World Hearing Day - 03 March.

Every year on March 3rd, World Hearing Day raises awareness about hearing loss prevention. It’s also a day that promotes ear and hearing care. According to the World Health Organization, 466 million people worldwide, or 5 percent of the world’s population, are affected by he…

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IOC Withdraws Top Olympic Honour From Vladimir Putin.

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Russian President Vladimir Putin of the Olympic Order award in response to the invasion of Ukraine. International Olympic Committee urged sports federations and organisers to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes and offici…

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Legendary West Indies spinner Sonny Ramadhin passes away.

Former West Indies spinner Sonny Ramadhin has died aged 92.  A bowler who could make the ball turn both ways, Ramadhin played 43 Tests between 1950 and 1961 for 158 wickets at 28.98. He was instrumental in West Indies' first Test win in England, at Lord's in 1950; We…

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31st Southeast Asian Games to open in Vietnam.

The 31st Southeast Asian Games, the region's biggest sporting event, will be held in Vietnam from May 12 to 23 this year, organisers said. The Games will feature 40 sports with 526 events, attracting around 10,000 participants, organisers announced at a press conference …

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Canada Approves World’s First Plant-Based COVID-19 Vaccine.

Canada became the first country in the world that has authorized the use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine. The two-dose vaccine of Medicago Inc. (a biopharma company owned by Mitsubishi Chemical and Philip Morris), can be given to adults who are aged between 18 to 64, but …

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Dubai’s Museum of the Future is now open.

The Museum of the Future, which opened on February 25, envisions what the world could look like 50 years from today, with flying taxis, windfarms, and solar energy projects conducted in space. Dubai opened the doors Friday, February 25, to an architecturally stunning buildin…

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Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52.

Legendary Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died of a suspected heart attack aged 52. Warne took 708 Test wickets, the second most of all time, in 145 matches across a stellar 15-year international career. Warne’s management sa…

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Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to be first Black woman to sit on American Supreme Court.

President Joe Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, setting in motion a historic confirmation process for the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the nation.  She would also be only the sixth woman to serve on the court.  Senate Democratic l…

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2022 International IP Index.

The 10th Annual International IP Index benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies across 50 unique indicators. Out of the 53 economies included in both the ninth and tenth editions, 45 economies saw a net improvement in their scores. United Arab Emirates (UAE), Niger…

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Rare Disease Day - 28 February 2022.

Rare Disease Day is an observance held on the last day of February to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.  The European Organisation for Rare Diseases established …

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US, EU, UK decided to eliminate selected Russian banks from SWIF.

Canada, U.S.A. and their European allies have come to a conclusion to remove the key Russian banks from the Interbank messaging system (IMS) of SWIFT. This is a very big step that will cut off the country from much of the worldwide financial system. SWIFT stands for Society …

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Nadal defeats Norrie to claim Acapulco Title.

Spanish Star Tennis Player, Rafael Nadal (Spain) beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title).  This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season. This is the fourth time …

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Apple suspends all product sales in Russia.

Apple (AAPL) has stopped selling all of its products in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, the company announced Tuesday (01). The company said in a statement that it is "deeply concerned" about the Russian invasion and that in response, it has "paused all…

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U.S. will close its skies to Russian aircraft.

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday 01 March 2022 during his State of the Union address that the U.S. would close its skies to Russian aircraft while promising more pain to Russia and its cadre of oligarchs as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine. The president opened hi…

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Chamath Palihapitiya resigns as chairman of Virgin Galactic.

Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya, who was one of the executives to help take Virgin Galactic public, has stepped down as chariman of the company. Virgin Galactic, founded by Virgin Group's Richard Branson, went public through a special purpose acquisition compan…

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World's largest plane destroyed in Ukraine.

The world's largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status. The enormous aircraft, named &quo…

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World Music Therapy Day - 01 March.

Every year on March 1st, World Music Therapy Day shines a light on music therapists worldwide. The day also showcases how music provides a way to make life better and more fulfilling. Many people refer to music as a universal language. Music therapy is rooted in the healing …

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Zero Discrimination Day - 01 March.

On Zero Discrimination Day, 01 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement …

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Rafael Nadal wins Mexican Open 2022.

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal beat British number one Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 to win the singles title of Mexican Open 2022 (also known as Acapulco title). This is the 91st ATP title of his career and the third title of the season.  This is the fourth time that Rafael Nada…

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Sri Lankan footballer Duckson Puslas found dead in Maldives.

Sri Lankan football player Duckson Puslas has reportedly been found dead in Maldives.  The 31-year-old defender, who was playing for Club Valencia of Maldives, was found dead in his apartment last tonight. According to Maldivian media reports, Duckson was not in the lineup of…

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Russian forces enter Ukraine's second-largest city.

Russian forces have moved into Ukraine's second-largest city, resulting in street fighting and damage to Kharkiv's infrastructure. Russian troops had remained on the outskirts of Kharkiv until Sunday, when they moved into the city of 1.4 million people. Videos posted…

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Chernobyl power plant captured by Russian forces.

