1.3M views · 5.4K reactions | A ferry carrying 165 passengers collided with a chemical tanker near Singapore on Monday (Nov 10). The MV Horizon 9 was en route from Batam when it struck the LA Digue, a Marshall Islands-flagged chemical tanker, at around 7.30pm, according to Indonesian authorities. Although the ferry’s bow was damaged, no injuries were reported and all passengers and crew were safely evacuated to Singapore’s HarbourFront terminal. | CNA | Facebook

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Palestinian militant group Hamas released the first seven surviving Israeli hostages on Monday (Oct 13). The releases are a key step in ending two years of devastating conflict in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Gazans have gathered outside Gaza's Nasser hospital to await for the arrival of released Palestinian prisoners as part of an exchange with Israel. #news | CNA