2025
Trump's second inauguration
Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, becoming the first U.S.
Israel and Iran fight a twelve-day war
Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military sites, and Iran responded with missile attacks as the United States entered the conflict with strikes on Fordow…
2024 becomes first year above 1.5C
Copernicus said 2024 was the first full calendar year in the modern record with global average temperatures more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
DeepSeek release rattles AI markets
Chinese startup DeepSeek released a low-cost reasoning model that quickly drew global attention and rattled U.S.
Myanmar earthquake
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar, bringing down buildings in Mandalay and causing damage as far away as Bangkok.
India and Pakistan exchange strikes
After a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, India and Pakistan exchanged air, missile, and drone strikes across their border.
Gaza ceasefire begins
Israel and Hamas agreed to a phased ceasefire and hostage exchange after fifteen months of war.
Trump-Zelensky meeting breaks down
Pope Francis dies
Pope Leo XIV elected
Los Angeles wildfires
AfD becomes Germany's largest opposition party
Cambodia and Thailand clash at the border
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 2025?
Saeculum lists 13 events from 2025. The most significant is Trump's second inauguration: Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term, becoming the first U.S. president since Grover Cleveland to return to office after an electoral defeat.
What era was 2025 part of?
2025 falls within the Contemporary (2001-2026). Networks, climate, and the new uncertainty.
Which regions saw notable events in 2025?
The events from 2025 span North America, Middle East, Europe, East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia.