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The current mufti Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah Al Sheikh was appointed in 1999 by King Fahd after the death of Ibn Baz.

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World Refugees Day is observed on 20 June annually. 

Theme 2021: 'Together we heal, learn and shine'

Theme 2022: Whoever, Whatever, Whenever. Everyone has a right to seek safety

Theme 2023: Hope Away From Home

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The New START Treaty was signed between United States and Russia in 2010

Suspended by Russia on 21 February 2023.

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World Polio Day is observed on October 24.

World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

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• Svante Paabo won the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries that underpin our understanding of how modern-day people evolved from extinct ancestors at the dawn of human history.
• Svante Paabo is a geneticist from Sweden.

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• On 23 July 2021, Celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
• The Chinese Communist Party was Founded in July 23, 1921, Shanghai French Concession

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson presented the Sir Winston Churchill Leader Award 2022 to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in July 2022.

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International Women’s Day is observed on 8 March. 

Theme 2021: Choose to Challenge

Theme 2022: Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow

Theme 2023: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality

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As per the new peace deal, both sides will now maintain positions in the areas that they currently hold.

It means a significant gain for Azerbaijan as it has reclaimed over 35-40% of its lost territory during the recent conflict.