Hamas leader: Settlement close
Israel and Hamas are “close to reaching an agreement on a ceasefire,” writes Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas’ top political leader, in a post on Telegram. If the settlement becomes a reality, some of the people held hostage by Hamas may be released, according to sources.
Here you can read more about Hamas’s statement.
Stockholm says yes to the Olympics
Stockholm’s municipal board is positive about hosting the Olympics and Palalympics in 2030, the city announced in a press release.
Read more about Sweden’s Olympic application here.
Cannabis boom too big – Thailand regrets
6,000 cannabis shops in one year, and “widespread” drug problems. But now the legal drug boom in Thailand may soon be over. A bill with austerity should be able to come in December, the health minister announces. And even those who get drunk with alcohol have new offers to wait.
Here you can read more about the drug boom in Thailand.