Global New Year's celebrations kicked off in Auckland, with varied festivities around the world.

Auckland, New Zealand, marked the start of 2025 with a fireworks display and light show, followed by celebrations in Sydney, Australia, and Tokyo, Japan. South Korea scaled back its festivities due to a national mourning period, while China and Russia exchanged New Year's greetings, highlighting their growing ties amid tensions with the West. New Year's celebrations were subdued in conflict zones like the Middle East and Ukraine, while major cities like New York, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro hosted large-scale events.

December 31, 2024
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