An arson attack and damage to a transmission tower cut off power in the area, the authorities said. The festival’s closing ceremony on Saturday is scheduled to proceed normally.
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Despair Blankets Scene of Car-Ramming Attack at Festival
Filipinos in Vancouver returned to a neighborhood to mourn the 11 people killed in a weekend attack.
What to Know About Nowruz, the Persian New Year
More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
Gazans Mark a Somber Ramadan Amid the Rubble
“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of meaning.”
Gazans Mark a Somber Ramadan Amid the Rubble
“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of meaning.”
15 Reported Dead in Stampede at New Delhi Rail Station
Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been delayed, according to local media.
Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival: Many Feared Dead
People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.
A Year Both Brutal and Bright: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2024
In a year marked by wars, extreme weather and general wickedness, many dispatches defaulted to a distinctly dark tone. But as our correspondents traversed the globe, they found pockets of light, too.
Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season
Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit.