On November 8, 2024, a series of significant global events unfolded, impacting various regions and populations.
In Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, the death toll from a Russian airstrike increased to ten, including a one-year-old child. Authorities reported that 42 individuals were injured, with rescue operations ongoing as more victims may remain trapped under rubble. The attack, which occurred on November 7, involved multiple airstrikes that targeted residential buildings and a cancer hospital.
In Iran, the government announced plans to deport approximately two million Afghan refugees by March 2024. This decision follows a surge in Afghan refugees entering Iran due to ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan. Iranian authorities cited rising unemployment as a factor in the decision to expel Afghan migrants, who have increasingly faced societal backlash and violence.
Protests erupted in Amsterdam following a UEFA Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, leading to violent clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli fans. The Israeli government dispatched two planes to evacuate its citizens from the Netherlands amid escalating tensions, which resulted in multiple injuries and arrests.
In Latvia, a monument honoring Russian general Mikhail Barclay de Tolly was demolished, reflecting ongoing tensions regarding historical figures associated with imperialism. Conversely, a military museum in Germany opened an exhibition dedicated to Barclay de Tolly, highlighting his role in historical military conflicts.
Additionally, European leaders convened in Budapest to discuss enhancing defense capabilities and investment strategies to bolster the European economy against global competition, particularly from China and the United States.