2025: Global Political Upheaval Sees Leaders Shift, Protests Erupt, Conflicts Flare

• Donald Trump returned as US President; new leaders emerged in Japan, Namibia, Canada, and the Vatican.
• Youth-led protests in Nepal and South Korea led to PM K.P. Sharma Oli's resignation and President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.
• India faced protests over caste data in census and the amended Waqf Act, alongside police raids.
• Gaza ceasefire after two years of conflict; India launched missile strikes on Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack.
• Germany held snap elections; Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Budapest, raising geopolitical concerns.

Why It Matters: 2025 was a year of significant global political shifts, widespread protests, and ongoing conflicts.