In Pics | World welcomes 2024 with enthusiasm and hope
Singapore
Fireworks explode over the Marina Bay during the New Year celebrations in Singapore January 1, 2024.
Melbourne, Australia
Fireworks are seen along the Yarra River during New Year's Eve celebrations in Melbourne, Australia January 1, 2024.
Istanbul, Turkey
People stroll at the main shopping and pedestrian street of Istiklal on New Year's eve in central Istanbul, Turkey December 31, 2023.
Bangkok, Thailand
Fireworks explode over the Grand Palace during the New Year celebrations, in Bangkok, Thailand, January 1, 2024.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan celebrates the arrival of 2024 with fireworks at Taipei 101 Tower in Taipei, Taiwan January 1, 2024.
Sydney, Australia
Fireworks are seen over the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney, Australia January 1, 2024.
Auckland, New Zealand
The fireworks show from Auckland's 328-metre tall Sky Tower illuminated the cloudy night sky and was accompanied by a laser light and animation show.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fireworks explode next to the Lotus Tower during New Year's Eve celebrations in Colombo on January 1, 2024.
Dubai, UAE
Fireworks light up the sky by the landmark Burj Khalifa skyscraper, the world’s tallest building, in Dubai at midnight on new year's eve on January 1, 2024.
Paris, France
This photograph taken in Paris, on December 31, 2023, shows the Arc de Triomphe illuminated for the New Year celebrations.
London, UK
Fireworks were on display near London Eye and The Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) as Londoners celebrated New Year.
Athens, Greece
New year celebrations in Athens lit the historical structures in new light.
Pyongyang, North Korea
North Korea is usually in the news for wrong reasons, but it welcomed the new year with fanfare.
Nigeria
Nigerians came together to welcome the new year.
New York, USA
Thousands gathered at the Iconic Times Square to witness the ball drop.
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