The Thai authorities decided to change the official name of Bangkok for writing in foreign languages in Latin script from Bangkok to Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.
Other events in February:
Pope Francis urges nuns to "fight" sexism in Catholic Church
Anti-hijab protests spread in India as girls confront Hindu nationalist mobs
In Italy, the eruption of Mount Etna began
Canadian truckers protest against quarantine measures.
