Embattled Japanese PM Ishiba to step down
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign to avoid a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, public broadcaster NHK said ...
Wildfires in Southern California have claimed 27 lives since January 7, leaving thousands of homes destroyed and causing widespread devastation. The Eaton Fire is now the deadliest in the region’s history, with recovery efforts underway.
The devastating wildfires that have been raging across Southern California since January 7 have claimed at least 27 lives, according to a report released Thursday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. The Palisades Fire is responsible for 10 deaths, while the Eaton Fire has been linked to 17 fatalities.
The wildfires have caused widespread destruction, leaving thousands of homes and structures in ruins. With the Eaton Fire now considered the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in Southern California's history, the Palisades Fire ranks as the second most severe. The damage has been particularly devastating in the Pacific Palisades area, where approximately 510 hectares have burned, stretching between Santa Monica and Malibu.
As smoke filled the skies, around 30,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes. The fires created severe traffic disruptions as people fled the area, with extreme winds further complicating the situation overnight. Officials have estimated that the economic losses from the fires could reach between $250 billion and $275 billion. While fewer than 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders, some areas are still impacted by the ongoing flames.
To aid in the recovery effort, a benefit concert called FireAid will be held on January 30. It would feature performances from major artists, including Los Angeles native Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas, along with Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Sting. The concert aims to raise funds to support those affected by the catastrophic wildfires.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
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A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign to avoid a split within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday.
Qatar has announced the launch of an air bridge to deliver aid to Afghanistan following a devastating earthquake, a day after confirming that nine aircrafts had already arrived in Kabul.
Ukrainian drones hit the roof of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant training centre, causing no major damage and no increase in radiation levels, the Russian-installed administration of the Russia-held plant in Ukraine said on Saturday.
Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to broaden their strategic partnership and enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, the Uzbek presidency said on Friday following a phone call between the two leaders.
Over 100,000 people have been evacuated in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province as floodwaters continue to rise, officials said on Friday.
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