In Iraq, the minority Yazidi community celebrates the new year by lighting oil lamps at a sacred shrine. As Yazidis pray for a better future, their new year celebrations are also a reminder of the atrocities committed by the Islamic state group.

Yazidis celebrate fertility

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<p>As the world welcomed the year 2024 early Monday (Jan 1), certain countries and cities did not celebrate New Year due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to reports, Pakistan and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) banned New Year celebrations. In Iraq, many Christians cancelled their festivities due to the conflict, a report by PBS Newshour said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Israel, seconds after ringing in the New Year on a lively street in Tel Aviv, some youngsters ran for cover while others kept the party going with a shrug as missile defence systems intercepted a barrage of rockets overhead. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility for the missile strikes saying they had fired M90 rockets in "response to the massacres of civilians" carried out by Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>‘War will continue throughout 2024’</strong></h2>

<p>The Israeli military confirmed the attack without initially reporting any casualties or damage.</p>

<p>The conflict started in early October last year and now the Israeli army has warned that its offensive against Hamas militants would continue throughout 2024. In a New Year's message, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari that some of the 300,000 army reservists would get a break from the war, in order to prepare for the "prolonged fighting" ahead.</p>

<p>The army "must plan ahead, understanding that we will be required for additional tasks and warfare throughout this year," Hagari said.</p>

<h2><strong>The rest of the world welcomes New Year&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>While certain countries did not celebrate New Year due to the Gaza war, others welcomed 2024 with fireworks, and music with hopes of new beginnings and a peaceful year ahead. Fireworks illuminated skies over the United States, India, France, Brazil, Australia and other countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US, thousands of visitors lined up to watch the annual dropping of a giant illuminated ball in Times Square in New York City. AFP reported that in Manhattan, police were towing suspicious cars, monitoring pro-Palestinian protesters who have taken to the city's streets several times since the Gaza war started.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In Australia, over a million partygoers packed in around the harbour in Sydney, the self-proclaimed "New Year's capital of the world," to watch eight tonnes of fireworks.</p>

<p>In Denmark, popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, chose her New Year's Eve address to announce her coming abdication.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the world welcomed the year 2024 early Monday (Jan 1), certain countries and cities did not celebrate New Year due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

As the world welcomed the year 2024 early Monday (Jan 1), certain countries and cities did not celebrate New Year due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to reports, Pakistan and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) banned New Year celebrations. In Iraq, many Christians cancelled their festivities due to the conflict, a report by PBS Newshour said. In Israel, seconds after ringing in the New Year on a lively street in Tel Aviv, some youngsters ran for cover while others kept the party going with a shrug as missile defence systems intercepted a barrage of rockets overhead. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas claimed responsibility for the missile strikes saying they had fired M90 rockets in "response to the massacres of civilians" carried out by Israel. ‘War will continue throughout 2024’ The Israeli military confirmed the attack without initially reporting any casualties or damage. The conflict started in early October last year and now the Israeli army has warned that its offensive against Hamas militants would continue throughout 2024. In a New Year's message, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari that some of the 300,000 army reservists would get a break from the war, in order to prepare for the "prolonged fighting" ahead. The army "must plan ahead, understanding that we will be required for additional tasks and warfare throughout this year," Hagari said. The rest of the world welcomes New Year While certain countries did not celebrate New Year due to the Gaza war, others welcomed 2024 with fireworks, and music with hopes of new beginnings and a peaceful year ahead. Fireworks illuminated skies over the United States, India, France, Brazil, Australia and other countries. In the US, thousands of visitors lined up to watch the annual dropping of a giant illuminated ball in Times Square in New York City. AFP reported that in Manhattan, police were towing suspicious cars, monitoring pro-Palestinian protesters who have taken to the city's streets several times since the Gaza war started. In Australia, over a million partygoers packed in around the harbour in Sydney, the self-proclaimed "New Year's capital of the world," to watch eight tonnes of fireworks. In Denmark, popular Queen Margrethe II, Europe's longest-serving monarch, chose her New Year's Eve address to announce her coming abdication. (With inputs from agencies)

These countries cancelled New Year celebrations due to Gaza war

<p>People across the world welcomed the New Year with enthusiasm and hopes that 2024 will come with peace, prosperity and happiness as people have wrapped up 2023 — a year which was defined by wars and climate crises.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The year 2023 has gone by, leaving some bittersweet memories. When it started, the world was still discussing the vast impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. Little did we know that we would see another war, later in October — the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On October 7, hundreds of Hamas militants entered Israel, crossing the border from Gaza, killing around 1,140 people, mostly civilians. They took about 250 people as hostages, some of them were returned when the two sides agreed to a week-long truce. During the truce period, Hamas released 105 hostages, mostly women and children, and Israel freed 240 Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-world-welcomes-2024-with-enthusiasm-and-hope-675385">World welcomes 2024 with enthusiasm and hope</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The attack by Hamas militants was termed the worst in Israel's history. The gunmen reportedly raped women, killed babies, showing a horrible side of the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "destroy" Hamas and launched a campaign of air strikes in Gaza followed by a ground offensive that reduced many regions in the Gaza Strip to rubble.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The war is likely to continue for "many more months" as Gazans have little hope that 2024 will offer much relief. On Sunday, the last day of 2023, those on the Rafah border were more concerned with finding shelter, food, and water than with thinking about the New Year. The border with Egypt has become the main hub for Palestinians fleeing other sections of the enclave.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv launched a highly anticipated counteroffensive after amassing billions in powerful Western-made weapons and training new recruits, but the conflict remained a stalemate. And at the fag end of the war, both sides made fresh claims of missiles and drones strikes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the year brought rare good news for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in mid-December when EU leaders agreed to open membership talks with Kyiv.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rewind-2023-nasas-james-webb-telescope-clicked-some-of-the-best-images-675366">NASA's James Webb telescope clicked some really good images</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Climate crisis&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The European Union's climate monitor predicted 2023 to be the hottest on record. Drought made worse by climate change is cited as one of the factors behind the deadliest wildfire in the United States in a century that claimed at least 115 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Quakes and other news</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In the early hours of February 6, one of the deadliest earthquakes in a century flattened entire cities in southeast Turkey, killing more than 50,000 people, with nearly 6,000 others killed across the border in Syria.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On September 8, an earthquake struck Morocco's Marrakesh–Safi region, killing nearly 3,000 people. The earthquake's epicentre was located 73.4 km southwest of Marrakesh, near the town of Ighil and the Oukaïmeden ski resort in the Atlas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;New Year 2024: Australia, New Zealand welcome 2024 with fireworks, celebrations&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What did the leaders say?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his soldiers as heroes but mostly emphasised unity and shared determination as he made only passing reference in his New Year address about the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking in a televised speech to mark the New Year, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that the country will consolidate and enhance the positive trend of its economic recovery in 2024, and sustain long-term economic development with deeper reforms. He also said that China would "surely be reunified".&nbsp;</p>

