January 29, 2026

Endangered Alpine Skinks Released in Victoria's Park, Baby Skink Expected Soon

Eleven rare guthega skinks released into a fenced zone in Victoria's Alpine National Park could soon become 13 with a female named Omeo ready to give birth. These alpine lizards face threats from climate change and bushfires. Captive breeding and careful conservation efforts aim to save them.

January 29, 2026

Dubai RTA Introduces Permit System for Residential Parking Shades Amid Rising Summer Heat

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a permit system to regulate parking shade installations in residential areas. Homeowners must follow strict rules to protect public spaces, keep sidewalks clear, and maintain neighborhood beauty.

January 29, 2026

DEWR Call Centre Staff Replaced by Outsourced Workers Amid Job Security Laws

Thirteen DEWR call centre workers on short-term contracts cannot renew jobs due to laws. Union warns outsourcing may harm vulnerable callers. Government sticks to outsourcing despite promises.

January 29, 2026

Trump Officials Held Secret Talks with Alberta Separatists Over Independence and $500bn Aid

Trump-era US officials secretly met Alberta separatists three times since April 2025. The group seeks $500bn aid if a future independence vote passes. US officials downplay support, but Treasury Secretary praises Alberta's potential.

January 29, 2026

Australia Spends More on Tax Breaks for Landlords Than Social Housing Amid Crisis

Australia gives $12.3 billion in tax breaks to property investors, more than the $9.6 billion spent on social housing and rent help. Social housing is at a record low of 3.6%, while homelessness and rental stress soar.

January 29, 2026

Eluru Collector Orders Reactivation of Dormant Government Bank Accounts

Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi has directed officials to reopen and reactivate unused bank accounts of government departments. The move aims to fix fund management issues and put dormant money to use.

January 29, 2026

3-Year-Old Girl Dies as Stone Slab Falls on Her in Ambur, Police Probing

A 3-year-old girl named Habia Taskin died after a heavy stone slab fell on her near a gate in Ambur town. She was rushed to hospital but was declared dead. Police have registered a case and are investigating the accident.

January 29, 2026

Farmers Protest Navy Weapons Depot Plan, Oppose Land Acquisition in Eluru

Hundreds of farmers and locals in Eluru district staged a strong protest against proposed land acquisition for a Navy weapons depot. Led by Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham, they blocked roads and demanded the government scrap the project to save fertile farmland.

January 29, 2026

Marine Fossils in Thoothukudi's Panaiyur Reveal Ancient Coastline and Pearl Trade Secrets

Marine fossils and sea shells discovered in Panaiyur village near Thoothukudi suggest the area was once coastal. This may link the land to the ancient Korkai pearl trade port and reshape Tamil Nadu’s ancient geography.

January 29, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigates Three Firms for H-1B Visa Fraud Using Fake Offices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton orders probe into three North Texas companies accused of scamming H-1B visa program via sham offices. This follows a freeze on hiring H-1Bs in state agencies.