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The United Arab Emirates hosted the 2024 AFC Asian Cup in January-February 2024.
Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands, was appointed as NATO Secretary-General succeeding Jens Stoltenberg in 2024.
The Ring of Fire encircles the Pacific Ocean and is responsible for approximately 75% of the world's active volcanoes and major earthquakes.
Australia co-hosted the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup with New Zealand. Spain won the tournament, defeating England in the final.
ISRO (India) successfully executed Chandrayaan-3 mission, landing near the moon's south polar region in August 2023, making India the fourth nation to land on the moon.
António Guterres was elected as UN Secretary-General in 2016, succeeding Ban Ki-moon, serving his first term until 2026.
The Gobi Desert is primarily located in Mongolia, though it extends into northern China. It is one of the largest deserts in Asia.
At the 2023 BRICS Summit, Argentina (later withdrew) and Egypt were invited as new members, along with Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman, serving as a crucial waterway for global oil trade.
Namibia announced its withdrawal from the ICC in 2024, citing concerns about the court's independence and effectiveness.