<p>North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as leader Kim Jong Un said US policy is making war inevitable, state media reported on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address ahead of New Year celebrations that 2024 would be "the year of our French pride" marked by the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games and the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral after a devastating fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the trends suggest more months of wars, and discussions about nuclear weapons will dominate the coming year. But what will exactly happen, only time will tell.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


People across the world welcomed the New Year with enthusiasm and hopes that 2024 will come with peace, prosperity and happiness as people have wrapped up 2023 — a year which was defined by wars and climate crises.

People across the world welcomed the New Year with enthusiasm and hopes that 2024 will come with peace, prosperity and happiness as people have wrapped up 2023 — a year which was defined by wars and climate crises. The year 2023 has gone by, leaving some bittersweet memories. When it started, the world was still discussing the vast impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war. Little did we know that we would see another war, later in October — the Israel-Hamas war. On October 7, hundreds of Hamas militants entered Israel, crossing the border from Gaza, killing around 1,140 people, mostly civilians. They took about 250 people as hostages, some of them were returned when the two sides agreed to a week-long truce. During the truce period, Hamas released 105 hostages, mostly women and children, and Israel freed 240 Palestinian prisoners. Also read: World welcomes 2024 with enthusiasm and hope The attack by Hamas militants was termed the worst in Israel's history. The gunmen reportedly raped women, killed babies, showing a horrible side of the war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to "destroy" Hamas and launched a campaign of air strikes in Gaza followed by a ground offensive that reduced many regions in the Gaza Strip to rubble. The war is likely to continue for "many more months" as Gazans have little hope that 2024 will offer much relief. On Sunday, the last day of 2023, those on the Rafah border were more concerned with finding shelter, food, and water than with thinking about the New Year. The border with Egypt has become the main hub for Palestinians fleeing other sections of the enclave. In the Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv launched a highly anticipated counteroffensive after amassing billions in powerful Western-made weapons and training new recruits, but the conflict remained a stalemate. And at the fag end of the war, both sides made fresh claims of missiles and drones strikes. But the year brought rare good news for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in mid-December when EU leaders agreed to open membership talks with Kyiv. Also read: NASA's James Webb telescope clicked some really good images Climate crisis The European Union's climate monitor predicted 2023 to be the hottest on record. Drought made worse by climate change is cited as one of the factors behind the deadliest wildfire in the United States in a century that claimed at least 115 lives on the Hawaiian island of Maui in August. Quakes and other news In the early hours of February 6, one of the deadliest earthquakes in a century flattened entire cities in southeast Turkey, killing more than 50,000 people, with nearly 6,000 others killed across the border in Syria. On September 8, an earthquake struck Morocco's Marrakesh–Safi region, killing nearly 3,000 people. The earthquake's epicentre was located 73.4 km southwest of Marrakesh, near the town of Ighil and the Oukaïmeden ski resort in the Atlas. Watch: New Year 2024: Australia, New Zealand welcome 2024 with fireworks, celebrations × What did the leaders say? Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed his soldiers as heroes but mostly emphasised unity and shared determination as he made only passing reference in his New Year address about the war in Ukraine. While speaking in a televised speech to mark the New Year, Chinese leader Xi Jinping said that the country will consolidate and enhance the positive trend of its economic recovery in 2024, and sustain long-term economic development with deeper reforms. He also said that China would "surely be reunified". North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as leader Kim Jong Un said US policy is making war inevitable, state media reported on Sunday. French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address ahead of New Year celebrations that 2024 would be "the year of our French pride" marked by the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games and the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral after a devastating fire. So far, the trends suggest more months of wars, and discussions about nuclear weapons will dominate the coming year. But what will exactly happen, only time will tell. (With inputs from agencies)

World welcomes new year, bids farewell to 2023, a year marked by wars and climate crises

<p>Revellers in Australia are getting ready for first restriction-free New Year's Eve after two years of disruptions caused by Covid pandemic. It is expected that more than a million people will throng to Sydney's iconic harbourfront and watch the fireworks.</p>

<p>Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year and draws huge TV audiences around the world, with a public countdown and fireworks display over its iconic Opera House.</p>

<p>Covid lockdowns in 2020 and Omicron cases in 2021 had dampened the festive spirit in the last two years. This year, curbs on the celebrations have been lifted.</p>

<p>"This New Year's Eve we are saying Sydney is back as we kick off festivities around the world and bring in the New Year with a bang," Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney, said.</p>

<p>"2022 has been another year of significant challenges as we continued working to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but tonight we put the year behind us and look with hope to 2023."</p>

<p>A rainbow of colour will light up Sydney Harbour, with 2,000 fireworks to be launched from the four sails of the Sydney Opera House and 7,000 fireworks from more positions on the Sydney Harbour Bridge than ever before.</p>

<p>The organisers told Reuters that for the first time in 12 years, fireworks will be launched from four building rooftops.</p>

<p>Prior to the pandemic, over a million people would join the festivities on the ground in Sydney as a billion spectators tuned in from other parts of the world.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Revellers in Australia are getting ready for first restriction-free New Year's Eve after two years of disruptions caused by Covid pandemic. It is expected that more than a million people will throng to Sydney's iconic harbourfront and watch the fireworks.

