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01-01-2025
WELLINGTON: New Year celebrations reach all of the Americas after Australasia, Asia, Europe and Africa all mark the start of 2025.
Parts of Alaska, all of Hawaii and island nations in the South Pacific will be the last to ring in the New Year.
In the UK a dazzling fireworks display lit up London after some events elsewhere were cancelled because of bad weather.
Syria has seen in its first New Year since President Bashar al-Assad was deposed – revelers in Damascus were entertained by fireworks and DJ sets.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates both put on spectacular displays when the clock struck midnight.
The second-to-last New Year’s Eve celebration is happening in Niue Island in the South Pacific, as they finally bring in the New Year.
The country sits inside a triangle between Tonga, Samoa and the Cook Islands.
Leaders from the across the globe have have ushered in 2025 with messages to their citizens.
Here’s a quick look at what some world leaders have said;
China’s President Xi Jinping: Xi used his address to the nation to issue a warning to pro-independence forces in self-governed Taiwan, saying no one can stop China’s “reunification” with the island
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin: The Kremlin leader paid tribute to the soldiers fighting the war in Ukraine and told Russians “everything will be fine” in 2025. Putin made no specific comments on the possibility for an end to the war
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi: In a message on X, Modi wrote: “May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity?”
Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelensky: As the war in Ukraine continues, the country’s president thanked its citizens for proving “no cruise missile can defeat a nation that has wings”. Zelensky said had no doubt incoming US president Donald Trump could achieve peace
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa: The war in Gaza was addressed in Ramaphosa’s New Year message where he called for the end of hostilities and the release of Israeli hostages. He said South Africa is focused on “unity and development” as it looks forward to hosting the G20 summit in 2025
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: The Labour leader vowed to rebuild Britain and said the government would introduce a plan to ensure people have “more cash in your pocket” in 2025
France’s President Emannuel Macron: After a tumultuous year, Macron admitted his decision to call early elections in June had created more political instability. He also addressed conflicts across the globe and said Europe cannot delegate its security to other powers
London’s New Year’s Day parade has been delayed due to adverse weather.
Organizers say the decision to delay the 12:00 GMT start by 30 minutes has been taken “in the interest of public safety” to avoid a squall line expected in London around midday.
Inflatable parade floats have also been dropped due to strong winds.
Organizers are urging spectators to come prepared and to dress appropriately for the weather.
Approximately 8,000 performers from 26 countries are expected to take part.
A yellow warning of wind is in place until 15:00 GMT.
Hawaii and the Alaskan Aleutian islands join the rest of the US to complete the country’s transition into 2025. (Int’l News Desk)
