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Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary.

Biden names Karine Jean-Pierre as White House press secretary.
President Joe Biden on Thursday named Karine Jean-Pierre as the new White House press secretary, succeeding Jen Psaki. Jean-Pierre will be the first Black woman and the first openly gay person to hold the position. Biden also announced that Anita Dunn would return to the adm…
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Scientists Spot Bizarre 'Yellow Brick Road' in Pacific Ocean.

Scientists Spot Bizarre 'Yellow Brick Road' in Pacific Ocean.
The path to the Emerald City might travel along the ocean's bottom. The crew of the Exploration Vessel Nautilus caught sight of a strange-looking formation while studying an area called Liliʻuokalani Ridge in the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Pacific…
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Immense Reservoir of Fossil Seawater discovered under Antarctic Ice Shelf.

Immense Reservoir of Fossil Seawater discovered under Antarctic Ice Shelf.
An immense groundwater reservoir that sits beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet has been mapped for the first time. The reservoir is said to extend downward for over a kilometer and could have a significant influence on how the Antarctic Ice Sheet responds to climate change and …
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China extends 300 Million Yuan to Sri Lanka to procure essentials.

China extends 300 Million Yuan to Sri Lanka to procure essentials.
The Chinese Government has decided to award a grant of 300 Million Yuan to Sri Lanka to procure medicine, food, fuel and other essential commodities. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said that the grant was a result of a conversation held between Sri Lankan Prime…
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Real Madrid Clinch Record-Extending 35th Spanish League Title.

Real Madrid Clinch Record-Extending 35th Spanish League Title.
Real Madrid clinched a record-extending 35th Spanish league title after its reserve squad comfortably defeated Espanyol 4-0. Rodrygo scored twice and Marco Asensio and substitute Karim Benzema added a goal each to give Madrid its second league title in three seasons, and th…
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World Hand Hygiene Day - 05 May.

World Hand Hygiene Day - 05 May.
Led by the World Health Organization (WHO), World Hand Hygiene Day, 5 May 2022, is focused on recognizing that a facility’s climate or culture of safety and quality is enhanced through cleaning our hands but also that a strong quality and safety culture will encourage peopl…
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US Gets 60 Countries to Sign 'Declaration for the Future of the Internet'.

US Gets 60 Countries to Sign 'Declaration for the Future of the Internet'.
The US and dozens of other governments around the world have signed a declaration that says they will cooperate to keep the internet “open, free, global, interoperable, reliable, and secure.”  The calls for action in this "Declaration for the Future of the Internet,&quo…
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World Password Day - 05 May 2022 (First Thursday in May).

World Password Day - 05 May 2022 (First Thursday in May).
Each year on the , World Password Day promotes better password habits. Passwords are critical gatekeepers to our digital identities, allowing us to access online shopping, dating, banking, social media, private work, and life communications. In a cyber world, secure password…
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World Portuguese Language Day - 05 May.

World Portuguese Language Day - 05 May.
Every year on May 5th, World Portuguese Language Day highlights the important role this language plays in preserving human civilization and culture. Around the world, Portuguese is one of the world’s most spoken and widespread language. It is the most widely spoken language …
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International Day of the Midwife - 05 May.

International Day of the Midwife - 05 May.
The medical profession of a midwife is celebrated every year on May 5. The goal of the observance is to draw attention to this field of health care and to attract more registered nurses to become midwives. Midwives are qualified health care providers who receive comprehensi…
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African World Heritage Day - 05 May.

African World Heritage Day - 05 May.
Every year on May 5th, African World Heritage Day offers an opportunity for people around the world to celebrate Africa. Africa is the world’s second-largest continent. Some of the biggest threats facing Africa include climate change, uncontrolled development, disease, civil…
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Veteran actor Wilson Karunaratne passes away.

Veteran actor Wilson Karunaratne passes away.
Veteran Sri Lankan actor Wilson Karunaratne has passed away at the age of 79, family sources told Ada Derana. Fondly known as ‘Wilson Karu’, Karunaratne was also a stunt director. He was considered one of the best villains in Sinhala cinema. making his movie debut through ‘Had…
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Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari takes oath as Pakistan's Foreign Minister.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari takes oath as Pakistan's Foreign Minister.
Scion of Pakistan's leading political dynasty, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, took oath as the youngest foreign minister in the government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at a crucial juncture as he faces multiple challenges such as fixing strained ties with the US and fi…
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SIPRI's "Trends in World Military Expenditure Report 2021".

SIPRI's "Trends in World Military Expenditure Report 2021".
In 2021 world military expenditure surpassed the two trillion US dollar mark for the first time, reaching $2113 billion. Global spending in 2021 was 0.7 per cent higher than in 2020 and 12 per cent higher than in 2012. The economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have not …
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International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) - 04 May.

International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) - 04 May.
Although organized efforts to fight urban fires have been around for over two millennia, International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) was first marked on May 4, 1999. It is a day to salute the men and women who help keep us safe, protect our property, our communities, and our wil…
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Brazil landscape garden earns UNESCO world heritage status.

Brazil landscape garden earns UNESCO world heritage status.
The Sitio Burle Marx in western Rio features more than 3,500 species of plants native to Rio and is considered a laboratory for botanical and landscape experimentation. The recognition was granted during a meeting of UNESCO’s Heritage Committee in China. The site was designa…
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World Laughter Day - 01 May 2022 (First Sunday in May)

World Laughter Day - 01 May 2022 (First Sunday in May)
Every year on the first Sunday in May, World Laughter Day raises awareness of laughter and the many healing benefits it provides. Another goal of the day is to manifest World Peace and build a global consciousness through laughter. You have probably heard the saying, “laught…
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Sri Lanka to purchase LP gas from Thailand-based company.

Sri Lanka to purchase LP gas from Thailand-based company.
The Cabinet of Ministers has given the approval to purchase liquefied petroleum (LP) gas from Thailand-based Siam Gas Company for a period of one year. In comparison to the current rates of the Omani supplier, the prices offered by Siam Gas Company are less than USD 09 per m…
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SLC announces 14 new coaching appointments.

SLC announces 14 new coaching appointments.
Sri Lanka Cricket, as part of the restructuring program of the High-Performance Center made the 14 appointments to the Coaching Unit. The changes are aimed at further enhancing the focus on the National Team, ‘A,’ Emerging Team and as well as the Under 19 Team. The new coachi…
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Special cash allowance to low-income families hit by economic crisis.

Special cash allowance to low-income families hit by economic crisis.
The go-ahead of the Cabinet of Ministers has been given to provide a special cash allowance for a period of three months to identified low-income families affected by the ongoing economic crisis. Relevant proposal was tabled by the Minister of Finance and Minister of Samurdh…
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