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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.
# ICC Membership and Withdrawals
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international tribunal established to prosecute individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, with membership subject to change based on state decisions.
Step 1: Understanding ICC Membership
The ICC, established in 2002 and based in The Hague, operates through the Rome Statute with voluntary member states. Countries can withdraw from the ICC if they formally notify the organization of their intention to do so.
Step 2: Hungary's Removal Context
Hungary was not technically "removed" but rather faced significant institutional pressure and concerns about judicial independence under Viktor Orbán's government. However, the most notable formal withdrawal came when other nations reconsidered membership. Kenya, Uganda, and Namibia have all been ICC members without withdrawal, while Hungary remained a member despite criticism regarding rule of law standards.
Note: The question's premise requires clarification—Hungary was not formally removed from the ICC. If this question refers to a recent geopolitical event, it may involve suspension discussions rather than actual removal. The most accurate answer given the options is (A) Hungary, as it has faced the most scrutiny regarding ICC participation, though technically no country listed has been formally removed.
