Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in International Security at King's College London, joins Al Jazeera’s live from London. He shared his surprise at recent statements by Western nations, which ex-pressed support for the Kurds but ruled out the establishment of a Kurdish entity in eastern Syria. He highlighted the ongoing tension between the de facto Kurdish-ruled region and the new central government led by HDS and Ahmed El Shara, noting Turkey's critical stance on the matter. Turkey views the Kurdish-dominated SDF in eastern Syria as a terrorist enclave linked to the PKK, a group it has long opposed.

A global fight against inflation, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, an escalation in trade tariffs between China on one side, the United States and its allies on the other, and a slowing Chinese economy that has raised alarm due to its ramifications for the rest of the world, and a strong US dollar with a robust economy - while Europe plays catch-up. The global economy has faced multiple challenges in the past year. Yet, it has proven to be, for the most part, resilient. So what lies ahead in 2025?

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 22. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh were killed by Israel, leaving the group to debate a successor. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, questions remain about what lies ahead for Gaza’s leadership and its people.

Hurricanes, droughts, floods and record temperatures left many countries devastated in 2024 because of climate change. While young activists are working hard to advocate for environmental justice, we question whether world leaders could do more.

Amjad Rass, a doctor and board member of the Syrian American Medical Society, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Detroit. He reflects on his experience of being unable to return to Syria since 2010 after being placed on a terrorist list due to his medical relief and advocacy work. Recently, he revisited Syria for the first time since the fall of the Assad regime, describing a mix of happiness, apprehension, and fear for the country's future. He shares concerns about the potential for further instability, similar to what other countries faced after the Arab Spring.

Authorities sought on Friday to execute an unprecedented arrest warrant for impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, evading a crowd of protesters that faced off with police outside his residence and vowed to block any attempt. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3. martial law attempt that stunned South Korea, Asia's fourth-largest economy and one of the region's most vibrant democracies.

Ukraine shuts off Russian gas to Europe through its territory after a pre-war deal expires. Yet Russian gas supplies to the EU by ship are at record levels. Are western fuel sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war hurting Europe more than Russia?

Dan Perry, former chairman of the Foreign Press Association of Israel, discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza with Al Jazeera. He acknowledged the obstruction of aid during winter, leading to severe humanitarian issues. Perry highlighted Israel's argument that Hamas hijacks aid, complicating relief efforts. Despite accusations from aid organisations and the UN, Perry contended there is no widespread starvation in Gaza. He emphasised Israel's goals to retrieve hostages and remove Hamas, suggesting regional pressure on Hamas to end hostilities. In contrast, critics argue that the blockade and attacks violate international law and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. Perry disputed the classification of the situation as apartheid and occupation, citing the complex nature of the issue.

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined our year at The Take. This originally aired on October 1. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. As conflict with Israel intensifies, Lebanon is in shock with more than a million people displaced after orders from Israel for ‘evacuation’. How have people relied on each other – and what do they do when there is nowhere safe to go?

Eight Palestinians in Gaza, 7 of which were babies, have died from exposure to the winter weather leading to hypothermia. Israel has blocked humanitarian aid including blankets and adequate tents. Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan is a paediatric intensive care and humanitarian physician. She's made several trips to Gaza and says that after a year of living under a genocide, children there are in extremely weakened and vulnerable condition.