December 2, 2025

Australia to Automate NDIS Funding Plans with Limited Human Changes from 2026

From mid-2026, Australia's NDIS will use a computer program called I-CAN to create disability support plans. Staff cannot change funding amounts. Appeal processes will also change, reducing tribunal power.

December 2, 2025

Deadly Sumatra Floods Kill 708; 504 Missing As Monsoon and Storms Wreak Havoc

Floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island have killed 708 people and left 504 missing. Heavy rains and tropical storms have hit Asia hard, displacing millions and causing food shortages.

December 2, 2025

Industrial Boom in Monterrey Fuels Toxic Air Pollution Crisis Threatening Residents’ Health

Monterrey, Mexico, faces a severe air pollution crisis from heavy industrial emissions, outrunning many US states in toxic lead and CO2 output. With 5.3 million residents exposed daily to dangerous toxins, protests rise as officials vow action amid mounting health risks.

December 2, 2025

TNSTC Bus Crashes into House in Tiruvannamalai, 15 Injured

A TNSTC bus rammed into a house near Arani, Tiruvannamalai, injuring 15 commuters and a two-wheeler rider. The house collapsed but was empty. Police are investigating.

December 2, 2025

Australia Won’t Compromise PBS as US-UK Deal Raises Medicine Costs 25%

Australia’s health minister Mark Butler responds to the US-UK drug deal pushing prices up 25%. He vows to protect affordable medicines under the PBS and assess new global pharma shifts carefully.