Explanation

World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

 Theme 2025: Keeping Humanity Alive

Theme 2026: United in Humanity: No Matter Where, No Matter When

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Explanation

In Russia, Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

9th May holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965 in Russia.

Explanation

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. 

Explanation

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. 

Explanation

The Australian Royal Military College (RMC), Duntroon declared Pakistani Army Cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas (PMA 152 Long Course) the “Overall Best Foreign Military Cadet” on the passing out parade held at RMC Duntroon, Canberra on 5 May 2026.

The award is conferred upon the highest performing foreign military cadet across all facets of training. 

Explanation

Current President: Lula da Silva

Replaced: Jair Bolsonaro

Presidential Number: 39th

Term Started: 1 January 2023

Political Party: Workers’ Party

Previous Presidency: 35th President (2003–2011)

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Last verified on 08-05-2026

Explanation

Israel became a state on May 14, 1948.

78 percent of Palestine was captured by Israel in 1948

The word ‘Nakba’ means سانحہ، واقعہ، حادثہ یا تباہی

Nakba day is observed on 15 May

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Explanation

World Athletics Day is celebrated on 7 May.

Purpose: awareness about the importance of fitness and encourage them to play sports

Theme 2026 is Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

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Explanation

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held from April 20 to May 8, 2026.

“Balikatan” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations.

The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.

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Explanation

Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States held from April 20 to May 8, 2026.

“Balikatan” means “shoulder-to-shoulder” in Filipino, symbolizing cooperation between partner nations.

The exercise covers multi-domain operations across land, sea, air, and cyberspace.

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