A new fast-moving wildfire broke out in southern California’s Ventura County on January 13, sending firefighters and first responders to battle the massive blaze amid strong winds.Aerial images from local media showed the blaze burning against a backdrop of lights from the county. At 0530 GMT, the fire measured approximately 1,033 feet (308 metres) from Victoria Avenue, a major road in the area, fueled by Santa Ana wind gusts.A red flag warning was in effect late on Monday as dry, dangerous Santa Ana winds picked up speed. Gusts could hit 75 mph (120 kph) starting at around 4 a.m. Tuesday (1200 GMT), said a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

Hamas said on Jan. 14 that it hopes for a “clear and comprehensive” deal at the conclusion of ongoing talks in Qatar’s Doha for a truce in Gaza. The Palestinian group said in a statement that it had held consultations with leaders of other Palestinian factions.The statement said that Hamas informed the Palestinian factions “of the progress made in the negotiations underway in Doha.” Hamas added that the completion of the agreement “has reached its final stages”, as per a statement released by the group.Meanwhile, negotiators are meeting in Qatar hoping to finalise details of a plan to end the war in Gaza. Earlier, US President Joe Biden indicated a ceasefire and hostage release deal was imminent. Mediators had given Israel and Hamas a final draft of an agreement on Jan. 13 an official briefed on the negotiations said. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:40 GAZA TRUCE & HOSTAGE TALKS AT ‘CLOSEST POINT’4:30 NETANYAHU TO GO AGAINST FAR-RIGHT ALLIES?

Arvind Kejriwal accuses Congress and BJP of secretly collaborating as the battle for Delhi intensifies. While Kejriwal defends his governance, Rahul Gandhi criticizes AAP’s unfulfilled promises. BJP enjoys the tension between Congress and AAP, predicting public awareness of their conflicts. Regional leaders Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav support AAP, making Congress’s fight difficult.