WTO slashes 2022 global trade growth forecast to 3%.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised down its forecast for global trade growth this year to 3% from 4.7% because of the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and warned of a potential food crisis caused by surging prices. The report from the global trade watchdog said t…

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Spanish Language Day - 23 April

Every year on April 23rd, Spanish Language Day celebrates the second most spoken language in the world. It’s also a day to honor the most revered writer in the Spanish language, Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra. The Spanish language originated in Spain. Currently, there are more…

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English Language Day - 23 April

On April 23rd, English Language Day explores the development, history, and culture of the English tongue. A Germanic language that began to develop during the 5th and 6th centuries when Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain, English is also influenced by French, Latin, and many ot…

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World Book and Copyright Day - 23 April

April 23 every year is celebrated as World Book and Copyright Day. Sometimes, it’s called World Book Day, or International Day of the Book. The focus of the day is to promote reading, publishing and copyrighting. World Book and Copyright Day celebrates all things book-relate…

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David Attenborough has been named "Champion of the Earth".

Biologist, natural historian and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been awarded a "Champions of the Earth" Lifetime Achievement Award by the UN's Environment Programme (UNEP). The award — the UN's highest environmental honor — is given to individuals, …

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International Mother Earth Day - 22 April

On April 22, people unite to celebrate International Mother Earth Day. The day is to focus on the responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognizes that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and that “it is necessary to promote harmony wit…

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World Creativity and Innovation Day 2022 - 21 April.

World Creativity and Innovation Day is celebrated on April 21 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and encourage creative multidisciplinary thinking at the individual and group levels. The World Cre…

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World Bank slashes global growth forecast.

The World Bank lowered its annual global growth forecast for 2022 on Monday by nearly a full percentage point, down from 4.1% to 3.2%, citing the impact that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having on the world economy. World Bank President David Malpass told reporters on a c…

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New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennett set to retire after 2021/22 season.

Hamish Bennett, the 35-year-old New Zealand pacer, has announced his decision to retire from his playing career after the 2021/22 season, and is set to pursue coaching. Bennett last represented New Zealand in a T20I against Bangladesh in Mirpur in September 2021. He made his…

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Nexo and Mastercard launch 'world first' crypto-backed payment card.

London-based Cryptocurrency lender, Nexo has joined hands with global payments company Mastercard to launch the world’s first “crypto-backed” payment card. Electronic money firm DiPocket is Nexo’s card issuer. The card requires no minimum repayments, monthly, or inactivity …

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Naveed Nawaz appointed Assistant Coach of National Team.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of Naveed Nawaz, former Sri Lanka Test and ODI player, as the Assistant Coach of the National Team for a two-year term, effective from 1st April 2022. Nawaz, before taking over the new role, was functioning as the Head Co…

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Joe Root steps down as England Test captain.

Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain, citing the “toll” and “impact” the role has had on him. The 31-year-old was appointed Sir Alastair Cook’s successor in 2017, and holds the record for the highest number of matches and wins as captain. But his last series as s…

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Sri Lanka to temporarily suspend foreign debt payments.

Sri Lanka will temporarily suspend foreign debt payments to avoid a hard default, the central bank governor said, with its limited foreign reserves required for imports of essential items such as fuel. Sri Lanka is due to start talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF…

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Russian warship sinks in the Black Sea.

One of the Russian Navy's most important warships has sunk in the Black Sea, a massive blow to a military struggling against Ukrainian resistance 50 days into Vladimir Putin's invasion of his neighbor. Russian state news agency TASS reported Thursday evening that the…

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Chinese Language Day - April 20.

Through the development of language, the human race made advancements in culture and civilization. On April 20th, explore the progress the written and spoken word have made through the observance of Chinese Language Day. Like most languages, Chinese has a diverse collection …

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World Liver Day - 19 April

Every year World Liver Day is celebrated on April 19. The day is observed to raise awareness about liver diseases across the world. The liver is the largest solid organ of the body that removes toxins from the body. The organ maintains healthy blood sugar levels, regulates …

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India will assume the G20 Presidency.

India will assume the G20 Presidency on 1 December 2022 from Indonesia, and will convene the G20 Leaders’ Summit for the first time in India in 2023. Source:  https://mea.gov.in

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Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system.

Israel’s defence ministry announced that its new laser missile defence system successfully neutralised drones, rockets, mortars, and anti-tank missiles in a recent test. According to Defence Minister Benny Gantz, this Israeli-made laser system will complement the country’s a…

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International Day for Monuments and Sites / World Heritage Day - 18 April.

World Heritage Day is celebrated every year around the world on 18 April. The day is also referred to as International Day for Monuments and Sites. World Heritage Day is observed every year to spread awareness about the importance of Heritage, and to also promote ways to pro…

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Imran Khan will remain in office till a caretaker prime minister is appointed

Imran Khan will remain in office till a caretaker prime minister is appointed, Pakistan's president Arif Alvi clarified in a late-night tweet after the country saw its most politically turbulent day this year and braced for yet another leadership crisis.  "Mr. Imran…

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New Zealand Cricket Awards - 2022

All rounder Amelia Kerr and batter Will Young were on Wednesday named ODI Players of the Year in the women's and men's categories respectively at the 2022 New Zealand Cricket awards. On Thursday, fast bowler Tim Southee earned his maiden Sir Richard Hadlee medal whi…

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Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023

India is ready to host the Street Child Cricket World Cup in 2023. This world is organized by Street Child United and Save the Children India, the Street Child Cricket World Cup 2023 will welcome 22 teams from 16 countries to India next year. The Street Child Cricket World …

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Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for $43 billion.

Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 a share in a filing published, saying the social media company needs to be transformed privately, a little over a week after revealing a 9.1% stake in the company. Musk’s offer values Twitter at about $43 billion. Twitter shares cl…

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World Hemophilia Day - 17 April.

World Hemophilia Day is always observed on April 17. Sometimes it is also called World Bleeding Disorders Awareness Day. The focus of the day is to identify and to reach out to new members of the bleeding disorders community. Hemophilia is a bleeding problem. People with hem…

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International Bat Appreciation Day - 17 April.

Each year on April 17th, International Bat Appreciation Day reminds us of the roles bats play in our daily lives.  April is also the best time of the year to observe bats, as they are now beginning to emerge from hibernation. The observance is an excellent time to learn abo…

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World Voice Day - 16 April.

World Voice Day is a global annual event dedicated to recognizing the boundless limits of the human voice. The mission is to share the excitement of the voice phenomenon with people, scientists, and other funding bodies. World Voice Day found its beginnings in 1999 as Brazil…

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World Art Day - 15 April.

Every year World Art Day on April 15th celebrates the fine arts and promotes awareness of creativity worldwide. When humans use their creative skills and imagination to create something in visual form, it is called art. Some of the most popular types of art include painting,…

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WhatsApp voice messages gets new features.

WhatsApp is adding some new features for audio messages, some of which were already present for iOS users.  But it appears that these are getting a wider rollout overall and will be coming to more users on Android and iOS.  According to WhatsApp, users send 7 billion voice me…

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Ivory Coast prime minister and government resign.

Ivory Coast Prime Minister Patrick Achi tabled his resignation and that of his government on Wednesday 13 April 2022 as President Alassane Ouattara plans to slim down the size of the cabinet, Ouattara said. Ouattara said he would reduce the government to around 30 ministers …

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World Chagas Disease Day - 14 April

Every year on April 14th, World Chagas Disease Day raises awareness for Chagas disease. It’s also a day that stresses the importance of prevention and finding ways to eliminate the disease. Chagas disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis and is named after Carlos Ju…

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