2023-12-25 15:33:00
## 2023: A Year of Highs and Lows on the Global Stage
The year 2023 has been one of significant events that have made waves across the globe. From natural disasters to political tensions, here are the top 11 events that have had a profound impact in 2023.
1. **Turkey-Syria Earthquake:** On February 6th, successive earthquakes in Turkey and Syria caused widespread devastation. With a combined death toll of over 58,000 people, the earthquakes left a trail of destruction with more than 1000 buildings damaged.
2. **Increasing Firing Culture:** The United States continues to grapple with a rising number of shooting incidents. From shootings at public gatherings to schools, the country has seen a staggering number of casualties, with over 25,000 people killed by gun violence from January to August 2023 alone.
3. **COP28: Climate Summit:** Leaders from over 200 countries attended the 28th Climate Change Summit in Dubai, focusing on addressing the effects of climate change and limiting global warming. India’s announcement to host the COP33 summit in 2028 has garnered international attention.
4. **X -`X’ Rename:** Billionaire Elon Musk’s acquisition and subsequent rebranding of Twitter to ‘X-X’ has sparked significant changes within the social media platform.
5. **India surpasses China in population:** India has overtaken China as the most populous country, with its population reaching 142.78 crores, surpassing China’s 142.56 crores.
6. **Chandrayaan 3 Moon Landing:** India’s Chandrayaan 3 successfully landed on the South Pole of the Moon, making India the fourth country to reach the moon.
7. **Israel-Hamas War:** The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, with significant casualties on both sides and no sign of a permanent resolution.
8. **G20 Summit in Delhi:** India hosted the 18th G20 summit in Delhi, addressing key global issues and setting the stage for further development.
9. **Canada-India Relations:** Tensions arose between Canada and India following the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijar in Canada and subsequent accusations by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against the Indian government.
10. **Shipwreck:** The mysterious disappearance of a submarine searching for the wreckage of the Titanic led to a tragic outcome, with all 5 passengers aboard perishing in the incident.
11. **Hurricane Freddy in Malawi:** Cyclone Freddy devastated Malawi, causing over 1,400 deaths and leaving thousands displaced.
These events have left a lasting impact on the global community, and as we begin the year 2024, their repercussions continue to be felt around the world.
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