International Day in Support of Victims of Torture - 26 June.

Every year on June 26th, the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture speaks out against the crime of torture. The day also honors and supports the victims and survivors of torture. Torture occurs when someone intentionally inflicts pain on a person. The act is con…

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Day of the Seafarer - 25 June

Every year on June 25th, the Day of the Seafarer recognizes the valuable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy. Seafarers regularly travel by sea and are commonly called sailors. Many seafarers work in the shipping industry and are responsi…

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World's largest freshwater fish found in Mekong, scientists say.

A 300kg (661lb) stingray caught in the Mekong river in Cambodia is the biggest freshwater fish ever documented, scientists say. It unseated the previous record-holder, a 646lb (293kg) Mekong giant catfish caught in Thailand in 2005. There is no official record-keeping or data…

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Victoria State bans display of Nazi symbol in Australian first.

Victoria has become Australia's first state to specifically ban the display of the Nazi swastika. Under a new law, people who intentionally exhibit the symbol face up to a year in jail or a A$22,000 (£12,300; $15,000) fine. Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said "nobody …

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Sri Lanka Ranks 59th in Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2022.

As per the ‘Global Skills Report 2022’ released by Coursera, Sri Lanka has been ranked 59th overall globally.  In 2022 report, they present data from the more than 100 million people who have used Coursera to learn new skills.2 We concentrate on three of the most important s…

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Droupadi Murmu is the BJP nominee for Indian president.

India's governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Droupadi Murmu, a tribal politician, as its candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections. The 64-year-old former teacher, who comes from Odisha (Orissa) state, has spent decades with the BJP and had a stint…

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The 'lungs of humanity' which are under threat.

A giant slab of carbon-rich peat, discovered in central Africa, is under threat from uncontrolled development - posing a significant risk for future climate change, writes BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding. After 10 hours by car, another 10 by river in a dugout canoe, …

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Five planets align perfectly, visible until end of June.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn have lined up in a rare alignment that won't occur again until 2040, according to AccuWeather. While it is common to view a couple of planets together at any given time, the alignment of five planets simultaneously is a rare pheno…

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The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest -2022”.

The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest -2022” culminated on 20th June at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre in Ulaanbaatar at Mongolia. The exercise conducted from 06 June to 20 June 2022 provided a platform for mutual learning and sharing best pra…

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According to the ILO, only six per cent of domestic workers have comprehensive social protection.

Only six per cent of domestic workers worldwide have access to comprehensive social protection, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO). This leaves more than 94 per cent lacking access to the full range of protections, covering medical car…

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Mongolia’s Khuvsgul lake added to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Khuvsul Lake National Park of Mangolia has been added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO. The decision was made during the 34th session of the International Co-ordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme taking place in Paris, France. Khuvsgul…

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Sri Lanka revises Minimum Age for Migrant Domestic Workers.

Sri Lanka has decided to amend the Minimum Age for Migrant Domestic Workers to 21 years. A document from the Department of Government Information said that the Cabinet of Ministers granted permission to revise the said age limit, after considering the recommendations of the …

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International Women in Engineering Day - 23 June.

On June 23rd each year, International Women in Engineering Day highlights a profession that keeps on building. And when it comes to engineering, the profession fills roles across many sectors. Numerous fields require engineering specialties. Careers abound in architectural, …

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United Nations Public Service Day - 23 June.

Every year on June 23rd, the United Nations Public Service Day celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community. Also, on this day, the prestigious UN Public Service Awards are given. Public service is defined as a service intended for all members of the co…

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International Olympic Day - 23 June.

The International Olympic Day marks the inception of the modern Olympic Games in Greece on June 23, 1894. Since 1948, the Olympic Day has been celebrated every year on June 23. The day marks the inception of the modern Olympic Games in Greece on June 23, 1894. The Internatio…

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International Widows’ Day - 23 June.

Every year on June 23rd, International Widows’ Day gives special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages across the globe. The situation for widows is especially dire in developing countries. Some of the problems widows face in these countries include poverty, vio…

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Ruth Ozeki wins U.K. Women's Prize for Fiction.

Ruth Ozeki has won the 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her novel "The Book of Form and Emptiness" (Penguin), about a thirteen-year-old boy who, after the tragic death of his father, starts to hear the voices of objects speaking to him. The prize, now in its 27th…

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Japan to attend NATO summit for first time.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said he will attend this month’s NATO summit in Madrid, becoming the country’s first leader to join a top meeting of the transatlantic group. The announcement comes ahead of a June 28-30 gathering of the military alliance that is see…

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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix - 2022.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen narrowly claimed his sixth victory of the Formula 1 season after withstanding pressure from Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix. For the second time this season, Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez was forced to r…

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China launches third Aircraft Carrier.

China launched its third aircraft carrier on Friday, as the United States wrapped up its Valiant Shield 2022 exercise. On Friday morning, China launched its third aircraft carrier, named Fujian (18), carrying hull number 18, at Jiangnan Shipyard of China Shipbuilding Industr…

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