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Samsung surpasses Intel as World's Top Semiconductor Company in 2021.

Samsung surpasses Intel as World's Top Semiconductor Company in 2021.
South Korean electronics manufacturing giant Samsung Electronics surpassed U.S chipmaker Intel to become the world's leading chipmaker by revenue in 2021, according to a report released by research firm Counterpoint Technology Market Research. While Intel posted relative…
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Indian cricket team becomes first side to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs.

Indian cricket team becomes first side to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs.
The Indian cricket team created history on Sunday (February 06) as the Men in Blue became the first side in the world to complete the milestone of 1,000 ODIs. As Rohit Sharma & Co. took the field in the first ODI against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmed…
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03 Day shortened torch relay begins for Beijing Winter Olympics.

03 Day shortened torch relay begins for Beijing Winter Olympics.
The three-day torch relay for the Beijing Olympics, shortened considerably because of concerns about the coronavirus, started Wednesday 02 Feb 2022 with an 80-year-old former speedskater carrying the flame. The relay opened at the Olympic Foreign Park. Luo Zhihuan, the count…
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Safer Internet Day - 08 February 2022.

Safer Internet Day  - 08 February 2022.
Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day of the second week of February with the aim of providing a safer and better internet, where every user gets to use the internet responsibly and without getting their data leaked. This year February 8 is being celeb…
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Oscar winning VFX artist Robert Blalack passes away.

Oscar winning VFX artist Robert Blalack passes away.
Oscar and Emmy award-winning visual effects artist Robert Blalack has died at the age of 73. Robert died on Wednesday 09 February 2022 of cancer at his home in Paris, his wife, writer Caroline Charron-Blalack, told The Hollywood Reporter. The Industrial Light and Magic co-fou…
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China wins incredible feat in AFC Women’s Asian Cup.

China wins incredible feat in AFC Women’s Asian Cup.
China beat South Korea 3-2 from two goals down in the dramatic final of the AFC Women's Asian Cup on 06 February 2022 night and won its record-extending 9th title since the last championship in 2006. It was the first time for the South Korean women's national footbal…
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Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years as Britain’s head of state.

Queen Elizabeth II marks 70 years as Britain’s head of state.
The United Kingdom has marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule, the queen looked to the future of the monarchy. She surpassed Louis XIV of France as the longest-reigning monarch of a sovereign state. She became the longest-lived British monarch on 21 Decemb…
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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg appointed to lead Norway's Central Bank.

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg appointed to lead Norway's Central Bank.
Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's next central bank governor when his tenure as NATO secretary-general ends later this year, the Norwegian government announced. The current governor of Norges Bank, 70-year-old Oystein Olsen, is set to retire after holding the positio…
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Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar.

Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar.
Senegal won its first African Cup of Nations title on Sunday 06 February 2022 by beating Egypt 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Sadio Mané scored the winning spot kick to start the celebrations and make up for missing a penalty in the seventh minute of the game. The final had ended…
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World Pulses Day - 10 February.

World Pulses Day - 10 February.
Every year on February 10th, World Pulses Day celebrates the dry edible seeds of plants called pulses. The day also seeks to promote the many health benefits of pulses. These edible seeds are a category of superfoods. Chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and beans are all different…
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IOC approves surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing for Los Angeles 2028 Games.

IOC approves surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing for Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has formally approved the proposal to include surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The decision was made during the 139th IOC session on Thursday (3 February) in Beijing, one day ahead of …
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Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis died at 93.

Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis died at 93.
Former Greek President Christos Sartzetakis has passed away at the age of 92 years due to respiratory failure in Athens, Greece.  He was a Greek jurist and a judge of the Supreme Court, who resisted against the militants during the 1967-1974 Rule of the Colonels.  He served a…
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Chinese researchers develop 4-minute PCR test.

Chinese researchers develop 4-minute PCR test.
Chinese scientists say they have developed a COVID-19 test that can process results as accurately as PCR tests in less than four minutes. PCR tests are the most accurate on the market, but must be processed in a lab, which so far takes a few hours at minimum. When labs are o…
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International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - 06 February.

International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - 06 February.
Every year, February 6th marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The day aims to promote the eradication of female genital mutilation. Female circumcision is a disturbing practice. Sadly, however, the removal of some or all of the ex…
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35th African Union Summit concluded for 2022.

