European Parliament President David Sassoli passes away.

European Parliament President, David Sassoli has passed away due to health issues. He had served as the President of the European Parliament from July 2019 until his death in January 2022. He was first elected as a member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 2009. Later in Ju…

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NASA begins long process of focusing James Webb space telescope.

NASA’s ground team will handle adjusting the Webb’s mirrors, an alignment process that’s expected to take about three months. One of the world’s most powerful telescopes successfully reached space and now scientists will be tasked with carefully maneuvering the engineering m…

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Justice Ayesha Malik to be Pakistan’s first woman Supreme Court judge.

The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) - headed by Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed - approved Malik's elevation by a majority of five votes against four. Pakistan on Thursday moved closer to appoint the first woman judge of the Supreme Court, after a high-power panel appro…

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Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas appointed as next IMF’s Chief Economist.

French-born economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas has been named as the next chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).  He will succeed Gita Gopinath, the first woman to serve as the Fund’s chief economist.  He will take over as first deputy managing director of…

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New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel wins ICC Player of the Month Award.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Ajaz Patel as the winner of the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for December 2021. New Zealand’s, Ajaz Patel made history in December, when he picked up 10 wickets in an innings against India at Wankhede, becoming only th…

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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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