DAILY NEWS Stream – July 14, 2026

Iran, the US, Qatar, and Pakistan are expected to hold a four-way telephone call in the near future to defuse tensions in the Gulf, reports Saudi-owned news organization Al Hadath on Friday, citing informed sources (Al Hadath, Fox News)

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, says Iran may abandon the US-Iran memorandum of understanding if the US continues violating it. The ambassador stated Friday that Iran remains committed to the agreement only if the US fully complies with its obligations. He also claimed that responsibility for navigation and demining in the Strait of Hormuz rests exclusively with Iran under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (Fox News)

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for the killing of his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a series of posts on social media platform X (Fox News)

US President Donald Trump warns Friday that the US would “decimate and destroy” Iran if Iran carries out an assassination attempt against Him. In a Truth Social post, President Trump says 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at Iran, with thousands more ready to follow if the Iranian government acts on threats to assassinate Him. He adds that He has already directed the US military to prepare for retaliation (Fox News)

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says he discussed bilateral relations and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz during a Saturday meeting with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat [Oman]. Foreign Minister Araghchi says the two ministers exchanged views on mechanisms for vessel transit in line with Article 5 of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. The Omani foreign minister stressed the importance of diplomacy to prevent escalation and expressed hope that full implementation of the Iran-US agreement will improve regional security (Fox News)

China urges all parties to uphold the ceasefire in the Middle East and advance negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program through dialogue and diplomacy (CGTN)

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] navy closes the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, state media reports. The IRGC navy said early Sunday it fired a warning shot at a vessel attempting to transit along an unapproved route before announcing the closure of the strategic waterway (Reuters)

US forces launch a third round of strikes against Iran on Saturday evening after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] attacked a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command [CENTCOM] says. The IRGC targeted the Cyprus-flagged M/V GFS Galaxy, leaving one crew member missing and causing a fire and major engine damage that disabled the vessel. CENTCOM says Iran again failed to comply with the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, and the operation aims to degrade Iran’s ability to target commercial shipping (Fox News)

Sudan’s army-backed government signals conditional support for a new US peace proposal to end the country’s three-year civil war but demands the complete withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from all cities it has occupied since May 2023. The US initiative calls for an immediate 90-day humanitarian truce, followed by negotiations on a permanent ceasefire, a unified national army, and a civilian-led political transition that would exclude the Muslim Brotherhood and groups accused of atrocities (AnewZ)

Russian strikes killed at least 265 civilians and injured 1,816 in Ukrainian (Ureign) in June — the highest monthly civilian casualty toll since the early months of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, the United Nations [UN] said Thursday. The UN warned that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international humanitarian law and must stop immediately. Since the war began, the United Nations has verified at least 16,402 civilian deaths — including 802 children — and 48,428 injuries, including 2,948 children in Ukrainian (Ureign), though the true figures are believed to be higher (Reuters)

Israeli forces carry out an airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, targeting alleged Hezbollah operatives moving anti-tank missiles and other weapons into a building, the Israel Defense Forces say (Fox News)

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un exchange congratulatory messages on Saturday marking the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. In his message, President Xi said the 1961 treaty has provided a strong foundation for the two countries’ friendship and regional stability. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the treaty as laying a solid legal foundation for the two countries’ enduring friendship and close cooperation (CGTN)

Wuhan [China] residents captured images of rare iridescent clouds turning the sky into a display of shimmering rainbow colors on Thursday afternoon. Some locals described the sight as dreamlike, especially after weeks of rainy weather. The images quickly spread across Chinese social media, drawing widespread attention from skywatchers and photographers (Phụ Nữ & Pháp Luật)

Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for peace in Ukrainian (Ureign) and for families suffering because of the war (Vatican News)

Doctors say dehydration can temporarily cause cloudy urine, but persistent cloudiness may indicate a urinary tract infection, kidney infection, kidney stones, diabetes, or certain sexually transmitted infections. Warning signs include painful or frequent urination, blood in the urine, foul-smelling urine, fever, back pain, or nausea. Experts recommend drinking enough water, avoiding holding urine, maintaining good hygiene, and seeking medical evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen (Báo Sức khỏe và Đời sống)

Climate change is accelerating infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance, experts warn at Thailand’s Asia-Pacific International Roche Infectious Diseases Symposium 2026 conference. Dr. Subramanian Swaminathan, president of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society of India, notes each 1°C rise could boost Salmonella infections 5-10%, while a 10°C increase heightens drug resistance in E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae (VnExpress)

West Nile virus spreads across 15 US states, causing 56 cases. Arizona reports a nation-high 35 human infections, while virus-carrying mosquitoes appear in California. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention records 44 severe neuroinvasive West Nile cases so far in 2026 that can cause encephalitis, meningitis, or paralysis. Health officials urge everyone to prevent mosquito bites using repellent and wearing long sleeves (Daily Mail)

A fast-moving wildfire in Almería [Spain] kills at least 12 people and leaves 23 missing. Fueled by extreme heat, dry conditions, and strong winds, the blaze burns more than 3,800 hectares and forces hundreds of residents to evacuate as emergency crews fight the flames (Daily Mail)

