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The United Nations Security Council held its first straw poll on July 30, 2026, to evaluate candidates seeking to become the next secretary-general. The vote marked the beginning of the Council's internal assessment of the candidates before it makes a forma...

On March 3, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on a building in the holy city of Qom that housed Iran’s Council of Experts, the clerical body responsible for selecting the next supreme leader. An Israeli defense official said the strike o...

Former Norwegian Prime Minister and former Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland was hospitalized on February 17, 2026, following reports of an apparent suicide attempt amid an ongoing corruption investigation linked to his contacts w...

On February 12, 2026, Norwegian police searched properties belonging to former prime minister and Council of Europe secretary‑general :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} as part of a corruption investigation tied to his connections with the late convicted...

Central banks increase gold reserves at fastest pace in decades On February 22, 2026, the World Gold Council reported that central banks globally added gold to their reserves at the fastest pace in over 30 years. Total purchases reached approxima...

Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Israeli aircraft disperse unidentified substances over southern Lebanon Between 1 and 3 February 2026, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNI...

Vietnam and EU Elevate Diplomatic Relations Amid Strategic Realignment On January 29, 2026, Vietnam and the European Union officially upgraded their diplomatic relationship, announcing broader strategic cooperation across political, economic, and...

The Nigerian government has established a new national anti-corruption oversight council aimed at increasing transparency in federal procurement and reducing systemic graft. The council will review government contracts, audit public projects, and work with ...

Board of Peace for Gaza Date: Ongoing as of January 2026 Description: The Board of Peace is a U.S.-led international body announced by President Donald Trump to oversee governance, reconstruction, and security in the Gaza Strip following the 2023–202...

U.S. Forces Detain Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro During Operation in Caracas On January 3, 2026, U.S. military forces conducted an operation in Caracas that resulted in the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. ...

On July 9, 2025, the United States government announced sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and Gaza. The sanctions designation,...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was named "Antisemite of the Week" in September 2024 by the Jewish watchdog group StopAntisemitism following her arrest at an anti-Israel protest at Copenhagen University. The group stated that her actions demonstrate...

On 22 July 2011, during the Libyan Civil War, NATO aircraft struck a facility in Brega that manufactured large-diameter pipes used in Libya's Great Man-Made River water system. The facility was part of infrastructure supporting the country's major groundwat...

Operation Bid Rig was a federal investigation into public corruption and related criminal activity in New Jersey conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Internal Revenue Service, and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of New ...

Adolf Hitler References British Rule in Palestine in Reichstag Address “It appears to have slipped Mr. Roosevelt’s mind that Palestine is not being occupied by German troops, but by English ones. Palestine is undergoing brutal restrictions of its...

Soviet-Era Famines Under Bolshevik Rule Between 1930 and 1933, a series of mass famines occurred across the Soviet Union following Bolshevik policies of forced collectivization, grain requisition, and political repression. The most severe famine ...

The Tome of Leo was issued as a formal declaration by Pope Leo I articulating the doctrinal position of the Church concerning the divine and human natures of Christ. This document was instrumental in establishing the primacy of the Roman See and clarifying ...

Expulsion of Jews from Speyer On October 15, 1435, the city council of Speyer, a city within the Holy Roman Empire, issued an expulsion order for all Jewish residents. The decree required Jews to leave the city within a short period and relinquish property...

Origins And Objectives Of The Crusades The Crusades were a series of military campaigns initiated between 1095 and 1291, primarily aimed at capturing or defending territories in the eastern Mediterranean that were considered sacred or strategical...

The Council of Nicaea was the first ecumenical council of the Christian Church. It established foundational doctrines, including the Nicene Creed. The council helped define orthodox Christian belief and theological unity.

The Council of Jerusalem was a pivotal assembly of early Christian leaders who convened to discuss the integration of Gentile converts into the predominantly Jewish Christian community. The meeting addressed crucial questions regarding adherence to Mosaic L...

Jesus of Nazareth was executed by crucifixion under Roman governor Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, during the period of Roman occupation of Judea. The event is documented in the canonical Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and referenced in some historica...