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Gold prices soaring

An electronic board at a retail shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company topping 18,000 yen per gram for the first time on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Gold prices soaring

An electronic board at a retail shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company topping 18,000 yen per gram for the first time on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Wildfire Engulfs 3300 Hectares Near Pauls - Spain

Handout photo dated on July 13, 2025 shows satelite view of Paüls. On 7 July 2025, a wildfire broke out near the municipality of Paüls, in the province of Tarragona, Spain. The fire spread rapidly, burning over 3,300 hectares, one-third of which lie within the Parc Natural dels Ports. The blaze prompted lockdowns affecting approximately 18,000 residents in Paüls and neighbouring localities and has led to at least one casualty of a firefighter working to contain the flames in a mountainous area. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 13 July 2025, shows the extent of the burn scar left by the fire. Data from the Copernicus Sentinel satellites is crucial for monitoring and mapping the extent and effects of wildfires around the world, informing damage assessments and supporting emergency management operations. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Raging Wildfire Threatens Communities in Tarragona Region

A fast-moving wildfire that broke out near Paüls, southern Tarragona has burned more than 2,900 hectares. Strong winds are hampering containment efforts. 18,000 residents have been ordered to shelter or evacuate due to heavy smoke and fast-spreading flames. Military units and over 300 firefighters are battling the flames.

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China: Raging Floods Sweep Away Vehicles in Xianfeng, Hubei

On June 30, 2025, heavy rains triggered flash floods in Xianfeng, Hubei, sweeping away vehicles and submerging streets. Over 18,000 residents were evacuated as parts of the town became impassable. A red alert was issued after 353.4 mm of rain fell in 12 hours. Rescue efforts continued as floodwaters surged through the area.

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned car sits abandoned amid the rubble left by wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

Reflections of burnt structures appear in standing water left by firefighting efforts in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burnt Buddha statue sits amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

Charred remains of a structure stand against the backdrop of scorched trees in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned car sits abandoned amid the rubble left by wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

Charred remains of a structure stand against the backdrop of scorched trees in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burnt piece of debris floats ashore on the beach in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A firefighter works amidst burned debris in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A view of burned structures and charred debris in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A firefighter works amidst burned debris in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Franklin Fire Rages, Forcing Thousands To Evacuate In Malibu, California 2

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, which erupted on Monday evening, December 9, has burned more than 4,000 acres and is 30 percent contained as of Thursday, according to the CAL FIRE website. Approximately 18,000 people and 8,100 homes and businesses were placed under evacuation orders or warnings.

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US: Franklin Fire Rages, Forcing Thousands To Evacuate In Malibu, California

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, which erupted on Monday evening, December 9, has burned more than 4,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 18,000 people and 8,100 homes and businesses have been placed under evacuation orders or warnings. No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.

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US: ‘All-American Christmas Tree’ Lighting Ceremony At NYC FOX Square

FOX News Media lit its "All-American Christmas Tree" in FOX Square, outside the network's world headquarters in New York City, on Friday, November 22. The 50-foot tree is decorated with 18,000 ornaments and 340,000 warm white, true white, and red lights, with a brightly lit dove sitting on top.

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladesh Sees Rising Dengue Deaths - Dhaka

Patients receive medical treatment as they suffer from dengue at a hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 25, 2024. Bangladesh continues to report deaths due to dengue infections for the last one month amid a changing behavior of the deadly disease. This September saw 80 deaths caused by dengue, half of the total 166 deaths this year since January. Of the total over 32,000 cases of hospitalization, over 18,000 were reported in September alone. Experts forecast a worsening situation in October, adding that deaths are mostly occurring as patients are coming to hospitals at the last stage. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Desertification control brings environmental, economic benefits in NE China's Liaoning

STORY: Desertification control brings environmental, economic benefits in NE China's Liaoning SHOOTING TIME: recent DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the paddy fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG BINGJUN, Local villager of Shangsanjiazi Village, Zhangwu County, Liaoning 3. various of the timothy grass 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO DALI, Technician of local fodder company STORYLINE: Zhangwu County, Liaoning Province Located on the southern edge of the Horqin Sandy Land, Zhangwu was once plagued by sand and dust storms. Historically, 96 percent of Zhangwu County's total area was desertified land. In 2020, Liaoning Province launched an ecological project with a total investment of nearly 3 billion yuan (about 414 mln USD). Zhangwu County has transformed 18,000 mu (1,200 hectares) of sandy land into paddy fields, achieving both economic and ecological benefits. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG BINGJUN, Local villager of Shangsanji

