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California wildfire

Hollywood Hills burning: Los Angeles wildfires have claimed five lives, destroyed hundreds of properties, forced mass evacuations

The fires in southern California, "one of the worst disasters" in US history, have scorched over 25,000 acres, gutting almost 500 structures, including celebrity properties, and forcing some 100,000 residents to evacuate the region even as officials warn that the worst is yet to come as flames continue to rage amid gusty winds and shortage of water to put out the fires.

Donald Trump

‘All hell will break out…’: US President-elect Donald Trump warns Hamas, sets Jan 20 as deadline for hostage release

Trump, while addressing a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Jan 7, said "It will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out. I don't have to say anymore, but that's what it is.”

Tibet, Nepal earthquake

Almost 100 killed after 7.1 powerful magnitude earthquake rocks Tibet; tremors felt in India, Nepal

The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said multiple earthquakes hit Xizang, part of the Tibet Autonomous Region which was followed by several aftershocks.

Trump renews call to make Canada 51st state of US hours after PM Trudeau’s resignation

Trudeau resigned on Jan 6 amidst growing pressure from his ruling Liberal Party due to his unpopularity. The 53-year-old leader will continue to serve as prime minister until a new leader is elected by the party.

Canada

Canada PM Justin Trudeau resigns amid internal party struggles, criticism of his policies

On Trudeau’s request, Governor General Mary Simon agreed to prorogue Parliament until March 24 allowing Liberal Party the time to hold a shortened leadership contest. “If I am having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option and this country deserves a real choice in the next election,” he said.

People protesting for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Hamas claims readiness to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal; Israel denies receiving list

The denial from Israeli side came after UK-based news agency reported that Hamas was ready to release hostages as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce his resignation as Liberal Party leader

The Canadian PM started heading the Liberal party in 2013 when the party was in deep water and was reduced to third place in the House of Commons for the first time ever.