Millions of Americans across the U.S. joined people around the world in New Year's celebrations ringing in 2026 on Thursday.
The big picture: South Pacific countries were the first to farewell 2025 and welcome New Year's Day — 18 hours ahead of the iconic Times Square ball drop in New York City.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the possibility of attacking Iran again in 2026 during his meeting with President Trump on Monday, according to a U.S. official and two additional U.S. sources familiar with the details of the meeting.
Why it matters: Another war with Iran could further destabilize a region that's seeking stability after two years of crises.
