The UN Security Council unanimously approved a resolution that seeks to cut the peacekeeping force in which country?
- A. Syria
- B. Lebanon
- C. Turkey
- D. Iran
Correct Answer: B. Lebanon
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Friday cutting the U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon and expanding its mandate to address U.S. and Israeli concerns about activities of the militant group Hezbollah in the area.
Correct Answer: B. February 2014
The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing and protracted conflict that started in February 2014, primarily involving Russia and pro-Russian forces on one hand, and Ukraine on the other. The war has centered on the status of Crimea and parts of the Donbas, which are internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.
Correct Answer: D. Canada
Correct Answer: A. Parliaments in a time of a pandemic
June 30 is the day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of Parliamentarism. The United Nations General Assembly recognized the role of parliaments in developing the world and designated the special day
Correct Answer: B. UK
Correct Answer: D. June 22, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has landed in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for a first visit to the country since the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate. The visit began with a welcome ceremony and will be followed by a one-on-one meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the crown prince.
Correct Answer: C. Walmart
Walmart landed at No. 1 for the ninth straight year, trailed by Amazon, which reached its highest ranking ever. Chinese energy giants State Grid, China National Petroleum, and Sinopec rounded out the top five.