Which country completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq in September 2026?United StatesUnited KingdomFranceB) United StatesU.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted more than two decades.
Which AI company partnered with Huawei to develop programming tools for Huawei's Ascend chips?AnthropicDeepSeekCohereC) DeepSeekChinese AI company DeepSeek announced a partnership with Huawei to develop software tools for Huawei's AI chip ecosystem.
Which country's capital, Kyiv, was targeted in overnight drone attacks on communication and energy infrastructure?BelarusUkraineLithuaniaC) Ukraine: Russian drone strikes targeted communication and energy facilities in and around Kyiv.
Which country's parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency due to concerns over energy and water supplies?BulgariaMoldovaCroatiaC) MoldovaMoldova implemented emergency measures to address potential disruptions in energy and water supplies.
Which AI company warned investors about potential catastrophic risks from advanced artificial intelligence while preparing for an IPO?AnthropicxAICohereB) AnthropicAnthropic highlighted possible severe risks associated with advanced AI systems in documents related to its planned IPO.
Which company announced a record $150 billion share buyback program in September 2026?AppleNvidiaAmazonC) NvidiaNvidia expanded its buyback authorization, reflecting confidence in its long-term growth prospects.
Which country's parliament approved emergency measures to address possible energy and water supply disruptions?MoldovaBulgariaHungaryB) MoldovaMoldova approved emergency measures aimed at ensuring energy and water security amid regional uncertainties.
Which country's semiconductor-driven exports remained a major factor supporting Asian economic growth in September 2026?ThailandMalaysiaSouth KoreaD) South KoreaStrong global demand for semiconductors continued to support South Korea's export performance and broader economic activity.
According to reports in September 2026, which country was preparing parliamentary elections scheduled for 27 September?SwitzerlandSão Tomé and PríncipePortugalC) São Tomé and PríncipeParliamentary elections in São Tomé and Príncipe were scheduled for 27 September 2026.
Which country's Foreign Minister Winston Peters warned against making foreign-policy decisions based on emotional reactions to global crises?CanadaNew ZealandIrelandC) New ZealandNew Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters emphasized that countries should avoid overreacting to international crises and maintain an independent foreign policy.
Which country was proposed as the European Union's first-ever associate member under a new cooperation framework?CanadaNorwayAustraliaB) CanadaEU leaders discussed a new associate-membership concept that could make Canada the first country to receive such status.
Which technology company founder was scheduled to brief the UN Security Council on artificial intelligence and international security?Elon MuskSam AltmanMark ZuckerbergC) Sam Altman: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was invited to brief the UN Security Council on AI safety, security, and global cooperation.
Which country approved a 60-day state of emergency to protect its energy and water supplies?MoldovaBulgariaSerbiaB) MoldovaMoldova approved a 60-day state of emergency to allow rapid action to prevent possible energy and water supply shortages.
Which country's Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, attended his first United Nations General Assembly as head of government in September 2026?CanadaUnited KingdomNew ZealandC) United KingdomAndy Burnham attended the UN General Assembly shortly after becoming UK Prime Minister and held high-level diplomatic meetings.
Which international issue was highlighted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as requiring stronger global oversight?Artificial IntelligenceSpace tourismDeep-sea miningB) Artificial IntelligenceAI governance remained a major topic at the UN, with calls for international cooperation on safety and regulation.
Which country requested grants instead of loans for recovery after its devastating glacier-related flood disaster?NepalBangladeshPakistanB) NepalNepal appealed for grants rather than additional loans to support recovery efforts after the deadly flood and glacier disaster that caused massive destruction and displacement.
Which technology company announced plans to test its own AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher?AmazonGoogleMetaC) GoogleGoogle announced it would launch a prototype satellite to test AI chips in orbit as part of Project Suncatcher.
Which country's government announced measures to reduce junk-food sales near schools?IndiaIndonesiaThailand: B) IndiaIndia introduced new restrictions around schools aimed at reducing children's consumption of unhealthy foods and addressing rising obesity rates.
Which country's Tigray regional government announced it had entered a "defensive war" against federal forces?EritreaEthiopiaSomaliaC) EthiopiaEthiopia's Tigray regional government said its fighters had entered a defensive war after clashes with federal forces escalated in northern Ethiopia.
