Worldwide celebrations welcomed 2025 with stunning fireworks displays and festive gatherings, from Sydney to Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro.
Auckland was the first major city to celebrate, featuring light displays that honored Indigenous cultures.
The famous New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square saw thousands braving the rain in New York City.
In many communities, traditional ceremonies were held to mark the New Year, including festivities in Dubai and Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.
Despite conflicts in regions like the Middle East and Ukraine, millions around the globe embraced the message of hope and renewal that comes with the New Year.