Hungary passed a law in 2021 that restricts the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, sparking widespread criticism.

Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage on May 17, 2019.

Thailand became the first Asian country to legalize the use of recreational cannabis in 2022.

Chile held a historic referendum in 2022 to decide on the adoption of a new constitution.

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2020, marking the event known as Brexit.

Samia Suluhu Hassan became the first female president of Tanzania in March 2021.

Myanmar experienced a military coup on February 1, 2021, resulting in the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar experienced a military coup in February 2021, ousting Aung San Suu Kyi.

Gustavo Petro was elected President of Colombia in the 2022 presidential election.

Gustavo Petro won the presidential election in Colombia in June 2022.

Barbados held a referendum in 2022 to decide on the future of its monarchy, ultimately becoming a republic.

Donald Trump announced a peace agreement with the Taliban in 2020, which set the stage for the withdrawal of U.S. troops.

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) won the 2021 German federal election, leading to Olaf Scholz becoming Chancellor.

The Democratic Party retained control of the Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.

Olaf Scholz was elected as the new Chancellor of Germany in December 2021, succeeding Angela Merkel.

Justin Trudeau won re-election as Prime Minister of Canada in the September 2021 federal election.

Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2022.