Barbados elects first-ever president, replacing British monarchy.

Barbados has elected its first-ever president as it prepares to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. Dame Sandra Mason, 72, is set to be sworn in on 30 November, which will mark the country’s 55th anniversary of independence from Britain. The first …

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Zendaya to become the Youngest CFDA Fashion Icon Award Recipient.

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that Zendaya will be the 2021 recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon Award, making her the youngest honoree in history when she is presented with the prize at the CFDA Fashion Awards ceremony on Nov. 10.  Zendaya joins…

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German central bank head Jens Weidmann to resign at end of year.

Germany's central bank chief Jens Weidmann on Wednesday submitted his resignation to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Weidmann, who has been the president of the Bundesbank since May 2011, is set to leave office on December 31. His resignation comes as the ECB faces dif…

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New Zealand cricket's leading umpire has died.

Fred Goodall, who was New Zealand cricket’s leading umpire for two decades, has died aged 83. Goodall umpired 24 tests and 15 one-day internationals between 1965 and 1988 but was best known as being the victim of an elbow in the back from West Indies fast bowler Colin Croft …

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny wins 2021 Sakharov Prize.

The European Parliament has awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought for 2021, to the imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.  The 45-year-old activist has been awarded for his immense personal bravery to fight t…

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Kung Fu Nuns wins UNESCO’s Martial Arts Education Prize 2021.

The well known Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa order of Buddhism has won the inaugural UNESCO’s Martial Arts Education Prize 2021, for their brave and heroic acts of service and championing of gender equality across the Himalayas.  The Nuns empower young girls through martial art…

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A woman won a million-euro Spanish Literary Prize.

Renowned female Spanish crime author, Cameron Mola, won the one million euros worth 2021 Premio Planeta literary prize.  Three middle-aged men rose to the podium to collect the coveted award on Friday (15th) for the currently unreleased novel “The Beast”. Jorge Díaz, Agustín …

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100th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board celebrated.

The 100th anniversary of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) was celebrated on Sunday 18 October 2021.  With the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, in attendance, the IOC EB assembled for a ceremony at the Coubertin Grove…

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The Global Food Security Index - 2021.

The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) considers the issues of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural resources and resilience across a set of 113 countries. The index is a dynamic quantitative and qualitative benchmarking model constructed from 58…

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Ecuador declares state of emergency.

Ecuador’s President Guillermo Lasso has declared a 60-day state of emergency in the South American country, due to the rise in violent drug crimes.  President Lasso has pointed to drug trafficking and consumption as the main drivers behind an increase in murders, home burgla…

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Trump announces new social media network called 'Truth Social'.

Former President Trump on Wednesday 20 October 2021 announced the upcoming launch of his own social media network called "Truth Social." Trump was largely banned from major social media networks, including Facebook and his favored Twitter, at the beginning of the y…

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International Stuttering Awareness Day - 22 October.

October 22nd marks International Stuttering Awareness Day as a way to bring awareness for this speech fluency disorder. The primary purpose of International Stuttering Awareness Day is to: Change public attitudes and eliminate societal discrimination toward people who stutter …

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Russia and China hold joint naval drills.

Russia and China held joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Friday (15th) and practised how to operate together and destroy floating enemy mines with artillery fire, the Russian defence ministry said in a statement. The war games are part of naval cooperation drills betw…

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North Korea fires suspected submarine-launched missile.

North Korea has fired a suspected submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters off the coast of Japan, South Korea's military has said. Pyongyang unveiled the missile in January, describing it as "the world's most powerful weapon". It comes weeks after S…

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UK plans to create persistent military presence in Indo-Pacific region.

The UK has planned to maintain a ‘persistent’ security presence in the Indo-pacific region, UK Chief of the Defence Staff General Nicholas Carter informed. Carter also explained that the visit of the warships would be an intermittent one. Carter noted the United Kingdom had a…

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Egypt, Sudan hold joint military drills.

Egypt and Sudan started on Wednesday (20th) the joint military drill dubbed 'Guardians of the South,' to the west of northern Alexandria, a military communique announced. The exercise is held at Mohamed Naguib military base, considered the largest of its kind in the …

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India's first Social Crypto Token, Chingari's "$GARI" launched.

Social Token App, Chingari unveiled its' first-ever crypto token,  "$GARI" in Mumbai on 17 October 2021. It was launched by the brand ambassador of the tech start-up, Salman Khan. Chingari claims to be the first social network in India to have issued crypto tok…

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New genes identified for fibromuscular dysplasia.

Three new genetic variants that regulate gene expression in the arteries are connected to fibromuscular dysplasia, an arterial disease that can cause dangerous consequences for the heart and vessels, according to a new study. The findings, published in Nature Communications …

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Israel detects 1st case of COVID-19 Delta variant "AY4.2".

The first case of the new COVID-19 Delta variant "AY4.2" was detected in Israel on Tuesday (19th), the country's Ministry of Health said.  This is the variant that was previously detected in several European countries, the ministry noted. It was diagnosed in an…

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NASA Selects Gamma-ray Telescope to Chart Milky Way Evolution.

