2025 was a year marked by significant global events, from humanitarian crises to groundbreaking technological advancements. Here are six key stories that made headlines:
- Global Conflicts and Humanitarian Crises: The year was marred by conflicts, including Israel’s actions in Gaza, the Russia-Ukraine war, and devastating weather events like floods, storms, and earthquakes, which exacerbated humanitarian crises worldwide.
- Agentic AI Development: The development of agentic AI technology dominated headlines, with Amazon Web Services and OpenAI signing a $38 billion deal for cloud capacity, highlighting the growing importance of AI in the tech industry.
- US Politics and Healthcare: Trump’s presidency saw significant policy changes, including reversing Biden-era initiatives aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, and proposing deep cuts to Medicaid funding.
- Global Health Concerns: The UN health agency warned of a surge in global measles cases, with 30 million children missing vaccines, despite measles deaths dropping by 88% since 2000.
- Climate Change and Natural Disasters: Cyclone Ditwah brought severe flooding to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds, while California wildfires caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
- Tech and Business Mergers: Hewlett Packard Enterprise completed its $13.4 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, and Google moved to buy cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion, indicating a significant shift in the tech landscape.
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