In response to escalating protests and clashes triggered by a controversial immigration crackdown, US President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, California.

A historically black neighborhood in Altadena devastated by the Eaton fire is left neglected in the narrative of tragedy in the state.

Here are Press TV's news headlines at 09:00 GMT, January 18, 2025.

Firefighters are still struggling to contain wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles, more than a week after they started.

Resnicks – the billionaire couple of Los Angeles – control critical water resources in the city, with their pistachio farms guzzling more water than all households in the city combined.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says the American Red Cross has reportedly told Iran it does not need human resources but the Islamic Republic can send financial assistance.

Trump says wildfires in Los Angeles have caused more destruction than a nuclear impact, anticipating a rising death toll.

Los Angeles firefighters prepare for high winds that are likely to intensify two massive wildfires that erased districts.

Los Angeles wildfire’s death toll rises to 24 as LA firefighters race to contain the blaze as intensifying winds hit the area.

As the Los Angeles fire is devouring more houses and people flee their homes, US officials are criticized for mismanagement of resources leading up to wildfires.