As America steps into its milestone 250th year, the celebrations begin with a moment destined for the history books. President Trump unveiled a stunning illumination of the Washington Monument, turning the iconic landmark into a towering symbolic “birthday candle” that marks the opening chapter of the nationwide America 250 program. The six-day projection show transforms the Monument into a luminous canvas, bringing to life America’s story, discovery, independence, struggle, triumph and the vision for its future. WATCH
01 January,2026 06:37 PM IST
New York City witnesses a defining moment as Zohran Mamdani steps into office and makes history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, choosing to take his oath on deeply personal family Qurans and a rare 200-year-old copy from the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center collection. WATCH
01 January,2026 05:07 PM IST
Trump launched 2026 with a headline-making declaration: “Peace on Earth.” Speaking from Mar-a-Lago during his annual New Year gathering, Trump laid out an ambitious global peace resolution that he claims reflects his mission for the year ahead. The President didn’t shy away from highlighting his pursuit of global recognition either, revisiting his long-running complaint about being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize. But as always, the internet had its own response: memes, mockery and a fresh wave of trolling that turned his “Peace on Earth” message into a trending flashpoint. WATCH
01 January,2026 01:50 PM IST
President Donald Trump is set to ring in the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, with a high-profile New Year’s Eve gala often referred to as the “Winter White House” celebration. According to the White House press schedule, the event is expected to draw political figures, celebrities, and select guests, continuing a long-standing tradition of lavish gatherings at the exclusive estate.
01 January,2026 01:48 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
