Microsoft Officially Launches ‘Windows 11’

Microsoft officially launched its new Windows operating system ‘Windows 11’. It is being called as the “next generation” of Windows. The release comes nearly six year after the current latest Windows Operating System ‘Windows 10’ was launched in July 2015. Windows 11 is spe…

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Great Barrier Reef should be listed as 'in danger'.

Australia's government has lashed out after a United Nations report claimed it had not done enough to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change. UN body Unesco said the reef should be put on a list of World Heritage Sites that are "in danger" due to th…

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking raises awareness about drug abuse and the negative repercussions of illicit trafficking. According to the most recent World Drug Report, 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug abu…

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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture speaks out against the crime of torture. The day also honors and supports the victims and survivors of torture. Torture occurs when someone intentionally inflicts pain on a person. The act is con…

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EU lifts sanctions on Burundi.

Burundi's presidency announced the European Union had lifted its sanctions after meeting with the EU ambassador to the country. This move, which comes one year after President Evariste Ndayishimiye's coming to power, will mean the Central African country will no long…

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Jamsetji Tata Becomes World's Biggest Philanthropist in Last Century.

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the founder of the Tata Group, has topped the list of EdelGive Hurun Philanthropists of the Century, with an estimated donation of $102.4 billion mainly made in the health and education sector. Jamsetji Tata, whose endowments began as early as 1892…

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ISRO, NOAA-led multinational project endorsed by UN body world News.

A multinational project co-led by ISRO and NOAA from the US, which aims to improve the accuracy of coastal data based on satellite and land-based observations, was recently approved by a United Nations body on the use and promotion of innovative technology.  The project is c…

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Andy Murray to defend Olympic tennis title at Tokyo Games.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray will defend his title this summer after being named in Team Great Britain's for the Tokyo Games. Murray, who won the singles titles at London 2012 and Rio 2016, will compete in singles and partner London-born Joe Salisbury, …

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World Vitiligo Day - 25 June.

Every year on June 25th, World Vitiligo Day celebrates the lives of those with vitiligo. It’s also a day to build global awareness about this skin disease. Vitiligo is a disease that causes a loss of pigment cells called melanocytes. Up to 1% of the world’s population is aff…

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Day of the Seafarer - 25 June.

Every year on June 25th, the Day of the Seafarer recognizes the valuable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy. Seafarers regularly travel by sea and are commonly called sailors. Many seafarers work in the shipping industry and are responsi…

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U.S. bans imports of solar panel material from Chinese company.

The US administration has ordered a ban on U.S. imports of a key solar panel material from Chinese-based Hoshine Silicon Industry over forced labor allegations. The U.S. Commerce Department separately restricted exports to Hoshine, three other Chinese companies and the param…

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China plans to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033.

China plans to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033, with regular follow-up flights, under a long-term plan to build a permanently inhabited base on the Red Planet and extract its resources. The ambitious plan, which will intensify a race with the United States to p…

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South Africa's Keshav Maharaj becomes first Proteas bowler to take Test hat-trick since 1960 in win over West Indies.

Keshav Maharaj became the first South African in 61 years to claim a Test hat-trick as his side secured a 2-0 series victory against West Indies in St Lucia. The 31-year-old left-arm spinner removed Kieran Powell, Jason Holder and Joshua Da Silva in three consecutive deliver…

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Microsoft reaches a $2 trillion market cap.

Microsoft has officially entered the most elite of clubs: corporations with a market value exceeding $2 trillion. The tech giant is only the second publicly traded American company, behind Apple (AAPL), to reach such a valuation. Oil company Saudi Aramco, which went public i…

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Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino dies.

Former Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has died after a prolonged illness, according to several news reports and later confirmed by his family. Aquino, 61, served as the country’s 15th president from 2010 to 2016 and was succeeded in office by the incumbent, Rodrigo …

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American Actor Will Smith announced his autobiography ‘Will’.

American  Actor, rapper and film producer Will Smith, who revealed the title and cover of his upcoming autobiography "Will". The book, to be published Nov. 9 by Penguin Press. Will Smith is co-writing the book with author Mark Manson, and the cover is designed by N…

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The Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyle Accelerator 2021-22.

The Asia Pacific Low Carbon Lifestyle Accelerator, launched by UNEP with Massive Earth Foundation supports revenue positive start-ups that make sustainable goods and services more readily available. From low carbon mobility options, to products that reduce plastic waste, to…

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New Zealand crowned first ICC World Test Championship.

New Zealand defeated India to win the first ICC World Test Championship. New Zealand chased down the target of 139 to win the first-ever World Test Championship final with eight wickets in hand. The last day of the match was played on June 23, 2021. The match saw 6 days pla…

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Hong Kong's pro-democracy paper "Apple Daily" announces closure.

Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy paper Apple Daily has announced its closure, in a blow to media freedom in the city. The tabloid's offices were raided last week over allegations that several reports had breached a controversial national security law. Police detained…

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Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2021

This year's report reveals new insights about digital news consumption based on a YouGov survey of over 92,000 online news consumers in 46 markets including India, Indonesia, Thailand, Nigeria, Colombia and Peru for the first time. The report looks at the impact of coron…

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Chile to begin drafting new constitution.

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera has said the assembly to draft a new constitution will hold its first session on July 4, as they are moves towards replacing its current conservative, dictatorship-era charter. The re-writing of the constitution is the result of a broad pol…

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John McAfee, founder of McAfee antivirus software, passes away.

British-American Software pioneer, John David McAfee, the creator of the McAfee antivirus software, has passed away. John was found dead in his cell in a jail near Barcelona, where he had been since October 2020, for evading taxes. The incident happened shortly after his ext…

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Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce becomes second fastest woman of all-time ahead of Tokyo Olympics.

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the second-fastest woman of all-time behind 100 metres world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner when she clocked 10.63 seconds at a meet in Kingston. American Griffith-Joyner still holds the women's 100m world record o…

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Mawya Sudan, the first woman fighter pilot in Indian Air Force (IAF).

Mawya Sudan, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, has become the first woman fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Rajouri district. Hailing from the village of Lamberi, of Border Tehsil of Nowshera in Rajouri, she commissioned into the IAF as Flying Officer. Mawya ha…

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Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be first trans athlete to compete at Olympics.

The New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is poised to make history and headlines, as well as significant controversy, after being confirmed as the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympic Games. The 43-year-old, who will be the fourth oldest weightlifter at an …

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Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to win a WTA title.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur made history on Sunday 20 June 2021 when she became the first Arab woman to win a WTA title, beating Russian Daria Kasatkina in the final of the grasscourt event in Birmingham. Jabeur, a trailblazer for North African women's tennis, won 7-5 6-4 t…

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International Women in Engineering Day - 23 June.

On June 23rd each year, International Women in Engineering Day highlights a profession that keeps on building. And when it comes to engineering, the profession fills roles across many sectors. Numerous fields require engineering specialties. Careers abound in architectural, …

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International Widows’ Day - 23 June.

Every year on June 23rd, International Widows’ Day gives special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages across the globe. The situation for widows is especially dire in developing countries. Some of the problems widows face in these countries include poverty, vio…

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United Nations Public Service Day - 23 June.

Every year on June 23rd, the United Nations Public Service Day celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community. Also, on this day, the prestigious UN Public Service Awards are given. Public service is defined as a service intended for all members of the co…

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International Olympic Day - 23 June.

The International Olympic Day is held on June 23 each year. The day is celebrated to encourage more people to participate in the Olympic Games and spread awareness about the event and promote the Olympic Movement. Based on the three pillars – “move”, “learn” and “discover” …

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