World Rings in 2024, Bidding Farewell to a Turbulent Year

As the globe ushers in a new year, hopes are high for a respite from climate crises, wars, and high living costs that marked 2023.

2023 marked as the hottest year on record, with climate crises, wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and high living costs.
Sydney, known as the 'New Year's capital of the world', saw over a million partygoers despite poor weather.
2024 is set to bring elections impacting half the world's population and the Paris Olympics.
India surpassed China as the most populous country and achieved a world-first in landing a rocket on the moon's dark side.
2023 saw significant loss, including the displacement of nearly two million Gaza residents and the passing of several notable figures.