The year 2024 was marked by several pivotal global events. Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency shocked the political landscape, following a fiercely contested election where Kamala Harris, despite Biden's endorsement,

Donald Trump's US presidential election win, the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, and the Paris Olympics were among the news events that marked 2024. AFP looks back at the major stories that made the headlines: After the unprecedented attack by Hamas on ...

The grand Ambani wedding was a major media event of 2024 that witnessed the presence of politicians and celebrities including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Nick Jonas among others. History was made on December 12 when D Gukesh became the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating Ding Liren of China in the final game of their match.

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria, security official says Middle Eastcategory· December 28, 2024 Rifaat al-Assad, an uncle of the ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad charged in ...

Reflecting on significant global events of 2024: a devastating tsunami hit Japan, the EU approved an AI regulation, Narendra Modi secured a third term, Donald Trump returned to the White House despite assassination attempts,

Tributes poured in for former President Jimmy Carter after his death at 100. President Biden, President-elect Trump, and former presidents all paid tribute to the longest-living former U.S. president.

From the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to former US president Donald Trump’s return to the abrupt collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, FRANCE 24 looks back at

North Korean soldier ‘captured in Ukraine dies’ as Putin says open to peace talks - South Korea, Ukraine and the US previously accused Pyongyang of sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia

In recent weeks the Syrian leader has held many meetings, with western diplomats and countries in the region, seeking to shore up support. He has also had to deal with new sectarian tensions and protests in Lattakia,

North Korea suffering mass casualties, says US as Zelensky set for £1bn arms boost - South Korea, Ukraine and the US previously accused Pyongyang of sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has written to the UK's main watchdogs, asking them to come up with ideas for reform that could boost economic growth.