2025's Top 13 Events: From Global Conflicts to Political Upheavals

• India launched "Operation Sindoor" against terror bases in Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam killed 26.
• An intense war erupted between Israel and Iran, with US support for Israel, leading to the destruction of nuclear sites.
• Nepal's Gen Z protests over a social media ban escalated, leading to the overthrow of the KP Oli government.
• The US experienced its longest government shutdown, lasting 43 days and impacting various services.
• The first American Pope, Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost), was elected on May 8, following Pope Francis's death.

Why It Matters: It highlights the pivotal global events that defined 2025.