Tonga experienced a major volcanic eruption in January 2022, which affected its neighboring islands.

Tonga experienced a major volcanic eruption in January 2022, which had significant impacts on the region.

Tonga experienced a significant volcanic eruption in January 2022, which caused widespread damage and tsunamis.

The 2020 Summer Olympics were held in Tokyo, Japan, after being postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Qatar was the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

Scotland introduced a new law in 2022 to provide free menstrual products in schools and universities.

China introduced a new national security law in 2020 that has been criticized for curbing freedoms in Hong Kong.

China introduced a new national security law in 2020 that increased its control over Hong Kong.

The United Kingdom introduced the 'New Green Deal' in 2022 to address environmental issues and promote renewable energy.

France is one of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, along with the USA, UK, Russia, and China.

India was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement, which aimed to remain independent from the influence of the two superpowers during the Cold War.

South Korea launched the 'Green New Deal' in 2021 as part of its commitment to combat climate change.

South Korea launched the 'Green New Deal' in 2021 as part of its commitment to combat climate change.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018, but it is the first mission to touch the Sun, making significant progress in 2020.

The United Kingdom announced its plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Germany announced its plan to phase out coal by 2030 as part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

The USA was the first country to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 in October 2021.

The United States signed a historic peace agreement with the Taliban in 2020.

France was involved in a diplomatic crisis with Australia over a submarine deal in 2021.

The Suez Crisis of 1956 involved Egypt, Israel, and the United Kingdom, among others.

Malawi was the first country to approve the RTS,S malaria vaccine for use in children in 2021.

Israel was the first country to fully vaccinate its population against COVID-19 in 2021.

China's Chang'e 4 mission successfully landed a rover on the far side of the Moon in January 2019.

Mexico became the first country to legalize recreational cannabis in June 2021.

India was the first country to recognize Bangladesh's independence on December 6, 1971.

France was the first country to officially recognize the independence of the United States in 1778.

Albania was the first country to withdraw from the Warsaw Pact in 1968.

The Berlin Blockade in 1948 is often considered the event that marked the beginning of the Cold War.

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is widely regarded as the event that marked the end of the Cold War.

COP26 was the global event held in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021 focusing on climate change.