International News:
Los Angeles Wildfires: Multiple devastating fires in Los Angeles have claimed at least 16 lives and destroyed thousands of homes. The fires began in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood and have escalated into one of the worst fire crises in the region's history. Firefighters are gradually making progress, with three fires still uncontained as of Sunday morning. The financial damage is estimated to exceed $50 billion. New York Magazine
Middle East Conflict: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in over 46,000 Palestinian deaths, with women and children comprising over half of the casualties. The war began after Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel in October 2023. Additionally, Lebanon's parliament has elected Joseph Aoun as president, ending a prolonged presidential vacuum. AP News
Sports News:
Football Postponements: Several FA Cup third-round ties and EFL matches have been postponed due to freezing temperatures across the UK. Matches affected include Preston vs. Charlton and Mansfield vs. Wigan, both called off due to frozen pitches. The Irish Sun
Arsenal vs. Manchester United: In the ongoing FA Cup third-round match, Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off after a collision with Bruno Fernandes. Manchester United took the lead with a goal from Fernandes, but were reduced to ten men after Diego Dalot's red card. Arsenal equalized through Gabriel, and Martin Odegaard missed a penalty saved by United's goalkeeper, Altay Bayindir. The Sun
Emma Raducanu at Australian Open: British tennis player Emma Raducanu is set to face 26th-seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of the Australian Open on January 14th. Currently ranked 60th, Raducanu is aiming for a strong performance after a challenging period of injuries. talkSPORT
Bangladesh News:
Economic Measures: The government has increased VAT on over a hundred products and services, affecting import, production, and supply stages. This decision aims to address economic challenges but may lead to public inconvenience. BBC
Political Developments: Discussions within Jamaat-e-Islami regarding their stance on the 1971 Liberation War have sparked new debates. Additionally, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has questioned Jamaat's patriotism, leading to further political discourse. BBC
Market Prices: Rice prices have surged in the local markets, prompting the government to announce plans for rice imports to stabilize the market. The sudden price hike is attributed to hoarding by traders. BBC
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