Major Events That Shaped The World In 2022

The year 2022 was dramatic in several respects. From a war to crises to uprisings, the world saw it all. Here are six major events that dotted the international scene in 2022.

Russia invasion of Ukraine

One of the significant world events of 2022 was the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.  Insecure over Ukraine’s growing closeness to NATO members, Russia on February 24 launched what it called a special military operation” to force the “demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.

Xi Jinping’s record third term in power

Chinese President Xi Jinping on October 23 cemented his place in history as the nation’s most influential leader since Mao Zedong after being re-elected for an unprecedented third term as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and, by default, the president of the country.

UK gets its first Indian-origin PM

The UK had a most dramatic 2022, what with losing its beloved Queen and having three Prime Ministers in one year.

The drama started with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigning on July 7 after facing a string of scandals. Liz Truss was named the new Conservative leader after a fierce leadership battle in which Indian-origin MP Rishi Sunak came in second. With the resignation of Truss, Sunak , of Indian origin  was sworn in on October 25, 2022.

Elon Musk takes over Twitter

After a legal battle, billionaire Elon Musk finally bought Twitter for $44 billion in October. The eccentric business mogul took control of Twitter on October 28 after firing its top executives, CEO Parag Agarwal, CFO Ned Segal, and head of legal policy, trust and safety, Vijaya Gadde.

World population hits 8 billion

The world population touched 8 billion on November 15, with India being the largest contributor to the milestone, according to the United Nations (UN). The report showed that  India added 177 million to the final score.

Queen Elizabeth II , passes away

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died on September 8 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8.

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