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397.

Which country held the Presidency of the Council of the EU immediately before Ireland in 2026?

Cyprus

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398.

From which date did Ireland begin its 2026 Presidency of the Council of the EU?

1 July 2026

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399.

What is the motto of Ireland's 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union?

Strength with unity

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400.

Which country holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026?

Ireland

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401.

What was the theme of the 2026 International Day of Peace highlighted by the UN General Assembly President at the Peace Bell Ceremony?

Invest in Peace: For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day

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402.

Which UN peacekeeping mission operates in India and Pakistan?

United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)

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403.

Approximately how many personnel were serving in UN peacekeeping missions in 2026?

More than 50,000

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404.

How many UN peacekeeping missions were operating in 2026?

11 missions

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405.

What combined share of global military expenditure did the United States, China and Russia account for in 2025?

51 percent

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406.

Which three countries were the world's largest military spenders in 2025?

The United States, China and Russia

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407.

What share of global GDP was devoted to military expenditure in 2025?

2.5 percent

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408.

For how many consecutive years had global military expenditure increased by 2025?

11 consecutive years

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