New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, lit up with a spectacular light, water and fireworks show as the city counted down to the arrival of New Year 2026. Videos from the event show the world's tallest building glowing in shades of blue, as celebrations gathered pace.

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While some countries are waiting for New Year 2026, midnight has already arrived on the islands closest to the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, including Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Tonga and New Zealand.

Sydney in Australia welcomed ...