In the news - May 20

In the news - May 20

By Valerie Garrish

Multiple Choice

Which game did Afghanistan ban this week, citing its potential as a source to gamble.

• Minecraft

• Fortnite

• Chess

• Scrabble

Multiple Choice

How much of his personal fortune has Bill Gates vowed to donate by 2045?

• 88 Billion

• 445 Billion

• 114 Billion

• 999 Million

Multiple Choice

Which country's parliament is embroiled in controversy after lawmakers performed a traditional haka protest against a proposed law?

• Australia

• India

• Canada

• New Zealand

Multiple Choice

Which city has banned major events in public parks, citing climate change concerns?

• Aukland

• Sydney

• Singapour

• Tokyo

Multiple Choice

Which country's government recently banned a major human rights organization, Amnesty International, labeling it as an "undesirable organization"?

• North Korea

• Somalia

• Russia

• Israe

Multiple Choice

Which country recently dissolved all political parties and banned their meetings amid growing opposition protests?

• Mali

• Myanmar

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

Multiple Choice

Which region recently experienced renewed military tension between India and Pakistan, leading to international calls for de-escalation?

• Punjab

• Ladakh

• Kashmir

• Bangladesh

Multiple Choice

Which South American country is experiencing a political crisis due to a split between its current president and a former leader, leading to election tensions?

• Ecuador

• Venezuela

• Suriname

• Bolivia

Multiple Choice

Which Latin American country is set to hold parliamentary elections on May 25, 2025, amid ongoing political tensions?

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Guatemala

• Peru

Multiple Choice

Which prominent Salvadoran human rights lawyer was arrested on corruption charges in May 2025, an action widely criticized as politically motivated by international organizations?

• Bertha DeLeon

• Margarita Escobar

• Ruth Lopez

• Maria Chichilco