DAILY NEWS Stream – July 13, 2026

The US says Thursday it remains committed to a diplomatic resolution with Iran despite accusing Iran of violating the US-Iran memorandum of understanding that paused hostilities (Fox News)

Regional mediators including Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia work to de-escalate tensions and revive US-Iran nuclear talks, media outlet Axios reports Thursday (Fox News, Axios)

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urges Iran, the US, and other parties, to uphold commitments under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding reached with Pakistani mediation last month. In separate calls with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Prime Minister Sharif calls for restraint and continued diplomacy to preserve regional peace and stability (Anadolu)

US President Trump says Friday the US has agreed to resume talks with Iran but reiterates that the ceasefire is over. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks.’ We have agreed to do so, but the US has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!” Mr. Trump writes in a Truth Social post (Fox News)

The Trump administration gives Iran until Saturday to publicly commit to ending attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz or face unspecified consequences, according to Axios reporting. The US demands that Iran acknowledge the strategic waterway is open, stop attacks on vessels, and recognize that all shipping lanes remain open without tolls (Fox News, Axios)

Iranian officials privately tell Trump administration advisers that attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz were a “mistake,” and they want to continue negotiations, CBS News reports, citing senior US officials. “They came back to the table and said, ‘We screwed up. We made a mistake. Let’s keep talking,’” one US official tells CBS. US President Trump directs Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Jared Kushner to pursue talks expected Saturday in Oman (Fox News, CBS News)

The UK Maritime Trade Organization warns Friday that the security threat level in the Strait of Hormuz remains “SEVERE.” The advisory notes recent unprovoked attacks on merchant vessels but confirms that the expanded southern route through the strait stays open to all traffic. It urges mariners to maintain contact with NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization]’s Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping and to watch for mines. Twenty-two vessels, including two oil tankers, transit the key waterway Thursday (Fox News)

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization urges its 176 member states on Friday to reject Iran’s claims of authority over the Strait of Hormuz. The IMO’s governing council agrees that Iran should not establish any entity purporting to control traffic through the strait and calls on nations to refuse recognition of Iran’s asserted sovereignty or any attempts to obstruct ships (Fox News, Reuters)

US Naval Forces Central Command [NAVCENT] announces Friday that the southern transit corridor it maintains in the Strait of Hormuz “has been expanded and remains available for all traffic.” “No nation has the authority to close or control the Strait of Hormuz,” NAVCENT states in a note issued through the UK Maritime Trade Organization. “US forces are fully prepared to deter threats, defend freedom of navigation, and respond decisively to any attempt to disrupt lawful transit” (Fox News)

Israel shares intelligence with the US indicating Iran has developed a new plot to assassinate US President Trump, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The warning escalates Iran’s long-running threats of retaliation for the 2020 US strike that killed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Gen. Qassem Soleimani (The Wall Street Journal, Fox News)

Ukrainian (Ureignian) drone strikes overnight into Friday sparked fires at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region and at fuel sites in neighboring Rostov region, including two depots and an oil terminal (Deutsche Welle)

ICRC [International Committee of the Red Cross] President Mirjana Spoljaric visits the Russian Federation for talks with senior officials on humanitarian issues tied to the Russia-Ukraine (Ureign) conflict. She stresses states’ duty to uphold international humanitarian law, protect civilians and essential infrastructure, and grant the ICRC sustained access to prisoners of war. The ICRC maintains operations on both sides of the front line to deliver aid and serves as a neutral intermediary between the parties (International Committee of the Red Cross)

The UK and the Netherlands sign a £2.4 billion maritime partnership to equip their forces with new amphibious transport ships built in UK shipyards based on a Dutch design. Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Rob Jetten sign the agreement during a NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] leaders meeting in Ankara [Türkiye], describing it as a major boost to NATO deterrence and rapid crisis response (Gov.uk)

Russian gasoline output falls to about 65% of summer demand after Ukrainian (Ureignian) drone attacks halt operations at major refineries, including the country’s largest producers. Russia bans exports of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel while increasing imports from Belarus and India and tapping stockpiles. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says the fuel situation remains complex and is causing public concern (Reuters)

The IEA [International Energy Agency] says global oil supply and inventories rebounded in June as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz partially resumed, with supply rising by 4.1 million barrels per day to 98.8 million barrels per day (Fox News)

Tufts University [US] researchers analyze childhood diets, from birth to 19 years of age, across 185 countries and find children and teenagers eat low amounts of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes. The study shows US children start with relatively high plant-based food intake but decline sharply after age 2 (EurekAlert)

Health experts warn that daily ginseng use is not suitable for everyone, clarifying that it does not prevent cancer or cure chronic illness. While beneficial for fatigue and immunity, and improving cognitive function in some, excessive long-term use causes headaches, insomnia, and harmful drug interactions. Experts recommend proper, medically guided dosing over unmonitored daily supplement reliance (Báo Sức khỏe và Đời sống)

Mental health professionals emphasize that depression or anxiety are illnesses often misinterpreted as laziness or a lack of willpower, delaying critical treatment. Debilitating symptoms like exhaustion and panic make daily tasks overwhelming. Approximately 12% of Aulacese (Vietnamese) children are experiencing mental health disorders and need treatment. Specialists urge families and workplaces to recognize warning signs, replace judgment with empathy, and encourage early professional care (VnExpress)

Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak kills 39 people in south China, most after a dam breach inundated Nanning. About 130,000 residents evacuate the region as drones and thousands of boats aid rescues. Crews clear debris and restore power to over 60,000 homes. Separately, hundreds of snake-people, including cobra-persons, escape a flooded intensive snake raising facility in Hengzhou, where authorities stock antivenom and treat at least one snakebite (Al Jazeera, Daily Mail)