Which Gulf country barred Iran's Bank Melli from operating due to regulatory breaches?BahrainOmanUnited Arab EmiratesD) United Arab Emirates: The UAE central bank prohibited Iran's Bank Melli from operating in the country, citing regulatory violations.
Which hacking group claimed responsibility for breaching FBI systems and stealing employee-related data?LockBitShinyHuntersLulzSecC) ShinyHuntersThe cybercrime group ShinyHunters claimed it had breached FBI-related systems and obtained information on current and former employees.
Which country was proposed as the first-ever associate member of the European Union?CanadaCanadaAustraliaC) CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a new associate-membership framework and invited Canada to participate.
Which international organization prepared a special Security Council briefing focused on artificial intelligence risks?UNESCOUnited Nations Security CouncilG20C) United Nations Security CouncilThe UN Security Council planned a dedicated briefing on AI risks and governance during the UN General Assembly period.
Which country's prime minister stated at the UN that it is ready to lead a global push for AI standards?United KingdomJapanSouth KoreaB) United KingdomBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK is prepared to help lead international efforts on AI standards and safeguards.
Which two conflicts were among the top agenda items at high-level UN meetings?Iran and UkraineTaiwan and MyanmarLibya and ChadB) Iran and UkraineDiplomatic efforts regarding the wars involving Iran and Ukraine dominated discussions among world leaders at the UN.
Brent crude oil traded above which level on 22 September 2026?$90 per barrel$100 per barrel$120 per barrelC) $100 per barrelOil prices rose as markets reacted to possible U.S.–Iran talks and ongoing Middle East tensions.
Which country's currency reached its highest level in more than three and a half years against the U.S. dollar on 21 September 2026?EuroChinese YuanBritish PoundC) Chinese YuanThe Chinese yuan climbed to a multi-year high ahead of the Trump–Xi summit in Washington.
Which two world leaders are scheduled to meet in Washington later in the week?Trump and Xi JinpingModi and PutinScholz and KishidaB) Trump and Xi JinpingA high-profile summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to focus on trade, AI, supply chains, and geopolitical issues.
Which country called for a stronger U.S. role in maintaining security and prosperity in the Pacific region?FijiNew ZealandPapua New GuineaC) New ZealandNew Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged greater U.S. engagement in the Pacific amid regional security concerns.
Greenland and Denmark stated that a new security agreement with the United States would not affect Greenland's ______.SovereigntyParliament) ElectionsB) SovereigntyGreenland and Denmark emphasized that any new agreement with the United States would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty or right to self-determination.
Which major international gathering is scheduled to begin in New York in the coming days?COP31United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)World Economic ForumC) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)World leaders are gathering for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where issues such as AI, climate change, global conflicts, and international cooperation are expected to dominate discussions.
Which country is expected to host the next BRICS Summit?BrazilChinaSouth AfricaC) ChinaChina is expected to host the next BRICS summit following the 2026 meeting.
Which international event is scheduled to begin in New York the following week, bringing together world leaders?COP31United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)World Economic ForumC) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)World leaders are preparing to gather in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, with discussions expected on AI, climate change, global conflicts, and international cooperation.
What is the official theme of the 81st UN General Assembly?Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for AllClimate Action for HumanityPeace Through InnovationB) Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for AllThe UN announced this theme to emphasize rebuilding trust and addressing major global transformations.
Which country's president is expected to make a state visit to Washington next week?IndiaChinaBrazilC) ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington for talks amid discussions on AI competition, trade, and geopolitical issues.
Which former Kosovo president was sentenced to 25 years in prison by an international court in The Hague?Hashim ThaçiAtifete JahjagaRamush HaradinajB) Hashim ThaçiFormer Kosovo President Hashim Thaçi was sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague for war crimes related to the 1990s conflict.
Which country was invited by the European Commission President to become the EU's first associate member?CanadaUnited KingdomNorwayB) CanadaEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed deeper cooperation with Canada and invited it to become the EU's first associate member.
According to a global survey released on 16 September 2026, which country received the highest comfort level as a global leader?JapanCanadaAustraliaC) CanadaA multinational survey found Canada ranked highest for public comfort with global leadership, ahead of Japan and Australia.
