Explore the significant international events and news that unfolded in May 2023. Stay informed about the latest global developments in politics, economics, and more.
Welcome to our comprehensive coverage of the top international current affairs for May 2023. In this article, we will highlight the key events, news, and trends that occurred globally, providing you with a glimpse into the ever-changing world.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Election in Paraguay | Santiago Pena of the right-wing Colorado Party was elected as the President. |
| Geoffrey Hinton | He quit Google and is expressing his concerns regarding the dangers of artificial intelligence. |
| Russian AI chatbot | GigaChat developed by Sberbank. |
| First overseas capacity addition of NTPC | 660 MW Unit-1 of the Maitree Super Thermal Power Plant (MSTPP) in Rampal, Bangladesh. |
| First Republic Bank in the US | JPMorgan Chase & Co has taken over the First Republic Bank. |
| First Border Haat inaugurated | Fir Bholaganj In Sylhet Division Between India and Bangladesh. |
| Russia’s Victory Day Parade | It was held on May 9th, at Red Square, Moscow to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the historic victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany in World War II in 1945. |
| Top Source Market for Sri Lanka’s Tourism | India |
| Country’s Supreme Court cleared the way to decriminalize homosexuality | Sri Lanka |
| Country surrendered its Hajj quota for the first time in 75 years | Pakistan |
| Credit Line extended to Sri Lanka | $1 Billion |
| Re-elected as President of Turkey | Tayyip Erdogan |
| Sworn in as President of Nigeria | Bola Tinubu |
| First country to enforce mandatory health advisories on alcohol products | Ireland |
| Indian-Origin Sikh to become the first Turban-Wearing Lord Mayor of UK City | Jaswant Singh Birdi |
| Bangladesh-US Joint Naval Exercise held | Tiger Shark 40’ Joint Bangladesh-US Naval drill Exercise commenced at BNS Nirvik in Chattogram. |
| Country designated 2025 as Special Year for Tourism | Nepal |
| Cannes Film Festival 2023 held | May 16 to 27, 2023 |
| Indian Origin cop who is the Highest-Ranking South Asian Woman in New York | Captain Pratima Bhullar Maldonado |
| Country became the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner | Saudi Arabia |
| Country China and Pakistan agreed to extend the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) | Afghanistan |
| Country readmitted to Arab League | Syria |
| Caretaker Prime Minister of Slovakia | Ludovit Odor |
| Country’s Parliament expelled the Prime Minister | Libya |
| World Bank approved $82 million loan to which country and for what purpose | India for Controlling Zoonotic Diseases |
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