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Who renewed attacks on a key port city according to the source?
- Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
- Israeli forces
- Saudi-led coalition
- US Navy
Answer: A — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels
The source states that Iranian-backed Houthi rebels renewed attacks on a key port city.
What did Israel confirm regarding the death of Hind Rajab?
- Its soldiers fired at the car in which she was killed
- It had no role in her death
- She died in an airstrike
- Her body was never recovered
Answer: A — Its soldiers fired at the car in which she was killed
The excerpt states Israel confirmed soldiers fired at the car in which Hind Rajab was killed.
What has been the international response to such Israeli plans, as per the excerpt?
- They have been widely praised
- They have been internationally condemned
- They have been ignored
- They have been referred only to the UN Security Council
Answer: B — They have been internationally condemned
The excerpt says the plans 'have long been internationally condemned'.
Who issued the warning to Gulf countries against assisting the U.S. military?
- U.S. military chief
- Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi
- Gulf Cooperation Council head
- UN Secretary-General
Answer: B — Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi
The excerpt states that Iran's armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said the warning.
According to the BBC report, which of the following topics are covered in the nine-page behaviour guidelines booklet for asylum seekers in the UK?
- Taxation and employment laws
- Respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality
- Housing and healthcare rights
- Education and language training
Answer: B — Respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality
The source states the booklet covers respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
Where did Dhaka call for expediting Hasina's extradition?
- At a meeting between PM Tarique Rahman and Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi
- At a UN General Assembly session
- At a SAARC summit
- At a bilateral meeting between PMs of India and Bangladesh
Answer: A — At a meeting between PM Tarique Rahman and Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi
The source says Dhaka called for expediting the request 'at a meeting between PM Tarique Rahman and Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi'.
What did the South Korean and US militaries agree to downsize?
- Some joint field training exercises
- Naval patrols
- Cyber exercises
- Air defense drills
Answer: A — Some joint field training exercises
The source says the allies agreed to downsize some joint field training exercises.
Within how many business days can applicants secure an interview under the US NIV Expedited Appointment Pilot Program?
- 5 business days
- 10 business days
- 15 business days
- 30 business days
Answer: B — 10 business days
The source says the program helps applicants secure an interview within 10 business days, subject to appointment availability.
According to Iran, what does any assistance to the U.S. military by Gulf countries amount to?
- A neutral act
- Participation in the U.S. military operation
- A humanitarian gesture
- A diplomatic move
Answer: B — Participation in the U.S. military operation
The excerpt says 'any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor U.S. military amounts to participation in the U.S. military operation.'
What did Sergio Gor signal regarding the US travel advisory?
- Immediate withdrawal of the advisory
- A possible review of the advisory
- No change in the advisory
- Extension of the advisory to other regions
Answer: B — A possible review of the advisory
The source says Sergio Gor signaled a possible review of the US travel advisory for the region.