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• Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords on 31 August 2026, becoming the 71st signatory nation.
• The agreement was signed on Türkiye’s behalf by Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Industry and Technology.

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• The Artemis Accords were established in 2020.
• It was led by NASA and the United States Department of State, to promote peaceful, transparent and responsible space exploration.
• The accords establish principles for international cooperation in exploring the Moon, Mars and beyond.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

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About G7 Summit 2026

• Starting date: 14 June 2026
• Closing date: 15 June 2026
• Edition: 52nd
• Venue: France — Évian-les-Bains

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• 2023: 🇯🇵 Japan — Hiroshima
• 2024: 🇮🇹 Italy — Apulia (Borgo Egnazia)
• 2025: 🇨🇦 Canada — Kananaskis, Alberta
• 2027: 🇺🇸 United States
• 2028: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
• 2029: 🇨🇦 Canada
• 2030: 🇫🇷 France (based on the established G7 presidency rotation.

Last verified on 21-09-2026

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• Mark Rutte became the 14th Secretary General of NATO on 1 October 2024.
• He has also served as the prime minister of Netherlands.
• He replaced Jens Stoltenberg.

 Last verified on 22-10-2026

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• Current Position: 72nd U.S. Secretary of State
• Assumed Office: 21 January 2025
• President: Donald Trump
• Preceded by: Antony Blinken
• Nationality: American
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Last verified on 15-07-2026

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• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) — $7.65 trillion (China)

Additional information:

• Agricultural Bank of China — $6.97 trillion (China)
• China Construction Bank — $6.52 trillion (China)
• Bank of China — $5.48 trillion (China)
• JPMorgan Chase & Co. — $4.42 trillion (United States)

Last verified on 15-10-2026

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In 2025, the United States of America (USA) attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Iran–Israel war.

 The Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center were targeted.

This attack is named Operation Midnight Hammer.

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• The United States was mark the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, 2026.
• This milestone is called the Semiquincentennial, meaning the 250th anniversary.
• The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

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Through early 2026, China is the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Pakistan. 

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• The current Chief Justice of Pakistan is Yahya Afridi.
• Position: 30th Chief Justice of Pakistan
• Took Office: October 26, 2024
• He replaced Qazi Faez Essa.
• Retirement: 22 January 2030
• He will serve as CJP until 2027.

Additional information:

• Born on 23 January 1965 in Kohat.
• Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Peshawar High Court in 2010.
• He became the judge in Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2018.

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Tarique Rahman is the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh (since 17 February 2026).

He is associated with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

He won the 2026 general elections of Bangladesh.

First elected male PM in 35 years in Bangladesh.

He replaced the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus as PM.

 Last verified on 22-06-2026