Rubio kicks off foreign policy meetings with Quad leaders
Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened talks with Australia India and Japan at the State Department as the Quad meets on U.S. policy toward Asia. The group aims to address regional issues from climate change to maritime security while countering China. Rubio slated to meet each member separately after the session. The Quad traces to 2007 and includes TAIwan tensions and South China Sea disputes in its broader agenda. Rubio has long labeled China a major challenge and praised the State Department workforce amid a wave of resignations sought by the new administration.
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Winds fanned by gusty Santa Ana winds raise wildfire risks
Strong winds up to 60 mph return to Southern California with new fires in LA and San Diego counties as red flag warnings extend through Thursday. Officials race to protect burn scar neighborhoods from ash runoff ahead of possible weekend rain while evacuations and power shutoffs affect tens of thousands. Pacific Palisades and Eaton fires remain active as authorities investigate causes and lawsuits mount against Southern California Edison. President Trump plans a Los Angeles visit Friday.
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Israeli top general resigns over Oct 7 failures and war shifts
Israel's Lt Gen Herzi Halevi resigned effective March 6 taking responsibility for security lapses tied to Hamas's Oct 7 assault that sparked the Gaza war. Maj Gen Yaron Finkelman also stepped down as Israel conducts a broad West Bank operation. The ceasefire holds amid calls for a public inquiry and ongoing fighting with factors including prisoner releases and political shifts in Netanyahu's coalition.
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