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NASA Identifies Candidate Regions for Landing Next Americans on Moon.

NASA Identifies Candidate Regions for Landing Next Americans on Moon.
As NASA prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon under Artemis, the agency has identified 13 candidate landing regions near the lunar South Pole. Each region contains multiple potential landing sites for Artemis III, which will be the first of the Artemis missions to br…
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France is paying car drivers nearly $4,000 to switch to an electric bike.

France is paying car drivers nearly $4,000 to switch to an electric bike.
France will now pay you €4,000 (nearly US $4,000) to swap your old polluting car for a cleaner, more efficient, and more city-appropriate electric bicycle. That marks a major increase in the incentive designed to improve French cities. Pedal bicycles are also included in the…
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James Webb Space Telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons.

James Webb Space Telescope shows Jupiter’s auroras, tiny moons.
The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before, auroras and all. Scientists released the shots Monday 22 August of the solar system’s biggest planet. The James Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Ju…
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Ukraine killed Putin ally's daughter.

Ukraine killed Putin ally's daughter.
Russia has accused Ukrainian special services of killing the daughter of one of Vladimir Putin's allies in a car bombing near Moscow at the weekend. Journalist Darya Dugina, aged 29, died on Saturday when a vehicle she was driving exploded near Russia's capital. Her p…
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Former Israel’s prime minister Netanyahu’s Autobiography ‘Bibi: My Story’.

Former Israel’s prime minister Netanyahu’s Autobiography ‘Bibi: My Story’.
Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a memoir coming out this fall. “Bibi: My Story” will be published November 22, in Israel. Born a year after the founding of the Jewish state, I have dedicated my life to combat the forces that seek its destruction and make peace …
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Jacqueline Fernandez named as accused in money laundering case.

Jacqueline Fernandez named as accused in money laundering case.
India actess Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who faces charges of extortion amounting to a massive 2 Billion India Rupees. Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the supplementary cha…
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Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists.

Sri Lanka to set up chartered institute of professional journalists.
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Institute of Chartered Journalists of Sri Lanka’ for professional journalists, aiming to enhance the professionalism of the journalists employed in the mass media industry. The steering committee presided by the Secretary o…
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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - 22 August.

International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - 22 August.
On August 22nd, International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizes the importance of assisting victims of religious persecution. The Day comes right after the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of …
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - 21 August.

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism - 21 August.
On August 21st, International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism honors the lives changed forever by acts of terrorism. Victims of terrorism often feel neglected and forgotten when the aftermath of a terrorist attack fades. These victims struggle for …
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World Senior Citizen Day - 21 August.

World Senior Citizen Day - 21 August.
World Senior Citizens’ Day is celebrated on August 21 every year. It is also known as National Senior Citizens’ Day in the United States (US). The day is observed with the intent to highlight the contributions of elderly people in human society and honour them. The day is a…
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One of the world's largest moths detected for the first time in U.S.

One of the world's largest moths detected for the first time in U.S.
A moth with a wingspan of 10 inches has been found in the U.S. for the first time, according to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, which is asking residents to report further sightings. The atlas moth — considered one of the world's largest moths — was first…
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World Mosquito Day - 20 August.

World Mosquito Day - 20 August.
August 20th recognizes World Mosquito Day marking the occasion when Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. During Ross’s work with the Indian Medical Service, he made his groundbreaking discovery. The malarial parasite was found in…
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Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day - 20 August 2022.

Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day - 20 August 2022.
The birth anniversary of India’s sixth prime minister Rajiv Gandhi is observed as Sandbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day every year on August 20 in the country.  Sadbhavna Diwas 2022 commemorates the 78th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi on 20th August 2022. It is dedicated to the…
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WHO confirms first case of human to dog monkeypox transmission.

WHO confirms first case of human to dog monkeypox transmission.
The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) confirmed Wednesday a dog has been infected with monkeypox through human contact. Commenting on the first human-to-dog transmission of the virus, Dr Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response team at the W.H.O., said the c…
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World Humanitarian Day - 19 August.

World Humanitarian Day - 19 August.
Each year, World Humanitarian Day is held on August 19th to honor aid workers who put their lives at risk to better the lives of others. The day also rallies support for people around the world affected by crises. Around the world, the United Nations, along with Internation…
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Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.

