December 7, 2025

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Shakes Alaska-Yukon Border Area, No Damage Reported

A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Alaska-Yukon border on Saturday. No tsunami warning was issued, and officials reported no damage or injuries. The quake was felt widely but caused only minor disturbances like items falling off shelves.

December 7, 2025

PM Albanese Warns of Harsh Bushfire Season as NSW Declares Natural Disaster

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese alerts a tough bushfire summer ahead. More than 70 fires burn in NSW, with a natural disaster declared and homes destroyed. Firefighters brace for strong winds and more challenges.

December 7, 2025

Tiruvannamalai Clears 450 Tonnes of Garbage After Maha Deepam Festival

Tiruvannamalai town cleaned 450 metric tonnes of garbage after Maha Deepam festival, thanks to 2,300 sanitary workers. Waste generation hit record high due to 45 lakh pilgrims.

December 7, 2025

NSW Bushfire Victims to Receive Disaster Aid; 16 Homes Lost Amid Tough Fire Season

NSW Premier Chris Minns confirms disaster assistance for bushfire victims after up to 16 homes were destroyed. PM Albanese discusses aged care reforms, social media bans, and fire season challenges ahead.

December 7, 2025

US National Park Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth, Adds Flag Day

The US National Park Service will stop free entry on Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from 2026. Instead, Flag Day, President Trump's birthday, is added as a free day. US residents keep some free days while foreign visitors face new fees.