Which country's state oil company was reported to be dealing with a new crude oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico?MexicoVenezuelaColombiaB) MexicoMexico's state-owned oil company, Pemex, was reported to be working to contain a new crude oil leak from a pipeline near Campeche in the Gulf of Mexico.
Which electric vehicle manufacturer appointed the founder's eldest son as its global CEO in September 2026?VinFastRivianLucidB) VinFastVietnamese EV maker VinFast appointed the founder's eldest son, Pham Nhat Quan Anh, as global chief executive as part of a restructuring plan.
Which country was chosen to host the next BRICS Summit after India?ChinaRussiaSouth AfricaB) ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping announced that China would chair BRICS and host the next summit.
Which country announced plans to remove restrictions on adoption by same-sex couples introduced under a previous government?HungarySlovakiaRomaniaB) HungaryHungary's government announced it would scrap a 2020 restriction that had effectively barred adoption by same-sex couples.
Which international organization reported the construction of a new uranium-enrichment facility at Yongbyon?IAEAWHOOECDB) IAEAThe International Atomic Energy Agency highlighted developments related to North Korea's nuclear program at Yongbyon
Which country's capital continued to face large-scale drone attacks during September 2026?MoldovaUkraineGeorgiaC) UkraineUkraine reported continued attacks on major cities, including its capital, Kyiv.
By how much did the UK economy grow in July 2026, according to official figures?0.1%0.4%0.6%C) 0.4%The UK's GDP unexpectedly increased by 0.4% in July 2026, exceeding economists' expectations of no growth. The services sector, including AI-related activities, was a major contributor.
Which sector was particularly important in boosting UK economic growth in July 2026?Artificial Intelligence and technology servicesMiningConstructionB) Artificial Intelligence and technology servicesGrowth was driven largely by the services sector, with increased activity in AI and computer programming contributing to the unexpected expansion.
According to a new global report, approximately what proportion of migratory bird species are threatened with extinction?One in fifteenOne in nineOne in fiveC) One in nineA report by BirdLife International found that one in nine migratory bird species faces a threat of extinction, while about 45% of migratory species are experiencing population declines.
India hosted the BRICS Summit 2026 in which city?MumbaiBengaluruHyderabadA) New DelhiIndia hosted the BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi amid discussions on global security and economic cooperation.
Which central bank raised interest rates to 2.5% on 10 September 2026?Federal ReserveEuropean Central BankBank of JapanC) European Central BankThe ECB increased rates due to inflation pressures linked to higher energy prices.
Oil prices rose above approximately what level per barrel on 10 September 2026?$90$100$120C) $100Rising geopolitical tensions pushed crude oil prices above the $100 mark.
Which international agency reported that North Korea had built a new uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon?IAEAIMFWTOB) IAEAThe International Atomic Energy Agency reported expansion of North Korea's uranium-enrichment capabilities.
The newly identified uranium enrichment facility is located at which North Korean nuclear complex?KangsonYongbyonMusudan-riC) YongbyonYongbyon remains the center of North Korea's nuclear program.
Which European country called a snap election for October 2026?SerbiaCroatiaSlovakiaB) SerbiaSerbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced early elections amid political pressures.
Which country sent a special assessment team to evaluate the situation in the Gulf region in September 2026?South KoreaMalaysiaIndonesiaB) South KoreaSouth Korea dispatched a team to assess developments affecting maritime trade and energy security in the Gulf region.
Which European country dismantled a so-called "narcobank" linked to a cocaine trafficking network?ItalySpainGreeceC) SpainSpanish authorities broke up a financial network allegedly used to launder proceeds from cocaine trafficking.
Journalists staged protests against media restrictions in which North African country?TunisiaMoroccoLibyaB) Tunisia: Tunisian journalists protested after the arrest of a colleague and concerns over media freedom.
Which volcano eruption in Indonesia caused the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights?SemeruAnak KrakatauAgungC) Anak KrakatauMultiple eruptions of Anak Krakatau led to airport closures and stranded thousands of passengers.
. Approximately how many passengers were stranded due to the Indonesian volcanic eruption?100,000170,000250,000C) 170,000Flight disruptions affected around 170,000 travelers.
