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• Brazil has won the bid to host the 2027 Women's Football World Cup.
• Edition: 10th 
• Teams: 32
• Matches: 64
• Brazil will be the first South American country to host Women's Football World Cup in 2027.

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

On September 1–2, 2026, Russian forces launched another major wave of drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, including a prolonged assault on Kyiv and strikes on Odesa, Dnipro, and other regions.

Russia-Ukraine war background:

Russia and Ukraine had tensions and fighting since 2014, but Russia greatly escalated the conflict by launching a full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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Explanation

• The 9th edition of multinational naval exercise AMAN-2025 was held in Karachi, Pakistan, and the North Arabian Sea.
• Harbor Phase: Conducted at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi.
• Sea Phase: Conducted in the North Arabian Sea.
• The exercise included naval drills, anti-piracy operations, and counter-terrorism exercises.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term.

Pakistan is scheduled to host SCO summit in Islamabad in 2027.

Additional Information: 

The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

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Explanation

As of September 2026, the United States and Iran are involved in a major military escalation following a fresh exchange of airstrikes and retaliatory attacks.

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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Explanation

On September 1–2, 2026, Russian forces launched another major wave of drone and missile attacks against Ukraine, including a prolonged assault on Kyiv and strikes on Odesa, Dnipro, and other regions.

Russia-Ukraine war background:

Russia and Ukraine had tensions and fighting since 2014, but Russia greatly escalated the conflict by launching a full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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Explanation

As of September 2026, the country involved in the major military escalation with Iran is the United States (U.S.).

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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Explanation

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term.

Additional Information: 

The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

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Explanation

In September 2026, Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)) for 2027-28 term.

Additional Information: 

The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, China

1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

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Explanation

About Makkah Joint Defence Agreement 2026

Signing Date: 7 August 2026

Place: Al-Safa Palace, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Signatories: Shehbaz Sharif (Pakistan), Mohammed bin Salman (Saudi Arabia), Recep Tayyip Erdogan

(Turkiye)

The agreement was signed during the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Summit for Joint Defence.

An armed attack on one member will be regarded as an attack on all three.

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