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Oman announces fireworks display in Muscat for Sultan Haitham’s accession anniversary | World News

Oman announces Muscat fireworks at Al Khoudh Dam on Sunday, January 11, starting 8 PM sharp/Representative Image The General Secretariat of National Celebrations has officially announced a grand fireworks display in Muscat to mark the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession to the Throne. The event will take place tomorrow, January 11, […]

Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour to celebrate the start of 2025 at Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong (Picture credit: AP) HONG KONG: Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year. The territory will ring in 2026 without spectacular and colorful explosions in the sky over its iconic […]

Dubai New Year 2026: Fireworks, road closures, and public safety guidelines for downtown | World News

Dubai New Year’s Eve 2025 / Image: File Dubai is set to reclaim its crown for the world’s most dazzling New Year’s Eve celebration. The centerpiece, as always, is the Burj Khalifa, where Emaar has planned a record-breaking fusion of pyrotechnics, LED light displays, and synchronized fountain shows. This year, the “Brightest Show on Earth” […]

‘Arrives at events with fireworks like a WWE superstar’: Comedian mocks Erika Kirk in viral parody video

A parody video on X has gone viral, featuring a mock “CBS News interview” with Erika Kirk, wife of slain MAGA activist and right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. The clip was made by comedian Jon-Bernard Kairouz. It uses a face-swap effect to put Erika’s face on the person being “interviewed,” turning a scripted conversation into a […]

Oman announces 2025 National Day fireworks schedule across major cities | World News

Oman’s 2025 National Day fireworks light up Muscat, Salalah, and Khasab, starting 8 PM/Representative Image Oman is gearing up for its 2025 National Day celebrations with spectacular fireworks displays set to light up the skies in Muscat, Dhofar, and Musandam. The carefully planned schedule ensures residents and visitors across the Sultanate can join in the […]

Did police stop Diwali fireworks in New Jersey after 10 pm? Major outrage over viral videos

Videos claiming that New Jersey police stopped Diwali celebration went viral. Several videos showing cops and firefighters dousing fireworks on Diwali night surfaced on social media, claiming that this happened in New Jersey this year. The fireworks were stopped after 10 pm, the claims said, though there is no official confirmation on these claims and […]

Are fireworks banned in Dubai for Diwali 2025? What’s allowed, what’s not, and where you can actually celebrate | World News

Dubai’s confirmed Diwali fireworks will take place at Al Seef on October 17 and Global Village on October 18, 19, 24, and 25/ Image: File As of 2025, Dubai’s population has crossed seven million, and nearly two million Indian expatriates make up the city’s largest and most close-knit community. For them, Diwali is far more […]

‘Why Hindu Canadians asked to dim light’: Outrage over Mississauga’s proposed fireworks ban ahead of Diwali

Canada’s Mississauga mulls a complete ban on fireworks ahead of Diwali. (Photo: AI) Hindu groups in Canada have called for a protest against Mississauga’s proposed fireworks ban, terming it a targeting of the Hindus in Canada ahead of Diwali. Hindu Canadian Foundation and Coalition of Hindus of North America lashed out at mayor Carolyn Parrish […]

Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx faces backlash over fireworks in the Himalayas: Art, climate, and controversy | World News

A recent fireworks display in the Himalayas by renowned artist Cai Guo-Qiang, in collaboration with Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx, has sparked widespread criticism from climate activists and social media users. The display, titled “Rising Dragon,” took place on a Tibetan plateau at an altitude of approximately 5,500 meters in Shigatse. Videos of the colourful pyrotechnics […]

UAE National Day 2025 celebrations: Where to watch fireworks, join parades, experience cultural events | World News

UAE National Day 2025 features fireworks, traditional dances, parades, food festivals, and family-friendly cultural events nationwide/Representative Image As the UAE prepares to mark its 54th National Day on December 2, 2025, the entire country is set to come alive with patriotic colors, dazzling fireworks, heritage showcases, and family-friendly festivities. From iconic landmarks like Burj Khalifa […]