Lowest Number of New Adults in Japan Since 1968

Japan will have 1.06 million new adults at the age of 18, with the number of 18-year-olds in 2024 at a record low. New Year's Eve celebrations across Australia, including at Sydney Harbour, are expected to be significant. Residents of Victoria, Australia, are preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations with family and friends. In Tamil Nadu, certain activities are prohibited during New Year celebrations. In Tirupati, India, police are urging the public to celebrate New Year peacefully and have taken measures to prevent untoward incidents.