The world ushers in 2025 with dazzling fireworks and spectacular light displays.

Countries across East and Southeast Asia, including China, the Philippines, and Malaysia, have welcomed the new year with vibrant fireworks and mesmerizing drone shows.

In South Korea, however, celebrations have been scaled back or canceled following the tragic Muan air crash on Sunday, which claimed 179 lives.

Sydney marked the arrival of 2025 with a breathtaking fireworks display. Cheers filled the air as the clock struck midnight, and the skies over the harbor burst into color.

Up next: Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia will ring in the new year at 17:00 GMT.

In the UK, London has confirmed its New Year's Eve fireworks display will proceed, despite adverse weather conditions causing event cancellations in other parts of the country. Stay tuned for live updates on our separate coverage.