The year 2025 was marked by a series of significant global events, including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after a terror attack. Notable developments also included an armed confrontation between Israel and Iran, assembly elections in Indian states Delhi and Bihar, and the selection of a new Pope, Leo XIV. Protests against economic distress and social injustice occurred worldwide, alongside high-profile incidents like Charlie Kirk's assassination and a jewel heist at the Louvre.