Explanation

• Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Launch Date: 9 July 2002, Durban, South Africa
• Members: 55 member states, 9 observer states
• Purpose: Replaced the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to promote unity, development, and peace in Africa

Additional information:

• OAU Background: Established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa by 32 signatory governments
• OAU Disbanded: 9 July 2002

Last verified on 08-02-2026

Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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Explanation

The “New START Treaty” was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and the Russia for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

This treaty entered into force on 5 February 2011.

Additional Information:

“New START” stands for New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty

On 5 February 2026, the New START treaty officially expired.

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Explanation

Israel announced its immediate withdrawal from seven United Nations agencies and affiliated bodies.

The decision marks a significant escalation in Israel’s disengagement from multilateral forums and reflects growing tensions with UN institutions over allegations of political bias and bureaucratic inefficiency.

Announcement made by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on 14 January 2026.

Additional Information:

The seven bodies included UN Women, Children and Armed Conflict, UNCTAD, ESCWA, UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and the Global Forum on Migration and Development.

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Explanation

The Board of Peace is an international organisation proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, first announced in September 2025 and officially established in January 2026.

Its stated purpose is to promote stability, restore lawful governance, and secure lasting peace in conflict-affected areas, originally focused on Gaza after the Israel–Hamas war.

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