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Early in the month, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leading to widespread destruction and tens of thousands of casualties, triggering an international humanitarian response.

The United States announced that the COVID-19 emergency declaration would end by May 11, signaling a major shift toward normalizing post-pandemic life. February 2023

A Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon was spotted over the U.S. and subsequently shot down by the U.S. military, escalating tensions between the two superpowers. Technology & Business Early in the month, a devastating 7