Here are some notable events and highlights from the year 2019:
- U.S.-China Trade War: The United States and China engaged in a trade war that had a significant impact on the global economy.
- Brexit: The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on January 31, 2019, after a contentious and drawn-out process.
- Climate Change Protests: Climate change protests, led by youth activists such as Greta Thunberg, took place in cities around the world.
- Amazon Rainforest Fires: Large-scale fires in the Amazon rainforest sparked international outrage and highlighted the dangers of deforestation.
- Hong Kong Protests: Pro-democracy protests erupted in Hong Kong, leading to a government crackdown and heightened tensions between China and the West.
- US Presidential Impeachment: The U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
- Sri Lanka Easter Bombings: On Easter Sunday, a series of bombings in Sri Lanka resulted in the deaths of over 250 people.
- Cyber Attacks: Major cyber-attacks, such as the one on Capital One, exposed the vulnerability of personal data and the need for improved cybersecurity measures.
- Cricket World Cup: The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup was held in England and Wales, with England winning the tournament for the first time in their history.
- Blackout in South America: A massive blackout affected millions of people in South America, highlighting the fragility of the region's power grid.