In the eastern Chinese city of Anyang, a fire broke out in the factory of a company that sells chemicals and other industrial products. More than 200 search and rescue personnel and 63 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene. At least 36 people died, and 2 injured people were taken to hospital, authorities said.
The flames were brought under control after 4 hours of intense efforts. A detailed investigation was launched to determine the cause of the fire.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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