As summer inches along in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s tempting to check out, kick back, and relax. But what fun is that? See how much you’ve followed with this week’s international news quiz!
1. Which country brokered the talks that resulted in a declaration of principles to end the fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Saturday?
Despite the declaration, serious doubts remain over the prospect of lasting peace in Congo, FP’s Nosmot Gbadamosi writes in Africa Brief.
2. How many seats did Japan’s ruling coalition lose in Sunday’s upper house election?
The election further threatens the stability of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government as it tries to adapt to the increased threat posed by China while also navigating strained trade relations with the United States, Christian Caryl wrote last week.
3. What action did the Syrian government take on Monday after weeklong clashes and a fragile cease-fire between the minority Druze community and Arab Bedouin tribes in Suwayda province?
The United States has an opportunity to help stabilize Syria—if President Donald Trump is willing to use the leverage he has on Turkey and Israel, FP’s Steven A. Cook argues.
4. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that peace talks with Russia were being planned for this week in which country?
Despite the promise of continued negotiations, there won’t be peace without pressure on Moscow from the White House, Luke Coffey argued last week.
5. Trump announced a trade deal with the Philippines on Tuesday that includes a new tariff rate on goods from Manila. What is the new rate?
This marks only a 1 percentage-point reduction from Trump’s previous rate—and it comes at a time when rampant disinformation in the Philippines could provide an opportunity to China, Nick Aspinwall wrote last week.
6. On Tuesday, Argentina eased entry requirements for some Chinese visitors if they had valid entry visas for which country?
The move comes after China extended its visa-free entry policy to Argentines, Brazilians, Chileans, Peruvians, and Uruguayans starting last month, FP’s Catherine Osborn writes in Latin America Brief.
7. What sparked renewed armed conflict between Thailand and Cambodia along their shared border on Thursday?
Each side is blaming the other for the violence, which has sparked fears that the conflict could escalate into open warfare, FP’s Alexandra Sharp writes in World Brief.
8. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in which South Asian country on Friday ahead of its independence day celebrations?
Modi is the first foreign head of government to be invited to the island nation since President Mohamed Muizzu’s inauguration in 2023, FP’s Michael Kugelman writes in South Asia Brief.
9. Legendary Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne died on Tuesday. How old was he?
The Associated Press recommended a list of 10 songs to memorialize Osbourne.
10. On Tuesday, Indian police arrested a man for posing as an ambassador of a bogus embassy near New Delhi. Which of the following names did he give for his fictitious nation?
The man, who also claimed to represent “Westarctica,” promised people overseas jobs in exchange for money and is now facing charges including forgery and impersonation, The Associated Press reports.
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