Al-Ayyala is traditionally performed at weddings, on holidays and to welcome visiting heads of state.
Al-Ayyala is traditionally performed at weddings, on holidays and to welcome visiting heads of state.
About 40 people were killed and around 115 others injured in a fire at a New Year’s party in a Swiss ski resort bar, according to police. It will take time to identify all the victims and the cause of the deadly fire, officials said.
Flames tore through the steeple of Vondelkerk in Amsterdam over New Year’s, forcing evacuations as debris fell onto nearby homes. No casualties have been reported, and the cause is under investigation.
In his New Year’s Eve address, Chinese leader Xi Jinping strikes an upbeat tone, highlighting confidence in China’s economy and technological competitiveness despite ongoing U.S. trade tariffs. Xi also reiterates Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, describing reunification as "unavoidable." CNN’s Steven Jiang and Simone McCarthy report.
Denmark’s national postal service, PostNord, has delivered its final letter, marking the end of a 400-year tradition as digital communication replaces physical mail. The move makes Denmark the first country to conclude that letter delivery is no longer essential—or economically viable—in the digital age.
People around the world prepare for New Year’s Eve as the final countdown approaches.
A train crash near Peru’s Machu Picchu has left one dead and dozens injured, including foreign tourists. Eyewitness video verified by Reuters shows passengers evacuating the train.
Dense smog caused flight and train delays in New Delhi on Wednesday. Data from Central Pollution Control Board showed the air quality of the Indian capital was “severe” in many parts of the city.
