On the 7th, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said Hamas is meeting in Cairo with mediators Egypt, Qatar and Turkey to seek an effective plan to ensure the first phase of a ceasefire and its humanitarian provisions are implemented and to halt what he called "genocide and assassination operations" against Palestinians.

Geleibo Intelligent Power Technology Co., Ltd. has filed a listing application with HKEX; sole sponsor is China International Capital Co., according to Livermore Securities.

MERZ said he believes current difficulties can be overcome and Germany could show a new development profile within a short period. He said the governing coalition, despite internal disagreements on some issues, can push reforms while staying united and identified priorities: digitalization, administrative streamlining, infrastructure upgrades and securing energy supply. He added Germany can build a more efficient rail network, boost data transmission capacity, remain competitive in modern climate‑protection technologies and assemble one of Europe’s most capable conventional armed forces.