December 17, 2025

Jeddah University Launches 2026 Postgraduate Admissions with Scholarships and Flexible Fees

Jeddah University has opened online admissions for Master’s and Ph.D. programs for 2026. The university offers over 40 programs with flexible fees, scholarships, and applications through its portal starting December 2025.

December 17, 2025

Saudi Arabia Tightens Hajj Transport Rules for Safer Pilgrim Travel

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for Makkah introduces strict draft rules for Hajj transport. New fines and permit rules aim to protect millions of pilgrims during their journey.

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

Violent Clash Rocks Ludhiana Central Jail; Superintendent Injured

A violent clash at Ludhiana Central Jail injured the superintendent and police. Around 200 inmates attacked officers. The situation is now under control as police investigate.

December 17, 2025

Rabbi Eli Schlanger Honored in Emotional Funeral After Bondi Terror Attack

Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a key organiser of the Bondi Hanukah event, was remembered as more than a rabbi at his funeral. Friends, family, and leaders paid tribute to the 41-year-old who died in the terror attack.

December 17, 2025

ED raids fake Manipur ‘Chief Minister’ in ₹57 crore money laundering case

ED searched five places in Imphal linked to Yambem Biren and Narengbam Samarjit over a ₹57.36 crore money laundering probe. They posed as Manipur State Council leaders and claimed state independence in 2019, stirring sedition charges.

December 17, 2025

Sydney’s Avner’s Bakery Closes Permanently After Bondi Terror Attack Over Safety Fears

Famous Sydney bakery Avner’s, run by chef Ed Halmagyi, has closed forever following the Bondi terror attack. Rising antisemitic threats made the place unsafe for staff and customers.

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.