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A spectator waits for the annual new year fireworks as part of celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as part of new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Opera House as part of new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as part of new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks explode near the Sydney Opera House as part of new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up Marina Bay ahead of the New Year in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House during new year celebrations on Sydney Harbour DAVID GRAY/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Marina Bay ahead of the New Year in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Children wear "2018" glasses as they wait for the new year fireworks in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Lotte Group's 123-storey skyscraper Lotte World Tower as it is illuminated during New Year celebration in Seoul KIM HONG-JI/REUTERS

People enjoy as fireworks explode over Lotte Group's 123-storey skyscraper Lotte World Tower during New Year celebration in Seoul KIM HONG-JI/REUTERS

People enjoy as fireworks explode over Lotte Group's 123-storey skyscraper Lotte World Tower during New Year celebration in Seoul KIM HONG-JI/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Lotte Group's 123-storey skyscraper Lotte World Tower as it is illuminated during New Year celebration in Seoul KIM HONG-JI/REUTERS

People watch fireworks in the rain ahead of the New Year at Marina Bay in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Marina Bay for the New Year in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Marina Bay for the New Year in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Marina Bay for the New Year in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

People wait in the rain for the New Year fireworks at Marina Bay in Singapore EDGAR SU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode as people celebrate New Year at Eastwood mall in Quezon City Metro Manila ERIK DE CASTRO/REUTERS

Spectators watch a fireworks display at a amusement park in Pasay, Metro Manila DONDI TAWATAO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Chao Phraya River during New Year's celebrations in Bangkok ATHIT PERAWONGMETHA/REUTERS

Residents light fireworks to welcome 2018 during New Year celebrations in Paranaque city, metro Manila ROMEO RANOCO/REUTERS

Residents watch as fireworks light the sky during New Year celebrations in Paranaque city, metro Manila ROMEO RANOCO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode around National Monument during New Year celebration in Jakarta ANTARA FOTO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode around National Monument during New Year celebration in Jakarta ANTARA FOTO/REUTERS

Fireworks light the sky over the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral during the New Year's Day celebrations in central Moscow TATYANA MAKEYEVA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during New Year's celebrations in the business district in Jakarta ANTARA FOTO/REUTERS

Fireworks light the sky over the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral during the New Year's Day celebrations in central Moscow TATYANA MAKEYEVA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the Kenyatta International Convention Centre square during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Nairobi THOMAS MUKOYA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the UAP Old Mutual Tower during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Nairobi THOMAS MUKOYA/REUTERS

Fireworks light the sky over the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral during the New Year's Day celebrations in central Moscow TATYANA MAKEYEVA/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the New Year in Hong Kong TYRONE SIU/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in Minsk VASILY FEDOSENKO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in Minsk, Belarus VASILY FEDOSENKO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the ancient Greek temple of the Parthenon atop Athens' Acropolis hill during New Year celebrations in Greece YANNIS BEHRAKIS/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

People watch fireworks in the rain on New Year's Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon JAMAL SAIDI/RTEUTERS

People watch fireworks in the rain on New Year's Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon JAMAL SAIDI/RTEUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations in Athens COSTAS BALTAS/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations in Athens COSTAS BALTAS/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis hill during New Year's day celebrations in Athens COSTAS BALTAS/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to the Quadriga sculpture atop the Brandenburg gate during New Year celebrations in Berlin HANNIBAL HANSCHKE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode over central Valletta during New Year's Day celebrations in Valletta DARRIN ZAMMIT LUPI/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Atomium building as part of new year celebrations in Brussels FRANCOIS LENOIR/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Atomium building as part of new year celebrations in Brussels FRANCOIS LENOIR/REUTERS

Fireworks explode around Familienkirche church during New Year celebrations in Vienna HEINZ-PETER BADER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode around Familienkirche church during New Year celebrations in Vienna HEINZ-PETER BADER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode around Familienkirche church during New Year celebrations in Vienna HEINZ-PETER BADER/REUTERS

KCNA picture of fireworks during New Year celebrations KCNA/REUTERS

KCNA picture of fireworks during New Year celebrations KCNA/REUTERS

KCNA picture of fireworks during New Year celebrations KCNA/REUTERS

KCNA picture of fireworks during New Year celebrations KCNA/REUTERS

KCNA picture of fireworks during New Year celebrations KCNA/REUTERS

Fireworks light up the Atomium building as part of new year celebrations in Brussels FRANCOIS LENOIR/REUTERS

People watch fireworks in the rain on New Year's Day in downtown Beirut, Lebanon JAMAL SAIDI/RTEUTERS

Fireworks are set off over Edinburgh Castle to herald the New Year during the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, RUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERS

Fireworks are set off over Edinburgh Castle to herald the New Year during the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, RUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERS

Fireworks are set off over Edinburgh Castle to herald the New Year during the Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, RUSSELL CHEYNE/REUTERS

Fireworks light the sky over the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris PHILIPPE WOJAZER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode behind the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, during New Year's Eve celebrations in London, Britain TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS

Fireworks explode next to an armored police vehicle closing a bridge over river Main as revellers start to celebrate New Year's eve in Frankfurt KAI PFAFFENBACH/REUTERS

Fireworks light the sky over the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris PHILIPPE WOJAZER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode in front of the skyline with the financial district during New Year's eve celebrations in Frankfurt KAI PFAFFENBACH/REUTERS

Fireworks explode in front of the skyline with the financial district during New Year's eve celebrations in Frankfurt KAI PFAFFENBACH/REUTERS

Fireworks explode in front of the skyline with the financial district during New Year's eve celebrations in Frankfurt KAI PFAFFENBACH/REUTERS

General view of the Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris as revellers take part in New Year celebrations PHILIPPE WOJAZER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode behind the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, during New Year's Eve celebrations in London, Britain TOBY MELVILLE/REUTERS

A man walks near The Ritz as it is engulfed in smoke from new year celebration fireworks KEVIN COOMBS/REUTERS

Fireworks are seen in Reykjavik on New Year's Day in Iceland GEIRIX/REUTERS

Fireworks are seen in Reykjavik on New Year's Day in Iceland GEIRIX/REUTERS

People watch as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

People watch as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

A man takes a selfie as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

People watch as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

People watch as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

People watch as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro STRINGER/REUTERS

A man runs into the sea as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil STRINGER/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the new year in the coastal city of Valparaiso. RODRIGO GARRIDO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during a pyrotechnic show to celebrate the new year in the coastal city of Valparaiso. RODRIGO GARRIDO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in the city of La Paz DAVID MERCADO/REUTERS

Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations in the city of La Paz DAVID MERCADO/REUTERS

The moon is seen through fireworks over Times Square during New Year's celebrations in Manhattan, New York ANDREW KELLY/REUTERS

Fireworks go off in Times Square to celebrate the New Year in New York City, New York CARLO ALLEGRI/REUTERS

Fireworks are seen above the Taedong River during New Year celebrations as visitors pose for a photo in front of an ice sculpture of an intercontinental ballistic missile at the Pyongyang Ice Sculpture Festival in Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang KYODO/REUTERS