Revellers in Australia are getting ready for first restriction-free New Year's Eve after two years of disruptions caused by Covid pandemic. It is expected that more than a million people will throng to Sydney's iconic harbourfront and watch the fireworks. Sydney is one of the world's first major cities to welcome in the New Year and draws huge TV audiences around the world, with a public countdown and fireworks display over its iconic Opera House. Covid lockdowns in 2020 and Omicron cases in 2021 had dampened the festive spirit in the last two years. This year, curbs on the celebrations have been lifted. "This New Year's Eve we are saying Sydney is back as we kick off festivities around the world and bring in the New Year with a bang," Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney, said. "2022 has been another year of significant challenges as we continued working to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but tonight we put the year behind us and look with hope to 2023." A rainbow of colour will light up Sydney Harbour, with 2,000 fireworks to be launched from the four sails of the Sydney Opera House and 7,000 fireworks from more positions on the Sydney Harbour Bridge than ever before. The organisers told Reuters that for the first time in 12 years, fireworks will be launched from four building rooftops. Prior to the pandemic, over a million people would join the festivities on the ground in Sydney as a billion spectators tuned in from other parts of the world. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p><strong>Happy New Year 2023 Wishes:&nbsp;</strong>New Year's Eve is approaching, and we are all hoping for the strength to forget the previous year and look forward to some promising new experiences ahead of time, hoping that this upcoming year will give us the opportunity to start anew and work towards rebuilding the world even as COVID-19 cases rise again. Finally, this rollercoaster year 2022 is coming to an end, and the hope for better times is infectious, even as we strive to improve ourselves in order to avoid such global suffering in the future.</p>

<p>The start of the New Year 2023 is also an ideal time to express how much you value your loved ones. Sending a New Year's Day card or message can brighten their day and put a smile on their face.</p>

<h2><strong>Happy New Year 2023 wishes</strong></h2>

<p>1. You helped make 2022 one for the books. Cheers to a happy, healthy, and abundant 2023!</p>

<p>2. From resolutions to bucket lists, I hope you check them all off this year, and if you didn't, we've got tonnes of time to get it done in 2023.</p>
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<p>3. This time of year offers us a brand new start, and I want to take this opportunity to start fresh with you and wish you love and peace in the new year.</p>

<p>4. Happy New Year! Remember, no matter what the year brings, you are loved, and you are strong.</p>

<p>5. Every year comes with its challenges and wins, and you’ve been with us every step of the way. Thank you for keeping us in your corner! Whatever this year brings, we’ll crush it together. Happy New Year!</p>

<h2><strong>Happy New Year 2023 messages</strong></h2>

<p>1. The start of the year is a time for self-reflection and self-improvement, but it's also a time when we could all use some encouraging words.&nbsp;I wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year!</p>

<p>2. I pray that God gives you the strength to face every challenge and come out unscathed.</p>

<p>3. Let us begin the new year with positive intentions. Leave your problems and worries behind. Celebrate 2023 with joy and cheer. Please join us in wishing everyone a Happy New Year!</p>
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<p>4. Let me take this opportunity to apologise if I hurt you in any way in 2022. I'm hoping we can begin the new year as friends.</p>

<p>5. I wanted to thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me before the sun sets in 2022. I couldn't have gotten through this year without you.</p>

<h2><strong>Happy New Year 2023 greetings</strong></h2>

<p>1. HNY! May this one be your best year yet.</p>

<p>2. Wishing you health, wealth, and new blessings to count each day in 2023.</p>

<p>3. Bring it on in 2023! May all the new adventures be yours this year.</p>
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<p>4. A joyful present and a well-remembered past—it’s to these things that we raise a glass!</p>

<p>5. Cheers to another year! Wishing you positive new beginnings in 2023.</p>

<h2><strong>Happy New Year 2023 quotes&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>1. "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow" - Albert Einstein</p>

<p>2."If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello" - Paulo Coehlo</p>

<p>3."You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step" - Martin Luther King</p>
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<p>4."Celebrate what you want to see more of" - Tom Peters</p>

<p>5."Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end" - Seneca</p>

<h2><strong>Happy New Year 2023 in different languages</strong></h2>

<p>1. French- Bonne Année (Pronounced as bon a-nay) i.e. Happy New Year!</p>

<p>2.German- Frohes Neues Jahr or Gutes Neues Jahr (Pronounced as frohes neuyis yar, or gutes neu-yis yar) i.e. Happy New Year!</p>
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<p>3. Spanish- Feliz Año Nuevo (Pronounced as feh-liz an-yoh n-way-vo) i.e. Happy New Year!</p>

<p>4.Italian- Buon anno or Felice anno nuovo (Pronounced boo-on ah-nno / fae-lee-chae ah-nno noo-o-vo) i.e. Happy New Year!</p>

<p>5. Korean – 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Pronounced as saehae bog manh-i bad-euseyo) i.e. May you have good fortune in the new year.</p>


Happy New Year 2023 Wishes: New Year's Eve is approaching, and we are all hoping for the strength to forget the previous year and look forward to some promising new experiences ahead of time, hoping that this upcoming year will give us the opportunity to start anew and work towards rebuilding the world even as COVID-19 cases rise again.

