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The video covers three main topics: escalating tensions between the US and Iran following a US airstrike in Baghdad, changes in Hong Kong's political leadership amid ongoing protests, and a warning about potential scams related to abbreviating the year 2020 on official documents. The US-Iran section discusses the airstrike's impact on international relations and security measures by NATO. The Hong Kong section highlights China's political adjustments in response to protests. The final section advises caution against document fraud in 2020.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason given by President Trump for the US airstrike in Baghdad?

To start a war

To prevent a war

To retaliate against Iran

To support NATO

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial cause of the protests in Hong Kong?

A new tax law

A trade agreement

An extradition bill

A military coup

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change did China make in response to the Hong Kong protests?

Closed the Liaison Office

Implemented a new extradition bill

Replaced a senior political official

Increased military presence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the abbreviation of the year 2020 as '20' on documents potentially risky?

It can cause issues with digital records

It can lead to confusion in legal documents

It is not recognized by international standards

It can be used to alter the year for fraudulent purposes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of fraud could scammers commit by altering the year on documents?

Credit card fraud

Insurance fraud

Identity theft

Bogus credit collections