DAILY NEWS Stream – June 11, 2026

On June 8, Iran announces it is ending its military operations against Israel after launching ballistic missiles the previous day in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on June 7 (The Hindu)

The United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopts Armenia’s ‘Education for Peace’ resolution, reaffirming global support for inclusive, rights-based education and highlighting Armenia’s initiative to promote peace, social cohesion, and conflict prevention through education (1Lurer)

At the EU [European Union]– Western Balkans Summit in Tivat [Montenegro], EU leaders reaffirm that the future enlargement of the EU is a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, stability and security, and they also announce new initiatives on mobility, cybersecurity and Single Market integration for the six Western Balkan partners — Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia (European Commission)

Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto calls for creating a new voluntary European military alliance that includes EU and non-EU states such as the UK, Norway, Türkiye and Ukraine (Ureign), arguing it would strengthen Europe’s defense capacity alongside NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] (Lao Động)

The US Justice Department announces that Operation Spring Cleaning — an FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation]-led nationwide effort with federal, state and local partners targeting gang-related gun and drug trafficking — results in more than 1,100 arrests, nearly 1,000 illegal firearms seized and over 1,200 kilograms of narcotics taken off the streets (US Justice Department)

Anthropic, the San Francisco [US]-based AI [artificial intelligence] company behind the Claude model family, warns in a new report that the world should consider slowing or temporarily halting the development of the most advanced AI systems because emerging models show signs of exceeding human control, arguing that only a coordinated pause among major US and Chinese developers could work (Báo Tin tức)

Cornell Lab of Ornithology [US] experts say many baby birds found on the ground are not abandoned and should not automatically be “rescued.” The first step is to determine whether the young bird is a fledgling or a nestling. Fledglings are feathered, able to hop or grip, and are usually still being cared for by their parents, so people should leave them alone and keep pet-people away. Nestlings, which are sparsely feathered and unable to hop or grip, can be placed back in the nest if it is nearby; if the nest is destroyed, people can make a replacement and watch for the parents’ return. A wildlife rehabilitator should only be contacted if the bird-individual is injured or if a nestling has not been visited by an adult within one to two hours. Experts also advise keeping distance from nests, keeping cat-individuals indoors or pet-folk leashed when nests or young birds are nearby, and using predator guards on nest boxes when possible (Country Living)

Aulacese (Vietnamese) police warn that incoming calls showing the correct names of family members or trusted institutions can still be scams because criminals can combine caller-ID spoofing with AI-generated voices to impersonate relatives, officials or bank personnel, manipulate victims emotionally and steal money or personal data, prompting authorities to urge people not to trust displayed caller names and to use family verification passwords in emergencies (Thanh Niên)

Despite celebrity endorsements, experts warn that alkaline water lacks strong scientific evidence for long-term health benefits. The stomach neutralizes its effects quickly, and water with a pH above 9.8 can trigger serious complications like hyperkalemia, especially in people with kidney disease (Fox News)

Diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes may help reduce dark under-eye circles, which often stem from genetics, stress, dehydration, or poor sleep. Experts emphasize that staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and getting sufficient rest can improve skin appearance. Consuming nutrient-rich foods like avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelon, and berries provides antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory compounds that actively support skin health and help minimize under-eye puffiness (VegNews)

Scientists link a simple dietary change to lower depression scores. In a study, adults with low fruit and vegetable intake who add a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or smoothie to help reach their diet’s 5 portion-a-day of fruits and vegetable target report significantly reduced depression after four weeks, with no negative health effects (SciTech Daily)

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes near General Santos City in the southern Philippines, collapsing several buildings and causing a 1-meter tsunami on the coasts of Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani provinces. A tsunami warning is issued for up to 3-meter waves on some coasts of the nation and in neighboring Indonesia and Malaysia. Philippine authorities urge coastal residents at high risk of tsunamis to move to higher ground. Early reports indicate at least four deaths, with 200 injured, and power outages (NPR, Japan Today)

Severe storms slam portions of southern Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the US, injuring at least six people and causing widespread damage with winds up to 130 kilometers per hour. The National Weather Service investigates potential tornado touchdowns (The Watchers)

A study led by researchers in China finds the timing of each year’s largest flood is shifting across more than half of Earth’s land. Snowmelt regions see earlier floods because of rising temperatures, while rainfall-driven areas see later peaks as rain patterns shift, potentially disrupting reservoirs, warning systems, farming, and emergency planning (Earth.com)

A new study published in the scientific journal One Earth finds that plants are absorbing more carbon dioxide than in previous decades, mainly because they are using water more efficiently and expanding their leaf canopies, reshaping assumptions about how ecosystems buffer climate change (Earth.com)

Papua New Guinea officially creates a 200,000-square-kilometer marine protected area in the Western Manus region as part of a new Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, closing a major section of the Coral Triangle to fishing to protect exceptional biodiversity (Good News Network)

Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre (vegan) champions animal-people welfare at the Vegan India Conference 2026, highlighting how compassion shapes her leather-free fashion brand. Ms. Dongre encourages wider adoption of vegan apparel choices (The Free Press Journal)

Animal-folk rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals [PETA] UK unveils a large anti-animal-people meat banner near the Royal Cornwall Show, an agricultural expo in Cornwall [England, UK]. It says, “Farmers love animals to death.” Dawn Carr (vegan), PETA UK vice president, states: “Farmers claiming to ‘love’ animals while forcibly breeding, confining and killing them for their flesh, milk and eggs need a lesson in cognitive dissonance.” (Cornish Times, Cornish & Devon Post)

