World Peace and Prayer Day – June 21.

Every year on June 21st during the summer solstice, World Peace and Prayer Day encourages people of all faiths and all nations to pray for the planet. It’s also a day to learn more about Mother Earth and to inspire youth to care for the environment. Many people and cultures …

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World Hydrography Day – June 21

On June 21st, World Hydrography Day highlights the importance of surveying and charting bodies of water. This day also designed to raise awareness about hydrography and how it plays a role in improved knowledge of the seas and oceans. Every year the International Hydrographi…

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Summer solstice 2023 marks longest day in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth's seasons change.

Summer officially began in the Northern Hemisphere today (June 21), marking the longest day of the year.  During the June solstice (or summer solstice), the sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. Delivering the maximum daylight hours of the year for the …

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Petteri Orpo elects as the Finland’s new Prime Minister.

Petteri Orpo, the leader of the conservative party in Finland, has been elected as the country’s prime minister by the parliament. Orpo will lead a coalition government comprising four parties, including the far-right Finns Party, which intends to implement strict measures …

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German Peace Prize - 2023

The Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023 has been awarded to British-American author Salman Rushdie, “for his indomitable spirit, for his affirmation of life and for enriching our world with his love of storytelling,”. Rushdie was born on June 19, 1947, in Bombay (…

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Ronaldo becomes first man to play 200 international matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men's footballer to play 200 international matches during Portugal's European Championship qualifying win over Iceland on Tuesday. The Portugal captain, who made his international debut in 2003, achieved the milestone at Reykjavik&#…

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Firouz Naderi, NASA official who put rovers on Mars, dies.

Firouz Naderi, a NASA official who oversaw the successful landing of two exploration rovers on Mars, a feat that vastly expanded human understanding of the Red Planet and made him a hero to fellow Iranian Americans, died June 9 at 77. His death was announced on his social me…

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North America’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Debuts.

On June 17, North America’s first hydrogen-powered train debuted in Quebec. The Coradia iLint train is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that provides electrical energy by combining hydrogen stored in tanks on the roof and the oxygen present in the ambient air. Emitting only …

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Himalayan glaciers on track to lose up to 75% of ice by 2100.

Glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalaya could lose up to 75% of their volume by century’s end due to global warming, causing both dangerous flooding and water shortages for the 240 million people who live in the mountainous region, according to a new report. A team of interna…

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Climate change: Sudden heat increase in seas around UK and Ireland.

Some of the most intense marine heat increases on Earth have developed in seas around the UK and Ireland, the European Space Agency (ESA) says. Water temperatures are as much as 3 to 4C above the average for this time of year in some areas, according to analysis by Esa and t…

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Max Verstappen wins Canadian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, showcased an outstanding performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing a dominant victory and marking the 100th Formula One win for his Red Bull team. Fernando Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, claimed the second position, whi…

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Egypt retains World Squash Championship.

Egypt have been crowned the SDAT (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu) WSF(World Squash Federation) Squash World Cup Champions after beating Malaysia. About the World Squash Championship: The championship was held from 13 to 17 June in Express Avenue Mall in Chennai, ‎…

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World Productivity Day - 20 June.

Every year on June 20th, World Productivity Day recognizes the importance of being productive. It’s also a day for people to learn how to increase their productivity. The Productivity is defined as the efficiency of production of goods or services. The quality of producing s…

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World Refugee Day - 20 June.

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.…

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Estonia becomes first ex-Soviet state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Estonia’s parliament passed on Tuesday a law legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first ex-Soviet country to do so. Two adults will be able to marry “regardless of their gender,” after the parliament approved amendments to the country’s Family Law Act, according to a p…

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Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on June 29.

Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid-Ul- Adha) on the 29th of June as the new moon for the month of Dhul Haj has been sighted, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced. The sighting of the moon marks the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhu Al-Hijjah, during…

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UN rights chief urges Sri Lanka to implement recommendations.

The U.N. human rights chief called on Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations of the mandate-holders of the UN Human Rights Council, which include special rapporteurs, independent experts and working groups.  The 53rd session of the UN Human Rights Council convened on Mon…

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Deep-Sea Craft carrying 5 people to Titanic Wreckage reported missing.

A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a technologically advanced submersible vessel carrying five people to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago. The vessel wa…

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Grammys add three new categories.

The Grammy Awards will introduce three new categories, according to The Hollywood Reporter. These additions include Best African Music Performance, Best Pop Dance Recording, and Best Alternative Jazz Album. The creation of the Best African Music Performance category recogni…

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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes the Gulf of California.

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Gulf of California on Sunday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Mexico’s civil defense office confirmed that there were no immediate reports of damage in the areas where the earthquake was felt, but recomme…

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Astronomers see the same Supernova four times.

Measuring cosmic distances is challenging, and astronomers rely on multiple methods and tools to do it – collectively referred to as the Cosmic Distance Ladder. One particularly crucial tool is Type Ia supernovae, which occur in binary systems where one star (a white dwarf)…

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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - 19 June.

Every year on June 19th, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict raises awareness for conflict-related sexual violence. The day also honors the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world. The United Nations defines conflict-rel…

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World Sickle Cell Awareness Day - 19 June.

June 19th is World Sickle Cell Awareness Day. The international awareness day is observed annually to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients, their families, and caregivers. What is the Sickle Cell Di…

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International Day for Countering Hate Speech - 18 June.

The annual observance of the International Day for Countering Hate Speech on June 18 serves as a crucial reminder to address the pressing global problem of hate speech. In an era where communication technologies have magnified its influence, hate speech remains a catalyst f…

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Word Sustainable Gastronomy Day - 18 June.

Word Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18 recognizes the practices and principals associated with sustainable food consumption combined with the art of collecting, preparing, and consuming the food we eat. As part of the observance, the day acknowledges the social, cultura…

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Father’s Day - 18 June.

On the third Sunday in June, Father’s Day honors the role fathers play in the family structure and society. The day recognizes not just fathers, but the father figures in our lives. These are the men we look up to who set solid examples for us and guide us throughout our li…

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Global Slavery Index - 2023.

Modern slavery is hidden in plain sight and is deeply intertwined with life in every corner of the world. Each day, people are tricked, coerced, or forced into exploitative situations that they cannot refuse or leave. Each day, we buy the products or use the services they ha…

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Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump in Peru.

Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have found a mummy they think is around 3,000 years old. Students from San Marcos University, who are helping with the dig, first spotted the mummy's hair and skull. Archaeologist Mi…

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Archaeologists discover well-preserved 3,000 year old sword in Germany.

A sword from a Bronze Age burial was found by archaeologists in Germany, and unexpectedly, it is still gleaming due to its excellent preservation. According to a statement issued on June 14 by the Bavarian State Office for Monument Protection, the 3,000-year-old sword was fo…

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought - 17 June.

Every year on June 17th, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights methods to prevent desertification. It’s also a day to focus on finding ways to recover from drought. Desertification is the process by which fertile land becomes desert. This is usually …

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