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

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.

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

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.

23 Dead in Goa Nightclub Fire After Gas Cylinder Blast at Birch by Romeo Lane

December 7, 2025

23 Dead in Goa Nightclub Fire After Gas Cylinder Blast at Birch by Romeo Lane

A deadly fire erupted at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa, killing 23 people, mostly staff and some tourists. The fire broke out after a gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen around midnight on Saturday. Rescue efforts are ongoing, and authorities are investigating the tragedy.

Tiruvannamalai Clears 450 Tonnes of Garbage After Maha Deepam Festival

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.

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

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.

23 Staff Dead in North Goa Nightclub Fire After Cylinder Blast

December 7, 2025

23 Staff Dead in North Goa Nightclub Fire After Cylinder Blast

A tragic fire at a North Goa nightclub killed 23 staff members late on December 7, 2025, caused by a cylinder blast. Officials say no tourists were hurt.

Olympic Flame Arrives in Rome Ahead of Winter Olympics

December 7, 2025

Olympic Flame Arrives in Rome Ahead of Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame has reached Rome, kickstarting the excitement for the upcoming Winter Olympics. This marks a key moment as the games draw near.

Marginalised Communities Demand Easier Electoral Roll Rules in West Bengal

December 7, 2025

Marginalised Communities Demand Easier Electoral Roll Rules in West Bengal

Marginalised communities in West Bengal urge state election officials to simplify voter roll rules. They fear 30 to 40 lakh people may lose voting rights due to lack of ID documents during Special Intensive Revision.

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

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.

Ex-Delhi High Court Judge Justice Muralidhar Leads UN Probe on Palestine Conflict

December 7, 2025

Ex-Delhi High Court Judge Justice Muralidhar Leads UN Probe on Palestine Conflict

Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, known for convicting Sajjan Kumar in the 1984 Sikh riots case, now heads a UN commission investigating human rights violations in Palestine. With a record of bold judgments against crimes against humanity in India, he is set to expose abuses amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.