Review of Major Events in 2024
worldwide December 31, 2024 06:00A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.
A look back at the key events that shaped 2024, from political uprisings to natural disasters.
In a grim discovery in Mexico near the Guatemala border, 15 bodies were found in 11 graves, leading to the detention of 4 individuals. The Chiapas state governor announced the finding of the graves with male bodies in La Concordia town near the Guatemala border.
Israeli media reveals new details about the assassination attempt on Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.
According to Israel's state television KAN, the terrorist organization PKK/YPG, which occupies northeastern Syria, is seeking assistance from Israel to persuade the US administration to stay in the region in case of a possible withdrawal of American forces. An unnamed PKK/YPG terrorist, speaking to KAN, mentioned that political support from Israel on international platforms could be a turning point for PKK/YPG and Israel relations.
Slovakia threatens Ukraine over gas transit, causing concerns in Europe. The possibility of gas supply disruption between the two countries raises alarms.
Mexico is getting ready for Trump's plan to deport thousands of illegal migrants upon his inauguration, with preparations already underway.
The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.
The cartel war in the Mexican state of Sinaloa has claimed at least 600 lives in the past 100 days, with no end in sight.
A helicopter crashed into the fourth floor of a hospital in Mugla, Turkey, resulting in the death of four occupants. The incident occurred in the southwestern part of Turkey.
At least eight migrants have died in the waters of the Aegean Sea between the Greek island of Rhodos and the Turkish mainland as their boat capsized. The coast guard managed to rescue eighteen people, eight of whom were injured, while many others are still missing. This incident adds to the recent tragedies in the region.
European leaders, including Premier Dick Schoof and Giorgia Meloni, met to discuss creating a stable regime in Syria and innovative solutions for migrant returns.
A man named Virgil died on a cruise ship after receiving a calming injection following a violent outburst. His family alleges that his death was caused by the injection.
Turkey emerges as the big winner in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's fall, as they are set to launch a large-scale invasion of northern Syria to drive out Kurdish militias.
At least 37 people have lost their lives in Istanbul, Turkey in the past six weeks after consuming fake alcohol, according to the governor's office.
Negotiators are close to reaching an agreement regarding the release of hostages in Gaza before Christmas.
Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.
In 2024, 54 journalists have been killed worldwide according to the annual report of the international non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
The US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to protect civilians in Syria, including minorities, in a discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.
The police in St. Petersburg, Florida, have arrested a man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend dead over three years ago, thanks to an old TikTok video.
Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.
Cryptic messages, conspiracy theories, and surrendered luggage add a bizarre twist to the missing person case of Hannah (30).
Criminals in Mexico are exploiting vulnerable chemistry students for the production of the dangerous drug fentanyl.
The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.
Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.
Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.
Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.
An American man from New Mexico has been awarded a compensation of over four hundred million dollars after a clinic wrongly diagnosed him. The jury agreed to the staggering compensation of around $412 million, setting a national record for such a medical case.
President Donald Trump has announced that he reached an agreement with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum to end migration from Mexico to the United States.
A US court of appeals ruled on Wednesday that the Biden administration does not have the right to remove barbed wire fencing in Texas that was set up to prevent illegal migration from Mexico.
Mexico vows to retaliate against any US tariff hike with its own, as tensions rise over Trump's threats to increase import duties on Mexican goods.