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• Vladimir Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999:
• As prime minister from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012,
• As president from 2000 to 2008, and since 2012
• Born: 7 October 1952, Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
• Party: Independent (1991–1995, 2001–2008, since 2012)

.Last updated by NA on 27 April 2026

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• Iran named its military retaliation against the US and Israel Operation True Promise IV began in February 2026
• Launched in response to the U.S.-Israeli joint operation known as Operation Epic Fury
• Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and many other officials were martyred during this operation.

Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

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A suicide vehicle bombing was followed by a small-arms assault on a security checkpoint in Bajaur District in KPK.

The attack killed 11 security personnel and one child, and wounded seven others.

This incident took place on 16 Feb, 2026.

The Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan – TTP) claimed responsibility.

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Know about Global Fire Power Index 2026

Total countries included: 145

Topper: USA

Second position: Russia

Third position: China

Pakistan ranking: 14th

Bottom: Bhutan (145th)

Note: Pakistan Army was ranked 12th strongest military and US was ranked first in 2025

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Explanation

Syed Murad Ali Shah is the 29th and current CM of Sindh 

Assumed office: 27 February 2024

It is his third term as Chief Minister.

Governor: Kamran Tessori

Replaced by: Maqbool Baqar (caretaker)

List of Chief Ministers of Sindh from 1947 till today

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The 13th Jatiya Sangsad (Parliamentary) Election in Bangladesh was held on 12 February 2026.

This historic vote followed the August 2024 uprising that ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory, securing a two-thirds majority

Jamat-e-Islami secured second position

BNP leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the new PM on 17 February 2026.

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Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed more than 80 terrorists on 22 February 2026.

The strikes were carried out by the Pakistan Air Force

Pakistan targeted Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)

Nangarhar and Paktika were hit.

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Every year, people across the globe celebrate World Peace and Understanding Day on 23 February with great splendour.

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About 2026 Winter Olympics (XXV Winter Olympic Games)

Dates: 6 to 22 February

Venue: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Official mascots: Tina and Milo (two stoat siblings)

Participating Nations: 92

Competing athletes: 2,871

Topper: Norway

Additional Information:

Norway won record 18 gold and 41 total medals

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