Test your knowledge of recent news events

Editor’s note: The following is the product of Sun staff assisted by the Sun’s AI lab, which includes a variety of tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, Perplexity AI, Google Gemini and ChatGPT.

How plugged into the news are you? Test yourself with this 10-question quiz on recent happenings in the news.

1. What major international conflict escalated dramatically over the weekend, prompting global calls for de-escalation?

A) Russia-Ukraine

B) India-Pakistan

C) North Korea-South Korea

D) Israel-Iran

2. What significant step did President Donald Trump’s administration consider this weekend regarding immigration policy?

A) Granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants

B) Suspending habeas corpus for migrants

C) Opening new refugee centers

D) Reversing the border wall policy

3. Which two countries held their first formal in-person talks since the onset of the Trump-era trade war, focusing on tariffs and trade relations?

A) U.S. and Russia

B) U.S. and China

C) U.S. and Mexico

D) U.S. and Canada

4. Which major U.S. city experienced a travel nightmare, raising concerns about the nation’s aging infrastructure?

A) Atlanta

B) Los Angeles

C) Newark

D) Chicago

5. What natural event struck the southeastern United States this weekend?

A) Tornado outbreak

B) 4.1 magnitude earthquake

C) Flooding

D) Wildfire

6. Which former U.S. Supreme Court justice died late last week at age 85?

A) Sandra Day O’Connor

B) David Souter

C) Anthony Kennedy

D) Stephen Breyer

7. What diplomatic breakthrough was reported regarding the conflict between India and Pakistan?

A) India agreed to withdraw troops

B) Pakistan agreed to pay reparations

C) U.S.-brokered truce agreement

D) Both sides cut off diplomatic relations

8. What major cybersecurity incident targeted a messaging app used by high-ranking Trump administration officials this weekend?

A) Ransomware attack on the Pentagon

B) Hackers leaked deportation flight details

C) Phishing scam on the White House press corps

D) Malware attack on the Federal Reserve

9. Who was named as the new pope late last week, marking a significant moment for the Catholic Church?

A) Pope Francis II

B) Pope Leo XIV

C) Pope Benedict XVII

D) Pope John Paul III

10. Which U.S. sports event was marred by allegations of racially charged comments directed at a player during the playoffs?

A) NFL Super Bowl

B) MLB World Series

C) NBA Playoffs

D) NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Answers

1. B — India-Pakistan. India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border military strikes, with both nations targeting each other’s military installations. The escalation raised alarms worldwide, leading to an emergency U.N. Security Council session and calls for de-escalation from global powers.

2. B — Suspending habeas corpus for migrants. The Trump administration considered suspending habeas corpus, which would curtail the constitutional right of migrants to challenge their detention in court, sparking intense debate over civil liberties.

3. B — U.S. and China. U.S. and Chinese officials met for high-stakes talks on tariffs and trade policy in Geneva, Switzerland. This marked the first in-person meeting between officials since the tariff escalation began in March.

4. C — Newark. The New Jersey city faced significant travel disruptions, highlighting ongoing issues with aging infrastructure in major U.S. transit hubs. The airport experienced radar outages and staffing shortages, causing hundreds of flight cancellations and delays.

5. B— 4.1 magnitude earthquake. It was felt across the southeastern region of the U.S., with its epicenter about 30 miles south of Knoxville, Tenn. The tremor was widely felt in multiple states, including Georgia and North Carolina.

6. B — David Souter. The George H.W. Bush nominee, who served on the Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009, died at age 85 at his home in New Hampshire. He was known for his moderate jurisprudence and significant influence on the court.

7. C — U.S.-brokered truce agreement. The United States helped broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a dangerous escalation in hostilities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance engaged with leaders from both countries to secure the agreement.

8. B — Hackers leaked deportation flight details. They targeted a messaging app used by senior Trump officials and leaked details of deportation flights, raising concerns about security of government communications.

9. B — Pope Leo XIV. Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, the 267th pope was elected Thursday. His inauguration Mass is scheduled for Sunday at St. Peter’s Square.

10. C — NBA Playoffs. During the NBA playoffs, fans allegedly made racially charged comments toward Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One fan was ejected and another is under investigation.