Top 10 Recent Major Global Events That NOBODY Is Talking About

#10: North Korea & Russias First Road Bridge

As Russian president Vladimir Putin continues to demonstrate a lack of interest in ending the bloody Russo-Ukrainian War, his ties to Kim Jong Un the authoritarian regime of North Korea only seem to grow stronger. Following North Koreas confirmation that it had sent troops to Russia to assist with the ongoing war effort, the two countries announced the construction of a road bridge between them in late April of 2025. Said Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the bridge symbolises our common desire to strengthen friendly, good-neighbourly relations and increase inter-regional cooperation. The bridge, which will span the Tumen River, is expected to be completed by the middle of 2026.

#9: The Liberal Party of Canadas Unprecedented Political Comeback

2024 was not kind to former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau. Amidst a sagging economy and dire approval ratings, Trudeau was dealt a fatal blow by the surprise resignation of Chrystia Freeland, his longtime deputy prime minister and minister of finance. Trudeau was ultimately left with no choice but to resign his post, while the Conservative Party surged in the polls and looked all but guaranteed to secure a majority government. The second presidency of Donald Trump, however, flipped the situation on its head, with Trumps threats of tariffs and annexation dominating the Canadian political landscape. Economist Mark Carney was elected the leader of Trudeaus Liberal Party, and in a stunning turnaround, secured the party its fourth consecutive mandate.

#8: Myanmar Civil War

While the world has been gripped by seemingly unending conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, a no-less disturbing struggle has gone tragically overlooked by the global community. Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country bordering India and China (among others), has experienced decades of internal conflict since gaining independence from Britain in 1948. Following a military coup in 2021, the country has descended into one of its most severe crises yeta full-scale civil war between the military junta, known as the State Administration Council, and the pro-democracy National Unity Government. With nearly 80,000 deaths reported and more than 3 million people displaced, Myanmars humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, while the international community struggles to chart a path toward peace.

#7: Haitian Crisis

Afflicted by more than two centuries of political turbulence, foreign occupations, and repeated natural disasters, Haiti has also suffered deadly disease outbreaks such as cholera. In 2018, rising fuel prices and deepening economic hardship sparked mass protests and calls for President Jovenel Moïse to resign. After years of mounting unrest and a reported coup attempt earlier in 2021, Moïse was assassinated in July of that year. Since then, Haiti has had no elected officials, and much of the country has fallen into the grip of increasingly violent gang conflict, with no end in sight.

#6: Georgian Political Crisis

Canada wasnt the only country facing a recent (and very important) election. However, the situation is far more complex in the Eastern European and West Asian country of Georgia. The former Soviet republic has been embroiled in a constitutional crisis since its October 2024 elections, which have been described by international watchdog groups as compromised, and not free and fair. The right-wing Georgian Dream party has been accused of undermining democracy, all the while promoting ties to Russia and parroting Kremlin misinformation. Incumbent president Salome Zourabichvili continues to be acknowledged by the international community as Georgias rightful head of state, while the current administration has gone unrecognized by the European Union.

#5: The Situation In the Sahel

Theres a very real possibility that youve never heard of this African biogeographical region. Spanning the tropics of North Africa, and countries like Senegal, Mali, Niger, Chad, and more, the Sahel has routinely been faced with fundamental issues that threaten its inhabitants way of life. Described by the Norwegian Refugee Council as [t]he worlds most neglected and conflict-ridden region, Sahel has been noted by The Economist for its disproportionate incidence of terrorist violence. That is, as much as 35% of the worlds deaths from terrorism in 2021. The Sahels location has also left it vulnerable to severe droughts and famines, which is only expected to be exacerbated by worsening climate change.

#4: Rohingya Genocide

Although Myanmars Muslim Rohingya people have faced decades of systematic persecution, a brutal military crackdown that began in late 2016and escalated dramatically in August 2017has resulted in mass killings and widespread displacement. The genocide, perpetrated by the Tatmadaw (Myanmar's military), has led to the deaths of thousands, with some estimates placing the toll at over 10,000. Described by the United Nations and numerous human rights groups as a clear case of ethnic cleansing, the violence has forced over 740,000 Rohingya to flee primarily to Bangladesh, with others escaping to India, Malaysia, and beyond. Myanmars military regime has dismissed these allegations as exaggerations, even as it faces international condemnation. In recent years, the Tatmadaw has also been accused of forcibly conscripting civiliansincluding childreninto its ranks.

#3: Salvadoran Gang Crackdown

Upon taking office in 2019, Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele made tackling his countrys relentless wave of gang violence a top priority. His Territorial Control Plan aimed to deal a crushing blow to such criminal organizations as MS-13 and the 18th Street Gang, among others. While Bukele claims that his plan reduced homicides by as much as 50 percent in its first year, things really escalated in March of 2022, after a particularly deadly weekend in El Salvador. In response, President Bukele approved a state of emergency, and as of March 2025, over 84,000 people with alleged ties to gangs have been arrested. This approach has drawn concern from international observers, who have cautioned the president to act with respect to due process and civil liberties.

#2: Water Scarcity In Central Asia

As we mentioned a little earlier, world governments are increasingly drawing attention to the worsening problem of climate change. While its worth pointing out that there is enough water for everyone on the planet, the issue lies in specific geopolitical contexts. Take the arid climate of Central Asia, where glaciers constitute an important part of the regions water supply. As those glaciers retreat, so too does the amount of water available to those who need it. As pointed out by American think tank the Atlantic Council, the Aral [Sea] has shrunk by more than 90 percent since the 1960s due to the diversion of its tributaries, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya, for large-scale irrigation.

#1: The Famine in Madagascar

In case you hadnt already guessed it, climate change may be the single greatest issue that humanity faces in the 21st century. Case in point: the ongoing famine in the African island country of Madagascar. Precipitated by decades worth of natural disasters, including a locust plague of biblical proportions, the crisis was only made exponentially worse by the regions worst drought in an estimated 40 years. The famine is the first in human history to have been chalked up to climate change, rather than any war or conflict. Although the country has made efforts to invest in critical infrastructure and end the famine, we should all take note of just what climate change can do.

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