2/19 Current Events & World Affairs

What was a major topic of debate at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2024?

Which Southeast Asian nation was admitted to the BRICS bloc of developing nations in January 2025?

In the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which third-party candidate gained significant attention?

The US imposed new economic sanctions on which country in response to alleged cyberattacks & election interference?

In August 2024, the U.S. and Russia conducted a significant prisoner exchange in which city?

In January 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced a increase in admission prices for certain guests. How much?

In 2024 the U.S. led a global initiative to regulate which emerging technology due to concerns about its security risks?

In early 2024, the U.S. rejected a ceasefire proposal from which country's president regarding the conflict in Ukraine?

What was a key topic during U.S.-China diplomatic meetings in 2024?

Which U.S. city faced a major cyberattack that disrupted public services for weeks?

In January 2025, which two European Union countries joined the Schengen Area, allowing passport-free travel?

The U.S. increased security cooperation with which country in 2024 to counter growing Chinese influence in the Pacific?

The U.S. reaffirmed commitment to defending Taiwan in the event of a military conflict with which country?

During the 2024 NATO summit, which outgoing Secretary General was honored with the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom?

What happened in the Taiwan presidential elections of 2024?

In response to global food shortages, the U.S. announced a major aid package to which region?

In July 2024, which city hosted the NATO summit where member nations discussed support for Ukraine?

The U.S. joined European allies in new security measures to protect which international waterway from piracy &attacks?

The U.S. sent humanitarian aid to Turkey following which type of natural disaster in 2024?

In 2024, the U.S. partnered with which country to expand the Artemis space exploration program?

In January 2025, which North American leader announced their resignation from the position of prime minister?

In January 2025, which country experienced a significant earthquake, resulting in numerous casualties?

As part of an arms deal in 2024, the U.S. provided F-35 fighter jets to which ally?

In 2024, the U.S. strengthened its military presence in which Asian country?

The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in 2024 against terrorist groups in which country?

Which Middle Eastern country saw the appointment of Joseph Aoun as its president in January 2025?

In early 2024, a breakthrough in medical research led to promising results in treating which disease?

In May 2024, which countries recognized Palestine, leading to concerns from the U.S. National Security Advisor?

In 2024, which country made history by launching the first 6G telecommunications satellite?

In February 2024, which country held a tightly contested general election that resulted in a coalition government?

The U.S. hosted a major summit with leaders from Africa to discuss what key issue?

What event led to widespread protests across France in 2024?

Which major social media platform faced congressional hearings over child safety concerns in 2024?

In 2024, the U.S. announced a renewed commitment to which major climate agreement?

In 2024, the U.S. worked with which international organization to impose stricter sanctions on Russia?

Which American journalist was released during the August 2024 U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange?

What was a major topic of discussion between the U.S. and NATO allies in 2024?

Which tech company launched its first AI-powered personal assistant device in early 2024?

In August 2024, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with China's President in which city?

As part of its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, the U.S. brokered peace talks between which two nations in 2024?