© Reuters. Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to rejoice the New 12 months in Hong Kong, China January 1, 2024. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
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(Reuters) -New Zealanders have been among the many first on the earth to rejoice the arrival of 2024 with a fireworks show in Auckland on Monday. The fireworks illuminated the cloudy evening sky and have been accompanied by a laser mild and animation present.
This is how another locations and folks all over the world have been bidding farewell to 2023 and welcoming the New 12 months.
SYDNEY – Sydney hailed 2024 with a blinding fireworks show that includes silver and gold pyrotechnics to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its well-known Opera (NASDAQ:) Home.
GAZA – Individuals in Gaza had little hope that 2024 will deliver a lot reduction after 12 weeks of Israel’s struggle to remove Hamas. In Rafah on Gaza’s border with Egypt, which has change into the most important focus for Palestinians fleeing different components of the enclave, individuals have been extra preoccupied on Sunday with looking for shelter, meals and water than with desirous about the New 12 months.
“In 2024 I wish to go back to the wreckage of my home, pitch a tent and live there,” mentioned Abu Abdullah al-Agha, a middle- aged Palestinian man whose home in Khan Younis was destroyed and who misplaced a younger niece and nephew in an Israeli air strike.
VLADIMIR PUTIN – Russian President Vladimir Putin, going through an election in March, made solely passing reference in his New 12 months handle on Sunday to his struggle in Ukraine, hailing his troopers as heroes however principally emphasising unity and shared dedication.
XI JINPING – China’s President Xi Jinping, talking on Sunday in a televised speech to mark the New 12 months, mentioned the nation will consolidate and improve the constructive development of its financial restoration in 2024, and maintain long-term financial improvement with deeper reforms.
KIM JONG UN – North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, construct navy drones, and increase its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as chief Kim Jong Un mentioned U.S. coverage is making struggle inevitable, state media reported on Sunday.
POPE FRANCIS – At his Sunday prayers on the Vatican, Pope Francis mentioned: “I wish everyone a peaceful end of the year, and please do not forget to pray for me”.