NASA has selected a new space telescope proposal that will study the recent history of star birth, star death, and the formation of chemical elements in the Milky Way. The gamma-ray telescope, called the Compton Spectrometer and Imager (COSI), is expected to launch in 2025 …

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World Iodine Deficiency Day - 21 October.

On October 21st, World Iodine Deficiency Day spreads awareness for the role that iodine has in the health of the human body. The day is also called Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day. Iodine is a mineral that the body needs to make thyroid hormones. These horm…

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International Credit Union Day - 21 October.

On the third Thursday in October, International Credit Union Day raises awareness about the work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives do around the world. It’s also a day to celebrate the global credit union movement. Credit unions are similar to banks. You ca…

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WHO Global TB report for 2021.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released the ‘Global TB report for 2021, where it highlighted the effects of COVID-19 which led to a huge reversal in the progress of Tuberculosis (TB) elimination. The report also mentioned India as the worst-hit country in TB elimin…

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China launched 1st Solar Exploration Satellite.

China has successfully launched its 1st solar exploration satellite into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province aboard a Long March-2D rocket.  The satellite was named as ‘Xihe’ (Xihe is the goddess of the sun who created the calendar in a…

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James Pattinson retires from international cricket.

Australia fast bowler James Pattinson has retired from international cricket after deciding he would not be in a position to push for an Ashes berth. Pattinson, 31, had begun the pre-season hoping to be part of the England series but his start to the domestic summer had been…

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Russian team back on Earth after filming first movie in space.

A Russian film crew are back on Earth after wrapping up scenes for the first movie shot in space. Klim Shipenko and actor Yulia Peresild left the International Space Station and landed in Kazakhstan – to be met by a crew filming touchdown scenes. The movie has been in its o…

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International Day of the Air Traffic Controller - 20 October.

Every year on October 20th, International Day of the Air Traffic Controller celebrates those who work hard to keep air travel safe. It’s also a day to learn more about the profession of air traffic controller. The job of air traffic controllers is extremely difficult. Their …

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International Chef's Day - 20 October.

International Chef's Day is celebrated each year on October 20th. The day focuses on educating kids around the world about eating healthy. It’s also a day for chefs to pass on their knowledge and skills to the next generation of chefs. Along with overseeing the daily foo…

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World Statistics Day - 20 October.

World Statistics Day is held every five years on October 20th. The day celebrates the achievements of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. Statistics involves the collection, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of numerical data. Statistics are vital. Thi…

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Global Pension Index 2021.

The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2021 benchmarks 43 retirement income systems around the world, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.  In 2021, new entrant Iceland is named as having the world’s best pension system overall.  However, as the world continues to g…

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China and Indonesia won Uber Cup and and Thomas Cup Respectively.

China beat Japan 3-1 in a thrilling Uber Cup final in Aarhus, Denmark, to reclaim the Uber Cup title. This is China’s 15th Uber Cup title win in 19 finals. The match pivoted on the longest match in the Uber Cup history when Chen Qing Chan and Jia Yi Fan won their doubles ma…

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World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October.

World Osteoporosis Day is observed every year on October 20th. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and strength of the bone are reduced. Osteoporosis affects ove…

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World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day - 19 October.

World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day on October 19th of each year spreads awareness about the impact of musculoskeletal conditions in children. Also referred to as World PB&J Day, this day also educates health care providers and the public. Musculoskeletal disorders are an…

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Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Office in Haiti.

The Security Council decided to extend the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) to 15 July 2022 and request the Secretary-General to assess its mandate, including whether and how it could be adjusted to address Haiti’s ongoing challenges. Unanimou…

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07-year-old girl wins Global Peace Photo Award.

A 7-year-old girl from Karnataka capital Bengaluru has won Global Peace Photo Award (Children's Peace Image of the year). The child will also visit the Austrian Parliament apart from getting a medal and RS 1,000 euros. The girl Aadhyaa Aravind is a student of Class 2 at …

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India, United States, Israel and the UAE decide to launch quadrilateral economic forum.

India, United States, Israel and the UAE have decided to form a forum for future economic cooperation and to explore possibilities of joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security, and economics and trade. “The ministers decided…

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India’s Kushinagar Airport declared open.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport on Wednesday 20 October 2021 at the Lord Buddha’s Parinirvana in Uttar Pradesh. The airport is aimed at boosting tourism on the Buddhist circuit, as the ancient city of Kushinagar is the fin…

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Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Sri Lankan Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Parinirvana Stupa on Wednesday (20th) after the inauguration of the Kushinagar International Airport in the city. Following the inauguration ceremony, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Minister gifted a Sinhala…

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2021 Global Hunger Index.

The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. GHI scores are calculated each year to assess progress and setbacks in combating hunger. The GHI is designed to raise awareness and underst…

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player to captain 300 T20 games.

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday became the first player history to captain 300 T20 games when he walked out for the toss in the IPL 2021 final against Kolkata Kight Riders in Dubai. Dhoni, who led CSK since the inaugural 2008 edition, guided them t…

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