China successfully launched its new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-33 03, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Long March-4C carrier rocket at 2:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) and is now in its designated orbit. Yaogan-33 03 has various applications, including scientific experiments, land resource surveys, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and relief. This launch marks the 486th flight mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany sees a negotiated two-state solution as the only path forward and emphasized, “For Germany, recognition of the State of Palestine is still at the very end of the process. However, such a process must begin immediately.” Ahead of his visit to Israel and Palestine, Wadephul urged Israel to ensure the safe distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and warned against unilateral annexation steps in the West Bank.
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