Taliban changes Afghanistan’s name to ‘Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’.

A day after Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani stepped down from his post and the Taliban took over control of Kabul, Taliban Leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, was on August 16, declared the new President of Afghanistan, Sentinel Assam reported. Additionally, Afghanistan…

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Malaysia's king appoints Ismail Sabri as prime minister.

Malaysia's king appointed Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the prime minister on Friday (20), replacing Muhyiddin Yassin, who stepped down this week after losing his parliamentary majority. Ismail Sabri, who was Muhyiddin's deputy, takes over as the Southeast Asian nation grap…

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India approves world's first DNA Covid vaccine.

India's drug regulator has approved the world's first DNA vaccine against Covid-19 for emergency use. The three-dose ZyCoV-D vaccine prevented symptomatic disease in 66% of those vaccinated, according to an interim study quoted by the vaccine maker Cadila Healthcare. …

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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - 22 August.

On August 22nd, International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizes the importance of assisting victims of religious persecution. One in three people suffers from religious persecution. Of all the religions, Christians are t…

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NATO suspends all support to Afghan authorities.

NATO suspends all support to the Afghan authorities and insists that the future government must fulfill international obligations and safeguard human rights, NATO member states' foreign ministers said in a joint statement on Friday (20). The joint statement said; "U…

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World Senior Citizen Day - 21 August.

World Senior Citizen Day is observed globally on August 21 every year. The day is celebrated to raise awareness about issues affecting older people, such as deterioration with age and the abuse of the elderly and support, honour and show appreciation to seniors and to recog…

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First monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 approved for use in the UK.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has given approval for the first monoclonal antibody treatment for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in the UK. Following on from a thorough review of the evidence carried out by the MHRA, and recommendati…

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Hurun Global 500 most valuable companies list 2021.

The Hurun Research Institute today in association with Jiaxing City in East China released the 2021 Hurun Global 500, a list of the 500 most valuable non-state-controlled companies in the world, ranked according to their value, defined as market capitalisation for listed co…

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Rajiv Gandhi's 77th Birth Anniversary - 20 August.

August 20, 2021 marks former PM Rajiv Gandhi's 77th Birth Anniversary, also known as Sadbhavna Diwas. To date, Rajiv Gandhi stands to be the youngest Prime Minister of India. After the assassination of Indira Gandhi, he took charge as 07th Prime Minister of India at the …

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IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Afghanistan will no longer be able to access the lender's resources. The move follows the Taliban's takeover of the country. Resources of over $370m (£268m) from the IMF had been set to arrive on 23 August. These funds we…

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China has announced three children limit.

China has announced that it will allow couples to have up to three children, after census data showed a steep decline in birth rates. China scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016, replacing it with a two-child limit which has failed to lead to a sustained upsurge …

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International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - 21 August.

On August 21st, International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism honors the lives changed forever by acts of terrorism. Victims of terrorism often feel neglected and forgotten when the aftermath of a terrorist attack fades. These victims struggle for …

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International Homeless Animals’ Day - 21 August. (The third Saturday in August)

International Homeless Animals’ Day on the third Saturday in August focuses on the pet overpopulation problem and how to help solve it. International Homeless Animals’ Day is on August 21st in 2021. The official slogan for the event is “Become part of the solution,” and ther…

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World Honey Bee Day - 21 August. (The third Saturday in August)

World Honey Bee Day on the third Saturday in August brings a buzzing celebration for beekeepers, honey lovers, and all blooming things. The day recognizes both the honey bee and the beekeepers who tend the hives. It also encourages everyone to enjoy and buy locally grown hon…

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Asteroid speeding at 94,000 kmph has passed the Earth.

Stargazers across the globe can expect a rare astronomical event as asteroid 2016 AJ193 will fly past the earth at a distance of 3.4 million kilometres. The asteroid will be at the closest point to earth in more than six decades.  The National Aeronautics and Space Administr…

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South Korean actress Kim Min-kyung passes away.

Renowned South Korean actress Kim Min-kyung breathed her last on August 15. The Mouse actress' death was confirmed by her agency DaHong Entertainment on August 17. She was 61. Her cause of death remains unknown as of now. Kim who made her debut in 1979 in a theatrical gr…

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China passes new personal data privacy law.

China's National People's Congress on Friday (20) passed a law designed to protect online user data privacy and will implement the policy from Nov. 1, according to state media outlet Xinhua. The law's passage completes another pillar in the country's efforts …

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The 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index.

Vietnam  has ranked first in terms of crypto adoption worldwide according to the 2021 Global Crypto Adoption Index by blockchain data platform Chainalysis.  This comes even as worldwide crypto adoption grew by 880% between June 2020 and July 2021, according to the report. A re…

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World Athletics U20 Championships begins in Nairobi.

The 2021 edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships has been started in Nairobi, Kenya.  The impact of Covid on teams travelling and logistics of moving vital equipment around the world have proven to be a challenge, the governing body said in a release.  The event was …

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Four new sensitive Ecological Zones identified.

The Environment Ministry has initiated a programme to identify and declare sensitive Ecological Zones in the country. The Biodiversity Unit of the Ministry has initiated this programme on the instructions of Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. The purpose of this progra…

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Rear Admiral Jayarathne appointed Navy Chief of Staff.

Rear Admiral YN Jayarathne has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 17.08.2021 by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Accordingly, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, officially handed over the letter of appointment in t…

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International Day of Medical Transporters - 20 August

Every year on August 20th, International Day of Medical Transporters honors ambulance drivers and the important work they do. The day also encourages us to learn more about the job of a medical transporter. A medical transporter has the important job of getting a sick or inj…

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World Mosquito Day - 20 August.

August 20th recognizes World Mosquito Day marking the occasion when Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans in 1897. During Ross’s work with the Indian Medical Service, he made his groundbreaking discovery. The malarial parasite was …

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World Humanitarian Day - 19 Augsut.

Each year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor aid workers who put their lives at risk to better the lives of others. The day also rallies support for people around the world affected by crises. Around the world, the United Nations, along with Internation…

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World Photography Day - 19 August.

Every year on August 19th, World Photography Day (also known as World Photo Day) celebrates the art, craft, science, and history of photography. The day also encourages photographers from around the globe to share a single photo that encapsulates their world. The kind of pho…

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International Orangutan Day - 19 August.

For the love of orangutans, International Orangutan Day on August 19th spreads awareness about the threat of their extinction. Celebrate these fantastic apes and encourage the public to take action in protecting them. Since orangutans have 97% of the same DNA as humans, it s…

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New island created by underwater volcano in Japan.

An underwater volcano has erupted in Japan, creating a new tiny island. The new island is around one kilometre in diameter, and is located near to the volcanic island Iwo Jima, about 1.2 kilometres south of Tokyo. It was spotted by the Japan Coast Guard after a nearby underw…

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Germany suspends development aid to Afghanistan.

Germany has suspended development aid to Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Other countries have also followed suit, although aid organizations say the cuts could hurt Afghanistan's poor the most. The beleaguered nation had been among the main recip…

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Uganda to Host 2,000 Afghan Refugees.

Uganda has agreed to temporarily host 2,000 Afghan refugees at the request of the United States.   Esther Anyakun, Uganda’s state minister for relief, disaster preparedness and refugees, says President Yoweri Museveni told her to make preparations to host 2,000 refugees from…

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Hakainde Hichilema wins Zambia Presidential Election.

Mr Hichilema defeated the incumbent, President Edgar Lungu, by a landslide - more than a million votes. The 59-year-old Hichilema won with a landslide victory, winning 59.38% of the total vote. He will replace incumbent President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front.  It was Mr…

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