00:00As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at the most talked about controversies of the year.
00:07From political scandals to legal battles and sports shocks, these events have made waves
00:14across the globe. Let's dive into the five biggest controversies that rocked the world this year.
00:21Topping the chart on number one is South Korean president impeachment. In a historic move,
00:27South Korea's president, Yoon Suk-yeol's declaration of martial law in December 2024,
00:33citing threats from communist politicians, has sparked one of the biggest political controversies
00:40in the world's recent history. The National Assembly's decision sparked widespread protest,
00:46leading to his removal from office after a constitutional court upheld the impeachment.
00:53This event caused political instability, with the nation's trust in leadership deeply shaken.
01:00Moving on to number two, Vinesh Phogat disqualification from the Olympics.
01:05Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, a key medal hopeful for the 2024 Paris Olympics,
01:10was disqualified from the qualifiers following allegations of misconduct. The decision left fans
01:18shocked and divided, with many questioning the fairness and transparency of the disqualification.
01:25It sparked debate over the integrity of the Olympic qualification process.
01:30Talking about number three, Donald Trump's hush money trial conviction. Former US president and
01:36the next president-elect for the next term, Donald Trump was convicted in 2024 over a hush money
01:43scandal involving payments made to adult film actresses Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election
01:49campaign. The conviction added to Trump's legal troubles and ignited a fierce debate about the
01:56influence of money in politics and the law's handling of high-profile figures.
02:02Number four, Imane Khalif gender role controversy. Imane Khalif, a Somali boxer, became embroiled in
02:09the 2024 Summer Olympics boxing controversy after a contentious disqualification during the
02:16qualification tournament. Khalif, who was competing for a spot in the Paris Olympics, was controversially
02:23disqualified in a bout against a French opponent, leading to allegations of unofficiating and bias.
02:31The incident sparked widespread outrage, with calls for greater transparency and fairness
02:37in the boxing qualification process. Khalif's case became emblematic of broader concern about
02:44the integrity of Olympic boxing under the current governance. And number five, Joe Biden dropped out
02:50of the US presidential race. In a surprising announcement, the US president Joe Biden
02:56withdrew from the 2024 presidential race amid concern over his health and age. His exit shook
03:03the Democratic Party, leaving the race wide open. Biden's withdrawal set the stage for an
03:09unpredictable election season and raised questions about the future of American politics.
03:15Well, 2024 was a year of political upheavals, legal battles and sports controversies that will
03:22be remembered for years to come. As we head into 2025, these events remind us of the unpredictable
03:29nature of global affairs. Stay tuned for more such updates as the world continues to evolve.
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