International Girls in ICT Day - 27 April.

Every year on the fourth Thursday in April, International Girls in ICT Day draws attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the area of information communication technology (ICT). This year, International Girls in ICT Day will be celebrated on 28 April. It’s…

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Quad Leaders to meet in Sydney for third in-person summit.

The third in-person Quad summit will be held in Sydney next month, to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, high-quality infrastructure, global health, climate change, and other pressing issues pertaining to the strategic Indo-Pacific region. The Quad or …

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Sri Lankan’s Thushen Silva wins Silver at Asian Youth (U18) in Uzbekistan.

Junior athlete Thushen Silva has bagged a Silver medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Youth (U18) Athletics Championship 2023 held in Uzbekistan. Silva, who is a student of Maris Stella College in Negombo, cleared 4.70m in Pole Vault to claim second place in the event. A seven-me…

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Sri Lankan govt denounces blacklisting of Wasantha Karannagoda by US.

The Sri Lankan government has denounced the United States’ move to blacklist the Governor of North Western Province in Sri Lanka, Wasantha Karannagoda. Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry has expressed grave concerns associated with the decision to US Ambassador Julie Chung t…

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Astronomers have captured the first direct image of a black hole as it blasts out a powerful jet.

The new photo features the monstrous supermassive black hole at the heart of the galaxy Messier 87 (M87), the first black hole ever directly imaged by humanity. The image shows precisely for the first time how the base of such an astrophysical jet moving at speeds approachin…

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Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill.

A panel in Japan’s health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, in a major step for reproductive rights decades after other countries made abortion medication widely available. The ministry’s pharmaceutical board granted approval to the MeFeego Pack, an a…

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Zimbabwe plans to launch digital currency backed by gold.

Zimbabwe will launch a digital currency next month by introducing “tokens” that are backed by gold reserves and can be transferred between people and businesses as a form of payment, the country’s central bank said Friday. The move is aimed at shoring up Zimbabwe’s faltering…

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World Intellectual Property Day – 26 April.

Every April 26, we mark World Intellectual Property Day to learn more about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. It’s the day the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sponsors a celebration of World Inte…

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International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day - 26 April.

Every year on April 26th, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of this historic nuclear accident. The day also focuses on the prevention of future nuclear disasters. On April 26th, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history took place. The …

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Football great Pelé enters dictionary to mean 'unique'.

Pelé, the nickname of the late football legend, has officially become synonymous with "exceptional, incomparable, unique". The Portuguese-language Michaelis dictionary, one of the most popular in Brazil, added "pelé" as a new adjective to its online editi…

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WhatsApp announces multi-device feature to support more than one phone.

WhatsApp is finally rolling out multi-device login support for more than one phone. Mark Zuckerberg announced the feature’s rollout on Facebook and Instagram. “Starting today, you can log into the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones,” he said. WhatsApp said that this fe…

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Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report.

Released By: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) The theme of the Report: Military Spending across the Globe Key Findings According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure has reached a new record high o…

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President Joe Biden launches 2024 re-election campaign.

US President Joe Biden has announced he will run for re-election in 2024, setting the stage for a potential rematch with Donald Trump. The Democrat had been expected to seek a second four-year term and launched his campaign in a video on Tuesday. He said it was a pivotal mome…

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International Delegate’s Day - 25 April.

Every year on April 25th, International Delegate’s Day is observed to pay tribute to the delegates who are an integral part of the United Nations (UN) and play a significant role in its functioning. These delegates represent their respective governments and are dedicated to…

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Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by end-2024, Standard Chartered says.

Top cryptocurrency bitcoin could reach $100,000 by the end of 2024, Standard Chartered (STAN.L) said on Monday, saying that the so-called "crypto winter" is over. Bitcoin could gain from factors including recent turmoil in the banking sector, a stabilisation of ris…

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SCG unveils gates named after Tendulkar and Lara.

The Sydney Cricket Ground has unveiled a set of gates named after Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara on Monday. They join Donald Bradman, Alan Davidson and Arthur Morris, all New South Wales (and Australia) legends in being honoured thus at the iconic SCG. April 24 was chosen a…

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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace - 24 April.

The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated annually on 24 April. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations. This day aims to promote the princip…

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The Top 10 Wealthiest Cities in the World in 2023.

Henley & Partners compiled the World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2023, covering 97 cities worldwide. The report utilized data from wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth, which tracks the financial activities of high-net-worth individuals holding designations like Fou…

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Scientists use electricity to make wounds heal 3x faster.

Scientists have developed a specially engineered biochip that uses electricity to heal wounds up to three times faster than normal. It's well known that electric fields can guide the movements of skin cells, nudging them towards the site of an injury for instance. In fac…

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SpaceX launches world's 1st 5G satellite.

SpaceX has launched what is reportedly the first satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) to operate on the 5G cellular standard. Known as "The GroundBreaker," the relatively small, 22-pound (10-kilogram) orbital data relay, designated Sateliot_0, is the first of a const…

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Kenya’s Kiptum wins London Marathon in 2nd fastest time.

Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum set a London Marathon course record on Sunday (23), finishing in two hours, one minute, 25 seconds, nearly three minutes ahead of second-placed Geoffrey Kamworor in a rain-drenched race full of drama. Kiptum, who ran the fastest-ever debut marathon …

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World English Day - 23 April.

English Language Day at the UN is celebrated on 23 April, the date traditionally observed as both the birthday and date of death of William Shakespeare. As well as being the most famous playwright, who wrote in English, Shakespeare also had a huge impact on modern-day Engli…

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British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns following Bullying Investigation.

Tolley’s Conclusions on Raab’s Behavior Dominic Raab, the British Deputy Prime Minister, has resigned after an independent investigation found that he acted in an intimidating manner toward colleagues. The 48-page report by lawyer Adam Tolley investigated more than a dozen c…

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International Mother Earth Day - 22 April.

On April 22, people unite to celebrate International Mother Earth Day. The day is to focus on the responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognizes that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and that “it is necessary to promote harmony wit…

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World Creativity and Innovation Day - 21 April.

World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated annually on April 21 to raise awareness about the crucial role that innovation and creativity play in human development. Creativity is the use of imagination, thinking, and skills to create new ideas, while innovation is the…

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James Webb Space Telescope keeps finding galaxies that shouldn’t exist.

The James Webb Space Telescope keeps finding galaxies that shouldn’t exist, a scientist has warned. Six of the earliest and most massive galaxies that Nasa’s breakthrough telescope has seen so far appear to be bigger and more mature than they should be given where they are i…

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David Warner becomes most capped overseas captain in IPL.

David Warner became the most capped overseas captain in Indian Premier League (IPL) history when he walked out for the toss for Delhi Capitals against Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL 2023 game in Delhi. The 36-year-old Warner surpassed compatriot Adam Gilchrist with his…

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SpaceX’s uncrewed giant rocket explodes minutes after launch from Texas.

SpaceX’s giant new rocket exploded minutes after blasting off on its first test flight Thursday and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Elon Musk’s company was aiming to send the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built on a round-the-world trip from the southern tip of Texa…

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Gary Ballance: Former England and Yorkshire batter announces retirement from all forms of cricket.

Gary Ballance, a left-handed batsman, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. He initially made his debut for Zimbabwe and played for them under a two-year contract. He later went on to play for England and appeared in 23 Test matches. Additionally, he playe…

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Argentina replace Indonesia as under-20 World Cup host.

FIFA has selected Argentina to host the under-20 soccer World Cup after revoking the hosting rights from Indonesia. This decision was made after Indonesia’s football association cancelled the draw scheduled to take place in Bali due to the governor’s refusal to host Israel’…

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