Explanation

• Attack Date: 24 February 2022, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time
  • Declared By: Vladimir Putin as “special military operation”
  • Territorial Control: Russia controls ~1.8% area around Kharkiv (east Ukraine)
  • Reason: Rising tensions due to Russian military buildup in 2021

Additional information:

• Capital: Moscow
• Area: 17.1 million km²
• Currency: Russian Ruble
• Population: 144.1 million (2020, World Bank)
• Continent: Europe & Asia

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

• The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War I.
  • It was signed on 28 June 1919 between Germany and the Allied Powers.
  • The treaty codified terms, reparations, and territorial changes after the war.
  • It laid the foundation for post-war international relations and the League of Nations.

Last verified on 01-02-2026

Explanation

The Cold War officially ended on December 26, 1991. 

Between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) 

Duration: 44 years and 9 months Part of the post-World War II era

Explanation

50-year-old Shooter Sajid Akram along with 24-year-old Shooter Naveed Arkam,

Vsited Philipines on an Indian passport before the Bondi Beach attack

Additional Information

On 14 December 2025, an Islamic State (IS)-inspired terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia,

Ahmed Al-Ahmed (43): A Syrian-born Muslim fruit-shop owner hailed as a "hero."

Explanation

• The main American issue with Ukraine concerns security and geopolitical alignment.
• The United States strongly supports Ukraine joining NATO as a defense against Russian aggression.

Additional information:

• NATO membership provides military support and collective defense for Ukraine.
• The issue is a central factor in US-Russia geopolitical tensions.

Last verified on 23-01-2026