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World Turtle Day is an annual observance held every May 23rd.

It began in 2000 and is sponsored by American Tortoise Rescue.

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 The world's oldest known rock art, a hand stencil dating back at least 67,800 years, was discovered in the Liang Metanduno limestone cave on Muna Island, located off the southeastern coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Romanian gymnast Nadia Comăneci received the Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Additional Information:

The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports

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Paris Saint-Germain won the Laureus World Team of the Year category at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Paris Saint-Germain is a French professional football club based in Paris.

Additional Information:

The Laureus World Sports Awards is an annual award ceremony honouring individuals and teams from the world of sports

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International Day of Families is celebrated on 15th of May every year.

This day is being celebrated by the United Nations since since 1995.

Theme 2025: Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development

Theme 2026: Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing
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About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th

Total passports included are 199.

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About Henley Passport Index released in May 2026

Topper: Singapore

Bottom: Afghanistan

Pakistan: 100th

Total passports included are 199.

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Riyadh Metro has been certified by Guinness World Records as the world’s longest fully driverless metro network.

The total network length is 176 kilometres (109 miles) with six lines and 85 stations.

This marks Riyadh’s rise as a global leader in smart and high-tech urban transport.

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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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Every year, the World Bee Day is celebrated across the world on 20th May, by the United Nations.

 Theme 2025: Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all

Theme 206: Bee Together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all

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