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In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a mother and her two-year-old child were killed in a drone strike on a family home in Russia’s Belgorod region, which lies close to the Ukrainian border. Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of Belgorod, confirmed the deaths, adding that the father and another child were injured and taken to the hospital.

At just 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt has made history as the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history. The former White House intern under Donald Trump is now serving in a high-profile role, representing the new generation of conservative voices in Washington, D.C.

A mysterious "Help" sign, visible on Google Earth's satellite imagery near a shipping yard in Los Angeles, has sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories on social media. The chilling words "Help" and "Traffico" can be seen etched into the scorched earth, alongside the terms "LAPD" and "Federal," following devastating wildfires in the region.

Amid a sweeping immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration, US law enforcement officials are reportedly targeting gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey in search of illegal immigrants. According to reports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has rescinded previous guidelines that restricted enforcement actions near sensitive areas, including places of worship, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Sikh organizations.

The White House announced on Sunday that the ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Lebanon, initially brokered with U.S. involvement, has been extended until February 18, 2025. This extension comes after Israel missed its previous deadline to withdraw troops as stipulated under the agreement.

A roadside bomb exploded near a passenger bus in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Sunday, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The incident took place on the highway, approximately 25 kilometers from Khuzdar town, as the bus was traveling from Rawalpindi to Khuzdar.