35th African Union Summit concluded for 2022.
Under the theme of "Building Resilience in Nutrition on the African Continent: Accelerate the Human Capital, Social and Economic Development," the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government on Sunday 06 Feb 2022 concluded its 35th ordinary se…
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India win ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022

India win ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022
India beat England by four wickets to win their fifth ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in the West Indies. The two unbeaten sides met at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground in Antigua and Barbuda as England went in search of only their second title, but it was India w…
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New HIV variant discovered in the Netherlands.

New HIV variant discovered in the Netherlands.
The most virulent HIV variant known to science has been discovered in the Netherlands, according to researchers who said it provided a valuable insight into the way viruses such as the one behind Covid-19 can evolve. People infected with the VB variant, as it is known, have …
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India bids farewell to beloved singer Lata Mangeshkar.

India bids farewell to beloved singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Lata Mangeshkar, one of India's most beloved singers, has been cremated in Mumbai with full state honours. Mangeshkar, whose voice was the soundtrack to hundreds of Bollywood films, died aged 92 on Sunday. PM Narendra Modi and stars of the entertainment industry attended …
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North Korea successfully tests fire most powerful Hwasong-12 ballistic missile.

North Korea successfully tests fire most powerful Hwasong-12 ballistic missile.
North Korea successfully tested its Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Jagang Province area. This was the first nuclear-capable missile testing undertaken by the country since 2017. The Hwasong-12 has an estimated range of 4,500 km (2,800 miles). North…
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World Interfaith Harmony Week: 01-07 February 2022.

World Interfaith Harmony Week: 01-07 February 2022.
World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February (1-7 February), after General Assembly designation in 2010. World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), was conceived to promote cultural peace and nonviolence. The World Interfaith Harmon…
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Dubai will launch World’s first Hydrogen-powered Flying Boat ‘The Jet’

Dubai will launch World’s first Hydrogen-powered Flying Boat ‘The Jet’
Dubai firm, THE JET ZeroEmission announced the launch of the World’s first hydrogen-powered flying boat ‘THE JET’ in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ‘THE JET’ features cutting-edge characteristics and technologies, making it capable of flying in silence over the waters at a cr…
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Antonio Costa re-elected as Prime Minister of Portugal.

Antonio Costa re-elected as Prime Minister of Portugal.
The Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costo has been re-elected after his centre-left Socialist Party secured a landslide victory in the 2022 Portuguese legislative election.  Socialist Party bagged 117 seats in the 230 seats Parliament. Despite predictions of a tight race…
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Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win a singles title.

Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win a singles title.
Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win a singles title at a home grand slam in 44 years after beating Danielle Collins in straight sets.  Having taken the first set 6-4, the 25-year-old fought back from 5-1 down to win the second set 7-6(2) at Melbourne Park. Bart…
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Global gold demand rises 10% to 4,021 tonnes in 2021.

Global gold demand rises 10% to 4,021 tonnes in 2021.
Global gold demand rose 10 per cent to 4,021.3 tonnes in 2021 on account of a massive 50 per cent surge in year-on-year demand -- a 10-quarter high -- during the December quarter, a report by the World Gold Council (WGC) said. The overall gold demand during 2020, which was i…
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New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell named the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021.

New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell named the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2021.
New Zealand cricketer, Daryl Mitchell has been named the winner of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Spirit of Cricket Award 2021. This award is given to him for his gesture of refusing to take a single in the high-pressure 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Semi-Finals aga…
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International Day of Human Fraternity - 04 February.

International Day of Human Fraternity - 04 February.
Every year on February 4th, the International Day of Human Fraternity seeks to promote cultural and religious tolerance. The day also focuses on interfaith harmony, dialogue, and mutual respect. The word fraternity is defined as a group of people that share common interests.…
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World Cancer Day - 04 February.

World Cancer Day - 04 February.
Every year on February 4th, World Cancer Day seeks to spread awareness for cancer. This day also focuses on the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. Every year, 17 million new cases of cancer throughout the world are diagnosed. Cancer will be fatal for nearly 10 m…
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Chinese New Year 2022 Tuesday, February 01.

Chinese New Year 2022 Tuesday, February 01.
Chinese New Year 2022 falls on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 15th, 2022. Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2022 is the year of the Tiger; 2021 the year of the Ox. Tigers are the third of…
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Mark Zuckerberg loses $29bn overnight as people abandon Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg loses $29bn overnight as people abandon Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg saw $29bn (£21.4bn) wiped from his net worth when Meta share prices collapsed following its latest quarterly report. Shares of Meta dropped nearly 25 per cent in after-hours trading after the firm announced lower-than-expected revenue figures, as well as a de…
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World Leprosy Day - 30 January.