Happy New Year 2023 Wishes: New Year's Eve is approaching, and we are all hoping for the strength to forget the previous year and look forward to some promising new experiences ahead of time, hoping that this upcoming year will give us the opportunity to start anew and work towards rebuilding the world even as COVID-19 cases rise again. Finally, this rollercoaster year 2022 is coming to an end, and the hope for better times is infectious, even as we strive to improve ourselves in order to avoid such global suffering in the future. The start of the New Year 2023 is also an ideal time to express how much you value your loved ones. Sending a New Year's Day card or message can brighten their day and put a smile on their face. Happy New Year 2023 wishes 1. You helped make 2022 one for the books. Cheers to a happy, healthy, and abundant 2023! 2. From resolutions to bucket lists, I hope you check them all off this year, and if you didn't, we've got tonnes of time to get it done in 2023. 3. This time of year offers us a brand new start, and I want to take this opportunity to start fresh with you and wish you love and peace in the new year. 4. Happy New Year! Remember, no matter what the year brings, you are loved, and you are strong. 5. Every year comes with its challenges and wins, and you’ve been with us every step of the way. Thank you for keeping us in your corner! Whatever this year brings, we’ll crush it together. Happy New Year! Happy New Year 2023 messages 1. The start of the year is a time for self-reflection and self-improvement, but it's also a time when we could all use some encouraging words. I wish you and your family a happy and healthy New Year! 2. I pray that God gives you the strength to face every challenge and come out unscathed. 3. Let us begin the new year with positive intentions. Leave your problems and worries behind. Celebrate 2023 with joy and cheer. Please join us in wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 4. Let me take this opportunity to apologise if I hurt you in any way in 2022. I'm hoping we can begin the new year as friends. 5. I wanted to thank you for being such a wonderful friend to me before the sun sets in 2022. I couldn't have gotten through this year without you. Happy New Year 2023 greetings 1. HNY! May this one be your best year yet. 2. Wishing you health, wealth, and new blessings to count each day in 2023. 3. Bring it on in 2023! May all the new adventures be yours this year. 4. A joyful present and a well-remembered past—it’s to these things that we raise a glass! 5. Cheers to another year! Wishing you positive new beginnings in 2023. Happy New Year 2023 quotes 1. "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow" - Albert Einstein 2."If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello" - Paulo Coehlo 3."You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step" - Martin Luther King 4."Celebrate what you want to see more of" - Tom Peters 5."Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end" - Seneca Happy New Year 2023 in different languages 1. French- Bonne Année (Pronounced as bon a-nay) i.e. Happy New Year! 2.German- Frohes Neues Jahr or Gutes Neues Jahr (Pronounced as frohes neuyis yar, or gutes neu-yis yar) i.e. Happy New Year! 3. Spanish- Feliz Año Nuevo (Pronounced as feh-liz an-yoh n-way-vo) i.e. Happy New Year! 4.Italian- Buon anno or Felice anno nuovo (Pronounced boo-on ah-nno / fae-lee-chae ah-nno noo-o-vo) i.e. Happy New Year! 5. Korean – 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Pronounced as saehae bog manh-i bad-euseyo) i.e. May you have good fortune in the new year.

Happy New Year 2023: Welcome the year with these wishes, messages, greeting, quotes and images

<p>New Year celebrations will be historic in Dubai this year as the city looks all set to welcome the New Year with record-breaking fireworks. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have geared up for the New Year celebrations in Dubai, where people from all over the world flock to enjoy the mega events, fireworks and laser shows with their families, friends and relatives. As per media reports, Dubai has planned fireworks at 30 different locations, with Burj Khalifa getting ready for spectacular New Year's light shows. To make New Year's eve even more memorable, a number of concerts are also lined up where celebrities and stars from across the world will perform.</p>

<h2><strong>Record-breaking fireworks in Dubai</strong></h2>

<p>As per media reports, this year, Dubai city will attempt to break three Guinness world records. A massive firework show will be organised at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi by the organising committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival. Three world records will be made in terms of time, quantity and formation. The firework show is expected to last for 40 minutes.</p>
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<h2><strong>Fireworks, concerts and drone shows at 30 locations in Dubai</strong></h2>

<p><strong>Burj Khalifa</strong>: The incredible night will include the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai night sky being illuminated by numerous dazzling beams, setting a new record for the largest laser display, with the 828-metre Burj Khalifa serving as an enthralling centrepiece. In addition to the spectacular lights and firework display, The Dubai Fountain will have a mesmerising, synchronised performance.</p>

<p><strong>Atlantis, the Palm</strong>: If you are looking forward to enjoying a lively concert show in Dubai this year, Atlantis is the place you must visit on New Year's eve from 7 pm onwards. Australian singing sensation Kylie Minogue&nbsp;will add an extra dash of fun to the festivities by performing a string of hits, while guests enjoy the decadent buffet complete with lobster and caviar alongside free-flowing bubbly. You'll also have front-row seats to witness the spectacular Palm fireworks.</p>
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<p><strong>Spectacular firework show in Ras Al Khaimah:&nbsp;</strong>A 12-minute firework show will be held in RAK, which will feature pyro drones, nano lights, colours and shapes choreographed to electronic beats. Visitors are in for a jaw-dropping pyro-musical that will cover a 4.7 km stretch along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, breaking new records yet again.</p>
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<strong>Barasti Beach Stadium:&nbsp;</strong>Canadian DJ A-Trak will be performing at Barasti Beach stadium from 7 PM onwards in Dubai to celebrate the New Year's eve ritual. Flame thrower shows and laser shows will also be held to keep visitors entertained and amused.<br />
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<strong>Surf Club:&nbsp;</strong>International DJ Guy Gerber will perform at Surf Club's massive New Year's Eve bash. The 'What to Do' hitmaker will perform on the sands of Palm Jumeirah's West Beach for fans. Resident DJ Kaytek will open the show with his captivating sound, followed by house music heavyweight Guy Gerber’s show, which will usher in the New Year with a bang. Dinner menu items include saffron risotto, juicy prawns, truffle pasta, and more. In addition, the fireworks will also be visible from Palm West Beach.</p>

<h2><strong>Drone shows in Dubai</strong></h2>

<p>Visitors and residents can also look forward to the DSF Drones Light Show on December 31 at Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR, with shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Hundreds of drones entertain crowds with spectacular lights and display patterns and messages in the night sky during the free performances. Diners can reserve a front-row seat at any of the area's restaurants. The Dubai Lights exhibition, which features artistic light installations by leading artists in this medium and is on display at City Walk, The Pointe Nakheel Mall, and Dubai Design District.<br />
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<h2><strong>Family shows and festivities</strong></h2>

<p>Families can enjoy colourful exhibitions at a variety of locations, including Dubai Creek, Al Seef, Global Village, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai Festival City Mall, and Town Square. Alternatively, families and groups of all ages can celebrate the New Year in style at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Al Khayma Desert Camp.</p>

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New Year celebrations will be historic in Dubai this year as the city looks all set to welcome the New Year with record-breaking fireworks. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have geared up for the New Year celebrations in Dubai, where people from all over the world flock to enjoy the mega events, fireworks and laser shows with their families, friends and relatives.

