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.
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft belonging to Jeju Air crashed in South Korea, resulting in 179 fatalities. The incident has raised concerns about the safety record of Boeing, which has faced a series of accidents in recent years.
An Argentinian judge has ordered the arrest of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for systematic human rights abuses, including murder and torture.
A Dutch sailboat was seized with 2.2 tons of cocaine on board in the waters of the Canary Islands, leading to significant prison sentences and fines for the crew.
Former Russian international footballer Aleksej Boegaev, who played in the 2004 UEFA European Championship, has been reported dead in the ongoing war with Ukraine.
US appeals court upholds a jury's decision requiring former President Donald Trump to pay $5 million in a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.
After a tragic airplane accident involving a Jeju Air flight, the same airline faced another scare as a second plane had to return to the airport due to the same mechanical issue.
After a fatal crash took the lives of 179 people on a Jeju Air flight, another plane from the same airline returned to the airport due to the same issue to prevent a similar tragedy.
A potential disaster was narrowly avoided at Los Angeles airport. The air traffic control tower at Los Angeles International Airport managed to stop a private jet from entering the runway just as a Delta Airlines passenger plane was taking off.
A passenger plane belonging to Jeju Air crashed while attempting to land at Musan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, resulting in the loss of 179 lives. The aircraft had been chartered by a travel agency and made 13 flights to 6 countries within 48 hours before the tragic accident.
According to the New York Times, Israel is facing difficulties in dealing with the Houthi threat, which it has neglected for years. The group is reportedly prepared to escalate its attacks further.
Businessman Elon Musk, a close ally of US President-elect Trump, has sparked debates in both the US and Germany with his recent statements.
Several plane crashes have been reported in South Korea, Canada, and Norway with varying casualties. The causes of the accidents are still under investigation.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden express their condolences and admiration for the late former president Jimmy Carter, highlighting his statesmanship and dedication to serving others.
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.
According to a recent report by the New York Times, Israel has been applying engagement rules that ignore civilian casualties in its attacks on Gaza since October 2023.
Latest developments in the Middle East as Houthis target an Israeli airbase and defected Syrian military officers return to Syria.
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino stated that they will not negotiate with the US regarding the status of the Panama Canal, emphasizing that it belongs to Panama.
A tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has resulted in 179 fatalities, with only 2 survivors. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
An Israeli newspaper alleges that the Israeli intelligence service has been communicating with the deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad via WhatsApp under the code name 'Musa'. The communication was reportedly established to coordinate airstrikes in Syria targeting Iranian and Hezbollah forces.
Former NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao confessed to seeing two metallic sphere-shaped UFOs passing by his aircraft over Texas.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his support for the H1-B visa program, which allows skilled immigrants to work in the United States.
An airplane traveling from St. John's to Halifax in Canada caught fire on its left side during landing at Halifax International Airport, causing a panic among passengers.
A horrifying plane crash in South Korea has left 179 people dead, while causing confusion and anger among the grieving families due to mistakes by the government.
A light aircraft belonging to the Al Jazeera Air Sports Club has crashed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), resulting in the death of two people. The pilot and co-pilot on board the aircraft lost their lives in the accident.
President Joe Biden is reported to still believe that he could have defeated Donald Trump in the 2020 election and regrets his decision to withdraw from the race.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has rejected Donald Trump's plan for peace in Ukraine, stating the dissatisfaction of the Kremlin with the proposals.
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Mexico is getting ready for Trump's plan to deport thousands of illegal migrants upon his inauguration, with preparations already underway.
Incoming president Donald Trump of the United States supports tech mogul Elon Musk, who wants to maintain a work visa for highly skilled migrants.