Current events unit 4 Flashcards
What 2 countries does Trump want to purchase and why?
Greenland- US security and economic interest
Panama canal
LA fires
LA fires force evacuation of thousands. Dry conditions, high winds.
Earthquake
Earthquake in Tibet kills hundreds. Came under Chinese control in 1951
US president
Jimmy Carter is honored with a state funeral. 39th President and died December 29 at 100 years old
Chad Palace
Attack on Chad’s presidential palace leaves 19 dead. Deby Itho was not hurt
India Festival
India hosts Hindu Maha Kumbh, largest religious gathering in the world. Journey to achieve Hindu philosophy’s goal; to release from cycle of rebirth
Sudan Civil Conflict
The US accused the RSF militia of committing genocide
software ban
US to ban Russian and Chinese software and hardware in passenger vehicles.
Pakistani Airstrikes
Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan killed around 46 people. Allegedly, against camps of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP)
Pete Hegseth
Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, nominee for secretary of defense
Justin Trudeau
Announces resignation as liberal party leader and prime minister of Canada
Mark Zuckerberg
Announces that meta will end its tact checking program
generation
generation beta began on January 1, 2025
Senate confirmation hearings
Pam Bondi- attorney general
Marco Rubio- secretary of state
Starbucks
reversing open door policy to prioritize paying customers
