A severe blast occurred at around 10:30 local time at a chemical plant owned by Qiantai New Material in the city of Guixi in the southeastern part of China’s Jiangxi province. Following the explosion, a dense cloud of smoke covered the sky. No deaths or injuries have been reported at the facility so far. The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
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.
TR