Current Events Jan 2025

Which two countries recently joined the European Schengen Area lifting border passport controls?

The annual World Economic Forum where leading economic figures meet to discuss the global economy is meeting where?

A weather phenomenon known as a _______ has recently affected solar and wind production in northern Europe.

The Food and Drug Administration banned the use of which additive in foods?

Where in Asia did a 7.1-magnitude earthquake strike in January?

Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson allowed a goal after he said he was distracted by what?

Meta announced that it was making what change to its popular social media apps, Facebook, Instagram and Threads?

Which island was almost entirely without power at the start of New Year’s celebrations?

A half-ton piece of space debris fell on a Kenyan village last week. What was the debris shaped like?

Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from which global organization?

Israel and Hamas agreed to a cease fire that would halt fighting and free hostages. How long is it set to last?

How many presidents, current and former, attended Jimmy Carter’s state funeral at Washington National Cathedral?

Which airline crashed in S Korea killing all but 2 passengers in the country's deadliest crash in decades?

Which leader of an Asian country recently declared martial law and was detained in a criminal investigation this week?

A man drove a pickup truck through a crowd in New Orleans, killing 14 people. Whose flag was flag was in his truck?

Luke Littler, at 17 years old, became the youngest world champion when he won title of which sport January 3?

Which Italian city completely banned smoking starting January 1?

Which country has Trump not said he wanted part of, in order to increase American territory?

Wildfires have wreaked havoc across Los Angeles, destroying homes and businesses. What was the largest fire?

As TikTok faces a potential ban in the US, American users are flocking to which other popular Chinese social media app?

Justin Trudeau said he would soon step down as prime minister of Canada. Since what year has he been in power?

Brazil announced on Jan 6 that which country has been admitted to the BRICS trade block as a full member?

World Chess champion Magnus Carlson was kicked out of a tournament for what reason?

Which movie took home awards for best drama, best actor in a drama and best director at the Golden Globes on Sunday?

Nepal just increased its fee to climb Mt. Everest. How much is it now?

Joker: Folie a Deux received multiple nominations for which award?

Tech company IQAir has reported that which city has the worst air quality on the planet?

Which US businessman did British prime minister, Keir Starmer, criticize for intervening in British politics?