December 17, 2025

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, No Damage Reported

A 4.3 magnitude quake hit Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province early Wednesday. Residents felt the tremor but no damage or injuries occurred. Authorities continue monitoring seismic activity.

December 17, 2025

Dubai RTA Uses Drones to Clean Traffic Signals, Boosting Safety and Cutting Costs

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is testing drones to clean traffic signals. The tech speeds up work, improves safety, and lowers costs while saving water and fuel.

December 17, 2025

WA Farmer Dies After Tree Crushes Car While Fighting Bushfire

A 34-year-old farmer died in Western Australia when a tree fell on his car while helping firefighters battle a large bushfire. The blaze burned over 5,000 hectares, and this marks the second recent bushfire-linked death in the region amid ongoing heatwave warnings.

December 17, 2025

Kerala Forest Dept to Tranquillize Tiger Spotted in Wayanad Farmland

Kerala Forest Department has started efforts to tranquillize a tiger seen near farmland in Wayanad. Safety orders and school closures are in effect as officials act swiftly.

December 17, 2025

Australian review flags rat poisons' threat to wildlife but stops short of full ban

Australian review says common rat poisons risk killing native animals. Some products may be canceled but many will stay with stricter rules. Public consultation is underway.