Trump: “Israeli green light to 60-day truce in Gaza, Hamas must agree”

Today's headlines: Number of survivors of Japan's nuclear holocaust falls below 100,000; Tehran: heavy damage to the Fordo nuclear plant; Through her lawyer, former Prime Minister Hasina rejects the charges in the trial in absentia that began yesterday; In cases of suspected fraud, Singapore police will be able to seize bank accounts; China braces for a new wave of rain and flooding.

ISRAEL - GAZA - USA

Israel has accepted the conditions for a 60-day truce in the Gaza Strip, now Hamas must also “accept this agreement”. This was stated by US President Donald Trump, who will host Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu next week, emphasising the joint efforts of Qatar and Egypt in mediating for peace. After the end of the “12-day war” between Iran and Israel (with US intervention), the tycoon seems intent on imposing a ceasefire in Gaza, where fighting has been going on for 635 days and the humanitarian situation is dire.

JAPAN

The number of “hibakusha” survivors of the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki almost 80 years ago - on 6 and 9 August 1945 - has fallen below 100,000 for the first time, according to the Japanese Ministry of Welfare. According to official statistics, the figure at the end of March was 99,130, down 7,695 from the previous year. The average age is 86.13.

IRAN

The US bombing of Iran's main nuclear site in Fordo has “seriously and heavily damaged” the facility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with CBS News. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a law approved by Parliament suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear agency (IAEA).

BANGLADESH

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, through her lawyer appointed yesterday by the state, has denied all charges against her in her trial. Prosecutors have filed five charges, including incitement to subversion and conspiracy, which amount to crimes against humanity. According to the UN, up to 1,400 people were killed between July and August 2024. Hasina ignored the order to return and the trial began in absentia.

SINGAPORE

Under legislation passed yesterday, police will be able to take control of a person's bank account and block money transfers if they suspect they have been defrauded. The measure was made necessary by the fact that victims often refuse to admit they have been scammed. The phenomenon is getting worse in Singapore, with a turnover of 0 million in 2024.

CHINA

China is bracing itself for a new wave of heavy rain, the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have caused dozens of deaths and flooded several cities. Heavy downpours (as well as hail and tornadoes) are expected this week in parts of the north and north-east, including major cities such as Beijing and Tianjin, increasing the risk of geological disasters and flooding.

RUSSIA

On 30 June, the trial phase began for a new entry procedure for foreigners in Russia, who will have to create their own digital profile on RuId, which will replace the current collection of biometric data, including photos and fingerprints. Registration on the new portal will allow visa-free entry within 72 hours of delivery.

UZBEKISTAN

On Youth Day, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented a programme for youth employment and retraining, starting during the holiday period. Seasonal jobs are planned for three million young people, and state banks will grant a loan of 0 million to provide jobs for 240,000 young people, but the target is one million.