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Forbes List of world’s highest-paid athlete (released in May 2024)

Topper: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Ronaldo earned an estimated $260 million over the last 12 months, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world for the fourth time in his career.

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Forbes List of world’s highest-paid athlete (released in May 2024)

Topper: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Ronaldo earned an estimated $260 million over the last 12 months, making him the highest-paid athlete in the world for the fourth time in his career.

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In May 2024, NASA named David Salvagnini as the first chief artificial intelligence officer.

David Salvagnini will lead NASA's efforts in the responsible use of AI both in space and on Earth.

NASA stands for: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Note: NASA is the space agency of the USA.

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Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 is released by World Economic Forum.

Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 is topped by the USA.

Pakistan rank: 101

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Norway, Ireland & Spain granted statehood status to Palestine from (28 May 2024)

Norway, Ireland & Spain are located in Europe.

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In May 2024, the world’s first jet charter company exclusively for dogs, BARK Air, officially took flight in the USA

Created by the dog toy company BARK in partnership with a jet charter service

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 In May 2024, Lt. General Nigar Johar the 3rd Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Award 2024.

The Bint-e-Hawa Forum (BHF) hosted the 3rd Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Awards 2024 at the Monal Marquee Cantt.

Note: Nigar Johar is also the first female lieutenant general of Pakistan Army.  

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In May 2024, a Japanese consortium unveiled the world's first high-speed 6G prototype gadget

It will be 20 times faster than 5G. 

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In May 2024, Russia put its submarine-launched Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile into service, a key element in the modernisation of its nuclear arsenal.

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On 19 May 2024, an Iranian helicopter crashed near the Azerbaijan border. 

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minster killed.

A total of 9 people perished.

Note: Pakistan observed a day of mourning on 21 May 2024 over this tragic incident.

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