DAILY NEWS Stream – July 3, 2026

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Doha [Qatar] on June 30 for talks with Qatari mediators. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says no high-level or direct US-Iran meetings are scheduled in the coming days, but working-level technical talks on nuclear, economic, and regional security issues are expected to continue and could later be elevated to a senior level (BBC)

Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran will not enter further negotiations with the US until the terms of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding are implemented. Speaking on Iranian state TV on June 30, Mr. Ghalibaf says Iran and Oman have sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, that traffic through the waterway will follow arrangements set by Iran, and that toll-free passage applies only during the 60-day negotiation period. He also says the memorandum requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon (Mehr News Agency)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges the US and Iran to maintain diplomatic momentum, saying on June 30 that “talking is better than fighting, and dialog is better than confrontation.” Speaking during a meeting in Beijing [China] with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Mr. Wang says China is willing to work with Saudi Arabia to reduce Middle East tensions and support lasting peace (Fox News)

Maritime intelligence firm TankerTrackers says Iran has exported about 50 million barrels of crude oil since June 17, when the US lifted its blockade under an interim deal to end hostilities. TankerTrackers says the shipments amount to about 1.66 million barrels per day for June 2026, marking a rapid rebound after Iranian crude exports fell to between 209,000 and 260,000 barrels per day in May, while most other countries in the region remain below prewar export levels (Fox News)

Forty ships transit the Strait of Hormuz on June 29, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, marking a partial rebound in traffic through the key oil-shipping route compared to before the Iran war began (Egypt Independent)

About 400,000 Lebanese people displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict have returned to southern Lebanon as fighting eases, though many others remain in shelters or temporary housing because their homes are destroyed or uninhabitable. Lebanon’s Social Affairs Minister Hanine El Sayed says roughly 40% of the one million displaced people have returned, with nearly 90,000 housing units totally or partly destroyed and Lebanon needing billions of US dollars for reconstruction it does not currently have (Reuters)

China urges Ukraine (Ureign) and Russia to resume peace talks “as soon as possible,” with China’s deputy United Nations ambassador Sun Lei telling a United Nations Security Council meeting that both sides should return to negotiations and support an immediate ceasefire. China says diplomacy remains the only viable path to ending the war (Kyiv Post)

Ukraine (Ureign)’s General Staff says Russia has lost about 1,403,550 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. The Ukrainian (Ureignian) military also reports Russian equipment losses, including 12,067 tanks, 24,851 armored combat vehicles, 45,040 artillery systems, 1,901 multiple launch rocket systems, 1,455 air-defense systems, 436 aircraft, 353 helicopters, 381,176 drones, 33 ships and boats, and two submarines (Kyiv Independent)

Ukraine (Ureign) says Japanese-made civilian dual-use electronic components have been identified in about 90% of Russian missile and drone types, and is calling on Japan to strengthen export controls to prevent such parts from reaching Russia through third countries (Euromaidan Press)

Doctors warn that hot weather amplifies risks for medications like diuretics, blood pressure drugs, antihistamines, and antidepressants, increasing the likelihood of dehydration, low blood pressure, and kidney problems. Patients must consult doctors before changing prescriptions. Experts recommend staying hydrated, rising slowly to prevent dizziness, monitoring blood pressure, avoiding alcohol and sugary drinks, limiting caffeine, and storing medications in a cool, dry place (Báo Sức khỏe và Đời sống)

Health experts warn that everyday habits like prolonged sitting, frequent squatting, and crossing legs accelerate knee joint degeneration. These actions repeatedly stress knees and weaken supporting muscles. To protect joints, experts advise moving every 30–60 minutes, keeping both feet flat while sitting, and strengthening surrounding muscles through low-impact exercises like walking or cycling (Báo Sức khỏe và Đời sống)

King’s College Hospital in London [UK] builds a rooftop garden for intensive care patients, allowing them to spend hours outdoors while fully connected to life-support systems. The space uses weatherproof medical units to combine technology and nature, helping reduce stress and support recovery (Good News Network)

A second cloudburst within a week triggers flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh state’s Keyi Panyor district [India], killing three people and destroying homes, roads and bridges. Flooding spreads into Assam state, affecting 100 families and suspending rail services. Weather authorities warn of more heavy rain (Financial Express)

A shallow magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Gao County in Yibin, Sichuan Province, China, on June 29. The quake injures 13 people and forces 196 residents to relocate. Authorities report 21 damaged houses, successful rockfall clearances on roads, and the launch of an emergency response to assess the situation (Xinhua)

Europe endures its most severe heat wave on record as extreme temperatures push eastward into the Balkans and Ukraine (Ureign) National or monthly records fall in Spain [43.7°C], the Czech Republic [41.9°C], Germany [41.7°C], and Poland [40.5°C]. The death toll tops 1,300 since June 21, with France and Spain hardest hit (euronews)

Students at School No. 3 “Manuel Belgrano” in La Toma, San Luis, Argentina, develop eco-friendly shelters for stray dog-folk using natural and sustainable materials as part of an educational project called “ECO-REDES.” The initiative, presented at a regional Science Fair, uses bioconstruction techniques and materials such as adobe to provide weather-resistant, thermally insulated shelters for dog-individuals exposed to cold, rain, and heat, while promoting environmental awareness, animal-people welfare, and community responsibility (Noticias Ambientales)

