Explanation

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea region of Indonesia.

The quake occurred in Banda Sea, Indonesia on 10 January 2026.

The quake also struck off Talaud Islands of Indonesia.

Additional Information:

Indonesia is one of the world’s most seismically active countries due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Explanation

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea region of Indonesia.

The quake occurred in Banda Sea, Indonesia on 10 January 2026.

The quake also struck off Talaud Islands of Indonesia.

Additional Information:

Indonesia is one of the world’s most seismically active countries due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Explanation

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Banda Sea region of Indonesia.

The quake occurred in Banda Sea, Indonesia on 10 January 2026.

The quake also struck off Talaud Islands of Indonesia.

Additional Information:

Indonesia is one of the world’s most seismically active countries due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Explanation

ICC issued war crimes warrant against: Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Putin: Russian President

Warrant date: March 17, 2023

Case: war crime accusation of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children

Know About ICC 

ICC: International Criminal Court 

Headquarters: The Hague, Netherlands 

Founded: 1 July 2002

Membership: 123

Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

Maduro has been charged with nacro-terrorism and weapons charges 

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

In 2025, the United States of America (USA) attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Iran–Israel war.

 The Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center were targeted.

This attack is named Operation Midnight Hammer.

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Explanation

At least 12 people were shot dead and 29 injured, including two police officers, at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after two gunmen opened fire on a large crowd celebrating a Jewish festival.

This incident took place on 14 December 2025 in Australia.

People were celebrating the Hanukkah festival there.

Additional Information: 

The Australian government announced "gun buyback scheme" after this incident with the aim to recover illegal and surplus weapons

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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Explanation

The United States military invaded Venezuela in 2026

The main objective of this operation was to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores

This operation has been named ‘Operation Absolute Resolve’.

The operation was launched on 3 January 2026.

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