Fireworks, Drones and Countdown Shows Mark the Arrival Of 2026 Worldwide | UK | US | Korea | Greece
Cities across the world welcomed 2026 with spectacular fireworks, light shows, and countdown celebrations, as iconic landmarks lit up to mark the start of the New Year. From Edinburgh’s skyline and London’s Thames to Paris’ grand New Year broadcast, fireworks illuminated the skies across Europe. In southern Europe, dazzling displays lit up the ancient Acropolis in Athens. Across Africa and the Middle East, Cape Town, Nairobi, Qatar’s Lusail Boulevard, and cities across the United Arab Emirates marked the New Year with fireworks and drone shows. In Asia, celebrations stretched from Beijing’s Great Wall, where performances accompanied the countdown, to city-wide displays across the region — closing a night of global celebrations as the world stepped into 2026 #WorldWelcomes2026 #NewYear2026 #GlobalCelebrations #NewYearFireworks #Countdown2026 #InternationalNews #NYE2025 #Welcome2026 The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse - • Political Pulse 🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds - • Express Explained In 60 Seconds 🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien - • Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien 🡆 Indian Express Explained - • Indian Express Explained 🡆 UPSC Essentials- • UPSC ESSENTIALS: ART & CULTURE with Devdut... #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi): / jansatta Loksatta (Marathi): / loksatta The Financial Express / financialexpress Express Drives (Auto): / expressdrives Inuth (Youth): / inuthdotcom Indian Express Bangla: / indianexpressbangla Indian Express Punjab: / @indianexpresspunjab Indian Express Malayalam: / iemalayalam Indian Express Tamil: / @indianexpresstamil Connect with us: Facebook: / indianexpress Twitter: / indianexpress Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/