Explanation

The United States of America (USA) designated Muslim Brotherhood organizations in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist groups in January 2026.

U.S. officials cited connections to Hamas as a factor in the designation.

Additional Information:

Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 by Egyptian scholar Hassan al-Banna

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Explanation

Salem Saleh Salem bin is a Yemeni politician who has served as the internationally recognised Prime Minister of Yemen.

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council accepted his resignation in 2026.

Additional Information:

He became prime of Yemen in May 2025 and resigned in January 2026.

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Explanation

Salem Saleh Salem bin is a Yemeni politician who has served as the internationally recognised Prime Minister of Yemen.

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council accepted his resignation in 2026.

Additional Information:

He became prime of Yemen in May 2025 and resigned in January 2026.

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Explanation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will receive the 2026 Israel Prize.

Additional Information:

‘Israel Prize’ is the highest civilian honor of Israel.

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Explanation

Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.

Additional Information:

Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.

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Explanation

Denmark became the first country in the world to officially discontinue its universal postal service obligation and national letter delivery through its state-owned provider, PostNord, effectively ending a 401-year-old tradition.

Additional Information:

Denmark started its traditional postal service in 1624 and discontinued in 2025.

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Explanation

On 19 January 2026, Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced his retirement from Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Additional Information:

During his PSL career, he represented Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

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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.

Additional Information:

Pakistan accepted the invitation of US president Donald Trump to join this body on 21 Jan 2026.

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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.

Additional Information:

France has formally declined the invitation to join the Board of Peace, citing concerns over it usurping the role of the United Nations.

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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.

Additional Information:

If countries pay $1 billion during the first year of the project, they will be guaranteed permanent membership.

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