February 25, 2025

Armed conflicts and attacks

• 2020s European re-armament
  • The United Kingdom announces an increase in military spending to 2.5% of its GDP by 2027, and 3% by 2034 at the latest. The move comes just before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is to meet with US President Donald Trump on Thursday at the White House. (The New York Times)
• Casamance conflict
  • The Senegalese government and the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance reach an agreement to end the 40-year conflict at talks mediated by Bissauan president Umaro Sissoco Embalo. (The Defense Post)

Disasters and accidents

• 2025 Chile blackout
  • A nationwide power outage occurs in Chile, impacting most of the country’s population and causing the temporary stoppage of several significant industries. (Reuters)
• 2025 Queensland floods
  • At least twelve people are killed by a melioidosis outbreak caused by standing waters from persistent flooding in Queensland, Australia. (7News)
• Four workers are killed and six others are injured when an elevated highway under construction collapses in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. (AP)

Health and environment

• A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits near the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico with no damage reported. (ABC News)