In 2024, an alarming increase in violence against aid workers has marked the deadliest year on record, prompting a global response as humanitarian communities mourn over 30 Red Cross colleagues, including Alaa Al-Derawi, a volunteer in conflict-ridden Gaza.

In connection with this turmoil, Amnesty International has sharply criticized Israel, accusing it of genocide in Gaza, reigniting global debates and testing diplomatic ties through a comprehensive report unveiled in The Hague.

Shifting focus to Afghanistan, the World Bank highlights a fragile economic growth of 2.7% amidst challenges such as fiscal constraints and trade imbalances, worsened by the Taliban rule leading to international isolation since 2021.

Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is aiming to stabilize his administration by unveiling reforms to regain public trust after a turbulent start marked by controversies over campaign financing and tax policies.

On the international stage, a new military alliance between North Korea and Russia has been cemented, signaling deeper cooperation between the two heavily sanctioned nations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Finally, French President Macron is facing a political crisis following the historic ouster of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a move that exposes deep divisions within France’s parliament and creates a challenging path ahead for the administration.