Trending:Trump-Zelenskyy meetBangladesh unrestUS strikes in NigeriaMyanmar elections2025 year enderFrom Paris to Tokyo, global cities scale back New Year celebrations amid terror fearsFP News Desk • December 28, 2025, 16:46:28 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterMajor cities across Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific are either cancelling or scaling back New Year celebrations, tightening security after recent terror attacks and foiled plots heightened concerns over large public gatherings worldwideAdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleShibuya New Year countdown taking place in Tokya, Japan. (Wikimedia)As New Year’s Eve approaches, several major cities around the world are either cancelling celebrations or ramping up security amid growing concerns over potential terror threats. From Europe to the Asia-Pacific, officials say the moves mirror a jittery global mood, owing to recent attacks, and foiled plots that cast longshadows over large celebrations. Officials say that the changes are precautionary rather than reactive, to prevent risks before they materialise. Foiled US plot adds to global alertnessHeightened vigilance follows the exposure of a foiled terror plot in the United States targeting New Year’s Eve gatherings in Southern California. US authorities said four suspects were arrested before they could carry out attacks involving homemade explosives. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADFirst Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said the arrests were made “before the plot could be carried out.” The development sent ripples through security agencies worldwide. More from World 2025 Review: First-time and long-awaited winners bring joy to fans worldwide ‘You have blood on your hands’: Australian police arrest man who heckled PM Albanese at Bondi memorialLos Angeles has not cancelled its official events, but authorities have acknowledged intensified security planning and heightened monitoring across the city. Paris cancels Champs-Élysées eventIn Europe, Paris has opted to cancel its traditional New Year’s Eve concert on the Champs-Élysées after police raised concerns over crowd safety.
