Jamb news 2020

Here are some of the top news stories from 2020:

Politics

• The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 100 million cases reported worldwide.
• The United States presidential election takes place, with Joe Biden defeating incumbent Donald Trump.
• The UK leaves the European Union (Brexit) on January 31.
• The Hong Kong national security law is introduced, sparking protests and international criticism.
• The United States and Iran engage in a military conflict after the US kills top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani.

Health

• The COVID-19 pandemic spreads rapidly around the world, with widespread lockdowns, travel restrictions, and economic disruption.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) declares the pandemic a global health emergency.
• Vaccines are developed and distributed, with several countries launching vaccination campaigns.
• The WHO reports a record number of measles cases worldwide.

Business

• The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread economic disruption, with many countries experiencing recessions.
• The Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by over 30% in March, its worst month since 1987.
• The US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to near zero to stimulate the economy.
• The European Union and the UK agree on a trade deal, avoiding a no-deal Brexit.

Technology

• The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to remote work, with many companies adopting flexible work arrangements.
• The use of video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams becomes widespread.
• The first 5G networks are launched in several countries, promising faster data speeds and lower latency.
• The US and China engage in a trade war, with both sides imposing tariffs on each other's goods.

Entertainment

• The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread cancellations of concerts, festivals, and sporting events.
• The film industry is severely impacted, with many movies delayed or released straight to streaming services.
• The TV industry sees a surge in popularity of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+.
• The music industry sees a rise in popularity of virtual concerts and live streams.

Sports

• The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread cancellations of sports events, including the Olympics, the NBA, and the Premier League.
• The US Open tennis tournament is cancelled for the first time since World War II.
• The NFL season is delayed and shortened due to the pandemic.
• The Tokyo Olympics are postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic.

These are just a few of the top news stories from 2020. It was a year marked by significant global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, and political upheaval.