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant has been captured by Russian forces, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday. "This is one of the most serious threats in Europe today," Podolyak said. Russian troops took over the power …

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Poland to boycott World Cup play-off against Russia.

Poland will boycott their World Cup play-off against Russia because of the invasion of Ukraine, with captain Robert Lewandowski saying "we can't pretend that nothing is happening". Polish football association president Cezary Kulesza has said the team "doe…

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Cyclone Emnati hits Madagascar.

Winds of up to 135 kilometres per hour (84 mph) battered Madagascar early on Wednesday (24) as Cyclone Emnati made landfall, becoming the fourth major storm to hit the Indian Ocean island in a month. Emnati struck on the southeastern side of the island, where another cyclone…

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Meta blocks Russian state media from running ads worldwide.

Facebook’s parent company Meta announced it’s prohibiting the Russian state media to run ads or monetize on all of its platforms during the conflict with Ukraine. Facebook is another big tech group to announce sanctions against the Russian Federation. According to the head o…

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SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service activated in Ukraine.

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russia's invasion. Ukraine's vice prime minister asked Musk to provide internet service to the country…

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Biden approves $350 million in military aid for Ukraine.

President Joe Biden instructed the U.S. State Department to release up to an additional $350 million worth of weapons from U.S. stocks to Ukraine on Friday as it struggles to repulse a Russian invasion. In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed tha…

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International Polar Bear Day - 27 February.

Every year on February 27th, International Polar Bear Day raises awareness for the issues that polar bears face. It’s also a day to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint as a way to minimize the effects of global climate change. The International Union for Conservation of…

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World Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Day - 27 February.

Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th. World NGO Day is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organizations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around. This inter…

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Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to “maintain peace”.

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops to “maintain peace” in two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, hours after the Russian president recognised Donetsk and Luhansk as independent entities. In two official decrees, Putin on Monday instructed the country’s defence mini…

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US Senate Approves Resolution for Ukraine, warning Russia.

The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday 17 Feb 2022 to show unwavering support for an independent Ukraine and “condemn" Russian military aggression toward its neighbor as fresh fears emerged of a possible invasion that could spiral toward a European war. Source: w…

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Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz creates history.

The 18-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the Rio Open tennis title after defeating Diego Schwartzman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The seventh-seeded Alcaraz defeated third-seeded Schwartzman 6-4, 6-2 to become the youngest ATP 500 champion since the category was c…

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NASA-ESA's solar orbiter captures largest 'solar prominence eruption'.

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft, a joint project of the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured the largest solar prominence eruption ever observed in a single image together with the full solar disc. This l…

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Kenya becomes the 7th African fishing nation to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention.

Kenya has become the 20th ILO Member State and the seventh African fishing country to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188).  The Convention, which entered into force on 16 November 2017, provides the international legal framework for decent work in the fishi…

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Philanthropist Bill Gates honored by Pakistan.

Microsoft founder and philanthropist, Bill Gates has been conferred with Hilal-e-Pakistan, the second-highest civilian honour in the country, for his efforts to help eradicate polio in Pakistan.  Gates was on a day-long visit to Pakistan and has met with Pakistan Prime Minis…

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Ronaldo becomes first ever to reach 400 million followers on Instagram.

Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has set another record as his Instagram followers reached the 400 million mark, making him the first person ever to reach the milestone, Mail Online reported. Even before surpassing 400 million, the Manchester United footballer wa…

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Israel successfully tests naval air defense system.

Israel on Monday 21 Jan 2022 said it successfully tested a new naval air defense system, intercepting a series of threats in what officials called a key layer of protection against Iran and its proxies in the region. The "C-Dome" system is a naval version of the Ir…

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France, European allies announce military withdrawal from Mali.

France and its allies in a European force have announced they will begin withdrawing troops from Mali after nearly 10 years fighting armed unrest. A statement signed by France and its African and European allies and published on Thursday said that “multiple obstructions” by …

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Winter Olympics Games 2022 in Beijing concluded.

The closing ceremony of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was held on February 20, 2022, at National Stadium (known as the Bird’s Nest) in Beijing. The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, was held from 4 to 20 February 2022. The Games featured a record 109 events ac…

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Vladimir Putin recognises Ukrainian separatist regions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to formally recognise the independence of two rebel-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine, breaching the 2015 protocol that ended the conflict in Donbas and further inflaming the tensions between the two countries. The Kre…

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Emma Terho and Seung Min Ryu re-elected Chair and Vice-Chair of IOC Athletes’ Commission.

Meeting in Beijing following the election of two new members, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Athletes’ Commission (AC) today re-elected Emma Terho (Finland, ice hockey) as its Chair and Seung Min Ryu (Republic of Korea, table tennis) as first Vice-Chair, and elec…

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World Thinking Day - 22 February.

Every year on February 22nd Girl Scouts from across the globe participate in World Thinking Day. These girls gather together to discuss issues that affect young women. The history of the Girl Scouts dates all the way back to 1912. This is when Juliette Gordon Low met the fou…

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