New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Wishing peace, prosperity, and hope, world leaders-including Emmanuel Macron, Anthony Albanese, and Mark Carney-shared their Diwali greetings on Sunday with all those celebrating the festival of lights.

Albanese said Diwali was "the great celebration of the victory of light," bringing communities together across religious and cultural boundaries.

"We can all take pride and joy in just how intrinsically Diwali has become part of the face of modern Australia," he said in a video message, noting that the signs and symbols of Diwali carry a message that speaks beyond religion or culture.

"It is a call to compassion and understanding, and of love and unity," he said.

"Wishing all my Indian friends in India, France, and...