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UAE: Dubai Welcomes New Year With Burj Khalifa Fireworks

Fireworks illuminated the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the city welcomed the New Year on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 3

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) with his wife Rama Duwaji after being sworn in as mayor of New Yor, New York at Old City Hall Station, New York, USA, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), right, gives the fee to clerk Michael McSweeney, left, who holds the book after Mamdani was sworn in as mayor at the Old City Hall Station in New York, New York on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hugs Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York) after administering the oath of office to Mamdani as mayor of New York, New York, USA at Old City Hall Station, on Thursday, Jan 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani puts his hand on the bible as he takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), right, signs the city registry for clerk Michael McSweeney, left, who holds the book after Mamdani was sworn in as mayor at the Old City Hall Station in New York, New York on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

The parents of Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) Mother Mira Nair and Father Mahmood Mamdani (in center) watch as their son takes the oath of office at Old City Hall Station, New York, New York, USA, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York) walks from the train to administer the oath of office to Zohran Mamadani as mayor of New York City at the Old City Hall Station, New York, New York, USA on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Attorney General Letitia James (Democrat of New York), left, administers the oath of office to Zohran Mamdani, center, to be Mayor of New York, New York, USA at old City Hall Station on Thursday January 1, 2026. Holding bibles at right is Mayor Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mamdami Sworn-In as NYC Mayor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) arrives with his wife Rama Duwaji to take the oath of office as mayor of New York City at Old City Hall Station, New York, New York, USA, Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Amir Hamja for The New York Times via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Hull Celebrates New Year With Fireworks

Fireworks lit up the city of Hull as residents celebrated the start of 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 2

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

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Australia: Sydney Rings in 2026 With Annual Fireworks Display

Sydney welcomed the New Year with the annual fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown 2

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 4

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Argentina: Massive Power Outage Strikes Buenos Aires Amid Heatwave Ahead of New Year’s Eve 3

A massive power outage hit Buenos Aires and surrounding suburbs late Tuesday, December 30, leaving tens of thousands users without electricity during an intense heatwave. The blackout was caused by a failure at Edesur’s Bosques substation and triggered widespread complaints under the hashtag #SinLuz, raising concerns as temperatures were forecast to climb near 39°C. Power was gradually restored overnight, with more than half of affected customers regaining service by early Wednesday

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Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

United States President Bill Clinton makes remarks at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Dinner at the Pension Building (National Building Museum) in Washington, DC on Monday, February 1, 1993. Photo by Jeffrey Markowitz / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

United States President Bill Clinton makes remarks at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Dinner at the Pension Building (National Building Museum) in Washington, DC on Monday, February 1, 1993. Photo by Jeffrey Markowitz / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

United States President Bill Clinton makes remarks at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Dinner at the Pension Building (National Building Museum) in Washington, DC on Monday, February 1, 1993. Photo by Jeffrey Markowitz / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

Clinton Remarks to DGA Dinner

United States President Bill Clinton makes remarks at the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Dinner at the Pension Building (National Building Museum) in Washington, DC on Monday, February 1, 1993. Photo by Jeffrey Markowitz / Pool via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

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US: Reports of Shots Fired Prompt Evacuation at Willowbrook Mall in New Jersey

Police responded to reports of shots fired at Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey, on Tuesday night, December 30, triggering panic among shoppers. Authorities said multiple officers were on the scene and the situation was stable, but it was unclear whether anyone was injured. The mall was evacuated and placed under lockdown. While social media posts suggested gunfire, officials had not immediately confirmed the reports.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue 2

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Canada: Blizzard Conditions in Ontario as Winter Storms Continue

Dangerous snow squalls and sub-zero temperatures continued to lash Ontario and Quebec on Tuesday, December 30, after high winds and freezing rain left tens of thousands without power a day earlier. Environment Canada issued widespread weather warnings from eastern Ontario to the Atlantic region, as blowing snow caused hazardous road conditions and travel delays

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

  •  

US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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