September 2021:
- The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect countries around the world, with vaccination efforts underway in many places.
- The Taliban took control of Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US troops after a 20-year-long war.
- The United States and other countries have been grappling with severe weather events, including floods, wildfires, and hurricanes.
- Pro-democracy protests in Myanmar have been met with a violent crackdown by the military junta.
- In sports, the Tokyo Olympics were held in the summer of 2021 after being postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic.
- The United Nations released a report warning of the dire consequences of climate change if drastic action is not taken soon.
