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• The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres from Portugal.
• He began his first term on January 1, 2017.
• He is currently serving his second term.

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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• The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the 23rd edition of the tournament and the first edition featuring 48 teams.
• Host countries: United States, Canada & Mexico.
• Total matches: 104.
• Winner: Spain 🇪🇸
• Runners-up: Argentina 🇦🇷

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• 2022 — Qatar — 32 teams
• 2018 — Russia — 32 teams
• 2014 — Brazil — 32 teams
• 2010 — South Africa — 32 teams
• 2006 — Germany — 32 teams

Last verified on 07-10-2026

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World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992.

Theme 2025: Mental health in humanitarian emergencies

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International Teachers Day is an international day held annually on October 5.

• Theme 2024: Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education
• Theme 2025: Recasting teaching as a collaborative profession

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World Habitat Day is observed on First Monday of October annually.

In 2024, First Monday falls on 7th October. 

First observed in 1986 in Kenya. 

Theme 2025: Urban Crisis Response

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World Habitat Day focuses on the state of human settlements and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.