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On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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Operation Epic Fury

Launched: 28 February 2026

By: United States & Israel

Target: Iran

Israeli codename: Lion’s Roar Major

Aim: Destroy missile & nuclear capability and weaken regime

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On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

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On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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• The Pre–World War I era (before 1914) in International Relations is mainly associated with Realism.

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• Main Idea of Realism: States act in their own national interest and seek power.
• Key Concepts: Balance of Power, Military Strength, National Security.
• Example (Pre-WWI): Alliance systems like Triple Alliance and Triple Entente.
• After WWI: The focus shifted more toward Idealism (Wilsonian ideas, League of Nations).

Last verified on 23-02-2026

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George W. Bush famously stated "You are either with us or against us" in relation to the 9/11 incident.

This phrase was part of his speech addressing the global response to terrorism.

This was used to rally support for the U.S. response to the attacks.

Last verified on 22-02-2026

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Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran targeting nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders

Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards top commander Hossein Salami martyred

Six nuclear scientists among killed

This operation is named Operation Rising Lion

This happened on 13 June 2025.

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Last verified on 22-02-2026

Explanation

Russia is currently in a major armed conflict with Ukraine

Since February 24, 2022, which is the largest conflict in Europe since World War II.

Territorial Occupation: Russia currently occupies approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory,

Explanation

• The ongoing armed conflict in Europe is between Russia and Ukraine.
• It escalated in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
• The war involves conventional battles, air strikes, and cyber warfare.
• Major affected areas include Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kyiv regions.

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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The Cold War officially ended on December 26, 1991. 

Between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) 

Duration: 44 years and 9 months Part of the post-World War II era

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50-year-old Shooter Sajid Akram along with 24-year-old Shooter Naveed Arkam,

Vsited Philipines on an Indian passport before the Bondi Beach attack

Additional Information

On 14 December 2025, an Islamic State (IS)-inspired terrorist attack occurred at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia,

Ahmed Al-Ahmed (43): A Syrian-born Muslim fruit-shop owner hailed as a "hero."