July 18, 2026

2026-06-13T13:08:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Islamabad The prospective US–Iran peace agreement will be electronically signed within the next 24 hours, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif noted on Saturday, asserting that the accord is “closer than ever.” Sharif indicated that Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework that would end the three-month conflict in the Middle East, adding that technical-level discussions are expected to follow next week after the electronic signing. We are closer to a peace deal than ever before. With finalisation likely expected in the next 24 hours, Pakistan is preparing for the … Read more

July 18, 2026

What World Cup Hydration Breaks Tell Us About the Times We Live In

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I’ve seen the consequences firsthand as a parent on the sidelines. Have you ever noticed the shimmering waves of heat rising off the turf? That’s a playing surface that could be 10 to 30 degrees hotter than the surrounding air. During an early-season heatwave this spring, my daughter’s lacrosse game went ahead, even though the school’s softball game was canceled. The temperature was 93 degrees, not including additional heat from turf or the effects of humidity. The team had one sub, no shade, and no additional water breaks. Research shows heat hurts cognitive performance, including reaction time and decision-making. What … Read more

July 18, 2026

The US begins its first deep-sea mineral exploration program

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Authorities grant licenses Criticism from environmental organizations Washington, US – The Trump administration has launched its first formal tender for deep-sea mineral exploration and production. This unprecedented move aims to boost supplies of strategic minerals used in advanced industries, technology, and energy. Authorities grant licenses The US is offering vast offshore areas off American Samoa. Authorities intend to grant licenses to companies wishing to conduct surveys and exploration. This is a prelude to future extraction operations if studies prove the areas to be economically viable. Criticism from environmental organizations The US administration confirmed that the move is part of a … Read more

July 16, 2026

World Cup games today: A closer look at today’s schedule

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Updated July 15, 2026, 1:59 p.m. ET Editor’s note:Follow our LIVE updates for England vs Argentina Day 35 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the second semifinal. England meets Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta in a renewal of one of football’s most storied rivalries. This is their sixth all-time World Cup meeting, with the winner facing Spain in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium. All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, July 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Semifinal: England vs Argentina Time/TV: 3:00 PM ET on Fox at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia Why watch: This rivalry has … Read more

July 16, 2026

Shipping firms avoid US-guided routes through Hormuz – Shafaq News

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2026-07-15T22:56:08+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Hormuz Shipping companies are bypassing US military-guided transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz over concerns that the vessels could become targets for Iranian attacks, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing maritime security and shipping industry sources in Bahrain. According to the report, several shipping firms have chosen not to follow the US military’s convoy system through the strategic waterway after a recent wave of Iranian attacks heightened safety concerns among commercial operators. The developments come amid escalating security risks in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil … Read more

July 15, 2026

US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies | US supreme court

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The US supreme court has ruled that Donald Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies or commissions, ending 90 years of court precedent that curbs executive power. The vote in the case of Trump v Slaughter is 6-3, with dissents from Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Elena Kagan. The case was focused on the White House’s March 2025 firing of the Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter. Trump fired Slaughter over email, telling her that keeping her as a commissioner would be “inconsistent with [the] administration’s priorities”. Upon her termination, Slaughter sued the Trump administration, saying she was … Read more