Pakistan's Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has requested the Prime Minister to celebrate Hijab Day on March 8, which is celebrated as Women's day.

Pakistan minister asks Imran Khan to declare March 8 as Hijab day

As per NASA's asteroid tracker, this Valentines day, three asteroids will make a "close approach" to Earth, and one of them is almost as huge as the iconic Arc De Triomphe.

Arc De Triomphe-sized asteroid to pass by Earth on Valentine's day; two more rocks to accompany it

A remote coastal town in Western Australia, Onslow, registered a temperature of 50.7C, matching its hottest ever recorded temperature. The record was first set in 1960.

Australian town records hottest day on record with temperatures over 50 degrees

On the occasion of Human Rights Day, the United States imposed sanctions on several people related to Myanmar, China, Bangladesh and North Korea on Friday. To the investment blacklist, the country has made one addition, which is Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime Group.

On Human Rights Day, US imposes sanctions on Myanmar, China, North Korea

On the occasion of Transgender Day of Remembrance, US President Joe Biden released a statement mourning the loss of 46 transgender Americans lost their lives in 2021 because of violence.

Transgender day of remembrance: Biden honours 46 transgender Americans killed due to violence in US

In Pics | Fear of failure among climate activists as COP26 summit enters last day

Every year, October 16, is marked as World Food Day to mark the founding of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). Established in 1945, the main goal of this day is to promote the message that food is a fundamental human right.

World Food Day 2021: Here are few ways to end global hunger and reduce food wastage

US President Joe Biden on Friday issued a proclamation commemorating Indigenous Peoples' Day, becoming the first US president to do so. Biden in his proclamation highlighted that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures.

Indigenous peoples’ day: Joe Biden becomes first president to issue proclamation

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes World Maritime Day every year. Individual governments determine the precise day, normally observed during the final week of September, usually on the last Thursday of the month.

World maritime day 2021: History and theme

In honour of translation professionals, September 30 is globally marked as International Translation Day by the International Federation of Translators (FIT). This date was chosen because it coincides with the day of the feast of St.

International translation day 2021: Theme and significance

In the year 1787, delegates from 12 of the 13 United States gathered in Philadelphia to try to create something they desperately need, a government that actually works.

September 17 celebrated as US Constitution Day: History and Significance

A fragile shield of gas, known as the ozone layer, protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun. However, this protective layer is threatened by industrial and other forms of pollution.

International day for preservation of ozone layer: Significance and history

In Pics | 6,000 hectares of forest burnt in Spain as wildfires blazes for fifth day

World Elephant Day 2021: Save the species before its too late

Every year on July 11, World Population Day is observed to draw attention towards the issues which are the resultant of a rising population across the globe. India has the world’s second-largest populace after China.

On World Population Day, UNFPA calls for prioritising reproductive health

India reported 92,596 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 2,90,89,069, while the number of active cases dropped to 12,31,415, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Wednesday.

India reports 92,596 fresh Covid infections; active case tally drops to 12,31,415

Sri Lanka on Monday lifted the three-day lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus but authorities asked people to stay indoors as over 2,000 daily new cases are being reported in the country.

Sri Lanka ends three-day COVID-19 lockdown 

Some people report feeling no stress at all, but there may be downsides to this feeling of feeling always super-charged, say researchers. The study showed that people, who reported experiencing no stress, were more likely to experience better daily well-being and fewer chronic health conditions.

Little stress a day good for brain, says study 

Come Valentine's Day, lovers across Bangkok will be heartbroken as city officials have declared on Wednesday that all of the Thai capital's 50 districts will be banned from issuing marriage licenses.

Covid Cupid shoots down Valentine's Day marriages in Bangkok

Los Angeles' downtown flower market saw a brisk trade on Thursday morning (May 7) after California Governor Gavin Newsom gave the green light to retail florist stores to begin opening on Friday (May 8), ahead of Mother's Day in the U.S.

Los Angeles wholesale flower market busy ahead of florists re-opening for Mother's Day

Actress Doris Day, who became one of the greatest box-office attractions of her time as the cheery, freckle-faced personification of wholesomeness, was remembered by fans on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Monday (May 13).

Actress Doris Day remembered by fans on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

It ended up as a day of disappointment for Nico Rosberg, who was seeking to repeat his 2014 triumph on home soil

Lewis Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

Move comes the day after UK votes to leave Europe

Britain's European Commissioner to step down

For an hour each day, Kim Chung-seong, a defector from North Korea and a Christian missionary, takes to the microphone in a small Seoul studio. At 1 a.m., his show, "Hello from Seoul, the Republic of Korea," sends a mix of gospel music and news into North Korea.

Good morning, North Korea! Defector preaches dangers of cult worship

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