Explanation

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations (UN) Security Council.

Their two-year terms will start from 1 January 2026 and last until 31 December 2027.

They will join existing non-permanent members Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia, serving through 2026.

These new members will replace Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia, whose terms end in December 2025.

Additional Information:

The Security Council has 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

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Explanation

Zohran Mamdani, 34, a progressive politician, took office as the 112th mayor of NYC.

On January 1, 2026

Additional information

The initial ceremony was conducted by NY Attorney General Letitia James

He used two copies of the Holy Quran, one belonging to his grandfather and another historically significant copy.

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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 Last verified on 22-02-2026

Explanation

• Country of Operation: Venezuela
• Date Launched: 3 January 2026.
• Name of Operation: Operation Absolute Resolve.
• Main Objective: To capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores on charges including narco‑terrorism and drug trafficking.

Last verified on 16-02-2026

Explanation

• In January 2026, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia held talks to convert about $2 billion of Saudi loans into a deal for JF-17 fighter jets.
• This proposal is part of deeper military cooperation following a mutual defence pact signed in 2025.

Last verified on 09-02-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) — Africa’s major national team football tournament.
• It was hosted by Morocco.
• It was 35th edition of the tournament.
• It was from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Last verified on 02-02-2026

Explanation

Barrister Sultan Mahmood served as the 10th president of AJK from August 17, 2021 till his death on January 31, 2026.

He was 71.

Additional Information:

He had also served as PM of AJK from 1996 to 2001.

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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

On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 nations including Pakistan.

The policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, targets countries whose nationals are deemed likely to become a "public charge" or rely on U.S. welfare benefits.

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