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Key International Events of 2025

Published December 31, 2025, 10:14
Key International Events of 2025

2025 was marked by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria, and Sudan, as well as the assumption of the US Presidency by Donald Trump, events that caused shifts in geopolitical balances and the global economy. In January, efforts were made to peacefully resolve the crises in Ukraine and Gaza, with mediation by Trump. Other significant events included the death of Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization, and extreme weather events such as landslides and record snowfall.