Explanation

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on 23 September to raise awareness about importance of sign languages. 

This day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 

Theme 2024: Sign Up for Sign Language Rights

Theme 2025: No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights

Theme 2026: Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights

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Explanation

• Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement.
• Signed on 17 September 2025.
• This agreement is being considered the most significant upgrade in Pakistan-Saudi defence relations in decades.
• Signed in Al-Yamamah palace Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• As per the pact, any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both.
• Singed by Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Additional information:

• This agreement comes in the wake of Israel’s strike on Qatari capital Doha on 9 September 2025.

Last verified on 05-08-2026

Explanation

• In favor: 142
• Against: 10
• Abstentions: 12
• UN Member States: 193
• Vote date: 12 September 2025

Last verified on 29-07-2026

Explanation

• Date: 9 September 2025
• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Target: Senior Hamas leaders
• Country conducting the strike: Israel
• Significance: First Israeli airstrike in Qatar

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Explanation

• Total Points: 20

• Announcement: September 2025
• Ceasefire: Immediate if accepted by both sides.
• Hostage Release: Within 72 hours of Israel's acceptance.
• Governance: Temporary technocratic administration for Gaza.

Last verified on 12-07-2026