US’ Frontier overtakes Japan’s Fugaku as world’s most powerful and efficient supercomputer.

The world’s first exascale supercomputer is not just the world’s most powerful by a margin – but it is also the most efficient. Frontier, developed by USA’s designated supercomputer facility, the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility, is the world’s first supercomputer to…

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One world champion, Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull to take over at the top from Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who retired with an engine failure while leading at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Mexican Sergio Perez finished second, 13 seconds b…

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Travel & Tourism Development Index 2021.

The TTDI benchmarks and measures “the set of factors and policies that enable the sustainable and resilient development of the T&T sector, which in turn contributes to the development of a country”. The TTDI is a direct evolution of the long-running Travel and Tourism C…

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Russian Language Day - 06 June

Every year on June 6th, Russian Language Day celebrates the seventh most spoken language in the world. The day also honors Aleksandr Pushkin, a Russian poet who is considered the father of modern Russian literature. There are over 150 million native speakers of Russian in th…

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World Pest Day - 06 June.

Every June 6 is World Pest Day or sometimes called World Pest Awareness Day. The day was created to raise awareness of how pest management helps preserve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. It’s estimated 900-million insects types can be pests. They fall into fo…

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Indian singer KK dies after falling ill while performing.

Star Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, has died of a suspected heart attack at age 53 after a concert on Tuesday 31, prompting a flood of tributes from fans including Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. Kunnath felt unwell while performing at a c…

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World Environment Day or WED - 05 June.

June 5, every year is celebrated as World Environment Day or WED. The day is set aside to encourage awareness and action to protect the natural environment. It draws attention to environmental issues such as marine pollution, air pollution, deforestation, and wildlife crime…

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International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing - 05 June.

June 5 is a day to fight illegal fishing. It’s the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing, or IUU fishing. IUU fishing occurs in virtually all bodies of water. It causes problems for varieties of fish struggling to survive. Peopl…

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Russia’s Aeroflot suspends commercial flights to Sri Lanka.

Russia’s flagship carrier announced that it is suspending commercial flights to Sri Lanka after the island nation’s authorities detained the airline’s Airbus A330 jet on June 02. In its statement, Aeroflot has said its passengers located in Colombo with return tickets for th…

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Sidhu Moose Wala: Murdered India singer hit by 24 bullets.

Murdered Indian singer Sidhu Moose Wala was hit by 24 bullets, health officials with access to his autopsy report have told BBC Punjabi. Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, popularly known as Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot by unidentified people while travelling on Sunday evening. He was 28. …

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Canada introduces law to freeze handgun sales and ban look-alike toys.

Canada's government introduced legislation to implement a "national freeze" on the sale and purchase of handguns as part of a gun control package that would also limit magazine capacities and ban some toys that look like guns. The new legislation, which resurre…

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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression - 04 June.

Every year on June 4th, the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression acknowledges the pain that children around the world suffer. Many of these children are victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse. It’s also a day that the UN affirms its duty to…

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Tedros re-elected to lead the World Health Organization.

The Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday, re-elected Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to serve a second five-year term as Director-General of the world’s leading public health agency. First elected in 2017, his re-election by secret ballot, was confirmed…

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World Bicycle Day - 03 June.

On June 3, World Bicycle Day targets individuals as a way to promote a healthy lifestyle, especially for those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Organizers also target local governments to encourage them to improve road safety and integrate bicycling into transportation infra…

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Javier Olivan taking over as the Meta New Chief Operating Officer.

Javier Olivan, the current chief growth officer at Meta Platforms, will take over as the company’s chief operating officer after Sheryl Sandberg stepped down from the post. Olivan has been with Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for several years, contributing to its explosi…

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Duminda Silva arrested by the CID.

Former MP Duminda Silva has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), in the wake of the Supreme Court suspending the presidential pardon granted to him. He has been arrested while receiving treatment at the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital. The Supreme Court…

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World's largest plant discovered right under our noses in Western Australia.

Researchers have revealed there's a plant about 4,500 years old and measuring 180 kilometres across living right under our noses in Western Australia. Genetic testing has revealed that what was once thought to be part of a giant seagrass meadow in the shallow waters of S…

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The symptoms of monkeypox and how to treat them.

Cases of monkeypox continue to rise as a recent outbreak reaches countries in North America and Europe, where the disease is not commonly found. As of Wednesday 01 2022, 189 infections were confirmed and 94 are suspected in 19 non-endemic nations, according to Global Health. …

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Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach.

Lasith Malinga, the former fast bowler and captain, has been appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach for the white-ball leg of the team's home series against Australia, which gets underway on June 7 in Colombo. Malinga, during the tour, will support Sri Lanka…

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Former Windies captain Daren Sammy conferred with prestigious Sitara-I-Pakistan award

Former West Indies captain, Daren Sammy has been conferred with the Sitara-i-Pakistan Award for Services to Pakistan during a ceremony. The 38-year-old all-rounder was being recognized for his role in helping bring international cricket back to Pakistan. It is the third-hig…

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The Global Day of Parents - 01 June.

The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June every year. The Day honors parents throughout the world. The day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towar…

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World Milk Day - 01 June.

Real milk takes the spotlight on World Milk Day, always on June 1. The day is intended to bring attention to activities connecting the dairy sector. The annual observance is marked with events across the globe: milking demonstrations and farm visits; games and competitions; …

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World Parrot Day - 31 May.

Every year on May 31st, World Parrot Day highlights the threat to wild and captive parrots throughout the world. It’s also a day to learn more about this intelligent and magnificent bird. When you picture a parrot, you probably think of a colorful bird that talks or mimics s…

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World No Tobacco Day - 31 May.

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is intended to encourage 24 hours of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe. The day is further expected to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco us…

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International Flight Attendant Day - 31 May.

On May 31, International Flight Attendant Day recognizes the dedicated members of the flight crew who rise early, stay late and remain alert throughout the flight providing comfort, care and reassurance of the safest travel. Crisscrossing the country and circumnavigating the…

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Israel signs first Arab free trade agreement with UAE.

Israel has signed a free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates, its first big trade accord with an Arab state and a move aimed at boosting trade between the two Middle Eastern nations. The pact was signed in Dubai by Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Orna Bar…

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China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea.

China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea for first time since 2006. Russia and China on Thursday vetoed a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution to strengthen sanctions on North Korea in a vote the US ambassador to the UN called dangerous, disappo…

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The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers - 29 May.

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, May 29, is a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. Th…

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Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani dies.

Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani, who was often criticized for his center-right political affiliation from the leftist coalition, died following a serious health problem, the country’s presidential office said Saturday 28 May. He was 55. President Ilir Meta wrote on F…

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Ancient Ruins of 11 "Lost" Settlements Discovered Beneath the Amazon Jungle.

Jungle-penetrating lasers have peeked through the dense Amazonian rainforest to reveal the ruins of 11 previously unknown settlements decorated with vast pyramids and waterways. As reported in the journal Nature today, scientists examined six areas within a 4,500 square kilo…

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