A year ago, around 120 people went missing. There were more, but this was the largest group of people that knew each other; it was a whole little company; it didn't happen in our country but in another.
The earthquake in the southern district was not the only one; there were others, but none as devastating. Constant blackouts robbed the light and warmth from humans all over the world, and the internet was fluctuating. Since the countries had all shut down, there was not much information on how everyone else was doing.
Import and export had stopped, except for a minimum of goods that were priced astronomically. Prices, all in all, had soared, and many items were simply not available anymore.
What we are currently watching was 'Global News', a news outlet with a representative from each country gathered in a neutral location, answering the biggest questions and updating whatever their country allowed them to.