Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake embarks on a four-day visit to China to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss key issues.

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake near Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture led to a tsunami advisory that has since been lifted. No significant damage reported.

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan prompts tsunami warnings in Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. Damage assessment ongoing.

Fires in the Los Angeles area have caused significant destruction, displacing thousands and leading to estimated losses of USD 135 billion to USD 150 billion.

California wildfires are exacerbating inequality, impacting Black families and working-class communities in Los Angeles. Recovery remains uncertain.

President Biden spoke with families of three Americans held by the Taliban, as negotiations for their release continue amidst uncertainty.

Los Angeles wildfires have destroyed vital outdoor education sanctuaries, impacting families and children's learning experiences.

JD Vance asserts that those who engaged in violence during the Capitol riot should not receive pardons, contrasting with Trump's clemency plans.

Exit polls indicate Zoran Milanovic's overwhelming victory in Croatia's presidential runoff, securing nearly 78% against Dragan Primorac.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in 16 fatalities and 16 missing persons as strong winds return, raising severe fire weather warnings.

Italy has released Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian citizen wanted by the US for a drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans.

China’s health authorities report a decline in human metapneumovirus infections, reassuring the public of adequate medical resources and immunity.

Bangladesh's foreign ministry summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma due to rising border tensions stemming from alleged fencing attempts.

Speculation arises on the attendance of British royals Prince William and Kate Middleton at Trump's inauguration, amid expert opinions on political neutrality.

Explore the wildfires in Los Angeles, the survival of palm trees, and the theories surrounding their resilience amidst destruction.

The death toll from a coal mine explosion in Balochistan, Pakistan, has reached 11. Rescue efforts continue amid hazardous conditions and safety concerns.

A Mississippi police officer has been suspended without pay following a chase that resulted in three fatalities. Investigation ongoing.

Early estimates suggest LA County wildfires could incur losses between USD 135 billion and USD 150 billion, marking a historic disaster.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispatched the Mossad director to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations, indicating progress in talks regarding Gaza.

Bangladesh's Supreme Court confirms the High Court's decision to dismiss five labour law cases against Muhammad Yunus, citing no legal weaknesses.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispatched the Mossad director to Qatar for ceasefire negotiations amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.

The US has announced a $25 million bounty for Nicolas Maduro's capture, signalling escalating tensions with Venezuela and global condemnation of his regime.

In January 2025, wildfires in Los Angeles, driven by Santa Ana winds, scorched nearly 36,000 acres, displacing 180,000 residents and causing severe destruction.

Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court for spreading falsehoods about Georgia election workers, risking jail time for further violations.

Puerto Rico's new natural resources secretary has shelved an investigation into illegal construction allegations involving Governor Jenniffer González's in-laws.