American college student-athlete Kole Esselstyn (vegan), son of Plant Strong founder Rip Esselstyn (vegan), secures personalized vegan dishes by texting his dining hall’s head chef directly. Rip Esselstyn’s social media post of this situation sparks comments online supporting expanded vegan dining options on university campuses (The Cool Down)

An 83-year-young cyclist will begin an 8,600-kilometer bicycle journey across Canada on June 12. Using a pedal-assisted electric bike, he aims to promote active living among seniors and highlight connection, understanding, and shared values among people of different cultures and backgrounds during his cross-country “Octogenarian Odyssey” (Yukon News)

The 2026 short documentary Cow Trip, released free on YouTube, follows the 965-kilometer rescue journey of a newborn calf in the United States from Vermont to a Maryland sanctuary. Joining another rescued calf, the film highlights their transition to safety while raising important questions about animal-people welfare in the dairy industry (The Animal Reader)

Taxi drivers in Xuancheng, China, rally to rescue a stray dog-person injured in a traffic accident by raising funds for his leg surgery. As the amount collected is insufficient, a veterinary hospital waives the remainder of the costs and restores about 80% of the dog friend’s mobility. Now a symbol of local compassion, the canine-person awaits a permanent home (VnExpress)

Thoughtful quote of the day: “Isn’t it amazing that we are all made in God’s image, and yet there is so much diversity among His people?” – The Most Reverend Archbishop Desmond Tutu Renowned South African Anti-apartheid and Human Rights Activist (BrainyQuote)

In this three-part series of Richard Green’s near-death experience, British songwriter and author Richard shares how he unknowingly drank liquid morphine before running the New York Marathon — and how a mysterious gospel choir woman kept him alive long enough to die, be revived, and be reborn.

Richard ran the 2009 New York Marathon in place of his sister Roslin, who had breast cancer and had been raising thousands for a breast cancer charity, but had become too unwell to run it herself. Having never run a day in his life, Richard trained for nine months — developing a painful heel condition called plantar fasciitis along the way. The day before the race, Roslin offered him a swig from a bottle she carried with her. It tasted sweet, like children’s medicine, and the pain vanished. Richard still did not know what it was. On race day, the pain shot through his heel again just as he reached the start line. Earlier that morning, he had filled a small shampoo bottle with some of the mystery liquid, still thinking it was just a painkiller. At the start line, he drank the entire thing at once. It was liquid morphine.

What I didn’t understand was, I’d actually drunk liquid morphine, a whole bottle of it, and there was enough in there to knock a baby elephant out. It was so powerful. But, stupidly, I’d taken it. I didn’t tell anyone I took it or anything. It was all down to me, because what it does, it stops your heart, and that’s it. Now, the antidote to morphine is adrenaline. So, as soon as I crossed the line, the adrenaline in my body to start the race was actually the antidote, and that’s what was keeping me alive. And, I even write, “I was a dead man running,” because if I ever stopped, then it’d be the end, basically.

So, as I say, the planets aligned, and it could have been a guardian angel, if you want to call it that, or somebody or something watching over me. And, as I ran halfway through the race, about 13 miles [20 kilometers] in, we got to a place called Queens. And I could hear a gospel choir. As I went over the bridge, I could hear the gospel choir singing. And it was the most beautiful sound. It was absolutely beautiful. And, as I ran around the corner, I saw the choir standing on the steps of a church. And somehow, it felt like the world tilted, and I went sideways. And I had no idea, but I was getting drawn out of the race, with all these thousands of people. And then one of the gospel choir women, a beautiful-looking woman with blue eyes, she grabbed hold of me, and she said, “You’re going to be absolutely fine. Just keep running, keep going.” And it meant absolutely nothing to me at the time. I just said, “Thank you very much. I’ll do that.” And it was kind of the push I probably needed when I was just flagging a little bit and getting a bit tired or whatever. And it was probably that push that I needed.

Richard finished the race. His sister and wife were there to meet him, medal in hand. Then something went wrong. And she just said, “Well, just sit down for a minute.” But, at that moment, I just collapsed onto the ground. The lucky thing is, I was right outside the paramedics’ tent, and that’s where they came straight out to me, and I could hear the commotion. So, I’m thinking, I maybe fainted or something like that. I don’t know. So, I can hear these two paramedics above me, on top of me, and they’re testing for this, that, and the other. And the one said to the other one, “He’s got no pulse. He’s not breathing, and there’s no heartbeat. He’s gone.” And I was trying to think, “No, that can’t be me.” But I was trying to flinch. I was trying to blink. And it was at that time that the message had got passed to my wife, and she sort of passed out. And I knew, then, I was in trouble.

In Part 2, Richard describes the place he entered after his heart stopped. Mine wasn’t about meeting a bright light, a white picket fence with family holding hands and waiting to greet me. That wasn’t mine. Mine wasn’t that cinematic, storybook, beautiful sight. It was still beautiful, but it was the silence. The silence and the depth of silence — nothing, nothing, the blackest black, the quietest. Join us tomorrow for Part 2 of 3 of Richard Green’s near-death experience. (Spiritual Warrior Journey)