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AFP/APPPacific Palisades: Inmate Jacob Castro cuts firebreaks in the hills around Los Angeles. It's hard work, but having been in prison for 29 years, it is a chance for redemption."It's the first thing I've done in my life that I'm…

AFP/APPLos Angeles: Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.More than a week after fires fanned by hurricane-force gusts…

AFP/APP Doha: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on Thursday in Doha, as part of efforts to mediate in the Gaza conflict. Following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

AFP/APPJerusalem: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that "now is the time" to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza, urging Israel to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation with Iran.This marks Blinken's…

AFP/APPRiyadh: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Saudi Arabia seeking to advance discussions on normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. This effort aims to create a historic deal that could provide…

AFP/APPBeirut, Lebanon: Israel reported striking hundreds of targets in Lebanon, hours after Hezbollah's leader vowed retaliation for two "unprecedented" attacks on its operatives' communication devices.Israel has yet to comment on…

AFP/APPCairo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Cairo on Wednesday to advance efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, which have been further complicated by recent deadly explosions targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.On his 10th…

AFP/APPWarsaw: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Polish leadership on Thursday to discuss ways to support Ukraine amidst increasing concerns over Russian attacks and upcoming US elections.Blinken arrived in Warsaw after…

AFP/APPJerusalem: Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to prevent an escalation between Iran and Israel following high-profile killings that have heightened regional tensions. Governments are also advising their citizens to leave Lebanon…

AFP/APPWashington: The United States announced on Tuesday that it had invited Sudan's warring sides to hold ceasefire talks in Switzerland next month. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington had invited Sudan's army…