Tallest statue in the world 2023.

Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present, the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical, many statues are placed in public places as public art. Tallest Statu…

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World Ranger Day - 31 July.

July 31 is World Ranger Day and honors the dedication, and crucial work rangers do every day around the globe. The day offers an opportunity to show support to rangers for the services they provide. Today, thank a ranger for their unwavering commitment protects our national…

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Opening Ceremony of Lanka Premier League 2023.

The 2023 Lanka Premiere League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league with an international flavour, is all set to kick off at 05.30 p.m. today (July 30), with defending champions Jaffna Kings taking on the Colombo Strikers, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Mean…

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Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka to close permanently from today.

The Norwegian Embassy in Colombo will be permanently closed from today (July 31). From 01 August, the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi will be responsible for Norway’s bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the Embassy announced earlier. Early in September last…

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Netanyahu’s Government passes law weakening Israel’s Judges.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu passed Controversial Judicial Reform Bill to limit the Supreme Courts’ ability to overturn decisions made by the government ministers. Israel has recently passed Controversial Judicial Reform Bill to limit the Supreme Court’s ability …

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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons - 30 July.

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and spreads the alarm about the horrible crime of human trafficking. World Day Against Trafficking in Persons provides an opportunity for governments to show their commitment and stop criminals from exploiting people for p…

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International Tiger Day - 29 July.

International Tiger Day on July 29th raises awareness about the dwindling numbers of the biggest of the big cats. Global leaders focus on the tiger during meetings designed to promote a system for protecting and enhancing their natural habitat. A hundred years ago,100,000 ti…

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Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles dies.

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles, has died at age 77, the band said on Thursday (27). Meisner died on Wednesday night in Los Angeles of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the Eagles said in a statement. The bassist, called “the sweetest ma…

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World Hepatitis Day - 28 June.

World Hepatitis Day on July 28 raises global awareness every year concerning hepatitis. The day encourages prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Hepatitis infects more than 350 million people worldwide. While it is one name, it’s a group of infectious diseases. Five types of…

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World Nature Conservation Day - 28 July.

Every year, World Nature Conservation Day is celebrated on July 28. On this day, people raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation. With small contributions every day from everyone, we can save the planet and regain the nature that we have been bestowed wit…

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Missile Man of India’ APJ Abdul Kalam death anniversary.

27th July is celebrated as death anniversary of Missile Man of India APJ Abdul Kalam. 27th July 2023 is celebrated as 8th death anniversary of APJ Abdul Kalam. APJ Abdul Kalam Personal Details: Full name     : Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam Birth date     : 15 October, 1931 B…

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years.

The US central bank has raised interest rates to the highest level in 22 years as it fights to stabilise prices in the world's largest economy. The decision lifted the Federal Reserve's influential benchmark rate to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%. It marked the eleventh inc…

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Niger soldiers declare coup on national TV.

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions and closed the nation's borders. Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been held by troops from the presidential guar…

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Fire breaks out on cargo ship carrying 3000 cars off Dutch Coast.

A fire blazed on a cargo ship off the Dutch coast with nearly 3,000 vehicles on board on Wednesday, killing one member of the crew and injuring several others, the coastguard said. Several crew members were forced to jump overboard after the fire began on Tuesday night on th…

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Cambodia's Hun Sen to resign after four decades and appoint son as PM.

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world's longest-serving leaders, has announced he will resign and hand over to his son in early August. The anticipated announcement came three days after his party again won all seats at an uncompetitive election. Hun Sen…

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Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins second consecutive Tour de France.

Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard of the Jumbo-Visma, Dutch professional bicycle racing team,has won 110th edition of the Tour de France for a second straight year on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France. The Tour de France (Tour of France) is an annual men’s multiple-stage bicycle…

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NASA picks Lockheed Martin to build the nuclear rocket that’ll take us to Mars.

NASA and DARPA have chosen aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin to develop a spacecraft with a nuclear thermal rocket engine. Announced in January, the initiative — in which BWX Technologies will provide the reactor and fuel — is dubbed the Demonstration Rocket for…

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Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies.

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. Her family announced the news "with great sadness", saying "her family and friends are devastated". The cause of death has not been made public. She was best known for her single Noth…

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International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem - 26 July.

The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed annually on July 26th. Its purpose is to increase global understanding of the significance of mangrove ecosystems as distinct, precious, and delicate environments. The day also seeks to advocat…

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A satellite will fall to Earth this week in a 1st-of-its-kind reentry.

This week will see a first-of-its-kind operation to guide a dead and disused satellite back to Earth safely. The mission will pave the way for the safe return of other space-based equipment in the future.  The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to help its Aeolus spacecraft o…

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Japan's population falls while foreign residents rise to record.

The number of Japanese people has decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents has risen to a record of nearly 3 million, government data showed on Wednesday. The data showed that Japanese society is aging across the country and suggests that fore…

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Former Australia wicketkeeper Brian Taber dies.

Former Australia and New South Wales wicketkeeper Brian Taber has died at the age of 83. Taber, who played 16 Test matches for Australia between 1966 and 1970, passed away on Friday. He made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg where he claimed seven catches an…

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Algeria applies to join BRICS.

Algeria has applied to join the BRICS group and submitted a request to become a shareholder member of BRICS Bank with an amount of $1.5 billion, Ennahar TV quoted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as saying. It added that Tebboune said at the end of his visit to China …

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Scientists discover ancient, underwater volcano is still active.

Researchers discovered that an underwater volcano nearly a mile beneath the surface off the Pacific coast of Canada is spouting hot fluid, providing a little-known species of skate with an ideal nursery. Researchers exploring an ancient, underwater volcano off the Pacific co…

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