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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Global Celebrations Usher in 2024 Amidst Shadows of Conflict and Dazzling Displays"

People around the world welcomed 2024 with traditional New Year's Eve celebrations, including the iconic ball drop in Times Square, New York, accompanied by performances from stars like Bebe Rexha and Ludacris. Despite increased security due to protests and safety concerns, major cities like Paris and Rio de Janeiro saw grand festivities, with light shows and fireworks at landmarks such as the Arc de Triomphe and Copacabana Beach. Celebrations were more subdued in China due to fireworks bans, while other countries like Greece and the UAE displayed spectacular fireworks.

via Fox News|

##fireworks #globalcelebrations

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"Global New Year's Eve 2024: Festive Celebrations Amidst Shadows of Conflict"

As the world welcomed 2024, New Year's Eve celebrations were marked by spectacular fireworks and gatherings across the globe, from Sydney's Opera House to the Acropolis in Athens. However, ongoing conflicts, such as the Israel-Hamas war and Russia's military actions in Ukraine, cast a shadow over the festivities, leading to subdued celebrations and heightened security measures in many regions. In some areas, events were canceled or scaled back in solidarity with those affected by conflict, while others, like Paris, focused on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games. World leaders, including Pope Francis and Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflected on the past year's challenges and expressed hopes for the future.

via POLITICO|

##conflictshadows #fireworksdisplays

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Global New Year's Eve 2024: Festive Fireworks and Somber Shadows"

Countries around the world celebrated the arrival of 2024 with fireworks and festivities, with New Zealand and Sydney putting on spectacular displays. In contrast, Gaza faced a somber mood amidst ongoing conflict. Denmark's Queen Margrethe II announced her upcoming abdication, while leaders like Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong Un delivered New Year messages focusing on unity, economic recovery, and military advancements, respectively. Pope Francis and French President Macron shared hopeful messages, and German police thwarted a potential attack on Cologne Cathedral.

via Reuters|

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world2 years ago•3 min saved

"Global Festivities Unite as 2024 Dawns: A Glimpse into New Year's Eve Celebrations Worldwide"

As the world welcomed 2024, major cities like Sydney, Auckland, Dubai, and New York City celebrated with spectacular fireworks and festivities. Despite recent security concerns due to an attack by Hamas on Israel, the NYPD increased security measures in Times Square, ensuring a safe environment for the iconic ball drop event. Photos from around the globe captured the essence of the celebrations, showcasing fireworks, cultural ceremonies, and people adorned with 2024-themed accessories, all partaking in the joyous transition into the new year.

via CBS News|

##2024 #fireworks

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Guide to Celebrating New Year's Eve 2024: Global Festivities and NYC Ball Drop Live Streams"

As the world celebrates the arrival of 2024, the New Year's festivities follow the progression of time zones, starting with Christmas Island in Kiribati and ending with outlying US territories in the Pacific. With 39 different local time zones, the entire world takes 26 hours to welcome the New Year. Major cities and regions celebrate at various times relative to Eastern Time, highlighting the vast array of global diversity in timekeeping and celebration.

via CNN|

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