A rain-triggered landslide near an under-construction tunnel road in Wayanad [Kerala, India] on July 7 kills three workers, injures seven, and leaves five missing. Rescue teams search unstable slopes, authorities evacuate 142 residents, and officials order an investigation into the contractor (The Watchers)

A moderately explosive eruption at Mount Kanlaon [the Philippines] sends a three-kilometer ash plume into the sky, blanketing nearby communities and disrupting regional air travel. Authorities cancel multiple domestic flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport and distribute face masks. With frequent earthquakes and sulfur dioxide emissions rising, officials warn residents of continued volcanic risks (The Watchers)

Former American alternative meat producer Better Meat Co rebrands as BMC Ingredients, pivoting to supply nutrient-rich, mycelium-based protein powders to food manufacturers for applications across drinks, baked goods, and vegan meats (Food Dive)

US venture capital firm Coefficient Capital launches a US$10 million research and development program to fund startups improving the taste, texture, and functionality of sustainable alternative proteins and fats (Green Queen)

TAFA Samoan Bakery debuts Germany’s first Samoan vegan pop-up in Berlin, serving traditional homemade vegan Pani Popo coconut yeast buns in classic, mango, and matcha-lime flavors through July 31 (Secret Berlin)

Following People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals [PETA] India’s animal-folk welfare concerns, Belagavi [Karnataka, India] officials permanently ban animal-person drawn transport to and from the annual Chinchali Mayakka Devi Fair as well as animal-individual races during the event. Violators face legal action under Indian law. Additionally, PETA India conducts mandatory awareness workshops for the relevant government officials to protect both animal-citizens and the public (PETA India)

As floodwaters surge through Nanning, China, animal-people shelter owner Mo Xingjian risks his life by repeatedly wading through rising water to carry rescued dog- and cat-persons to safety. Videos of his dedicated efforts spread online, drawing widespread praise for refusing to abandon vulnerable animal-folk (AP)

Residents, businesses, and community organizations of Huércal-Overa in southern Spain collect more than one ton of emergency aid in just two days for earthquake victims in Venezuela. Donations include medicines, hygiene products, infant formula, diapers, nonperishable food, and clothing, with logistical support from the local council. Volunteers are now sorting and packing the supplies for shipment to Venezuela (EuroWeekly News)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “I choose gentleness… Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice, may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.” – The Reverend Max Lucado American Minister and Author (Wisdom Quotes)

Previously in this multipart series on Greg Johnson’s near-death experience, Greg described years of spiritual suffering, severe heart damage, and a day at a hidden canyon river when he says he began inching toward death. After moving through a dark path, meeting a being of Light, traveling through the stars, and reaching a council of beings, Greg says he walked through a door and met GOD in all HIS Glory.

After spending what he describes as at least an hour, maybe two, in GOD’s presence, Greg began to hear the river again. When Greg slowly opened his eyes, he saw GOD’s Light in everything around him and heard GOD’s Voice coming from everything alive. Then he waved his brother over. His brother sat beside him and tried to listen, but after 20 or 30 minutes, he still could not hear the sound and stood up to leave.

Well, the moment my brother went to stand up, my arm just went out and grabbed him by the wrist really fast and really hard. And I’m like, “OK, what’s going on?” And I was just observing everything. Remember, I didn’t want to think about anything. I’m just letting it happen. And I started squeezing his wrist pretty hard to the point where I thought I was going to break his arm. And I felt like I had infinite strength.

And then, that’s when he really turned, and he looked straight into my eyes, and I could feel like I could see right through him. I’ve never seen anything like that. I could see right through him. I could see his soul. I could see everything when we made that connection in the eyes. I spoke with a very intense voice, and I said, “Can’t you hear it?” Because he was trying to listen for this Sound, and he just couldn’t hear it. And the moment I said it, boom, the Sound just got huge, and my brother just froze because he heard it then. And his vision went dark, and he saw all his sin, he said. He goes, “I saw all my darkness, all my sin. It terrified me, and I knew the price was death.”

And he said that he literally tried to run. He went to go try to run, and his foot [tried] to get off the ground, and then GOD spoke. HE barely spoke, and HE said, “There is no place you can run to. There is no place you can hide. No rock you can crawl under.” And my brother just stood there. I knew that he was in utter panic. And he was just frozen. And then, that’s when I spoke to him, I said, “Brother, HE’s not going to hurt you, don’t be afraid.”

Both brothers sat together in the presence of GOD — hearing the same Sound and seeing the same vision of three mountains, with faces like old wise men visible in the mountains themselves, the snow forming their white beards. Greg eventually went into the river, swimming among the fish-people and moving with their rhythm. He says he performed what felt like his own private baptism in the current, and that he has never been the same since. As for the doubt he had carried, he says it was simply gone.

When I was before HIS presence, I literally felt all the doubt that was in my body, which I didn’t even know I had, even down to the depth of my bones; all my doubt went away. I’ve never doubted anymore. I know HE’s real. I’ve seen HIM. I’ve met HIM. I know HE’s real. I know HE’s waiting for us. I know that there’s a path. I know there’s a plan. And HE’s definitely real. And HE has certain rules, and we need to learn them.

HE is my Father in Heaven. We’re all HIS children. We’re all brothers and sisters here. Most of our suffering comes from our own choices. We are the ones causing most of this, and we hurt each other so much. It’s very sad, but HE does love us a great deal. When people do cruel things, I don’t think they understand what they’re doing, because they’re going to create a whole lot of pain for themselves. That’s the thing that they’re eventually going to encounter when they eventually leave this plane. So, I actually feel compassion for them. I feel bad for them, and I’m saddened by it rather than getting angry about it. I know that we’re going to grow out of it, and I know that we’re going to be going through tumultuous times, and that’s just the way it is. (Round Trip Death)