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• Headquarters: Armonk, New York, USA
• IBM: International Business Machines Corporation
• Nickname: Big Blue
• Founded: June 16, 1911
• Nature: American multinational technology corporation
• Operations: Over 175 countries
• Founders: Herman Hollerith, Charles Ranlett Flint, Thomas J. Watson

Last verified on 03-09-2026

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• The United States of America has received the highest number of Nobel Prizes since the Nobel Prize was established.

Top 5 Countries by Nobel Laureates:

• United States – 403
• United Kingdom – 137
• Germany – 111
• France – 71
• Sweden – 32

Last verified on 08-07-2026

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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

• On 17 November 2025, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2803 (2025) on the Gaza peace plan.
• The resolution was adopted by 13 votes in favour, 0 against, and 2 abstentions.
• The two countries that abstained were China and Russia.
• Pakistan voted in favour of the resolution.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• President Donald Trump said he would continue imposing tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
• Maximum Duration: 150 days
• Maximum Tariff Allowed: Up to 15%
• Purpose: To address large and serious balance-of-payments deficits.

Last verified on 11-07-2026