-**2024** is a year in the [Gregorian calendar](/wiki/Gregorian_calendar) marked by significant global events and continued human endeavor. Among its notable occurrences are the [2024 Summer Olympics](/wiki/Summer_Olympics) in [Paris](/wiki/Paris) and geopolitical developments, including an [airstrike](/wiki/Airstrike) on the Iranian consulate in [Damascus](/wiki/Damascus) which resulted in over 15 fatalities and escalated [international relations](/wiki/International_relations).
+**2024** is a year in the [Gregorian calendar](/wiki/Gregorian_calendar) marked by significant global events and continued human endeavor. Among its notable occurrences are the [2024 Summer Olympics](/wiki/Summer_Olympics) in [Paris](/wiki/Paris), a major international sporting event drawing global attention. Geopolitical developments included an [airstrike](/wiki/Airstrike) on the Iranian consulate in [Damascus](/wiki/Damascus) which resulted in over 15 fatalities and escalated [international relations](/wiki/International_relations). The year also saw significant political upheaval, including the resignation of the [Prime Minister](/wiki/Prime_Minister) of [Bangladesh](/wiki/Bangladesh) following widespread protests. Towards the end of the year, the [Syria](/wiki/Syria) regime collapsed after a major offensive by rebel forces, marking a significant shift in the country's long-running [civil war](/wiki/Civil_war).