New Year celebrations will be historic in Dubai this year as the city looks all set to welcome the New Year with record-breaking fireworks. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs have geared up for the New Year celebrations in Dubai, where people from all over the world flock to enjoy the mega events, fireworks and laser shows with their families, friends and relatives. As per media reports, Dubai has planned fireworks at 30 different locations, with Burj Khalifa getting ready for spectacular New Year's light shows. To make New Year's eve even more memorable, a number of concerts are also lined up where celebrities and stars from across the world will perform. Record-breaking fireworks in Dubai As per media reports, this year, Dubai city will attempt to break three Guinness world records. A massive firework show will be organised at Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi by the organising committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival. Three world records will be made in terms of time, quantity and formation. The firework show is expected to last for 40 minutes. Fireworks, concerts and drone shows at 30 locations in Dubai Burj Khalifa: The incredible night will include the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai night sky being illuminated by numerous dazzling beams, setting a new record for the largest laser display, with the 828-metre Burj Khalifa serving as an enthralling centrepiece. In addition to the spectacular lights and firework display, The Dubai Fountain will have a mesmerising, synchronised performance. Atlantis, the Palm: If you are looking forward to enjoying a lively concert show in Dubai this year, Atlantis is the place you must visit on New Year's eve from 7 pm onwards. Australian singing sensation Kylie Minogue will add an extra dash of fun to the festivities by performing a string of hits, while guests enjoy the decadent buffet complete with lobster and caviar alongside free-flowing bubbly. You'll also have front-row seats to witness the spectacular Palm fireworks. Spectacular firework show in Ras Al Khaimah: A 12-minute firework show will be held in RAK, which will feature pyro drones, nano lights, colours and shapes choreographed to electronic beats. Visitors are in for a jaw-dropping pyro-musical that will cover a 4.7 km stretch along the waterfront between Al Marjan Island and Al Hamra Village, breaking new records yet again. Barasti Beach Stadium: Canadian DJ A-Trak will be performing at Barasti Beach stadium from 7 PM onwards in Dubai to celebrate the New Year's eve ritual. Flame thrower shows and laser shows will also be held to keep visitors entertained and amused. Surf Club: International DJ Guy Gerber will perform at Surf Club's massive New Year's Eve bash. The 'What to Do' hitmaker will perform on the sands of Palm Jumeirah's West Beach for fans. Resident DJ Kaytek will open the show with his captivating sound, followed by house music heavyweight Guy Gerber’s show, which will usher in the New Year with a bang. Dinner menu items include saffron risotto, juicy prawns, truffle pasta, and more. In addition, the fireworks will also be visible from Palm West Beach. Drone shows in Dubai Visitors and residents can also look forward to the DSF Drones Light Show on December 31 at Bluewaters and The Beach, JBR, with shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Hundreds of drones entertain crowds with spectacular lights and display patterns and messages in the night sky during the free performances. Diners can reserve a front-row seat at any of the area's restaurants. The Dubai Lights exhibition, which features artistic light installations by leading artists in this medium and is on display at City Walk, The Pointe Nakheel Mall, and Dubai Design District. Family shows and festivities Families can enjoy colourful exhibitions at a variety of locations, including Dubai Creek, Al Seef, Global Village, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Dubai Festival City Mall, and Town Square. Alternatively, families and groups of all ages can celebrate the New Year in style at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Al Khayma Desert Camp.

New Year 2023 eve celebrations in Dubai: Best places to visit, fireworks timings, things to do with family

<p>To keep the feels of the New Year, Russian space agency Roscosmos on Thursday (Dec 29), released a video of three cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin decorating the International Space Station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The commander of "Soyuz MS-22" mission, commander Prokopiev said that putting up New Year decorations in space is the same as putting decorations back on with the exception of zero gravity.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russian cosmonauts put up New Year decorations in zero gravity</strong></p>

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<p>In the video, he said, "Dear friends! We, Roscosmos cosmonauts, Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin, greet you from aboard the New Year-themed International Space Station. Just like back at home we have a tradition to set up a New Year tree and decorations, we decorate the station for New Year. Today we will show you how to do it in zero gravity."</p>

<p>Both Prokopiev, Patelin and NASA astronaut Francisco Rubio have been aboard the International Space Station since last year September as a part of the first joint US-Russian flight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Roscosmos claimed that the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft had a tiny hole after being struck by a tiny meteorite. &nbsp;The capsule docked with ISS caused the capsule to heat, with a temperature reaching above 30 Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Roscosmos and NASA said the leak did not pose any danger to the astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS.</p>

<p>In a statement, NASA said, "The crew members aboard the space station are safe, and were not in any danger during the leak."</p>

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To keep the feels of the New Year, Russian space agency Roscosmos on Thursday (Dec 29), released a video of three cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin decorating the International Space Station.

