World Welcomes 2025 After a Year of Heat, Turmoil, and Triumph

The world rang in 2025 with fireworks and celebrations, bidding farewell to a tumultuous 2024. Marked by record-breaking heat, global elections, and the return of Donald Trump, the year also witnessed historic events like the Paris Olympics, where athletes competed in iconic venues such as the Seine and the Eiffel Tower.

Global Highlights

• Climate Disasters: 2024 is likely to be the hottest year ever, with disasters affecting Europe and Asia.
• Elections: Vladimir Putin retained power in a controversial Russian vote, while Bangladesh saw a student uprising topple its prime minister.
• Middle East Turmoil: Bashar al-Assad fled Syria, and conflicts in Gaza and Sudan continued, deepening humanitarian crises.

Trump’s Return

President-elect Donald Trump’s impending return is already reshaping geopolitics, with threats against China and promises to resolve the Ukraine war in “24 hours.” Ukraine, facing reduced military aid, continues to resist Russia’s invasion.

Looking Ahead to 2025

• Events: Oasis reunites, BTS returns, and 400 million pilgrims are expected at India’s Kumbh Mela.
• Football: A revamped 32-team Club World Cup debuts in the U.S.
• Economy: Wall Street ended 2024 strong, with eyes on Trump’s policies.

As celebrations lit up cities worldwide, hope mingled with challenges as nations step into the new year.