World 360| Top International Events that Shaped 2023's Political, Social, and Economic Outlook

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The year 2023 draws to a close, leaving behind a whirlwind of global transformations. Israel-Hamas conflicts and seismic shifts in Turkey, Syria, and Afghanistan marked the year. Natural disasters wreaked havoc, while political dramas took center stage. As we reflect in this Rewind, 2024 remains a mystery, promising an unpredictable future. The year's upheavals foreshadow an uncertain yet intriguing global narrative.    #india #world #Hamas #Gaza #Canada #Canadawildfires #Turkey #Earthquake #Ukraine #Wagner #Putin #2023 #Rewind #Youtuberewind  #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~HT.97~ED.155~

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00:00 Less than 100 hours are left to bid goodbye to the breathtaking year 2023 and embrace

00:06 the unpredictable script waiting in the divine plan for 2024.

00:11 The past year was a whirlwind of monumental tales rewriting the global narrative.

00:18 The Israel-Hamas saga reshaped the geopolitical landscape.

00:22 Tremors rocked Turkey, Syria and Afghanistan.

00:24 Burning natural disasters wreaked havoc and the political leaders stole the show with

00:29 hyped-up melodrama.

00:31 In this episode of Rewind, let's take a glance at all the fuss and geopolitical upheavals

00:36 that left the world stunned and sometimes speechless.

00:40 Starting with none other than the Wagner Rebellion.

00:43 Wagner, a formidable force, in bolstering Putin's sway in the Ukrainian conflict, seizing

00:48 pivotal territories like Bakhmut and Kupyansk.

00:51 Yet, with the dominance, a discord emerged too, pitting Putin against Wagner's leader

00:56 Frigolin.

00:57 A seismic rift rocked Putin's regime as Frigolin, once a trusted ally, led a revolt

01:02 seizing key cities and a challenge to Moscow's authority.

01:06 In the end, Belarus's President Alexander Lukashenko intervened, averting a mutiny by

01:11 persuading Wagner's fighters to relocate to his realm, that is, Belarus.

01:15 Months later, amidst intrigue, Frigolin met an enigmatic demise in a plane crash marking

01:21 subdued farewell.

01:23 What exactly happened, no one knows.

01:25 Who did it, everybody knows, but no one can prove it.

01:29 Now, as we move forward, this year was one of the most tragic in terms of natural disasters

01:34 too.

01:35 Amid rising temperatures, wildfires aren't a rarity, but 2023 outdid itself.

01:41 Canada faced a ferocious wildfire spree scorching 18.5 million hectares land, a record surpassing

01:47 1989's 7.6 million record.

01:51 This inferno left an indelible scar, potentially fueling extreme weather perils.

01:56 Brace yourself because experts predict another ominous sequel as early as this spring.

02:01 Mother Nature's fiery tantrums marked a tragic yet gripping chapter in Canada's history books.

02:07 Venturing east from Canada to Europe, Turkey and Syria faced an unprecedented catastrophe.

02:13 On 6th of February 2023, a colossal magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey near southern

02:19 border.

02:20 A subsequent 7.5 magnitude hit about 95 km away.

02:24 The initial tremor, deadliest in over 20 years for quake-prone Turkey, matched the strength

02:29 of historic 1939 earthquake.

02:33 Centred close to the Gaziantep in the south-central Turkey, an area housing numerous Syrian refugees

02:38 and humanitarian groups, the calamity claimed over 20,000 lives and over 100,000 injured.

02:45 This dual earthquake upheaval marked a devastating chapter, causing unparalleled devastation

02:50 into the region's recent history.

02:53 Afghanistan was no exception.

02:55 In early October 2023, Afghanistan faced four massive earthquakes, each measuring 6.3 on

03:02 the Richter scale, followed by aftershocks.

03:05 These events, associated with thrust faltering, led to 1,400 fatalities, 2,100 injuries and

03:11 impacted 43,000 individuals, prompting aid for 114,000 people, as estimated by the World

03:18 Health Organization.

03:19 Alright, that's enough of the gloom and doom.

03:21 Now let's switch gears and talk about some big global news, courtesy of the political

03:26 bigwigs.

03:27 India bagged a major diplomatic win by backing the New Delhi's G20 leader declaration, smoothing

03:32 over the differences among leaders on the Russia-Ukraine war.

03:36 Also, they ruled out cool initiatives like the IMEC corridor and Global Biofuel Alliance.

03:42 In addition, India reached the southern side of the moon, a feat no one could have imagined.

03:47 But hey, India hit a bump too.

03:50 Canada accused India of something really fishy.

03:53 Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, pointed fingers in India's hand in offering

03:57 the Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijja on the Canadian soil.

04:02 That stirred up a ruckus in the India-Canada relations.

04:04 We have got a separate video of that drama unpacking.

04:08 Do check it out.

04:09 Also, the Brits got a major upgrade.

04:12 The allies Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa welcomed Saudi Arabia, Iran,

04:17 Ethiopia, Argentina, UAE to the club from 2024.

04:23 Now with these six newbies on the board, Brits now represent a whopping 42% of the world

04:27 population and 36% of the global GDP.

04:31 Rumour has it that the energy prices might have swayed their decision.

04:35 It is also a move to challenge the dollar hegemony.

04:38 Now these are some big global moves in the global politics, ladies and gentlemen.

04:43 Meanwhile when this all was going on, boundaries were also having a makeover.

04:48 Unfortunately, not in a good kind.

04:50 Azerbaijan confidently declared a makeover in Nagorno-Karabakh ownership.

04:56 Amidst global shift, Azerbaijan confirmed reclaiming of the Nagorno-Karabakh, marking

05:00 a turbulent reshaping of boundaries.

05:02 Commencing on September 19th, a 24-hour blitz by the Azerbaijan army overwhelmed Armenia's

05:07 outnumbered forces, compelling a complete surrender.

05:11 The separatist government consented to dissolve by the year end with Azerbaijan already assuming

05:16 the control of the region.

05:19 Also as if the Russia-Ukraine war wasn't enough for the world, the Middle East became

05:22 tense again.

05:23 Another war erupted between Israel and Hamas when the Gaza-based group attacked Israel

05:28 on October 7, resulting in 1,200 casualties across homes, a music festival and public

05:34 areas.

05:35 Thousands of Israelis were injured and Hamas took 240 people hostage.

05:39 In response, Israel initiated an extensive airstrike on Gaza and entered the strip to

05:44 eradicate Hamas entirely.

05:47 Northern Gaza is severely affected, impacting medical facilities and causing a humanitarian

05:51 crisis.

05:52 Additionally, Yemen's Houthi, aligned with Iran, targeted Red Sea shipping lanes and

05:58 Israel with drones and missiles, supporting Palestinians and demanding Israel to cease

06:03 its actions.

06:04 Since then, multiple ships have been attacked in the strategic waterway since the Israel-Hamas

06:09 conflict began.

06:11 Such were the major events that were shaping our world in 2023, a constant evolution.

06:17 What lies ahead in 2024 remains a mystery, yet the year's tumultuous twists and turns

06:22 were both startling and shattering.

06:26 Now as the world spins, it beckons with anticipation, leaving us on the edge yearning for what the

06:31 future holds, a canvas of endless possibilities and unforeseen narratives yet to unfold.

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