From Donald Trump to Narendra Modi, here are the people who dominated the news and got the world’s attention.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States following winning the election on November 5. His win has put him in the international spotlight, with countries such as China and Canada voicing alarm about prospective policy adjustments under his administration.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk has never shied away from making provocative views and he received a lot of attention this year. Following Trump’s win in the presidential election, Musk was assigned to lead the government efficiency push.
Sheikh Hasina
Bangladesh experienced uncertainty and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the focus of controversy. Her suspected involvement in corruption and stance on anti-quota rallies sparked outrage, causing her to escape the country.
Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential contest in 2024 following a shaky performance in the debate, which sparked worries about his age and mental capacity. Biden encouraged Vice President Kamala Harris to run against Republican nominee Donald Trump. Biden is in the spotlight as he pushes his legislative agenda, including pardoning his son, before leaving office.
Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached for imposing a contentious marital law to combat anti-state activities. He repealed the bill just six hours later. Following days of political turbulence, the National Assembly passed an impeachment motion. As a result, Yoon’s presidential powers are withdrawn and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo took over the presidency.
Imran Khan
The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has dominated headlines for much of the year. He was condemned to 14 years in prison on corruption allegations and forbidden from holding office for ten years. His party, Tehreek-e-Insaaf, staged protests demanding his release, resulting in violent clashes with security authorities.
Narendra Modi
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) defeated the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) in the Lok Sabha elections, allowing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to serve a historic third term.
Kamala Harris
In the November 5 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris succeeded President Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate. She ran against Republican candidate Donald Trump and was unsuccessful, but she garnered a lot of support from celebrities like Taylor Swift.
Vivek Ramaswamy
The Indian-American entrepreneur and politician made news in 2024, from his original presidential campaign to withdrawing his nomination after the Iowa caucuses and embracing Republican nominee Donald Trump. Following Trump’s landslide win in the election, Ramaswamy and Elon Musk were nominated to leas the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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