02:40â¢Forty-Two Days of Silence
âšThe newspapers extensively report on the breakthrough in Gaza, with Qatar announcing a 42-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, including military withdrawal from populated areas and hostage releases (Asahi, Japan Times, NHK, Nikkei, TBS, Yomiuri). In domestic news, government panels warn of an 80% chance of a Nankai Trough megaquake within 30 years (Kyodo). Kurdish residents in Kawaguchi established a construction industry association, with 170 Middle Eastern demolition companies involved (Sankei).