Russia Successfully Test Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile.

Russia had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, one the latest additions to the country's arsenal of weapons called "invincible" by President Vladimir Putin. Moscow has in recent years touted the development of weapons th…

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US, Australia, UK Sign Key Deal In Nuclear Sub Alliance.

Australia formally embarked on a hotly-contested programme to equip its navy with nuclear-powered submarines in a new defence alliance with Britain and the United States. Defence Minister Peter Dutton joined US and Australian diplomats in signing an agreement allowing the ex…

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The ICC appoints Geoff Allardice as CEO.

Australian Geoff Allardice has been appointed as permanent CEO of the International Cricket Council after serving the role on an interim basis for more than eight months, the game's governing body said. Allardice thus replaced Manu Sawhney, who had resigned from his posi…

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Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev wins second term.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev won a second term in a runoff vote, earning two thirds of the vote. The Socialist-aligned Radev, who has campaigned on an anti-corruption message, won about 66.7 percent support, trailed by Anastas Gerdzhikov backed by former Prime Minister Bo…

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AB de Villiers: South African cricketer announces retirement.

Former South Africa international AB de Villiers says he has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, having lost his hunger for the game, ending a 17-year career where he established himself as one of his country’s greats. De Villiers had retired from all international …

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Kento Momota and An Seyoung wins 2021 Indonesia Masters Tournament.

Japanese badminton star Kento Momota beats Anders Antonsen of Denmark 21-17, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the 2021 Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton tournament. The US$600,000 tournament was held at Bali in Indonesia from November 16 to 21, 2021. In women’s s…

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Venezuelan musicians set world's largest orchestra record.

Venezuela's National System of Youth and Children's Orchestras has set the Guinness record for the world's largest orchestra, the country's government announced. The performers were brought together by the country's publicly funded "El Sistema" …

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El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City".

El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City" at the base of a volcano, with the cryptocurrency used to fund the project, its president has announced. The city will be circular to represent the shape of a large coin and will be built in the south-…

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Alexander Zverev wins Erste Bank Open in Vienna.

Alexander Zverev, a German professional tennis player, won the fifth ATP title of the season (2021) and 18th overall at the Vienna Open 2021 or Erste Bank Open 2021 defeating Frances Tiafoe of the United States of America (USA). At present, Alexander Zverev is ranked 3rd in…

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World’s Largest Recipients of Remittances.

According to new World Bank data, global remittances are expected to total $702 billion in 2020, down from $719 billion in 2019 (-2.4 percent). Of that total, $540 billion are expected to have flown into low and middle-income countries, down from $548 billion (-1.6 percent)…

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Tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza becomes first Spaniard to win WTA Finals.

Tennis star Garbiñe Muguruza has become the first Spaniard to win the WTA Finals. The 28-year-old defeated Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit in straight sets (6-3, 7-5), winning the game in 99 minutes. The WTA Finals took place in the Mexican city of Guadalajara, which is 1,566 mete…

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Martin Scorsese & Istvan Szabo honoured with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred upon two living legends of modern cinema — Hollywood director Martin Scorsese and Hungarian auteur Istvan Szabo — at the inaugural event of the 52nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Saturday 20 November…

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World Fisheries Day - 21 November.

World Fisheries day is celebrated every year on 21 November throughout the world by fishing communities. 2021 is the fifth World Fisheries Day. The first World Fisheries Day was celebrated on November 21, 2015. On the same day, it was the grand opening of the International …

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World Philosophy Day - 21 November.

Every third Thursday in November, World Philosophy Day promotes the intellectual culture of philosophical debate that respects dignity and diversity. The day also encourages academic exchange, highlighting the role philosophy plays in addressing global issues. The word philo…

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World Television Day - 21 November.

Every year on November 21st, World Television Day recognizes how TV plays a vital role in presenting different issues that affect people. The first television set was invented in 1927. The 21-year-old inventor was Philo Taylor Farnsworth. His idea was to capture moving image…

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China downgrades diplomatic ties with Lithuania over Taiwan.

China downgraded its diplomatic ties with Lithuania, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the Baltic State after Taiwan opened a de facto embassy there, escalating a row that has sucked in Washington. China views self-ruled and democratically governed Taiwan as its territo…

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IQAir Air Quality Index

According to the data from air quality and pollution city tracking service from IQAir, a Switzerland-based climate group and also a technology partner of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP)., Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai are among the top ten most polluted cities o…

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Amazon to stop accepting Visa Credit Cards in UK.

Online retail giant Amazon is to stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the U.K. from 19 January in an extraordinary face-off over transaction fees. In announcing the move, Amazon said that the decision had been prompted by high credit card transaction fees but said that…

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The US city run by Muslim Americans.

A walk down the main street in Hamtramck, Michigan, feels like a tour around the world. A Polish sausage store and an Eastern European bakery sit alongside a Yemeni department store and a Bengali clothing shop. Church bells ring out along with the Islamic call to prayer. &quo…

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Frida Kahlo art fetches record $34.9m at auction.

A painting by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has sold at Sotheby's auction house in New York for a record $34.9m (£25m). It is the highest price paid at auction for a Latin American artwork. The record had previously been set by a work by Diego Rivera, with whom Kahlo had a …

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Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova clinch doubles title.

No.1 seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic pulled off an undefeated week in the doubles event at the Akron WTA Finals in Guadalajara, ending their superb year with a title at the prestigious year-ending championships. The Czechs defeated No.3 …

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Worldwide tobacco users fall by 25M people since 2015.

Worldwide tobacco use has decreased by 25 million people since 2015 despite a growing population, and this trend is projected to continue in the coming years, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The WHO global tobacco trends report shows that there are around 1.3 billi…

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - 21 November 2021.

Every third Sunday in November, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) seeks to remember the millions of lives lost or injured due to road crashes. The day is also held to pay tribute to emergency responders and medical professionals. These people deal …

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World Children’s Day - 20 November.

Each year on November 20th, World Children’s Day promotes the welfare of children around the world. The day also spreads awareness for issues that children face and celebrates international togetherness. Human rights don’t just apply to adults. They apply to children as well…

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World Toilet Day - 19 November.

Every year on November 19th, the world celebrates World Toilet Day. It’s not a day to use bathroom humor and is no laughing matter. The goal of this day is to tackle the global sanitation crisis and draw attention to those without sanitation. Human waste spreads deadly disea…

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International Men’s Day - 19 November.

International Men’s Day on November 19th is a chance for men around the globe to teach the boys in their lives the values, character, and responsibilities of being a man. On this day, male role models are invited to set examples of health, well-being, and integrity for youn…

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World Philosophy Day - 18 November.

World Philosophy Day is celebrated on the Third Thursday of November each year. In 2021, the day falls on 18 November. World Philosophy Day 2021 opens the discussion on the different interactions of human beings with their social, cultural, geographical and political enviro…

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World Pancreatic Cancer Day - 18 November 2021.

On the third Thursday in November each year, the world turns purple in support of improved treatment, screenings, and research for World Pancreatic Cancer Day. The observance takes place during Pancreatic Awareness Cancer Month and serves as a reminder to take action and he…

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75th Anniversary of UNESCO: 16 November 2021.

World leaders, social activists, and artists marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at a special ceremony in UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, on Friday 12th November 2021. Addressing the event, UN Sec…

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World famous legendary author Wilbur Smith passes away.

Internationally acclaimed Zambia-born South African author, Wilbur Smith has passed away. He was 88.  The global bestselling author has authored 49 novels and sold over 140 million copies worldwide in more than 30 languages.  He rose to fame in 1964 with his debut novel “When…

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