Chinese 'spy ship' Yuan Wang 5 docks in Sri Lanka.
A Chinese research ship has docked in Sri Lanka's Hambantota port despite Indian concerns. The Yuan Wang 5 was given permission to dock on the condition it would not carry out research while in Sri Lankan waters, said port officials. India had previously voiced concerns t…
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UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.

UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework launched in Sri Lanka.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 was launched on 17 August by the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka. The Cooperation Framework will guide the work of UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes for the next f…
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India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20 World Cup in 2026.

India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the T20 World Cup in 2026.
The upcoming cycle of the ICCs Future Tours Program features five major ICC events, starting with the Cricket World Cup next year in India. West Indies and the USA will host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which will be followed by the return of the Champions Trophy in 2025 to be…
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U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine.

U.K. Approves Covid Booster Vaccine.
British health authorities stated that the UK has become the first nation to approve a bivalent Moderna Covid booster vaccination. Covid booster vaccination targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the more recent Omicron version. The Moderna Covid booster vaccinati…
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ICC Player of the Month Award: July 2022.

 ICC Player of the Month Award:  July 2022.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced Sri Lankan spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb as the winners of its Player of the Month awards for July 2022. Prabath Jayasuriya Prabath Jayasuriya claims the ICC Men’s Player of th…
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Nation celebrates 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022.

Nation celebrates 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022.
This year India is celebrating 76th Independence Day on 15th August 2022 to mark the country’s freedom from nearly two centuries of British colonial rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the celebrations from Red Fort in New Delhi and is addressing the nation from R…
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Dadabhai Naoroji’s London home gets Blue Plaque honour.

Dadabhai Naoroji’s London home gets Blue Plaque honour.
London home of Dadabhai Naoroji will get a ‘Blue Plaque’, an honour that is reserved for notable personalities who have lived and worked in London. Naoroji was the first Asian who was elected as a Member of Parliament in Britain. The Blue Plaque scheme, run by the English H…
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Simon Stiell Appointed New UNFCCC Executive Secretary.

Simon Stiell Appointed New UNFCCC Executive Secretary.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)…
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U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka.
The U.S. government, through its development agency, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is committed to accelerating clean energy to drive social and economic sustainable growth in Sri Lanka. On August 16, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy, Kanchan…
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FIFA suspends All India Football Federation due to third party influence.

FIFA suspends All India Football Federation due to third party influence.
FIFA on Monday (15) announced the suspension of All India Football Federation (AIFF) citing “undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes.”  The announcement was made on their website which stated that FIFA would lift the sus…
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India’s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects in Sri Lanka.

India’s Adani Green Energy given provisional approval for two wind projects in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy says that India’s Adani Green Energy has been issued provisional approvals for two wind energy projects in Mannar and Pooneryn for an investment of over USD 500 million. The minister added that 21 of 46 projects that were delayed due …
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Revised postal charges effective from 15 August.

 Revised postal charges effective from 15 August.
The revised postal charges come into effect on Aug 15. Accordingly, the Department of Posts stated that the postal rate for a normal letter which was at Rs. 15.00, is increased to Rs.50.00. It is also mentioned that the registered postal fee which prevails at Rs.30 has moved…
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Pakistan celebrates 75th Independence Day.

Pakistan celebrates 75th Independence Day.
Pakistan celebrated 75 years of independence on Sunday 14th August with official ceremonies in all major cities. In Karachi, the ceremony was held at the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the nation. Acting Sindh Governor Agha Siraj Durrani and Sindh Chief Mini…
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Tamara Walcott Sets World Powerlifting Record with 639-Pound Deadlift at Competition.

Tamara Walcott Sets World Powerlifting Record with 639-Pound Deadlift at Competition.
Tamara Walcott, a female powerlifter from Maryland in the United States broke according to sources in the investigating agency for the heaviest cumulative lift for bench/squat and press in competition (female) after lifting a total of 737.5 kg across three compound lifts – …
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World Organ Donation Day - 13 August.

World Organ Donation Day - 13 August.
Every year, August 13 is celebrated as World Organ Donation Day to create awareness about organ donation. The day marks its importance for encouraging people to donate organs. Organ failure is one of the major issues faced by people across the world. An individual’s contribu…
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