To keep the feels of the New Year, Russian space agency Roscosmos on Thursday (Dec 29), released a video of three cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin decorating the International Space Station. The commander of "Soyuz MS-22" mission, commander Prokopiev said that putting up New Year decorations in space is the same as putting decorations back on with the exception of zero gravity. Watch | Russian cosmonauts put up New Year decorations in zero gravity In the video, he said, "Dear friends! We, Roscosmos cosmonauts, Sergey Prokopiev, Anna Kikina and Dmitry Petelin, greet you from aboard the New Year-themed International Space Station. Just like back at home we have a tradition to set up a New Year tree and decorations, we decorate the station for New Year. Today we will show you how to do it in zero gravity." Both Prokopiev, Patelin and NASA astronaut Francisco Rubio have been aboard the International Space Station since last year September as a part of the first joint US-Russian flight. Earlier this month, Roscosmos claimed that the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft had a tiny hole after being struck by a tiny meteorite. The capsule docked with ISS caused the capsule to heat, with a temperature reaching above 30 Celsius. Both Roscosmos and NASA said the leak did not pose any danger to the astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the ISS. In a statement, NASA said, "The crew members aboard the space station are safe, and were not in any danger during the leak." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Outbreak of Omicron variant of coronavirus dampened spirit of New Year celebrations across the world. New York scaled-down th e famous ball drop celebration in Times Square, fireworks show was cancelled in Paris and London relegated its to television.</p>

<p>The illuminated ball made of Waterford crystal panels slid down its poll at the midnight hour in Times Square, but only 15,000 spectators were allowed into the official viewing area instead of the usual 58,000.</p>

<p>As vaccines gradually became available a year ago had kindled a hope that the pandemic would be under control by the start of the year 2022. But arrival of Omicron variant has everyone on alert once again.</p>

<p>Worldwide infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, with an average of just over a million cases detected a day between Dec. 24 and 30, up some 100,000 on the previous peak posted on Wednesday, according to Reuters data. Deaths, however, have not risen in kind, bringing hope the new variant is less lethal.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, New York reported a record of 44,000 cases of Omicron variant. On Thursday, more 43,000 cases were reported. This led some critics to question whether the celebrations should go ahead at all.</p>

<p>But officials decided an outdoor party of vaccinated, masked and socially distant revellers was safe, and a better option than the virtually vacant celebration that rung in 2021.</p>

<p>"I would be lying if I said I'm not concerned," said Sue Park, a Columbia University student who was one of the 15,000 allowed to watch in person. "Definitely I think it's worth it to come and celebrate. It will just be more meaningful to be in the crowd."</p>

<p>Elsewhere around the globe, events were scaled back or cancelled outright, such as with the traditional fireworks over the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur.</p>

<p>Midnight passed in Paris without a planned fireworks display or DJ sets, as city officials cancelled events planned on the Champs-Elysees following the advice of a scientific panel that declared mass gatherings would be too risky.</p>

<p>In the Netherlands, where outside groupings of more than four people are banned, police dispersed several thousand people who had defiantly gathered at Amsterdam's central Dam Square, ANP news agency reported.</p>

<p>But in London, where a fireworks display and light show had been cancelled in October, officials announced on Friday the spectacle would come to life on the television screen, as Big Ben rang in the New Year for the first time since 2017 following a restoration.</p>

<p>BBC images of the fireworks showed very light vehicle traffic and virtually no in-person spectators.</p>

<p>Earlier, Britain published a study of a million cases that found those with Omicron were around a third as likely to need hospitalisation as those with the previously dominant Delta variant. The results were "in keeping with the encouraging signs we have already seen," said Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency.</p>

<p>In the wake of encouraging data, Cape Town abruptly lifted a curfew just in time for the New Year, after South Africa became the first country to declare its Omicron wave had crested - and with no huge surge in deaths.</p>

<p>South Africa had first raised the alarm about the new fast-spreading coronavirus variant racing around the world.</p>

<p>"I'm just hoping that Cape Town goes back to the old Cape Town that we all knew about," said Michael Mchede, manager of a Hard Rock cafe by the white sands of Camps Bay Beach, who was thrilled to get the place ready to host an unexpected bash.</p>

<p>Hours earlier, the Australian city of Sydney also feted the New Year with something like full swagger, as spectacular fireworks glittered in the harbour above the Opera House.</p>

<p>People in Madrid queued for hours to get into the main Puerta del Sol square where celebrations went ahead with multiple security checkpoints, mandatory masks and capacity at 60% of normal levels.</p>

<p>Saul Pedrero, a 34-year old clerk, made the trip from Barcelona, which has some of Spain's strictest controls, including a 1 a.m. curfew.</p>

<p>"It seems like another country. Here you can do everything and nobody says anything," he said.</p>

<p>A lavish firework display lit up the festivities, which Spaniards mark by stuffing 12 grapes into their mouths to accompany each chime of the clock striking midnight.</p>

<p>In Asia, celebrations were mostly abridged or cancelled. In South Korea https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/skorea-extend-curbs-amid-omicron-surge-serious-covid-19-cases-2021-12-31, a traditional midnight bell-ringing ceremony was cancelled for the second year, while festivities were banned in Tokyo's glittering Shibuya entertainment district, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took to YouTube to urge people to wear masks and limit numbers at parties.</p>

<p>China, where the coronavirus first emerged in late 2019, was on high alert, with the city of Xian under lockdown and New Year events in other cities cancelled.</p>

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Outbreak of Omicron variant of coronavirus dampened spirit of New Year celebrations across the world. New York scaled-down th e famous ball drop celebration in Times Square, fireworks show was cancelled in Paris and London relegated its to television.

