Did you make sure to keep up with all the nonelection headlines this past week? Find out with our weekly international news quiz!
1. Why did French President Emmanuel Macron call for snap elections on Sunday?
Macron’s announcement caught both opponents and allies off guard and raised doubts about whether the gamble will pay off, Robert Zaretsky writes.
2. Four U.S.-based teachers visiting China were stabbed on Monday in a seemingly unplanned attack in which city?
Online commentators blamed the attack on an atmosphere of paranoia about foreigners, FP’s James Palmer writes in China Brief.
3. The U.N. migration agency on Monday said the number of people who have become internally displaced as a result of Sudan’s civil war had reached what figure?
Few aid trucks have reached the devastated country, and around 5 million people are at risk of famine, FP’s Nosmot Gbadamosi writes in Africa Brief.
4. Russia began the second phase of joint tactical nuclear weapons drills on Tuesday with which country?
Russia first transferred tactical nukes to Belarus last year, and with the recent drills, the Kremlin is further ensnaring Minsk in its orbit, FP’s Robbie Gramer and Amy Mackinnon write in Situation Report.
5. The European Commission on Wednesday announced plans to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports of up to what percent?
China has promised to retaliate, raising the stakes for a new cold war. In this environment, it’s important to set some ground rules to prevent further escalation, FP’s Azeem Ibrahim argues.
6. Around how many missiles and rockets did Hezbollah launch from Lebanon into northern Israel on Wednesday?
Despite the increased strikes and heightened tension along the border, Israel and Hezbollah both have interests in avoiding an all-out war, Ali Hashem writes.
7. Data released by Argentina’s government on Thursday showed that the monthly inflation rate had been slashed to which level for the month of May?
The report comes alongside Argentine President Javier Milei’s first legislative victory, with the Senate passing a reform package meant to slash state spending, among other policy priorities, FP’s Alexandra Sharp reports in World Brief.
8. Canada’s defense minister noted on Friday that Ottawa could soon meet NATO’s defense spending guidelines by investing in what?
As tensions with Russia spiral and climate change alters the landscape of the High North, countries are once again turning their attention to Arctic competence, Kenneth R. Rosen reports from Alaska.
9. What event did cyclists participate in around the world on Sunday?
In Mexico City and London, cyclists took the annual event a step further by using the parade to demand improved road safety measures, Reuters reports.
10. Denmark’s food authority on Tuesday recalled three flavors of a South Korean company’s ramen noodles for what reason?
The agency said the spice levels could poison consumers, though the company, Samyang, refuted the claim, the BBC reports.
You scored
It’s a big world out there! Brush up on global goings-on by subscribing to World Brief, Foreign Policy’s flagship daily newsletter.
You scored
Great job! Now, dig deeper by subscribing to Foreign Policy’s one-stop regional newsletters: Africa Brief, China Brief, Latin America Brief, and South Asia Brief.
You scored
Perfection! You’re a pro who needs the in-depth insights offered in Situation Report, our newsletter on national security and defense.
Have feedback? Email [email protected] to let me know your thoughts.