The Latest Breaking News from New Year

Ukraine will ‘not forgive’ Russia for missile attacks: Zelenskyy

At least one person killed after Russia carries out attacks in Kyiv and other regions on New Year’s Eve.

Al Jazeera · Dec 31, 2022

Army in strife-torn Myanmar lifts curfew for New Year's Eve

Authorities in military-ruled Myanmar have announced a suspension of the normal four-hour curfew to allow New Year’s celebrations in three biggest cities

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2022

1,900-passenger cruise ship calls at Samui

SURAT THANI: Another cruise ship with more than 1,900 passengers arrived at Koh Samui for a one-day visit on Saturday, as a local tourism business leader predicted 4 billion baht in tourist spending over the New Year holiday.

Bangkok Post · Dec 31, 2022

Xi Calls for Unity as China Enters ‘New Phase’ of COVID Policy

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a "new phase" in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first public comments on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns and mass…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

Lucknow Police Issues Guidelines For New Year Celebrations

The Lucknow Police on Friday issued guidelines in view of the New Year celebrations to avoid any untoward incident in the city. Read on for details:

Dynamite News · Dec 31, 2022

Nottingham New Year's Day shopping - list of stores open on January 1

Stores such as Primark, Boots and Asda will be open on New Year's Day

Nottingham Post · Dec 31, 2022

Russia's Shoigu says victory 'inevitable' in New Year message

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said victory for Russia over Ukraine was "inevitable" as he hailed Russian soldiers' heroism in a New Year's video message.

Reuters · Dec 31, 2022

UK Problems Won’t Go Away in 2023, Sunak Warns

Britain has had a tough 12 months and its problems will not “go away” in 2023 — but the coronation of King Charles III will help bring the country together, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Saturday in his New Year message. Sunak, who in October became the third Conservative British…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 31, 2022

New Year warning as too many fireworks in your car could see you fined £300

Many people like to bring in the New Year with a bang as they let off fireworks

Liverpool Echo · Dec 31, 2022

Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2022 guests as musician welcomes stars to see in New Year

Jools Holland's Annual Hootenanny is one of the highly anticipated TV shows of the BBC's New Year schedule

Chronicle Live · Dec 31, 2022