Here are some of the major events that have taken place in 2024 so far ¹:
- *Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become BRICS members*: On January 1, these countries joined the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- *A 7.5 Mww earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan*: On January 1, a massive earthquake struck the western coast of Japan, killing at least 244 people and injuring 1,297 others.
- *The Republic of Artsakh is formally dissolved as Nagorno-Karabakh unifies with Azerbaijan*: On January 1, the Republic of Artsakh was dissolved as Nagorno-Karabakh became part of Azerbaijan.
- *2024 Kerman bombings*: On January 3, an Islamic State double bombing killed 94 people during a memorial event commemorating the assassination of Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran.
- *2024 Bangladeshi general election*: On January 7, the Awami League, led by incumbent Sheikh Hasina, won a fourth consecutive term amid protests by opposition parties and a large drop in voter turnout.
- *2024 conflict in Ecuador*: On January 8, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency following the escape of Los Choneros drug cartel leader José Adolfo Macías Villamar from prison.
- *Riots break out throughout Papua New Guinea*: On January 11, riots broke out throughout Papua New Guinea after an alleged rounding error caused pay cuts in police officers and soldiers.
- *Operation Prosperity Guardian*: On January 12, a U.S.-led coalition launched airstrikes at Houthi militant locations in Yemen, marking a retaliation to the Houthis' attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- *2024 Taiwanese presidential election*: On January 13, Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party won with 40% of the vote.
- *Margrethe II formally abdicates as Queen of Denmark*: On January 14, Margrethe II formally abdicated as Queen of Denmark on the 52nd anniversary of her accession, with her eldest son Frederik succeeding her as King Frederik X.
- *2024 Comorian presidential election*: On January 14, incumbent president Azali Assoumani won re-election with 62.9% of the vote and only 16.3% voter turnout amid an opposition boycott.
- *Iran carries out a series of missile and drone strikes within Pakistan's Balochistan province*: On January 16, Iran carried out a series of missile and drone strikes within Pakistan's Balochistan province, claiming that it had targeted the Iranian Baloch militant group Jaish ul-Adl.
- *Pakistan conducts retaliatory airstrikes on Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province*: On January 18, Pakistan conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.
- *Japan becomes the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon*: On January 19, Japan became the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon with its SLIM mission.
- *2024 Korochansky Ilyushin Il-76 crash*: On January 24, a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards crashed in Russia's Korochansky District, near the Ukrainian border, killing everybody on board.
- *Israel–Hamas war*: On January 26, the UN's International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering an immediate halt to operations.
[24/04, 15:56] Meta AI: Here are some of the major events that have taken place in 2024 so far ¹:
- *Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates become BRICS members*: On January 1, these countries joined the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
- *A 7.5 Mww earthquake strikes the western coast of Japan*: On January 1, a massive earthquake struck the western coast of Japan, killing at least 244 people and injuring 1,297 others.
- *The Republic of Artsakh is formally dissolved as Nagorno-Karabakh unifies with Azerbaijan*: On January 1, the Republic of Artsakh was dissolved as Nagorno-Karabakh became part of Azerbaijan.
- *2024 Kerman bombings*: On January 3, an Islamic State double bombing killed 94 people during a memorial event commemorating the assassination of Qasem Soleimani in Kerman, Iran.
- *2024 Bangladeshi general election*: On January 7, the Awami League, led by incumbent Sheikh Hasina, won a fourth consecutive term amid protests by opposition parties and a large drop in voter turnout.
- *2024 conflict in Ecuador*: On January 8, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a state of emergency following the escape of Los Choneros drug cartel leader José Adolfo Macías Villamar from prison.
- *Riots break out throughout Papua New Guinea*: On January 11, riots broke out throughout Papua New Guinea after an alleged rounding error caused pay cuts in police officers and soldiers.
- *Operation Prosperity Guardian*: On January 12, a U.S.-led coalition launched airstrikes at Houthi militant locations in Yemen, marking a retaliation to the Houthis' attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- *2024 Taiwanese presidential election*: On January 13, Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party won with 40% of the vote.
- *Margrethe II formally abdicates as Queen of Denmark*: On January 14, Margrethe II formally abdicated as Queen of Denmark on the 52nd anniversary of her accession, with her eldest son Frederik succeeding her as King Frederik X.
- *2024 Comorian presidential election*: On January 14, incumbent president Azali Assoumani won re-election with 62.9% of the vote and only 16.3% voter turnout amid an opposition boycott.
- *Iran carries out a series of missile and drone strikes within Pakistan's Balochistan province*: On January 16, Iran carried out a series of missile and drone strikes within Pakistan's Balochistan province, claiming that it had targeted the Iranian Baloch militant group Jaish ul-Adl.
-
*Pakistan conducts retaliatory airstrikes on Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province*: On January 18, Pakistan conducted retaliatory airstrikes on Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province.
- *Japan becomes the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon*: On January 19, Japan became the fifth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon with its SLIM mission.
- *2024 Korochansky Ilyushin Il-76 crash*: On January 24, a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards crashed in Russia's Korochansky District, near the Ukrainian border, killing everybody on board.
- *Israel–Hamas war*: On January 26, the UN's International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must take
Comments
Post a Comment