As the hands of the clock continued to turn across the globe, the world bid farewell to 2025 and welcomed 2026 with new hopes and aspirations. Naturally, at such moments, different traditions, vibrant displays, and joyful scenes were seen in every corner of the world.

This year, as well, in keeping with tradition, UzA continues to inform readers about events around the world through photographs in the “The World in Pictures” section.

Australia. Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Year’s Day.

United States. The New Year celebration is taking place in a special atmosphere at Times Square in New York City.

United Kingdom. Londoners watch fireworks launched over the Big Ben clock tower and the London Eye Ferris wheel in the city center.

Singapore. Guests watch the New Year fireworks from the courtyard of the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

South Korea. Residents of Seoul joyfully welcome the New Year 2026.

Qatar. A child is watching the celebration taking place in the city of Lusail.

Kenya. Heavy traffic congestion emerged in Nairobi during the holiday period.

Indonesia. A festive atmosphere prevails in the capital city of Jakarta.

France. New Year celebrations are taking place along the Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris.

Malta. Fireworks were also launched on the festive day in Valletta.

Germany. Fireworks were set off over the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin to mark the New Year.

Philippines. Residents of Manila watch New Year fireworks at a park in Quezon City.

Ukraine. A couple standing by a New Year’s tree in the city of Kyiv.

UAE. Fireworks over the Burj Khalifa in the city of Dubai.

Serbia. New Year celebrations are taking place in the city of Belgrade.

Brazil. An aerial view of the city of Rio de Janeiro on the festive day.

Greece. An aerial view of the city of Athens on New Year’s Day.

China. Young people are taking photos on the festive day at the Juyongguan section of the Great Wall of China.

Thailand. On the festive day, the sky over Bangkok was also illuminated by lights.

Egypt. Festive fireworks are being launched over the historic pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo.

Kyrgyzstan. The Eurasia Park of Culture and Recreation in Bishkek is crowded.

Utkir Mirzo, UzA