July 2023 hottest month on record as heatwaves scorch Earth

July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth with abnormally high temperatures recorded on both land and sea, the European Union’s climate observatory confirmed, warning of dire consequences for the planet. Marked by heatwaves and fires all around the world, the previou…

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World Lion Day - 10 August.

Every year on August 10th, people worldwide commemorate World Lion Day. This global observance aims to increase understanding about the conservation and safeguarding of lions. It provides an opportunity to inform individuals about the difficulties these magnificent animals …

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Director and pacesetter of 1970s American films, William Friedkin dies.

William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning American director of films like The Exorcist and The French Connection passed away in Los Angeles(LA), California, United States of America (USA) at the age of 87. Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 29 August 1935. About Willia…

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Deaths, disabilities from heart problems related to air pollution are on the rise.

The number of people killed or disabled by certain heart problems caused by exposure to air pollution has risen significantly since 1990: 31% worldwide, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Particle pollution is specifica…

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Iraq bans media from using term ‘homosexuality’.

Iraq's official media regulator on Tuesday ordered all media and social media companies operating in the Arab state not to use the term "homosexuality" and instead to say "sexual deviance," a government spokesperson said and a document from the regul…

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Oscar Winning American Director William Friedkin passes away.

William Friedkin, the Oscar-winning American director of films like The Exorcist and The French Connection passed away in Los Angeles(LA), California, United States of America (USA) at the age of 87. Friedkin was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on 29 August 1935. About Willia…

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples - 09 August.

Each year on August 9, people around the globe observe International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Furthermore, people gather on this day to bring awareness to world issues concerning indigenous people, respectively. In addition, this day also recognizes the achiev…

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World Calligraphy Day - 09 August.

The second Wednesday of August is the day where art meets handwriting. Poets believe there is beauty within the flow of words. Similarly, calligrapher’s find beauty assembling those words on paper in an artistic and beautiful fashion.  Furthermore, calligraphers design words…

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World Nagasaki Day - 09 August.

Introduction Nagasaki Day, observed annually on August 9th, holds a somber significance in global history. It marks the day when the Japanese city of Nagasaki was devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II. This day serves as a reminder of the immense destructive power…

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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan barred from politics for 5 years.

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been barred from politics for five years. Khan, who was sentenced in a corruption case over the weekend, was disqualified in line with his conviction, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said in an order on Tuesday. “Imran …

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Top 10 Largest Countries in the World 2023.

Russia is considered to be largest country in the world with a total area of 17,098,242 sq. km and a land of 16,376,870 sq. km which is equivalent to 11% of the total world’s landmass of 148,940,000 sq. km. Russia is the largest country in the world, with a land area that i…

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International Cat Day - 08 August.

International Cat Day is observed annually on August 8.  This is a day to celebrate one of the world’s favorite pets. Cats provide companionship and comfort to many.  Studies show having a cat can help to lower stress, anxiety and even depression.  Having a cat in your home …

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Top 10 Smallest Countries in the World 2023.

Smallest countries or ‘microstate’ or ‘ministate’ are the countries with very least population or land area. As of July 2023, the top five smallest countries include Vatican City, Monaco, Nauru, Tuvalu and San Marino, among which Vatican City is on the top of the list of th…

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UT researchers develop way for VR headset to measure brain activity.

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a way for a virtual reality, or VR, headset to monitor brain activity. The research team modified a VR headset by creating a noninvasive electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor that they installed in a Meta VR headset…

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