Explanation

Iran has launched Operation Nasr against Israel.

It was launched on 8 June 2026.

“Nasr” means Victory.

Launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Explanation

On June 8, 2026 a Mw 7.8 earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Its epicenter was off the coast of Sarangani province in the region of Soccsksargen.

Several people were killed and injured.

The quake was the strongest to hit the country since 1990.

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Explanation

Iran has launched Operation Nasr against Israel.

It was launched on 8 June 2026.

“Nasr” means Victory.

Launched by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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Explanation

World Day Against Child Labour is annually observed on 12 June.

It is observed by International Labour Organization (ILO).

First observed in 2002.

Theme 2025: Progress is clear, but there's more to do: let's speed up efforts

Theme 2026: "Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults

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Explanation

The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was played in Mexico on 11 June 2026.

The first match was played between the teams of Mexico and South Africa. 

Additional Information:

23rd edition of FIFA word cup being jointly hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 20 July 2026.

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Explanation

The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was played in Mexico on 11 June 2026.

The first match was played between the teams of Mexico and South Africa. 

Additional Information:

23rd edition of FIFA word cup being jointly hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 20 July 2026.

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Explanation

In June 2026, the UAE cabinet approved a resolution setting 15 years as the minimum age for creating and operating personal social media accounts. 

The UAE became the first Arab country to introduce nationwide minimum-age requirement for social media access. 

Children below 15 years are prohibited from creating, using, or managing personal social media accounts. 

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Explanation

Observed annually on June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a UN-designated observance raising awareness about land degradation.

It highlights that over a third of the world's land is degraded, and promotes international cooperation to restore soils and build drought resilience.

Theme 2026: Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore

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Explanation

Observed annually on June 17, the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a UN-designated observance raising awareness about land degradation.

It highlights that over a third of the world's land is degraded, and promotes international cooperation to restore soils and build drought resilience.

Theme 2026: Rangelands: Recognize. Respect. Restore

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Explanation

Every Year, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8.

Theme 2024: Awaken New Depth

Theme 2025: Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains Us

Theme 2026: Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean

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