World Leprosy Day - 30 January.
World Leprosy Day is observed globally on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2022, the World Leprosy Day falls on January 30, 2022. The day is celebrated to raise global awareness of this deadly ancient disease and call attention to the fact that it can be prevented,…
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) - 30 January.

World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) - 30 January.
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) is observed on January 30 every year to raise awareness about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) as a critical public health challenge so that we can progress towards their elimination.  The first World NTD Day was held o…
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Netherlands unveils 'world's-largest' canal lock.

Netherlands unveils 'world's-largest' canal lock.
Dutch King Willen-Alexander recently opened what authorities say is the world's largest canal lock.  The 500-meter (1,640-feet) long and 70-meter wide sluice replaces a smaller, nearly 100-year-old one at Ijmuiden, a small port city connecting the North Sea Canal to the …
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Omicron Virus survives over 21 hours on skin.

Omicron Virus survives over 21 hours on skin.
Omicron survives over 21 hours on skin and more than 8 days on plastic. A study by Japanese researchers has claimed that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 can remain alive on skin and plastic more than the earlier variants like Alpha, Beta, Delta and Gamma. The researchers fro…
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Rafael Nadal has defeated Daniill Medvedev in Tennis Australian Open 2022.

Rafael Nadal has defeated Daniill Medvedev in Tennis Australian Open 2022.
Rafael Nadal (Spain) has defeated Daniill Medvedev (Russia) 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 to win the Men’s Singles title at the Australian Open 2022.  This is his 21st Major title, becoming the first male player to do so.  In women’s tennis, Margaret Court (Australian) has 24 singles m…
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Argentina beat Chile in 06th Pan Am Women Cup Hockey Championship.

Argentina beat Chile in 06th Pan Am Women Cup Hockey Championship.
Argentina defeated Chile, 4-2 to win its 6th women’s field hockey championship title at the 2022 Women’s Pan American Cup. The Women’s Pan American Cup is the quadrennial international championship of the Americas organized by the Pan American Hockey Federation. The 2022 Wom…
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World Wetlands Day - 02 February.

 World Wetlands Day - 02 February.
World Wetlands Day is observed every year on February 2 all over the world. 2022 marks 51 years of the Convention on Wetlands.  The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2022 is "Wetlands Action for People and Nature". The day aims to raise awareness about the…
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India has celebrated 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022.

India has celebrated 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022.
India has celibrated the 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022. The celebrations this year were special as India is in the 75th year of Independence – being celebrated as ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effe…
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Apple retained the title as world’s valuable brand in Brand Finance 2022.

Apple retained the title as world’s valuable brand in Brand Finance 2022.
Apple has retained its position as the most valuable brand in 2022 as well, according to the Brand Finance 2022 Global 500 report.  The brand valuation of Apple was recorded at $. 355.1 billion in 2022, which is an increase of 35% from last year. This is the highest brand va…
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Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon.

Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon.
A rocket launched by Elon Musk's space exploration company is on course to crash into the Moon and explode. The Falcon 9 booster was launched in 2015 but after completing its mission, it did not have enough fuel to return towards Earth and instead remained in space. Astro…
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EU, US pledge cooperation on energy security in Europe and Ukrain.

EU, US pledge cooperation on energy security in Europe and Ukrain.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden pledged on Friday (28 January) to cooperate on guaranteeing Europe’s and Ukraine’s energy security amid a standoff triggered by Russia amassing troops at Ukraine’s border. In a joint statement put …
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Great Barrier Reef: Australia pledges A$1bn but draws renewed climate criticism.

Great Barrier Reef: Australia pledges A$1bn but draws renewed climate criticism.
Australia will spend A$1bn (£520m; $700m) over nine years on improving the water quality and other aspects of the ailing Great Barrier Reef, its PM says. Scientists have welcomed the money but warn it does not tackle the reef's overriding threat of climate change. A clima…
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NeoCov found in African bats.

NeoCov found in African bats.
Scientists in China have found a bat virus is South Africa is one mutation away from crossing into humans and potentially spreading from person to person. A new study claims the virus, named NeoCov, shows a potential not seen before which could allow it to mutate and spread …
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Snowfall in the Sahara desert.

 Snowfall in the Sahara desert.
Snowfall in a hot desert may seem a contradiction but snow has been recorded several times in the Sahara Desert over the last decades, most recently in January 2022. Thus, snowfall may be unusual but is not unprecedented in the region. In order for snow to form, two distinct…
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