In this episode of World Today, we will look at the major events that will have long-lasting effects on the world and global politics. The Left-wing gained political ground in the South American nation of Brazil, where Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva snatched power from Jair Messias Bolsonaro and joined the government. In February, Syria and Turkey were struck by massive earthquakes that claimed the lives of several people. In the latter part of this, India successfully hosted the G20 Summit at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. In October, a massive conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas after the latter attacked the Jewish nation on October 7.