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On 13 March 2026, the United States Air Force conducted a large bombing raid on Kharg Island of Iran.

The strikes targeted more than 90 Iranian military sites but spared oil and gas infrastructure.

Additional Information:   

Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran in the Persian Gulf.

Kharg Island provides a sea port for the export of up to 90% of Iran's oil products.

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The Freedom Shield 2026 exercise was a major annual joint military drill conducted by the United States and South Korea from March 9 to March 19, 2026.

With the aim to Strengthen combined defense posture

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The Freedom Shield 2026 exercise was a major annual joint military drill conducted by the United States and South Korea from March 9 to March 19, 2026.

With the aim to Strengthen combined defense posture

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Explanation

The Freedom Shield 2026 exercise was a major annual joint military drill conducted by the United States and South Korea from March 9 to March 19, 2026.

With the aim to Strengthen combined defense posture

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The Freedom Shield 2026 exercise was a major annual joint military drill conducted by the United States and South Korea from March 9 to March 19, 2026.

With the aim to Strengthen combined defense posture

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• International Day of Action for Rivers: 14 March
• International Day of Action for Rivers Objective: to discuss the issues on river management, river pollution, river conservation
• Theme 2026: Protect Rivers, Protect People
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• International Day of Action for Rivers: 14 March
• International Day of Action for Rivers Objective: to discuss the issues on river management, river pollution, river conservation
• Theme 2026: Protect Rivers, Protect People
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About the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Edition: Tenth

Venues: India and Sri Lanka

Dates: 7 Feb to 8 March 2026.

Winner: India

Runners-up: New Zealand

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About Exercise Sea Dragon 2026

Conducted by the U.S. Navy

Venue: Guam 

Participants: USA, Japan, Australia & South Korea.

Additional Information:   

Exercise Sea Dragon is an annual US-led anti-submarine warfare drill held in Guam.

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