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Key International Events of 2025

Published December 31, 2025, 10:30

2025 was marked by ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifts in the global landscape. Conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria, and Sudan remained prominent, while Donald Trump's assumption of the US Presidency triggered significant changes in international balances. Towards the end of the year, Trump attempted to mediate a resolution to the Ukrainian crisis and the adoption of a peace plan for Gaza. Notable events in January included the death of Tomiko Itooka, the world's oldest woman, and Trump's warnings of potential military action to secure Greenland and the Panama Canal. An earthquake in Tibet resulted in over 126 fatalities, and a ceasefire agreement was reached in Gaza through the mediation of the US, Egypt, and Qatar. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the US and initiated processes to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization. In February, armed attacks were reported in Syria and landslides occurred in Santorini due to seismic activity. Moldova reported a violation of its airspace by a drone, while the European Copernicus Observatory announced that January 2025 was the warmest on record. Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, accusing it of "illegal and unfounded actions" against the US and Israel. Overall, 2025 was a year full of challenges and uncertainty, with international crises and changes in US leadership shaping a complex and tense geopolitical environment.