Watch: From fireworks to quiet prayers: How the rest of the world celebrated New Year
The Hindu
From fireworks and street parties to quiet prayers and moments of remembrance, countries across the globe rang in New Year 2026 in strikingly different ways. Celebrations lit up cities from Pyongyang, Seoul and Beijing to Sydney, Rio, London and New York, while others marked the moment with tradition, reflection and tribute. A look at how the world ushered in the New Year as clocks struck midnight across continents.
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