Explanation

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held from April 20 to May 8, 2026.

“Balikatan” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations.

The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.

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Explanation

• Native name: Birləşmiş Millətlər Təşkilatının İqlim Dəyişikliyi Konfransı (2024)
• Host City: Baku, Azerbaijan.
• Venue: Baku Olympic Stadium.
• Dates: November 11–22, 2024.
• The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference 
• Theme 2024: Solidarity for a greener world
• Organised by: Azerbaijan
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Mukhtar Babayev
• Previous event ← Dubai 2023

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump met with eight leaders from Muslim and Arab countries, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, United States of America.
• The meeting focused on the Gaza and Middle East situation.

Additional information:

• Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Jordan's King Abdullah II, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly were present.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

United Nations Climate Change Conference 2025

• Edition: 30th 
• Starting date: 10 Nov 2025
• Closing date: 21 Nov 2025
• Venue: Brazil

Additional Information: 

• COP29 was held in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2024.

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

• Native name: 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference
• Date: 30 November – 13 December 2023
• Location: Expo City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Organised by: United Arab Emirates
• Participants: UNFCCC member countries
• President: Sultan Al Jaber
• Previous event ← Sharm El Sheikh 
• The first UN climate agreement was held in 1992. 

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026