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Private museum gaining popularity among youth in China's Suzhou

STORY: Private museum gaining popularity among youth in China's Suzhou SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: SUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Six Arts Museum 2. picture of Mitch Dudek, founder of the Six Arts Museum 3. various of the Six Arts Museum 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Visitor 6. various of private museums in China STORYLINE: The Six Arts Museum in the historic city of Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, has a collection of ancient Chinese folk objects. Its founder, Mitch Dudek, is a U.S. national who arrived in China in the early 1980s. He became interested in everyday objects used by ordinary people. This curiosity led him to start collecting Chinese folk crafts and antique furniture, and ultimately to open the museum in 2017. With an exhibition space of 18,000 square meters, the museum showcases over 40,000 ancient Chinese folk art items and collectibles, including brick carvings, plaques

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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(GloriousGuizhou) CHINA-GUIZHOU-ANCIENT CITY RUINS (CN)

(240517) -- QIANXINAN, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a view of an ancient city ruins dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) at Pingzhai Village of Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxinan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The site appears oval-shaped when viewed from above, covering an area of about 18,000 square meters, with more than 900 meters of stone walls remained. (Xinhua/Liu Xu)

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Over 10,000 houses flooded in parts of Russia

STORY: Over 10,000 houses flooded in parts of Russia SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-affected houses (courtesy of Emercom of Russia) STORYLINE: More than 10,400 residential houses have been flooded across Russia's western Siberia, the Volga region, and Central Federal District, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said Monday. In the severely hit Orenburg region, more than 6,100 people have been evacuated and a total of 33 temporary accommodation centers deployed for 33,000 people, the ministry said. The Orenburg regional government said the peak of the flood is expected on April 10 and the situation along the Ural River is expected to normalize no earlier than April 25. TASS news agency, citing information from the Ministry of Emergency Situations, said more than 18,000 people are in the zone threatened by flooding. The agency reported that data on April 7-11 points to a continu

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Spring tea picking season begins at Jingmai Mountain

STORY: Spring tea picking season begins at Jingmai Mountain SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:35 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tea picking 2. various of the festival STORYLINE: The spring tea picking season has begun at Jingmai Mountain in Pu'er City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. A festival is being held for the inheritance of tea culture, involving competitions like tea picking and tea making. The Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests of Jingmai Mountain was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023. It encompasses five ancient tea forests with a total area of 18,000 mu (1,200 hectares). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-GREEN FESTIVAL

(230503) -- VALLETTA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit St. George's Square decorated with plants in Valletta, capital of Malta, on May 3, 2023. The 10th edition of the Valletta Green Festival takes place from May 1 to 7. Over 18,000 pots of plants have been placed in the area for the annual event. The festival is hosted by Valletta Cultural Agency with the aim of raising awareness about environmental issues. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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MALTA-VALLETTA-GREEN FESTIVAL

(230503) -- VALLETTA, May 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit St. George's Square decorated with plants in Valletta, capital of Malta, on May 3, 2023. The 10th edition of the Valletta Green Festival takes place from May 1 to 7. Over 18,000 pots of plants have been placed in the area for the annual event. The festival is hosted by Valletta Cultural Agency with the aim of raising awareness about environmental issues. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231212) -- BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People conduct rescue work after an Israeli airstrike in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR EL-BALAH-AIRSTRIKE-CASUALTIES

(231211) -- GAZA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured man is transferred to a hospital in central Gaza Strip city of Deir el-Balah, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR EL-BALAH-AIRSTRIKE-CASUALTIES

(231211) -- GAZA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man holds the body of a victim at a hospital in central Gaza Strip city of Deir el-Balah, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR EL-BALAH-AIRSTRIKE-CASUALTIES

(231211) -- GAZA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man holds the body of a victim at a hospital in central Gaza Strip city of Deir el-Balah, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR EL-BALAH-AIRSTRIKE-CASUALTIES

(231211) -- GAZA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People comfort each other as they mourn victims at a hospital in central Gaza Strip city of Deir el-Balah, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR EL-BALAH-AIRSTRIKE-CASUALTIES

(231211) -- GAZA, Dec. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People mourn victims at a hospital in central Gaza Strip city of Deir el-Balah, on Dec. 11, 2023. The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7. (Xinhua)