Outbreak of Omicron variant of coronavirus dampened spirit of New Year celebrations across the world. New York scaled-down th e famous ball drop celebration in Times Square, fireworks show was cancelled in Paris and London relegated its to television. The illuminated ball made of Waterford crystal panels slid down its poll at the midnight hour in Times Square, but only 15,000 spectators were allowed into the official viewing area instead of the usual 58,000. As vaccines gradually became available a year ago had kindled a hope that the pandemic would be under control by the start of the year 2022. But arrival of Omicron variant has everyone on alert once again. Worldwide infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, with an average of just over a million cases detected a day between Dec. 24 and 30, up some 100,000 on the previous peak posted on Wednesday, according to Reuters data. Deaths, however, have not risen in kind, bringing hope the new variant is less lethal. On Wednesday, New York reported a record of 44,000 cases of Omicron variant. On Thursday, more 43,000 cases were reported. This led some critics to question whether the celebrations should go ahead at all. But officials decided an outdoor party of vaccinated, masked and socially distant revellers was safe, and a better option than the virtually vacant celebration that rung in 2021. "I would be lying if I said I'm not concerned," said Sue Park, a Columbia University student who was one of the 15,000 allowed to watch in person. "Definitely I think it's worth it to come and celebrate. It will just be more meaningful to be in the crowd." Elsewhere around the globe, events were scaled back or cancelled outright, such as with the traditional fireworks over the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. Midnight passed in Paris without a planned fireworks display or DJ sets, as city officials cancelled events planned on the Champs-Elysees following the advice of a scientific panel that declared mass gatherings would be too risky. In the Netherlands, where outside groupings of more than four people are banned, police dispersed several thousand people who had defiantly gathered at Amsterdam's central Dam Square, ANP news agency reported. But in London, where a fireworks display and light show had been cancelled in October, officials announced on Friday the spectacle would come to life on the television screen, as Big Ben rang in the New Year for the first time since 2017 following a restoration. BBC images of the fireworks showed very light vehicle traffic and virtually no in-person spectators. Earlier, Britain published a study of a million cases that found those with Omicron were around a third as likely to need hospitalisation as those with the previously dominant Delta variant. The results were "in keeping with the encouraging signs we have already seen," said Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency. In the wake of encouraging data, Cape Town abruptly lifted a curfew just in time for the New Year, after South Africa became the first country to declare its Omicron wave had crested - and with no huge surge in deaths. South Africa had first raised the alarm about the new fast-spreading coronavirus variant racing around the world. "I'm just hoping that Cape Town goes back to the old Cape Town that we all knew about," said Michael Mchede, manager of a Hard Rock cafe by the white sands of Camps Bay Beach, who was thrilled to get the place ready to host an unexpected bash. Hours earlier, the Australian city of Sydney also feted the New Year with something like full swagger, as spectacular fireworks glittered in the harbour above the Opera House. People in Madrid queued for hours to get into the main Puerta del Sol square where celebrations went ahead with multiple security checkpoints, mandatory masks and capacity at 60% of normal levels. Saul Pedrero, a 34-year old clerk, made the trip from Barcelona, which has some of Spain's strictest controls, including a 1 a.m. curfew. "It seems like another country. Here you can do everything and nobody says anything," he said. A lavish firework display lit up the festivities, which Spaniards mark by stuffing 12 grapes into their mouths to accompany each chime of the clock striking midnight. In Asia, celebrations were mostly abridged or cancelled. In South Korea https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/skorea-extend-curbs-amid-omicron-surge-serious-covid-19-cases-2021-12-31, a traditional midnight bell-ringing ceremony was cancelled for the second year, while festivities were banned in Tokyo's glittering Shibuya entertainment district, and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took to YouTube to urge people to wear masks and limit numbers at parties. China, where the coronavirus first emerged in late 2019, was on high alert, with the city of Xian under lockdown and New Year events in other cities cancelled. (With inputs from agencies)

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Dances and songs with Father Frost are an essential part of New Year celebrations for Russian children, and this year most regional authorities have not cancelled the festivities, although some restrictions have been put in place.

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<p>&nbsp;Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared two adorable pictures from her New Year vacation where she can be seen on a beach and getting a lovingly kiss from husband Nick Jonas.<br />
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The actor-singer shared the pictures on Instagram. The twelve-member gang took a picturesque vacation and was seen flaunting their bond on a sandy beach.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B63cxD5n-tA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Grateful for family and friends that make everything better. The friends around us and the ones away from us.. you were missed! I cannot wait to start this new year with all of you in our lives..</a></p>

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<p>Nick, bent on his knees, gave a peck on Priyanka's cheek while PeeCee giggled at his action. The pictures were captioned as, "Grateful for family and friends that make everything better. The friends around us and the ones away from us.. you were missed! I cannot wait to start this new year with all of you in our lives.."<br />
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The moment got captured as a beautiful picture and got loads of love from the actor's&nbsp;social media followers. On the work front, Priyanka has last seen in the 2019 biopic '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-sky-is-pink-review-zaira-wasim-leaves-a-lasting-impression-in-a-story-of-life-and-death-255226">The Sky is Pink</a>'&nbsp;where she portrays the sturdy mother of two.</p>


Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared two adorable pictures from her New Year vacation where she can be seen on a beach and getting a lovingly kiss from husband Nick Jonas.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has shared two adorable pictures from her New Year vacation where she can be seen on a beach and getting a lovingly kiss from husband Nick Jonas. The actor-singer shared the pictures on Instagram. The twelve-member gang took a picturesque vacation and was seen flaunting their bond on a sandy beach. View this post on Instagram Grateful for family and friends that make everything better. The friends around us and the ones away from us.. you were missed! I cannot wait to start this new year with all of you in our lives.. A post shared by Priyanka Chopra Jonas (@priyankachopra) on Jan 3, 2020 at 9:46am PST × Nick, bent on his knees, gave a peck on Priyanka's cheek while PeeCee giggled at his action. The pictures were captioned as, "Grateful for family and friends that make everything better. The friends around us and the ones away from us.. you were missed! I cannot wait to start this new year with all of you in our lives.." The moment got captured as a beautiful picture and got loads of love from the actor's social media followers. On the work front, Priyanka has last seen in the 2019 biopic 'The Sky is Pink' where she portrays the sturdy mother of two.

Priyanka Chopra shares adorable vacation pictures from New Year celebrations

<p>The spectacular fireworks show on Sydney's harbour that rang in 2019 and dazzled spectators around the world was picture perfect, except for one element -- it got the year wrong.</p>

<p>More than 1.5 million people packed the harbour front of Australia's largest city to watch the extravaganza, and noticed a signage beamed onto one of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's pylons had the words "Happy New Year 2018!"</p>

<p>Photos of the typo were shared on social media sites.</p>

<p>"According to Sydney, it's still 2018, so I'm going back to bed," one Twitter user quipped.</p>

<p>Another wrote: "Oh will this horrible year never end."</p>

<p>Organisers the City of Sydney, who invested huge resources and time into planning one of the world's first New Year's parties, saw the funny side of the mistake.</p>

<p>"We just laughed about it, you know these things happen as we said, it takes 15 months to organise an event of this size and scale," the fireworks' executive producer Anna McInerney told reporters in Sydney Tuesday.</p>

<p>"Obviously we weren't pleased, but look you move on, you just get back to doing the show."</p>


The spectacular fireworks show on Sydney's harbour that rang in 2019 and dazzled spectators around the world was picture perfect, except for one element -- it got the year wrong.

