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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 21 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day.

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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day.

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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day.

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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day.

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Nikkei index surges

A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging over 700 points to near 50,000. Stock buying was spurred by optimism over the economic agenda of ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's new prime minister later in the day.

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Newspapers at a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran, on April 13, 2025 highlight the optimism from Iran-U.S. nuclear talks one day after they were held in Oman. The frontpage of the Reformist Shargh Newspaper reads "Hope for Real Discussions". Photo by AO/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

A Firefighter monitors while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters monitor while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

A firefighting helicopter flies while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, CA, USA, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke rises as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke rises as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke rises as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke and flames rise while the light of a firefighting helicopter is seen as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

A firefighting helicopter drops water while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke rises as the Palisades fire grows in Santa Monica, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Smoke rises as the Palisades fire grows in Santa Monica, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

A woman stands while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM