The Philippines signed a defense pact with the United States in 2022 to enhance military cooperation in the Pacific.

China successfully landed its Tianwen-1 rover on Mars in May 2021, marking a significant achievement in its space exploration efforts.

China was involved in a significant diplomatic crisis with the United States over the Taiwan Strait in 2022.

Taiwan was the first country to hold a national election after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2022.

China was the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan.

Germany was the first country to recognize the digital euro in 2022.

China was the largest producer of renewable energy in the world in 2022, leading in solar and wind energy production.

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

The Bahamas became the first country to adopt a digital currency for retail use with the Sand Dollar.

Turkey's central bank raised interest rates significantly in 2022 to combat rising inflation.

Argentina announced plans to nationalize its largest bank to stabilize its economy amid financial turmoil.

Millet was declared as the 'Crop of the Year' by the FAO in 2022 to promote its nutritional benefits.

According to a UN report in 2022, wheat was declared the most affected crop by climate change, impacting global food security.

Indigenous Peoples' Day was celebrated in the United States in 2022, focusing on honoring Indigenous peoples and their cultures.

The Toronto International Film Festival in 2022 featured a special section dedicated to the evolution of 'Talkies'.

The Toronto International Film Festival in 2022 featured a special section dedicated to the history of Talkies.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported a significant rise in global food prices in 2022 due to supply chain disruptions.

HSBC announced it would stop financing new oil and gas projects to align with its climate goals.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to cut jobs in early 2022 as part of cost-cutting measures amid economic uncertainty.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to cut around 3,200 jobs in early 2023 due to economic challenges.

Estonia increased its defense spending to 2.5% of GDP in 2022 in response to the Ukraine conflict.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected that global economic growth would slow down to 3.2% in 2022.

New South Wales experienced severe flooding in 2022, causing extensive damage and evacuations.

Meta announced plans to lay off 10,000 employees in 2022 as part of a restructuring effort.

Meta announced plans to lay off 10,000 employees in 2022 as part of a restructuring effort to streamline operations.

Karl Lagerfeld's work was featured in the 2023 Met Gala theme.

Timișoara, Romania, was designated as the European Capital of Culture in 2023, highlighting its rich cultural heritage.

The United Kingdom announced a national strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in 2023.

In 2023, India announced a new initiative to preserve the history of Talkies.

China announced a plan to build a lunar base by 2030 in 2023.