The spectacular fireworks show on Sydney's harbour that rang in 2019 and dazzled spectators around the world was picture perfect, except for one element -- it got the year wrong. More than 1.5 million people packed the harbour front of Australia's largest city to watch the extravaganza, and noticed a signage beamed onto one of the Sydney Harbour Bridge's pylons had the words "Happy New Year 2018!" Photos of the typo were shared on social media sites. "According to Sydney, it's still 2018, so I'm going back to bed," one Twitter user quipped. Another wrote: "Oh will this horrible year never end." Organisers the City of Sydney, who invested huge resources and time into planning one of the world's first New Year's parties, saw the funny side of the mistake. "We just laughed about it, you know these things happen as we said, it takes 15 months to organise an event of this size and scale," the fireworks' executive producer Anna McInerney told reporters in Sydney Tuesday. "Obviously we weren't pleased, but look you move on, you just get back to doing the show."

Sydney puts on dazzling 2019 fireworks, but gets the year wrong

In pics: All decked up, countries gear for New Year celebrations

<p>Security has been beefed up in Bengaluru ahead of the New Year celebrations.</p>

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<p>Bengaluru police are also using drone cameras for surveillance purposes.</p>

<p>According to media reports, over 15,000 personnel have been deployed.</p>

<p>Around 2,000 female police personnel will also be deployed all across the city.</p>

<p>Reports of mass molestation surfaced around the same time last year at Bengaluru&#39;s MG Road and Brigade Road.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bengaluru Police Department has taken appropriate measures to avoid any similar mishaps this year.</p>


Bengaluru police are also using drone cameras to keep surveillance

Security has been beefed up in Bengaluru ahead of the New Year celebrations. Karnataka: Security heightened, drone cameras being used for surveillance in parts of Bengaluru on new year's eve ; Visuals from Brigade Road pic.twitter.com/cN7utlLybG — ANI (@ANI) December 31, 2017 × Bengaluru police are also using drone cameras for surveillance purposes. According to media reports, over 15,000 personnel have been deployed. Around 2,000 female police personnel will also be deployed all across the city. Reports of mass molestation surfaced around the same time last year at Bengaluru's MG Road and Brigade Road. Bengaluru Police Department has taken appropriate measures to avoid any similar mishaps this year.

Bengaluru tightens security ahead of New Year celebrations

<p>As the world gears up for bringing in the New Year, Turkish authorities announced they will not allow New Year celebrations at Istanbul&#39;s iconic Taksim Square for security reasons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>State media reported Wednesday quoting local officials, this ban comes as a security measure to avoid any <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/is-claims-responsibility-for-istanbul-nightclub-attack-10834" target="_blank">mishap</a> like last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ismail Kilic, local police chief of Istanbul&rsquo;s Beyoglu district, said security measures had been doubled this year following a string of attacks over the past two years.</p>

<p>As reported by state-run news agency Anadolu, he said, &ldquo;Measures for New Year will be at the highest level.&quot;</p>

<p>Turkey has been at the epicentre of terror attacks attributed to Kurdish militants and the Islamic State group. Last year during New Year 2016-17 celebrations, in a mass shooting at a popular nightclub Reina, around 39 people were killed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police had earlier released<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/istanbul-new-years-nightclub-attack-what-we-know-about-the-suspected-gunman-10862" target="_blank"> images</a> procured during a manhunt for the attacker that showed the&nbsp;IS gunman <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-captures-suspected-istanbul-nightclub-attacker-11367" target="_blank">Abdulgadir Masharipov</a> clicked&nbsp;photos&nbsp;on Taksim Square with a selfie stick, before going to the waterside nightclub to carry out the attack.</p>

<p>Masharipov was captured after a police raid and it was revealed that the Uzbeki citizen confessed to shooting and looking for a new target place as the Taksim Square was not suitable for an attack. The accused later took a taxi for a tour along the shores of the Bosphorus and spotted Reina nightclub. He said,&nbsp;&ldquo;It didn&rsquo;t look like security measures were high.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Islamic State group took responsibility for the attack, a first in Turkey. It led to the death of 39 people including 27 foreigners from countries like&nbsp;Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iraq and Morocco.</p>


Last year in New Year 2016-17 party, mass shooting at a popular Istanbul nightclub Reina left 39 people dead

As the world gears up for bringing in the New Year, Turkish authorities announced they will not allow New Year celebrations at Istanbul's iconic Taksim Square for security reasons. State media reported Wednesday quoting local officials, this ban comes as a security measure to avoid any mishap like last year. Ismail Kilic, local police chief of Istanbul’s Beyoglu district, said security measures had been doubled this year following a string of attacks over the past two years. As reported by state-run news agency Anadolu, he said, “Measures for New Year will be at the highest level." Turkey has been at the epicentre of terror attacks attributed to Kurdish militants and the Islamic State group. Last year during New Year 2016-17 celebrations, in a mass shooting at a popular nightclub Reina, around 39 people were killed. Police had earlier released images procured during a manhunt for the attacker that showed the IS gunman Abdulgadir Masharipov clicked photos on Taksim Square with a selfie stick, before going to the waterside nightclub to carry out the attack. Masharipov was captured after a police raid and it was revealed that the Uzbeki citizen confessed to shooting and looking for a new target place as the Taksim Square was not suitable for an attack. The accused later took a taxi for a tour along the shores of the Bosphorus and spotted Reina nightclub. He said, “It didn’t look like security measures were high.” The Islamic State group took responsibility for the attack, a first in Turkey. It led to the death of 39 people including 27 foreigners from countries like Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iraq and Morocco.

Turkey bans New Year celebrations at Istanbul's Taksim Square