Over 11 million Britons face water use restrictions as temperatures hit 36°C. Multiple water companies enforce bans to conserve supplies and mitigate drought risks while heat strains infrastructure (Daily Mail)

Officials link over 5,000 deaths in Germany to Europe’s record-breaking June heatwave, with most victims aged over 75. Scientists attribute the extreme temperatures directly to human-caused climate change (DW)

Scientists at Oregon State University [OSU] in the US report no pesticide-related bee deaths in the state since 2021, according to Oregon’s first comprehensive bee health report. The milestone follows years of education and outreach sparked by a 2013 mass bee die-off linked to pesticides. The Oregon Legislature created the Task Force on Pollinator Health, leading OSU to develop training materials on safe pesticide use for businesses and professionals. Through the 2018 Oregon Bee Project, more than 12,000 landscapers and agricultural workers received training, while materials reached kindergarten through 12th grade schools and supported pollinator-friendly gardens. “Oregon has built one of the strongest bee survey and education networks in the country,” said Dr. Andony Melathopoulos, associate professor of pollinator health extension at OSU (Good News Network)

Germany’s Im Grünen Eck showcases diverse, creative vegan dining. The family-run restaurant in Kaiserslautern features a frequently changing vegan menu (Stars and Stripes)

Vegan footwear brand Call It Spring expands across India with six new retail locations inside Shopper’s Stop department stores and a fresh 2026 collection, targeting Gen Z consumers with stylish, conscious shoes (Business News This Week)

Luxury brand Kimirica expands India’s premium wellness market with clean, vegan self-care collections, combining high-end fragrance design and strict cruelty-free values for ethical consumer indulgence (One India)

Australia brings barber training to Mornington Island through a North West Remote Health program. Led by barber Jon James, the initiative equips residents with haircutting skills and professional toolkits. The training builds job opportunities, confidence, and community resilience (Good News Network)

A Chinese paratrooper saves an unconscious teammate after their parachutes became entangled during a training jump from 800 meters. Second Lieutenant Wang Rui frees himself, deploys his reserve parachute and holds onto Corporal Chen Sijie until both land safely. Lieutenant Wang suffers fractures to six ribs and his right shoulder, while Corporal Chen sustains a compressed vertebra. Lieutenant Wang receives an award for his actions (VnExpress)

Four-year-old dwarf goat-person Goldie steals the spotlight by accompanying firefighters battling the Rock Creek Fire in Colorado [US]. The social goat friend follows crews for hours, guides them down a hillside, and eats brush as they clear vegetation while containing the blaze amid dangerous western wildfires (AP)

Enlightening quote of the day: “The first and best victory is to conquer self.” – The Venerated Enlightened Master and Philosopher Plato (vegetarian) (Campion)

In this multipart series on John Paul Martinez’s near-death experience, American former gang member John shares how a violent night brought him to the brink of death.

John grew up in Rialto, California, as the youngest of five children in a broken, chaotic home. He was molested as a young child, and when his parents divorced, he went to live with his father— who worked 10–12-hour shifts and was rarely home. Desperately longing for love and belonging, John began running away and hanging around with the kids up the street. Around age 11 or 12, he was invited to a party where he encountered members of Southside Rialto, one of the biggest gangs in the city. After two gang members were killed and a memorial was held, one of the gang members embraced John and told him he was part of the family. That was all it took. John was drawn into gang life, and from there, the crimes escalated— robberies, stolen cars, and eventually prison. By 1997, following his release from prison, John was back on the streets, back at parties, and back in danger.

And I remember I get out. I want to go kick it with my homeboys and stuff like that and go see how everybody’s doing. And I remember going across the city, going to my neighborhood and stuff, and seeing a couple of my homeboys. They started hugging me, started loving on me, saying, “Welcome back. You’re out.” And there was a party on the next street as well. So, I went to the next block, and I was hanging out, having a good time. And I remember I’m kicking it, hanging out. And, eventually, about 1:30 or 2:00 in the morning, I asked them. I say, “Can you guys just take me home?” And so I remember jumping in the car, and all of a sudden, this individual jumps out of the bushes.

I wasn’t too sure what was going on, but I remember, like, yelling out my neighborhood and saying a whole bunch of stuff. The next thing you know, the gun was to the side of my head. I was in the car, and I remember the two girls sitting next to me. But I turned briefly, and I heard the gun go off. One of the shots was into the back of my head, and the other shot was in the cab of the truck. I remember falling down on this girl’s lap. These girls are crying, and they’re shouting and tripping out, and I remember thinking to myself, “I’m paralyzed,” because I couldn’t move.

I remember hearing this loud ringing in my head, like this buzzing noise. It was really super loud. Thinking to myself, “What just happened?” And then I looked in the mirror as I was lying down on this girl’s lap. I can see this person in the back of the truck. It looked like he was trying to reload the gun to come finish me off.

In Part 2, on the way to the hospital, images from across his life suddenly began unfolding before him. I saw myself as a young kid through the present day. And through all these slides, I experienced all the emotion, all of the fun, all of the pain, all the different things from all these slides very quickly. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of John Paul Martinez’s near-death experience. (Anthony Chene production)