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Tokyo's youngest Olympian is 12 years old

Hend Zaza (12) from Syria is the youngest athlete competing in the Tokyo Olympics

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The "Clubhouse" is no longer exclusive to invitees

The clubhouse is no longer exclusive to invitees

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The first Sri Lankan-American to be appointed to a California judicial bench

The Governor of the State of California, United States of America, has appointed Aruna P. Rodrigo to the position of Superior Court Judge

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A human death from the Monkey B virus ,reported in China for the first time.

According to Chinese health officials, a man died in China after catching the Monkey B virus, a rare infectious disease transmitted by primates

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The WHO's Emergency Committee has issued a warning regarding potentially more severe coronavirus strains.

The WHO Emergency Committee has issued a warning to the global population about the potential for new

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One of the world's largest floating solar panel farms has been unveiled in Singapore.

On Wednesday (14) , Singapore revealed one of the world's largest floating solar panel farms

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The capital of South Korea ,Seoul has banned fast workout music at gyms.

Gyms in the capital of South Korea are planning to implement a novel Covid prevention strategy: slow music down.

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Sri Lanka signs a statement backed by China that expresses concern about human rights in the United Kingdom.

Sri Lanka has signed a joint statement drafted by China that expresses worry over the UK's human rights situation

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Italy wins Euro 2020 final

Italy wins their second Euro after defeating England 3-2 on penalties in the final.

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Daughter of two Sri Lankan champions became a champion of the USA

Tashiya Piyadasa, who is of Sri Lankan descent, has won the Under 11 US Nationals Girls' Singles table tennis championship

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Bad News: Olympic without spectators

The Olympic Games in Japan will be held without spectators owing to an increase in

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With Dilip Kumar's death at the age of 98, an era comes to an end.

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Climate change: Algae is being used by a craft brewery to reduce emissions

Algae is being used by a craft brewery to reduce emissions

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Citizens of the United Arab Emirates are disallowed from visiting Sri Lanka.

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Thailand: The island of Phuket welcomes its first foreign tourists.

Thailand has welcomed its first visitors who will not have to be quarantined

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