RCB sign Hasaranga and Chameera for IPL 2021.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and Singapore’s Tim David ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021. The signings have been enforced after New Zealand’s Finn Allen and Scott Kuggeleijn were picked for n…

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Britain calls G7 meeting to discuss Afghan crisis.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had called a virtual G7 leaders’ meeting to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan and urged governments to find ways to prevent conditions from getting worse. Taliban militants seized control of Kabul last weekend in an upheaval that …

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Yordenis Ugás beats Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision.

Cuba's Yordenis Ugas sent Manny Pacquiao spinning to a dramatic upset defeat on Saturday (21), outclassing the Filipino boxing icon with a composed unanimous points victory at the T-Mobile Arena.  In his first fight after a two-year absence from the ring, Pacquiao was ma…

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The world’s first fossil-free steel.

The first fossil-free steel in the world has been delivered to the customer. The initiative HYBRIT has since 2016 developed its fossil-free steel and the delivery is an important step before the launch to the market in 2026. Sweden strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 204…

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World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2021.

The World Economic Forum’s annual Sustainable Development Impact Summit will take place on September 20-23, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. This year’s event will focus strongly on inclusively revitalizing economies. The United Nations General Assembly, the summit convenes und…

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Azizullah Fazli re-appointed as Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman despite Taliban takeover.

Azizullah Fazli has been re-appointed as ACB chairman despite Taliban takeover in the middle-east country. “Former ACB Chairman Azizullah Fazli has been re-appointed ACB Chairman. He will oversee ACB’s leadership and course of action for the upcoming competitions. After taki…

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World's highest expressway opens to traffic in China's Tibet.

The Lhasa-Nagqu expressway connecting Lhasa and Nagqu in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region opened to traffic on August 21, according to Tibet Autonomous Region Transportation Department.  It is a section of the G6 Beijing-Lhasa expressway, with a total length of …

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PayPal Holdings launches crypto transactions in the UK.

PayPal Holdings will allow customers in the UK to buy, sell and hold bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies starting this week. The roll-out, which marks the first international expansion of PayPal's cryptocurrencies services outside of the United States, could inspire furth…

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World Water Week 2021: 23-27 August.

The World Water Week is the leading conference on global water issues and organised by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) since 1991.  In 2021 it will be held as a digital event 23-27 August. The Week attracts participants from more than 130 countries and with ma…

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Former Afghan national soccer team player dies trying to cling to U.S. Plane.

A player for Afghanistan’s national soccer team reportedly died in a U.S. plane as he desperately tried to escape the country ahead of a Taliban takeover, a report says. According to Afghan news agency Ariana, athlete Zaki Anwari tried to get into a moving plane Sunday (22) …

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Black Ribbon Day - 23 August.

Every year on August 23rd, the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism remembers victims of totalitarian regimes. These include Stalinist, communist, Nazi and fascist regimes. The day is also known as Black Ribbon Day. Throughout history, millions of …

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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition - 23 August.

On August 23rd, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition is set aside to pause and remember the tragedy of the slave trade. The night of 22 to 23 August 1791, in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the Dominican Republic) saw the beginning of t…

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Tim David set to become first Singapore international cricketer to play in IPL.

The second phase of the 14th edition of IPL will feature a Singapore cricketer for the first time as Royal Challengers Bangalore have roped in freelance T20 sensation Tim David, who has made a name for himself across leagues in the world. While he is of Australian descent, t…

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OneWeb launches 34 satellites.

OneWeb, a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications company has confirmed the launch of 34 satellites by Arianespace from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The launch follows the successful completion of OneWeb’s ‘Five to 50’ mission and highlights the momentum of the business a…

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United Arab Emirates to temporarily shelter 5,000 Afghan refugees.

The United Arab Emirates will temporarily host 5,000 Afghan citizens evacuated from thecountry following the seizure of Kabul by the Taliban Islamist movement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said. The ministry added that the evacuees would …

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South Africa to host first ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit.

The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will host Afrca's first ever Travel and Tourism Summit. The hybrid summit, which coincides with Tourism Month in South Africa, is set to take place from 19 to 21 September 2021. The summit aims to be a catalyst for engag…

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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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