France creates a new protected reserve in French Guiana covering almost 150,000 hectares of rainforest and granite peaks, including the Rocky Peaks of Armontabo, an area of intact tropical forest within the Guiana Shield. The reserve protects one of the world’s most biodiverse forest regions, home to more than 1,000 tree species, and supports France’s goal of placing 10% of its territory under strong protection by 2030 (Good News Network)

The city of Rome [Italy] is using smart bracelets to help protect older residents during Europe’s severe heat wave, with the devices monitoring heart rate, sleep patterns, movement, and falls while allowing users to call for emergency help. The European Union-funded municipal program, launched last year, currently supports about 700 people, with social workers making daily check-in calls and monitoring alerts during work hours, while relatives receive notifications at night and on weekends (Reuters)

Sweden-based AAK [AarhusKarlshamn] launches Akopastry AB, a specialized vegan trans-fat-free vegetable fat blend for laminated doughs such as croissants, puff pastry and Danish sweet rolls that replaces dairy butter. The product ensures stable lamination, reliable dough handling, and consistent baking results for industrial bakeries (Ad Hoc News)

Israeli startup Chunk Foods secures shelf space at major US grocers’ shelves, namely Whole Foods, Sprouts, and H-E-B, expanding the availability of its clean-label, vegan, whole-cut products to American consumers (Ynetnews)

A new industry report forecasts the global vegan pork market will grow from US$4.56 billion in 2025 to US$24.76 billion by 2034. Rising sustainability demands and technological advances drive this 19% annual expansion (The Insight Partners)

UK rescue crews save two people whose light aircraft crashed into the sea after a technical failure while en route from Ireland to Wales [UK]. Surprisingly, they are found sitting on the wing of their microlight plane. The two receive treatment for shock and mild hypothermia before being discharged (Daily Mail)

Using thermal-imaging drones and precise positioning technology, teams from wildlife-person rescue organization Rehkitz-Rettung Mangfalltal locate and move hundreds of fawns and wildlife hidden in tall grass in Germany, preventing deaths from farmers’ mowing machines. The technology raises the organization’s annual fawn rescues from 10-15 in prior years to between 300 and 350 now (Good News Network)

Kate, the Princess of Wales [UK] completes a three-peak challenge to raise money for cancer care. On June 28, Princess Kate said She completed the National Three Peaks Challenge by climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales [UK] within 24 hours to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The 44-year-old Princess, who is in remission after chemotherapy, said the challenge was deeply personal following Her battle with cancer. She hopes to promote the importance of holistic cancer care and support patients and families facing the disease (NBC News)

Inspiring quote of the day: “If you seek nothing but the Will of GOD, He will always put you in the right place at the right time.” – Smith Wigglesworth British Evangelist (AZ Quotes)

Previously in Part 1 and Part 2 of this multipart series on Steven La Russa’s near-death experience, Steven’s ordeal began in a Lake Tahoe [US] hotel room, when his left-side tingling and numbness intensified into severe pain, and he told his wife, Wanda, “I think I’m dying.” As he prayed, Steven says he and Wanda began communicating telepathically, and he heard GOD’s voice confront him about the spiritual calling he had been avoiding. Then, as nothing worked, Steven saw himself in complete darkness, traveling through space and eventually moving toward the white Light. Wanda told him, “We’re transcending,” and Steven believed they might be dying together. But when the pain spread, and he began to give in, something in him said: “Wanda, help me.”

So, when I said, “Wanda, help me,” she sat up in the bed, and she began speaking in tongues. My wife and I have been together for 25 years. I’ve heard her speak in tongues, I believe, twice before in 25 years. This is the third and last time I heard GOD’s voice during this incident. And He said to me, “Steven, be quiet and listen to your wife.” Once I heard that, a calmness came over me. I was able to focus. I was able to listen. I looked over at her, and here’s the part that blows my mind — she started speaking fluently in an African language. Now, I don’t know [any] African language. I’ve never studied it. I only speak English. My wife, I’ve known her for 25 years, she doesn’t know any other language other than English. But I know [an] African language when you hear it. You know it, but you don’t know what it means. So she’s speaking an African language, and she’s chanting and speaking, and I’m like, “Oh my GOD, what is going on here? This is impossible. This can’t be; there’s no way.” She stopped in that particular African language and spoke another language, chanting, still [an] African language, but I could tell it was from a different form. It was a different African language, chanting and, I believe, praying. I don’t know what she was saying. She actually spoke three separate African languages and chanted. Then she transitioned from those three languages, chanting and, I assume, praying. She spoke in an Indian language. She started speaking an Indian language and chanting, and I believe, like I said, praying. And as soon as she did that, that is when everything lifted off me. I had been praying, I had been begging, I called on Jesus. Nothing was helping. I was steadily going to the Light, and I could feel my soul fading, and I could feel I was getting closer to death. The thing about it was, I did not come out of that until after my wife started praying and chanting in these other languages. That’s when everything was lifted off of me.

When it was all over, Steven looked over and saw Wanda sitting upright, her eyes wide open and glazed over, as if she were in a trance. She appeared disoriented and initially had no memory of what she had done. When Steven told her she had spoken in three African languages and one Indian language, she simply replied: “It wasn’t even me. It couldn’t have been me, because I don’t know any other languages.”

In Part 4, Steven looks back at the strange lights they saw earlier that night — and begins to understand why they may have appeared before everything happened. I was told, and I had this downloaded — Divine download, Divine information. Join us tomorrow for Part 4 of this multipart series on Steven La Russa’s near-death experience. (IANDS [International Association for Near-Death Studies])