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Argentina ordered the expulsion of Mohsen Soltani, Iran’s chargé d’affaires, in April 2026. What was the cited reason?

  • A. Trade dispute
  • B. Alleged espionage
  • C. COVID-19 health risk
  • D. Diplomatic protocol breach
Explanation:
Argentina accused the Iranian diplomat of involvement in a bomb plot, demanding he leave.

Which European country denied the United States the use of its air bases in early 2026?

  • A. Spain
  • B. Italy
  • C. Austria
  • D. Poland
Explanation:
Austria refused to allow U.S. aircraft to use its bases.

In April 2026, who hosted a summit with 40 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz?

  • A. United States
  • B. United Kingdom
  • C. France
  • D. Saudi Arabia
Explanation:
The United Kingdom hosted the summit on the Strait of Hormuz.

Egypt signed $1.8 billion in renewable energy agreements in January 2026 with China and which other country?

  • A. Norway
  • B. United States
  • C. India
  • D. Germany
Explanation:
Egypt signed deals with China and Norway for renewable energy projects.

Which country’s central bank ordered liquidation of Prince Bank in January 2026 after fraud charges against its founder?

  • A. Cambodia
  • B. China
  • C. Vietnam
  • D. Thailand
Explanation:
Cambodia’s central bank liquidated Prince Bank after founder Chen Zhi was extradited for fraud charges.

In early 2026, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates signed a free trade agreement. This pertains to which of the following categories?

  • A. Defense cooperation
  • B. Free trade in goods and services
  • C. Joint space exploration
  • D. Cultural exchange
Explanation:
They signed a free trade agreement to enhance economic ties in goods and services.

Which former Polish justice minister was granted asylum in Hungary amid investigations in early 2026?

  • A. Zbigniew Ziobro
  • B. Jarosław Gowin
  • C. Ewa Kopacz
  • D. Grzegorz Schetyna
Explanation:
Zbigniew Ziobro received asylum in Hungary while facing multiple corruption charges in Poland.

Serbia announced that Russian owners of its national oil company would sell their stake to Hungary’s MOL. What is the name of that oil company?

  • A. Gazpromneft
  • B. Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS)
  • C. Yuganskneftgaz
  • D. Rosneft
Explanation:
The company is Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), Serbia’s state oil company.

In early 2026, Japan signed a defense pact with which country to mutually supply ammunition, fuel, and food?

  • A. South Korea
  • B. India
  • C. Philippines
  • D. Australia
Explanation:
Japan and the Philippines agreed to a defense pact for reciprocal provisioning of military logistics.

France announced it would open a consulate in Greenland in 2026. This was widely seen as a rejection of which country’s attempts?

  • A. Canada
  • B. United States
  • C. Russia
  • D. China
Explanation:
France’s Greenland consulate announcement signaled its rejection of US acquisition efforts.