Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy travelling to bring aid to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Saturday, local government said, wounding several officials despite a ceasefire announced three days ago. After a truce was called on January 1, the convoy was attacked as it travelled to collect the first aid delivery of food and medicine sent by road since November, officials said.
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Wildfires erupted across Los Angeles on Tuesday, devastating Pacific Palisades and Altadena’s Eaton Canyon. Over 5 square miles of land were scorched, homes were destroyed, and thousands were forced to evacuate. High winds, dry weather, and soaring temperatures created the perfect conditions for the fires, which disrupted daily life and left residents fearing for their safety.
An Australian hospital is reviewing patient records after a nurse claimed online to have killed Israelis, though no evidence of patient harm has been found. The incident is part of rising antisemitic crimes in Australia. Two nurses in Sydney were suspended after making hateful remarks in a video. Authorities are investigating potential hate speech violations, while officials reassured the Jewish community of continued quality medical care.
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominated by Donald Trump to lead Homeland Security, faced a Senate hearing. Promising to enforce stricter immigration policies, Noem aims to deport millions, end asylum-seeker policies, and focus on deporting migrants with criminal records. Senate discussions included disaster response, federal cybersecurity, and Secret Service reforms, highlighting the department's crucial national security role.
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