Delhi's air quality hit 'very poor' levels on Dec. 17, 2025, prompting emergency actions amid regional pollution challenges.

India’s Coast Guard ship Sarthak visits Iran’s Chabahar port, boosting maritime cooperation.

Grand Canyon’s South Rim hotels reopen Dec. 17 after waterline repairs, with ongoing restrictions.

Invasive quagga mussels found in Northern Ireland’s Lower Lough Erne likely came via waterways and threaten ecosystems and infrastructure.

Manitoba’s wildfire crisis, fueled by staffing shortages and outdated equipment, forced 32,000 evacuations and sparked a government review.

Survivors of the Jan. 7, 2025 Eaton Fire demand better emergency housing aid from Southern California Edison, citing inadequate, exclusionary relief.

Greek farmers reject talks, prolonging protests over delayed EU subsidies and rising costs.

Major reggae concerts in late 2025–early 2026 raise funds for Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa, the deadliest storm in its history.

A major winter storm hit Iowa on December 13, 2025, bringing heavy snow, whiteouts, and dangerous travel conditions, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid nonessential travel.

New Zealand passes key planning reforms to overhaul environmental rules, streamline consents, and cut costs.