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The Blue Sparrow is an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM).

It was adapted into an offensive weapon and gained global attention following its reported use in the strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader on February 28, 2026.

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• The Pahalgam incident took place on 22 April 2025.
• The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination.
• At least 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on tourists.
• Following the incident, Indus Waters Treaty faced suspension-related tensions between India and Pakistan.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

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Israel captured Beaufort Castle, a 12th-century medieval fortress in southern Lebanon in 2026.

This was a medieval Crusader-era fortress in southern Lebanon near the city of Nabatieh.

 Israeli forces seized it in late May 2026 during an expanded offensive against Hezbollah.

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On 24 June  2026, northern Venezuela was struck by catastrophic back-to-back twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, marking the country's most powerful seismic event in over a century.

The interim government declared a nationwide state of emergency to deploy first responders for search-and-rescue operations.

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