Many countries in Europe are in the grip of severe heatwave. Spain is the hottest, where temperatures have crossed 40 degrees Celsius in most areas. According to Spain’s state meteorological agency AEMET, the city of El Granado recorded 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday. According to AEMET, the heat in Spain during June has broken a 60-year record. Earlier, 45.2 degrees Celsius was last recorded in Seville, Spain in June 1965. Heatwaves are expected to continue in Spain, France, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland. There is a red alert for heatwave in Portugal, Italy and Croatia. In Barcelona, a female cleaner died of heat on Saturday. Cases of heatstroke have increased among the elderly, cancer patients and homeless people in Italy. Rome has announced free service in the city’s swimming pools for people over 70 years of age. Temperatures have also risen above 40 degrees Celsius in countries in the Western Balkans. Serbia recorded its highest temperature ever since temperature records began in the 19th century. In Slovenia, the highest temperature in June was recorded on Saturday. In North Macedonia, the temperature reached 42 degrees Celsius on June 27. Today’s other big news related to international affairs… New York mayor candidate said – Billionaires increase inequality, more tax should be imposed on them. Billionaires increase inequality, no one in the world should be allowed to become a billionaire. This statement of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party candidate for the post of Mayor of New York, has created controversy. On NBC News’ ‘Meet the Press’ show, Mamdani said, “We should not have billionaires. So much money is not right in times of so much inequality. We need equality in the city, state and country.” Mamdani said that he wants to increase taxes on the richest people and big companies of New York. He said, “I want to increase tax by 1% on the richest people so that everyone’s life can be better, including the taxpayers.” At the same time, Mamdani was called a communist by President Donald Trump, which Mamdani denied. He said, “I am not a communist. Trump talks about my looks, voice and identity to divert attention from my work. I am fighting for those hardworking people who have been betrayed by Trump.” Trump had said on Fox News that if Mamdani became the mayor, New York would not get federal funding. On this Mamdani said, “New York is the most expensive city in America. It is also the richest city in the world, but one in four New Yorkers is living in poverty, Trump should think about this.” Israel accused of killing 800 Palestinian players-officials, including more than 400 footballers According to the Palestinian Football Association, the Anadolu Agency report revealed that the Israeli army has killed about 785 Palestinian athletes and sports officials in Gaza and the occupied West Bank since October 2023. Association deputy head Suzanne Shalabi said the dead included players and administrative staff, most of whom were killed in Gaza and 23 in the occupied West Bank. Shalabi said 437 of those killed were football players, including 15 from the West Bank. He said the association was collecting figures using players’ registration records and data received from the Gaza branch. However, Shalabi said the death toll could be higher, as missing people buried under the rubble could not be traced due to lack of access to many affected areas. He demanded an end to Israel’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian sports and called for the safety of athletes and sports venues in both Gaza and the West Bank. Two firefighters killed in firing in America, attacker also found dead Two firefighters have died in a firing in America. This incident happened on Sunday afternoon. The attacker first set fire on Canfield Mountain and later opened fire on the firefighter who came to help. After the information, more than 300 policemen, helicopters and snipers reached the spot. After which, the suspect was found from the location of the mobile phone. The attacker was found dead from the spot. At present it is not known whether he shot himself or the police killed him. The police is investigating the matter. Egyptian Foreign Minister said – Working on 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, will provide assistance Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatti said that his country is working on a new agreement for Gaza. This includes a 60-day ceasefire, release of some Israeli hostages and providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Foreign Minister told a news channel – We are working towards a permanent solution and permanent ceasefire. This proposal is a joint effort of Egypt, Qatar and America. This is the first step towards a permanent ceasefire. Abdelatti said, “The proposal has a 60-day ceasefire, in exchange for which some Israeli hostages will be released and aid, such as medicines, will be delivered to Gaza quickly.” The Foreign Minister warned that if Israel attacks again, it will be a major threat to regional stability. Fire in oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, 14 crew members of Indian origin were on board; Indian Navy arrived for rescue An oil tanker MT Yi Cheng 6 caught fire on Monday in the Gulf of Oman. 14 crew members of Indian origin were on board. They sought help from the Indian Navy, after which the Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tabar arrived for rescue. 13 Indian naval personnel and 5 crew members of the oil tanker are currently engaged in extinguishing the fire. The flames have been brought under control. The Indian Navy posted pictures of the rescue operation on Twitter, giving information about the incident. The Navy said that the ship was going from Kandla in India to Shinas in Oman. A massive fire broke out in its engine room and the power supply was also disrupted. The fire fighting team and equipment that arrived from INS Tabar were transferred by the ship’s boat and helicopter. AK-47 magazine found in the bag of Bangladesh’s advisor Asif Mahmud at Dhaka airport. An AK-47 rifle magazine was found in the bag of the country’s interim government advisor Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan at Dhaka airport in Bangladesh on Sunday. However, he was released after investigation by the security agencies. Asif Mahmud was going to Marrakech, Morocco to attend the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) on a diplomatic passport (number D00018185). According to media reports, Asif Mahmud was at the ninth boarding bridge for identification and security check at Dhaka airport. During scanning, metal items were detected in his carry-on hand baggage. The security personnel deployed at the scanner took the bag from Asif Mahmud and the magazine was taken out of his bag. The security personnel immediately called their senior officers. After this, officials of the Bangladeshi security agency also arrived, but after investigation, Asif Mahmud was allowed to board Turkiye Airlines flight TK-713. This flight took off at 7:08 am. Asif Mahmud gave his clarification on the incident in a post on Facebook on Sunday night. He said, ‘I have a licensed firearm for personal and family protection. While packing in the morning, I accidentally left a magazine in my bag. When it was discovered during scanning, I immediately handed over my bag to the protocol officer. This happened completely unintentionally.’ Asif said, ‘What could I do with just one magazine? If I had any bad intention, I would not have left the rifle at home.’ However, neither Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus nor Home Ministry Advisor Lieutenant General (Retired) Jahangir Alam Choudhary has given any statement regarding this incident.
