Chris Morris retires from all cricket at 34.

South Africa all rounder Chris Morris has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. While declaring his decision to hang his boots after a 12-year career, the 34-year-old Morris also said that he would be taking up a coaching role with South African domestic side …

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Kazakh President Tokayev appoints Alikhan Smailov as Prime Minister of Kazakhstan.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appointed Alikhan Smailov as Kazakhstan’s prime minister, the presidential press service reported. On January 5, against the background of escalating protest rallies, the Kazakh president accepted the resignation of the previous governm…

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Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant.

A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after the experimental seven-hour procedure in Baltimore, doctors say. The transplant was considered the last hope of savin…

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The Henley Passport Index: Q1 2022 Global Ranking.

The Henley Passport Index includes 199 different passports and 227 different travel destinations. Updated quarterly, the Henley Passport Index is considered the standard reference tool for global citizens and sovereign states when assessing where a passport ranks on the glo…

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Astronomers witness the explosive death of a giant star for first time.

For the first time, astronomers have observed the final days and death throes of a red supergiant star before its final collapse and massive explosion into a supernova. Supernovas are usually only detected after they happen, although a few of a different type have been caugh…

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Cannabis Compounds prevented Covid Infection in a Laboratory Study.

Some of the compounds in cannabis may prevent the entry of the coronavirus into healthy human cells, according to a study published in the Journal of Nature Products.  The research was conducted at Oregon State University and led by Richard van Breemen, a scientist with Oreg…

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Novak Djokovic faces fine or prison for breaking isolation while Covid positive.

Novak Djokovic could face a fine or even prison in Serbia after his admission that he broke isolation while he had Covid last month, lawyers have said, as the Serbian prime minister warned his behaviour appeared to be “a clear breach” of the rules. The 34-year-old Belgrade-b…

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Bitcoin hits longest losing streak since 2018 as Key Sell-Off Level Approaches.

Bitcoin is currently experiencing its worst price slump in nearly four years, having lost nearly 40 per cent of its value in just two months. The cryptocurrency fell in price for seven days in a row over the last week, CoinDesk noted, marking the longest losing streak since …

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Earth’s Rotation Day - 08 January.

On January 8th, Earth’s Rotation Day celebrates the discovery that our planet rotates on its axis every 24 hours. It’s also a day to learn more about the French physicist, Leon Foucault. The axis on which the Earth rotates is an imaginary line that is drawn straight through …

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World Typing Day - 08 January.

Every year on January 8th, World Typing Day celebrates this written form of communication that ensures speed, accuracy, and efficiency. It’s also a day for typists to enter typing contests. History of the Typewriter Typewriting machines have been around since Christopher Lath…

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Philippines bans child marriage.

In the Philippines, one in every 6 girls get married before the age of 18. But on Thursday 06th, child marriage became illegal in the country as a new ban went into place. The Philippines is saddled with gender inequality and a culture that has long accepted child marriage …

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Sea Dragon 2022 Exercise: India joins ‘Sea Dragon’ exercise.

India and its partners in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad along with Canada and South Korea are participating in the multinational exercise Sea Dragon 2022 at Guam in the Western Pacific. The six nations that are participating in the exercise are the United Stat…

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Sri Lanka, India ink agreement to jointly develop Trinco oil tank farm.

The agreement to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farm with India has been signed this evening (06), according to Energy Ministry sources. Sri Lanka’s Treasury Secretary, the Commissioner General of Lands, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Lanka ICO and the sub…

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JC Chaudhry gets first ever Guinness World Record in Numerology.

India’s one of the top numerologists, JC Chaudhry has achieved the first-ever Guinness World Record in Numerology and the first world record of 2022 by educating about ancient science to around 6000 participants, enthusiasts of numerology joined from the United States, the …

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Chinese scientists build factory robot that can read minds.

Researchers in China say they have developed an industrial robot that can read a human co-worker’s mind with 96% accuracy. The robot not only monitored the worker’s brain waves, but also collected electric signals from muscles, as it worked seamlessly together to assemble a …

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First black man to win Best Actor Oscar, Sidney Poitier passes away.

Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, who won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964, has died at the age of 94. In 1963, Poitier had made a film in Arizona, Lilies of the Field. The performance led to a huge milestone making him the first black winner of a lead-acting O…

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OPEC appoints Kuwait’s Haitham Al Ghais as new Secretary General.

OPEC appointed Kuwaiti oil executive Haitham Al Ghais as its new secretary general on Monday 03 January 2022, as demand for oil continues to improve amid a mild recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Al Ghais, a veteran of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and Kuwait’s Op…

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Google acquires Israeli cybersecurity company Siemplify for $. 500m.

Google has acquired another Israeli company, threat detection firm Siemplify, for a reported $500 million, nine years after its $1 billion purchase of navigation app Waze. The purchase will mark Google’s fourth acquisition of an Israeli company and its first in the cybersec…

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Capt. Harpreet Chandi becomes first Indian-origin woman to trek solo to South Pole.

Captain Harpreet Chandi, an Indian-origin British Sikh Army officer, has scripted history by completing a solo unsupported trek to the South Pole. Chandi announced her history-making feat on her blog at the end of Day 40 after travelling 1,127 kilometres while pulling a pul…

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Rumesh Ratnayake named Sri Lanka's interim coach.

Former fast bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed the Sri Lanka men's national side's interim coach for their three-ODI series against Zimbabwe, later this month. Sri Lanka have been without a head coach since Mickey Arthur's contract ended on December 4. R…

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Petition to block Tony Blair's knighthood tops 700,000 signatures.

More than 700,000 people have signed a petition calling for former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair to have his knighthood removed. The ex-Labour leader, who was in power from 1997 to 2007, was given the title as the New Year's Honours were awarded. But the petition complain…

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Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement to enter into force on 1 January 2022.

As of 2 November 2021, the ASEAN Secretariat has received Instruments of Ratification/Acceptance from six ASEAN Member States – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam – as well as from four non-ASEAN signatory States – Australia, China, Japa…

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Russia, China, Britain, U.S. and France say no one can win nuclear war.

In a rare joint statement, the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council said it was their primary responsibility to avoid war between the nuclear states. China, Russia, Britain, the United States and France have agreed that a further spread of nuclear arms an…

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World Day of War Orphans 2022 - 06 January.

World Day of War Orphans is marked on 6 January to create awareness about the plight of children who have lost their parents due to conflict. In any conflict, children are one of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups present. Children who have been injured in a gunfi…

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Australia cancels world number one Tennis Player Novak Djokovic's visa.

World number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic has had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked on his arrival in Melbourne, amid a huge backlash over a vaccine exemption. Djokovic was held in the airport for several hours before border officials announced h…

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CSE’s ASPI surpasses 13,000 points for the first time.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) set a new record today (January 05) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed 13,000 points for the first time in history. The ASPI closed at 13,076.91 points at the end of trading today, marking an increase of 2.16 % (276.37 points) from…

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Kazakhstan’s government resigns as fuel protests escalate.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government’s resignation on Wednesday after a fuel price increase in the oil-producing Central Asian country triggered protests in which nearly 100 police were injured. Police used tear gas and stun grenades late on Tuesday…

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SLC confirms Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s retirement from international cricket.

Sri Lankan batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. In a letter written to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the 30-year-old cited familial obligations behind his massive decision. It’s indeed a massive blow for Sri Lankan cri…

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Germany takes over G7 Presidency.

The G7 Summit 2022 will take place from 26 to 28 June at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps – as did the last G7 Summit under the German Presidency in June 2015. It is also the seventh Summit to be held in Germany. The first time the G7 heads of state and government met und…

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Navy officer Bauernschmidt becomes 1st woman to command US nuclear carrier.

The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in US Navy history. Bauernschmidt, who previously served as the Abraham Lincoln's executive officer from 2016 to 2019, took ov…

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