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July 18, 2026

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Pakistan: US–Iran agreement expected within 24 hours – Shafaq News

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

July 18, 2026

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

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

July 18, 2026

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The US begins its first deep-sea mineral exploration program

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

July 17, 2026

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Iraq invites US firms to build energy city – Shafaq News

2026-07-17T21:33:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Washington Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi on Friday called on US companies to help develop the planned energy city on the waterfront of the Al-Faw Peninsula, alongside the route of the country’s Development Road project. During a meeting with US Energy Secretary Christopher Wright at al-Zaidi’s residence in Washington, the two discussed expanding energy cooperation and ways to attract foreign investment to Iraq. The talks also covered Iraq’s plans to increase crude oil production, expand refining and petroleum processing capacity, and strengthen cooperation with US companies in strategic economic sectors.

July 17, 2026

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Trump accuses China of 2020 voting interference, contradicting US intelligence findings — The Indian Panorama

US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on July 16, 2026. (Photo / Reuters) Republicans facing difficult political environment as midterms approach WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): US President Donald Trump declassified intelligence on Thursday, July 16, that he said showed Chinese interference in US elections, reviving his long-running attacks on election security despite a US intelligence assessment that found no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote that he lost, says a Reuters report. The 25-minute prime-time address underscored Trump’s effort to make

July 16, 2026

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Breaking: US Department of Homeland Security publishes rule to end Duration of Status for international students – ICEF Monitor

As expected by US international education experts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made only minor revisions to its August 2025 proposal to end Duration of Status (D/S) for F and J students and their dependants despite vigorous lobbying across scientific, business, and higher education sectors. The government will publish the final rule on 17 July, and the rule is expected to go into effect 60 days later on 15 September 2026. Duration of Status will be replaced with fixed periods of stay for F and J students – four years – unless students are in language programmes, the

July 16, 2026

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Cuba’s Revolutionary Generation Pushed to Breaking Point by US Blockade

By Ayose Naranjo and Norlys Perez HAVANA, June 10 (Reuters) – When Sagrado Armando Garcia, an 85-year-old former government bureaucrat, collapsed in his ⁠home, his ⁠son couldn’t get him to the hospital because he didn’t have ⁠fuel for the family car, he said. At other times recently, there have been moments when Garcia felt so dizzy with hunger he thought he might ​fall again. Garcia spent decades working at Cuba’s Ministry of Social Security, believing in a system that promised to shield people in old age. That sense of security has vanished. “They are leaving us to our fate,” he

July 16, 2026

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

Updated July 14, 2026, 2:31 p.m. ET Editor’s note:Follow France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal LIVE Day 34 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings us the first of two scintillating semifinals. France meets Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, in one of the most stacked semifinal matchups in recent memory.  The winner faces the winner of Wednesday’s Argentina-England semifinal in the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. All times Eastern and accurate as of Thursday, July 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Semifinal: Spain vs France Time/TV: 3:00 PM ET on Fox at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas Why

July 16, 2026

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Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticism | US news

Donald Trump traveled to North Dakota on Wednesday for the first trip onboard the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by the Qatari government. The US president introduced the $400m aircraft last month as the replacement for the military-grade 747-2 that has transported US presidents for more than three decades. The gifted Boeing 747-8 is expected to remain in service until the air force receives a new fleet of Boeing presidential aircraft in the next two years. The emergence of the controversial gift last year sparked a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump, and intensified conflict

July 16, 2026

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

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