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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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Explanation

The International Day of the Midwife is annually celebrated on 5 May, and was established in 1992 by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) to celebrate and raise awareness about the midwifery profession.

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Explanation

International Nurses Day is observed globally on May 12 each year to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Theme 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives

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Explanation

International Nurses Day is observed globally on May 12 each year to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Theme 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives

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About Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026

Final Venue/Date: Lahore (3 May 2026)

Edition: 11th

Participating teams: 08

Total Matches: 44

Starting date: 23 March 2026

Final date: 3 May 2026

Champion: Peshawar Zalmi

Runners:up: Hyderabad Kingsmen

Most Runs: Babar Azam (588 runs) 

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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

About Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026

Final Venue/Date: Lahore (3 May 2026)

Edition: 11th

Participating teams: 08

Total Matches: 44

Starting date: 23 March 2026

Final date: 3 May 2026

Champion: Peshawar Zalmi

Runners:up: Hyderabad Kingsmen

Most Runs: Babar Azam (588 runs) 

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Explanation

About the 2026 Thomas Cup title

Edition:  34th

Venue: Denmark

Date: 24 April to 3 May 2026

Winner: China

Runners-up: France

Organizer: Badminton World Federation

Additional Information:

Thomas Cup is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

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Explanation

On 7 May 2026, Pakistan observed the first anniversary of Marka-e-Haq (translated as "Battle of Truth" or "Marka-i-Haq"), a 4-day military confrontation with India that occurred between 6–10 May 2025.

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