2024
In a recent announcement, North Korea declared its intention to launch three new spy satellites, enhance its military drone capabilities, and bolster its nuclear arsenal in 2024. Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, asserted that U.S. policies were pushing the region toward an inevitable conflict, as reported by state media on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged New Year messages, emphasizing their commitment to further develop the cooperative relationship between their two countries, according to South Korea’s Yonhap News, citing North Korea’s state radio.
On the international stage, Pope Francis, during his Sunday prayers, extended wishes for a peaceful end to the year and requested prayers for himself. In France, President Emmanuel Macron, in a televised address preceding New Year celebrations, dubbed 2024 as “the year of French pride,” highlighting the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games and the anticipated reopening of Notre Dame cathedral after a devastating fire.
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his traditional year-end address, acknowledged the challenges of 2023, expressing the nation’s determination to overcome them. Notably, three additional suspects were detained in an alleged Islamist plot to attack Germany’s historic Cologne Cathedral on New Year’s Eve.
In Britain, London welcomed the New Year with the iconic chimes of Big Ben, accompanied by fireworks and a display showcasing news highlights, including the coronation of King Charles.
Meanwhile, in the United States, thousands gathered in New York’s Times Square for the traditional ball drop at midnight, with performances by artists like Megan Thee Stallion and LL Cool J. President Joe Biden, in an interview before the festivities, expressed optimism, noting the country’s strong position to lead the world.
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