John Lyons on the year in world news
Dec 16, 2024•23 min
Episode description
From conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, to the election of Donald Trump and Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, this year has brought pivotal events, one after the other.
Today, the ABC's global affairs editor John Lyons reflects on how 2024 played out and what 2025 could bring.
He's travelled the world to cover the big stories.
In this episode, John Lyons shares personal anecdotes from his travels, noting the resilience and common aspirations of people in conflict zones.
Featured:
John Lyons, ABC global affairs editor
Key Topics:
- Middle East conflict
- Ukraine war
- Donald Trump re-election
- Global elections 2024
- Gaza humanitarian crisis
- Geopolitical shifts 2025
- Economic challenges 2025
- Taylor Swift Eras Tour
- International resilience
- Global affairs analysis