From January 1 to December 31, here's what the world will be up to in 2025

From January 1 to December 31, 2025 , the world gears up for a year packed with pivotal events and milestones.

Donald Trump returns to the White House for his second presidency, while major elections take place in Germany , Ecuador , Bolivia , Norway , Canada , and Chile .

India unveils its state-of-the-art Navi Mumbai International Airport , Venice tightens its grip on overtourism with extended entrance fees, and the world pauses to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II .

The FIFA Club World Cup , the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament kicks off in Switzerland .

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares Taiwan and China to be one people and says no nation can stop China from annexing the island nation.

Finnish investigators find an anchor drag mark on the seabed, apparently from a Russia -linked vessel.

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk -yeol will be arrested before a warrant issued over martial law expires next week .

Trinidad and Tobago recorded 61 homicides in December , bringing the annual total to 623 .

The S&P 500 index boasted its best two-year performance of the 21st century .

The stock market had a weak finish, but 2024 was another strong year .