COVID-19 pandemic officially declared over by the WHO after nearly four years of global crisis.
China reopens its borders and loosens travel restrictions for the first time since 2020.
Turkey and Syria devastated by a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed over 59,000 people and triggered thousands of aftershocks.
Russia invades Ukraine and sparks a major conflict in Europe, prompting the Doomsday Clock to be set at 90 seconds to midnight.
Brazil rocked by political violence as supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro storm government buildings and clash with security forces.
Croatia adopts the euro and joins the Schengen Area, becoming the 20th member of the European Union.
India overtakes China as the most populous country in the world, with an estimated 1.4 billion people.
Artificial intelligence dominates various fields and industries, from entertainment to medicine, but also raises ethical and social concerns.
Climate change continues to pose a serious threat to the planet, as record-breaking temperatures, wildfires, floods, and storms wreak havoc across the globe.
Sports fans rejoice as major events such as the ICC Cricket ODI World Cup, the Women’s FIFA World Cup, the Rugby World Cup, and the World Athletics Championships resume after being postponed or canceled due to the pandemic.
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