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• Australia announced a gun buyback scheme following the Bondi Beach attack.
• The attack occurred on 14 December 2025 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia.
• At least 12 people were killed and 29 were injured, including 2 police officers.
• The crowd had gathered to celebrate the Hanukkah (Jewish) festival.

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• COVID-19 was declared pandemic by WHO on March 11, 2020. 
• WHO stands for: World Health Organization
• COVID caused by: SARS-CoV-2
• COVID-19 acronym: Coronavirus disease 2019
• Global Pandemic means: عالمی وباء

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• The Iran–America war started on 28 February 2026.
• Countries involved: United States, Iran, and Israel (with wider regional impacts).
• Main issues: Nuclear program, military security, regional influence.
• Region affected: Middle East

Last verified on 11-07-2026

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The Blue Sparrow is an Israeli air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM).

It was adapted into an offensive weapon and gained global attention following its reported use in the strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader on February 28, 2026.

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• The Pahalgam incident took place on 22 April 2025.
• The attack occurred in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination.
• At least 26 people were killed when gunmen opened fire on tourists.
• Following the incident, Indus Waters Treaty faced suspension-related tensions between India and Pakistan.

Last verified on 01-07-2026

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Israel captured Beaufort Castle, a 12th-century medieval fortress in southern Lebanon in 2026.

This was a medieval Crusader-era fortress in southern Lebanon near the city of Nabatieh.

 Israeli forces seized it in late May 2026 during an expanded offensive against Hezbollah.

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On 24 June  2026, northern Venezuela was struck by catastrophic back-to-back twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, marking the country's most powerful seismic event in over a century.

The interim government declared a nationwide state of emergency to deploy first responders for search-and-rescue operations.

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On 24 June  2026, northern Venezuela was struck by catastrophic back-to-back twin earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, marking the country's most powerful seismic event in over a century.

The interim government declared a nationwide state of emergency to deploy first responders for search-and-rescue operations.

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On 25 June 2026, France recorded its hottest-ever night on record during the severe European heatwave.

Nighttime temperatures remained exceptionally high across the country, with Paris also sweating through its hottest-ever June night as temperatures refused to drop below 24.2° C (75.5° F).