Tuesday. The Feb. 22-25 meeting in the Nandi Hills summer retreat n…

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Faizal Salieh appointed as new SEC Chairman.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) announced that Faizal Salieh assumed duties as the Chairman of the SEC on February 20 2023. Salieh is currently the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, which is committed to empowering Directors from bot…

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