Explanation

• Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on 28 February 2026 in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
• Iranian state media subsequently confirmed his death and announced 40 days of mourning.
• He had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989.
• He was 86 years old at the time of his death.
• His date of birth was 19 April 1939.

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

Zhu Rongji was a Chinese politician and electrical engineer who served as the 5th premier of China from 1998 to 2003.

He also served as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1992 to 2002, along with CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin.

Born 23 October 1928

Died 12 August 2026

Aged 97

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Explanation

Zhu Rongji was a Chinese politician and electrical engineer who served as the 5th premier of China from 1998 to 2003.

He also served as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1992 to 2002, along with CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin.

Born 23 October 1928

Died 12 August 2026

Aged 97

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Explanation

Zhu Rongji was a Chinese politician and electrical engineer who served as the 5th premier of China from 1998 to 2003.

He also served as a member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from 1992 to 2002, along with CCP general secretary Jiang Zemin.

Born 23 October 1928

Died 12 August 2026

Aged 97

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Explanation

• Shinzo Abe was assassinated in Nara, Japan, on 8 July 2022.
• He was shot while delivering an election campaign speech.
• He was Japan's longest-serving Prime Minister.
• First Term as Prime Minister: 2006–2007
• Second Term as Prime Minister: 2012–2020
• Born: 21 September 1954

Last verified on 03-08-2026