World Bee Day - 20 May. 20 May

World Bee Day is an annual event held on May 20th to increase understanding and recognition of the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem. This observance was established by the United Nations in 2017 with the purpose of emphasizing the importance of be…

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United Nations establishes new World Sustainable Transport Day.

The United Nations General Assembly took a significant step towards promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation by adopting a resolution to designate November 26 as World Sustainable Transport Day. This global initiative aims to raise awareness, educat…

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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day - 17 May.

World Telecommunication Day, now called World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, is observed on May 17 under the auspices of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This occasion serves to emphasize the influence of the Internet and various communicatio…

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible sells for $38m at auction.

The oldest most complete Hebrew Bible has been bought at Sotheby's New York for $38.1m (£30.6m), becoming the most valuable manuscript sold at auction. The Codex Sassoon is thought to have been written about 1,100 years ago. It is the earliest surviving example of a singl…

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Legend of Zelda game sells 10 million copies in three days.

Nintendo has announced its latest game in the Zelda series has sold more than 10 million copies in just three days. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom had become the fastest-selling Zelda game so far, it said. For comparison, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - the …

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Titanic: Scan reveals world's most famous wreck.

The world's most famous shipwreck has been revealed as never seen before. The first full-sized digital scan of the Titanic, which lies 3,800m (12,500ft) down in the Atlantic, has been created using deep-sea mapping. It provides a unique 3D view of the entire ship, enablin…

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Scientists detect Radioactive Heat Source inside Mars.

A team of researchers at ETH Zurich in Switzerland say they've figured out how thick the Martian crust is by analyzing data obtained by NASA's Mars InSight lander. The discovery led them to an interesting conclusion: the planet's main source of heat, being produc…

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300,000-year-old footprints uncovered in Germany.

Scientists have discovered human footprints thought to be 300,000 years old and the earliest ever found in Germany. Experts believe the perfectly-preserved prints were left by a family of Heidelberg people, a long-extinct species of human. The footprints were discovered in th…

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The Milky Way galaxy may be a different shape than we thought.

New measurements suggest that the Milky Way galaxy may have a different shape than we thought. Over the past few years, astronomers have increasingly discovered that galaxies seem to come in three main shapes: Elliptical, irregular and spiral. The majority of known galaxies …

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Israeli Archaeologists Find 2,000-year-old Financial Record in Jerusalem.

About 120 years ago, two British archaeologists doing excavations in ancient Jerusalem did not discover the inscription dating to the Early Roman period that the Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled on Wednesday. They left it undiscovered, but the late 19th-century trench …

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Axiom Space's Ax-2: The 2nd private astronaut mission to the space station.

Houston-based company Axiom Space is gearing up for its second astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), known as Ax-2. If all goes according to plan, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch an international crew of four from Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Spac…

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SpaceX launches 22 next-gen Starlink satellites to orbit.

SpaceX launched 22 of its "V2 mini" Starlink broadband satellites to orbit early Friday morning (May 19) and landed the returning rocket at sea. A Falcon 9 rocket topped with 22 next-generation Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station …

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Blue Origin will build NASA's new moon lander for Artemis Astronauts.

A moon lander built by Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin will be the second system that takes NASA astronauts to the lunar surface, agency officials announced today (May 19). A consortium led by Blue Origin won the second Human Landing System (HLS) contract issued by NASA for the …

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Volcanoes may carpet surface of newfound Earth-size exoplanet.

A newfound alien world about the size of Earth may be studded with active volcanoes, whose emissions could sustain an atmosphere, a new study reports. The exoplanet, known as LP 791-18 d, orbits a red dwarf star about 90 light-years from Earth, in the southern constellation …

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Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time.

Our overheating world is likely to break a key temperature limit for the first time over the next few years, scientists predict. Researchers say there's now a 66% chance we will pass the 1.5C global warming threshold between now and 2027. The chances are rising due to emi…

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International Museum Day - 18 Day.

Each year since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day on 18 May, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of…

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Nepali Climber makes record, climbs Mount Everest for 27th time.

Nepali climber Kami Rita Sherpa reached the top of Mount Everest for the 27th time, reclaiming the record for the most summits of the world’s highest mountain. The 53-year-old had held the title since 2018, when he ascended Everest for the 22nd time, passing the previous ma…

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Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against USD.

The Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciated against the US Dollar today (May 18), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. Accordingly, today’s buying rate is declared at Rs.299.21, while the selling rate stands at Rs.312.37.

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Veteran singer Christopher Paul is no more.

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Christopher Paul passed away this morning (May 18), family sources revealed. Paul was aged 87 at the time of his demise. Being one of the most sought-after singers in Sri Lanka back in the 1960s and 1970s, Paul was well-liked for his timeless hits in…

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Sri Lanka declares electricity, petroleum, and health services as essential.

Sri Lanka has decided to declare multiple services as essential services. An extraordinary gazette was issued on Wednesday (17) as per the powers vested in the President. 1. All services connected to the supply of electricity, 2. The supply or distribution of petroleum product…

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Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates.

Falling birth rates are a major concern for some of Asia's biggest economies. Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend. Will it work? Japan began introducing policies to encourage couples to have more children in t…

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Ecuador's President dissolves parliament.

Ecuadorean President Guillermo Lasso has dissolved the opposition-controlled parliament amid an impeachment trial. He had been accused of turning a blind eye to alleged embezzlement and was facing an imminent vote that could have ousted him from office. Mr Lasso, a conservati…

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World Hypertension Day - 17 May.

World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th in order to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. High blood pressure is the main risk factor to develop cardiovascular disease. Theme of World Hypertension Day 2023  World Hypertension Da…

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NASA Gears Up to Train Artemis II Crew for Moon Mission.

The four astronauts who will fly on NASA’s Artemis II flight are getting ready to begin their training in June, as NASA prepares for the first crewed mission on the agency’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration. NASA astronauts Re…

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Sri Lanka Rugby suspended as a member of World Rugby.

In response to concerns about the governance of Sri Lanka Rugby and a breach of the World Rugby Bye-Laws relating to political interference, the World Rugby Council has suspended Sri Lanka Rugby from World Rugby membership with immediate effect.  In a statement, the World Ru…

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Libyan Parliament has expelled PM Fathi Bashagha.

Libya’s political scene has been thrown into turmoil as the nation’s eastern-based parliament voted to remove Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha, referring him for investigation and appointing Finance Minister Osama Hamad as his replacement. The reasons for Bashagha’s ousting ar…

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CBSL issues all-time high volume of treasury bills.

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued an all-time high volume of Rs.180 billion treasury bills today (17). It reportedly surpasses the CBSL’s previous all-time high of Rs. 160 billion.

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Veteran singer Tony Hassan passes away at 73.

Veteran Sri Lankan singer Tony Hassan has passed away at the age of 73. The singer is believed to have been ill since of late, and had died while receiving treatment. Family sources have confirmed that the final rites will be performed at the Maligawatte Muslim Burial ground …

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Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates further against USD.

The Sri Lankan Rupee further appreciated against the US Dollar today (16 May), the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. Accordingly, the buying rate was declared at Rs. 305.43, while the selling rate stands at Rs. 318.79. Meanwhile, CBSL reported the Middle Rate of the …

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International Day of Living Together in Peace - 16 May.

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated annually on May 16 to encourage peace, tolerance, inclusivity, understanding, and solidarity among individuals and communities globally. Its goal is to emphasize the significance of cultivating peaceful coexist…

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