In the city of Wasit, southern Iraq, a swing ride at the City of Dreams amusement park crashed to the ground, resulting in injuries to 16 people, including 14 children. The incident was captured on nearby security cameras, prompting an investigation. Following the accident, the Wasit Governorship closed the amusement park to visitors. This comes after a similar incident in Basra last month, where seven students were injured in an amusement park accident.
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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