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The Ottoman Caliphate in World War I

• Joined the Central Powers.
• Allied with Germany in August 1914.
• Entered the war in October 1914.
• Declared Jihad against the Entente in November 1914.
• Defeated in 1918, the empire collapsed.
• Republic of Turkey was established in 1923.

Explanation

• In World War I (1914), Turkey (then the Ottoman Empire) sided with the Central Powers

Additional information:

• World War I lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918.
• It was a global war originating in Europe.
• Chlorine gas was first used during World War I at Ypres in April 1915.
• After World War I, the influenza pandemic occurred in 1918.
• During World War I, Russia signed the Peace Treaty with Germany in 1917.

Last updated by NS on 06-09-2026​

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• The Truman Doctrine was announced by U.S. President Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947.
• Its main purpose was to contain the spread of communism, especially in Greece and Turkey.
• It marked the beginning of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War.

Last verified on 06-09-2026

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• Cold War was a period of political and military tension after World War II.
• Main rivalry: United States (USA) vs. Soviet Union (USSR).
• It lasted roughly from 1947 to 1991.
• Conflict involved arms race, space race, and ideological competition.

Last verified on 07-02-2026

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As of September 2026, the country involved in the major military escalation with Iran is the United States (U.S.).

Conflict Background:

In February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran, beginning a much wider war.

Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. forces and U.S. allies in the Middle East.

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Explanation

• Attack Date: 24 February 2022, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv time
  • Declared By: Vladimir Putin as “special military operation”
  • Territorial Control: Russia controls ~1.8% area around Kharkiv (east Ukraine)
  • Reason: Rising tensions due to Russian military buildup in 2021

Additional information:

• Capital: Moscow
• Area: 17.1 million km²
• Currency: Russian Ruble
• Population: 144.1 million (2020, World Bank)
• Continent: Europe & Asia

Last verified on 02-02-2026

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• Main issue: Territorial and political conflict
• Key areas: Gaza Strip, West Bank, East Jerusalem
• Beginning of the broader conflict: 1948 Arab–Israeli War
• Palestinian territories: Gaza Strip and West Bank
• Major peace agreement: Oslo Accords (1993)

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The three principal Axis Powers in World War II were Germany, Italy, and Japan.

1. Germany — led by Adolf Hitler; dominant power in continental Europe.
2. Italy — led by Benito Mussolini; sought dominance in the Mediterranean.
3. Japan — led by its imperial government; expanded across East Asia and the Pacific.

The Tripartite Pact formally linked Germany, Italy, and Japan in 1940.

• They fought against the Allied Powers, including Britain, France, the Soviet Union, China, and later the United States.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

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• The Indian Airlines Ganga aircraft was burnt at Lahore Airport on 30 January 1971.
• The aircraft was hijacked by Kashmiri militants and flown from Srinagar to Lahore.
• The incident became known as the Ganga Hijacking.
• Aircraft: Indian Airlines Fokker F27 "Ganga"
• Hijackers: Hashim Qureshi and Ashraf Qureshi

Last verified on 24-07-2026

Explanation

• Guarantor Countries: Russia, Iran, Turkey
• Agreement Date: 4 May 2017
• Venue: Astana (now Astana), Kazakhstan
• Purpose: Reduce fighting, protect civilians, and facilitate humanitarian aid.
• Conflict: Syrian Civil War (began in 2011)

Last verified on 21-07-2026