Which German political party achieved a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt?SPDGreensAfDD) AfDThe Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a major electoral breakthrough in the state election.
Which country declared a state of emergency in five high-security prisons to combat criminal gangs?PeruColombiaEcuadorB) Peru: Peru declared a state of emergency in five major prisons to strengthen control over organized crime networks.
Which U.S. envoys visited Kyiv as part of renewed peace efforts in the Russia–Ukraine conflict?Steve Witkoff and Jared KushnerPete Hegseth and Mike WaltzAntony Blinken and Jake SullivanB) Steve Witkoff and Jared KushnerThe envoys visited Kyiv after meetings in Moscow to advance diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine war.
Which country announced plans to privatize highways and bridges for a 30-year period?TürkiyeItalyRomaniaB) TürkiyeTürkiye unveiled a multi-billion-dollar privatization program covering major highways and bridges.
According to the UNEP report, approximately how much warming could result from current policies?1.2°C2.6°C3.8°CC) 2.6°CThe report indicated that current policies point toward around 2.6°C of warming, while full implementation of existing climate pledges would imply roughly 1.8°C.
Which AI research organization at IIT Madras launched four foundational models for Indian languages?DRDOISROC-DACA) AI4BharatAI4Bharat and Bodhan AI launched models covering speech recognition, speech generation, machine translation and optical character recognition.
Which Philippine official posted bail after being arrested over alleged grave threats?Sara DuterteLeni RobredoBongbong MarcosB) Sara DutertePhilippine Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail after a court ordered her arrest on three counts of alleged grave threats.
Which country arrested 52 of its citizens in Guangxi, China, over alleged pyramid-scheme activities?SingaporeIndonesiaThailandB) SingaporeChinese authorities arrested 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi following a law-enforcement operation targeting alleged pyramid-scheme activities and related offences.
Which African country is facing an IMF bailout after discovering approximately $10 billion in previously hidden debt?SenegalKenyaIndonesiaB) SenegalSenegal is restructuring its financial obligations after the discovery of around $10 billion in hidden debt, with an IMF review expected to be important for its financial outlook.
Which company announced a $13 billion acquisition of AI platform Hugging Face?GoogleNvidiaAmazonC) NvidiaNvidia announced a $13 billion acquisition of Hugging Face as it seeks to strengthen its position across the artificial-intelligence ecosystem.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on 3 September 2026 that there was a chance of reaching what?Climate PactPeace Deal in UkraineNATO MembershipC) Peace Deal in UkrainePutin said there was a possibility of a settlement, while Ukraine spoke of a "new dynamic" in peace efforts.
Which European country blamed Russia for a drone-related incident near Leipzig?PolandGermanyCzech RepublicC) GermanyAccused Russia in connection with a drone incident, leading to strong reactions from European leaders.
Which country assumed the SCO Chairmanship for 2026–27?IndiaPakistanKazakhstanC) PakistanPakistan assumed the chairmanship after the Bishkek SCO Summit.
Brent crude oil approached which level due to growing Middle East tensions?$80 per barrel$90 per barrel$100 per barrelD) $100 per barrelConcerns about disruptions to global oil supplies pushed Brent crude close to $100 per barrel.
Which organization claimed responsibility for retaliatory strikes against U.S. positions in the Middle East?IRGCHamasHouthis: B) IRGCIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported retaliatory actions following U.S. military strikes.
Which organization summit concluded in Bishkek on 1–2 September 2026?G7SCOOPECC) SCOThe Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit brought together leaders from across Eurasia.
Which Grand Slam tennis tournament was underway in New York on 1 September 2026?French OpenAustralian OpenUS OpenD) US OpenThe 2026 US Open continued in New York, attracting global attention from tennis fans.
Which natural disaster remained a major humanitarian crisis at the start of September 2026?Nepal Flash FloodsAustralian DroughtCanadian BlizzardB) Nepal Flash FloodsHundreds were killed and thousands remained missing after severe flooding in Nepal and nearby regions.
Which Asian country launched the "Semicon 2.0" initiative highlighted in news on 1 September 2026?South KoreaIndiaSingaporeC) IndiaIndia's Semicon 2.0 initiative aims to strengthen semiconductor manufacturing and technology development.
