China Media Group picks the world’s top 10 news stories of 2024

China Media Group (CMG) released its top 10 international news stories of 2024, highlighting key global events:

1. China’s diplomacy promoted global peace, development, and cooperation.
2. The Israel-Palestine conflict’s spillover deepened regional crises, alongside Syria’s power shift.
3. The Russia-Ukraine conflict passed 1,000 days, with risks of escalation.
4. The U.S. presidential election reflected sharp political polarization.
5. Europe faced weak economic recovery and political fragmentation.
6. Global economic growth stabilized, with China as a key driver.
7. Rapid AI advancements spurred global discussions on governance.
8. South Korea faced six hours of emergency martial law, and President Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached.
9. 2024 became the warmest year on record, with COP29 addressing climate finance goals.
10. China’s athletes achieved their best overseas performance at the Paris Olympics.

Source – CGTN